I had another interview today. That's 3 interviews from 15 applications. I felt like it went pretty well. It was another panel interview, but the people at the table conversed some rather than staring at me blank-faced the whole time. I'm much more comfortable when I can read people, and I also felt more prepared for this one. Last time, Shane was super-needy the night before and day of and I never got a chance to research the school. This time, I didn't make the same mistake.
There was a funny incident at the end of the process. After the panel, I was required to type a written response to two questions. Twenty minutes were allotted. When time ran out, the secretary came in and told me to print.
No printers were installed.
The secretary was flabbergasted. At first, she seemed to think I'd done something. Instead of hitting the keyboard shortcut she wanted me to click up top. I mentally shrugged and did as she asked (people tend to perseverate on a point if you don't at least show them their way doesn't work either).
No dice. Microsoft Image Writer does not yield paper copies no matter how nicely you ask.
After the secretary saw her way didn't work, I told her I could install the printer for her if she knew the network name for it. She told me her printer was 'HP3880.' Does that sound suspiciously like a printer type to you? It certainly wasn't a network name! I ended up installing the front office printer and I set it as a default for her, so that no other interview candidates would face printing problems.
Was the uninstalled printer a happy coincidence to show my skills or a subtle staged event? It occurred to me at the onset, that it could be staged. I don't care what it was. I was happy to show I knew what I was doing. If the secretary mentions I fixed things, it may be what gets me a job offer.
Here's to hoping and praying!
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