The Nest

Big Interview

Posted Thursday, March 20, 2008 8:34 PM

Okay, so I'm at work right now and I have a very important interview in a half hour.  I'm such a ball of nerves, all I can think to do is hammer out a blog entry to keep my mind and my fingers busy.

I'm a technician working for a biopharm company.  My current job is to formulate all different types of solutions to be used in the process of making our company's drug.  I've been in my position for 5 years now, and I've run out of room to grow in my current department.  The job I've applied for is a step above what I'm doing now.  I would be working large-scale chromatography columns and ultrafiltration skids.  (Sounds fancy, doesn't it?)  It's a job I've been aiming for over the past few years.

 I participated in an internal cross-training program with this department that lasted six months.  (Meaning that three days a week, I traded places with another associate so we could each have the opportunity to learn each other's jobs.)  I think that's where I have the advantage over any other candidates interviewing for the position.  I already have months of training under my belt, and I've forged professional relationships with all the members of the team!  I have a shining recommendation letter from one of my trainers on the project (which reminds me, I should take a few copies of the letter into the interview!  I'll have to hurry and print some out!)  I think I have a good chance as long as I can calm down!

 Ugh.  Ten minutes left.  Here goes.  Wish me luck!