It has been a while since I was able to get an interview. I spent a good chunk of time researching the company and studying on how to give interview responses. I was in the room for less than five-minutes before she told me that I was “overqualified.” That was a load of bull because she meant that I was too expensive. I am pretty sure she wanted a single person to do both Admin Assisting and Social Media crap for like $14/hr. I didn’t ask. I don’t think I wanted to ask how much she wanted for this job. I am supposed to be moving up and she seemed so big in her head that she was willing to waste my time. All the prep in trying to get this job- wasted. All the ideas on how to help this person increase her social media traffic- wasted. All the time I spent worrying if I was going to do great and at least feel like I had a chance at this job- wasted. The office was small and eerily quiet. The CEO seemed busy and concerned about herself. A dog ran out of her office and she practically yelled at me to not touch it because it was a rescue. My hand wasn’t even near this allergy machine. I guess employers don’t have any courtesy when it comes to people who travel a long distance, take their work day off just to travel somewhere to only be asked one question: How much do you want? And dismiss instead of telling the truth which is that they want someone to be cheap and do the most work………
Note to self: This learning experience has taught me that I should ask for how much the position is, if it is not listed online. I would prevent a whole day of lost wages, disappointment and lowered confidence.
The Human Girl 