Today was a great day, because at long last, I had my first job interview in Alaska! It was with the Department of Public Safety, at the Alaska State Crime Lab. The position is a forensic scientist, working with the DNA unit. My interview was at 9am, but I was up before 7. I took a shower and put on my suit and tie (minus the jacket), and was all ready to go by 7:15. Too bad Emily and I weren't leaving for more than an hour. I was pretty nervous, so I didn't eat any breakfast, and I watched an episode of LOST to try and calm me down. It didn't work too well.
We finally left, and I dropped Emily off at her work and then drove to the interview. I was parked by 8:35, but didn't want to seem too eager so I stayed in my car until 8:45. I met with two very nice ladies, Jill and Michelle, and they conducted the interview.
It was one of the oddest interviews I've ever had. They gave me a piece of laminated paper that had 9 questions on it. They told me to look it over, get some ideas, and then tell them when I was ready to start. Most of the questions weren't really about qualifications or skills, but were situational. Here are some examples:
-If a co-worker was listening to a talk-radio station in the lab that you found offensive, how would you respond?
-You always walk into a room and find two co-workers talking badly about a third co-worker. What would you do?
Kind of weird if you ask me. The interview barely lasted 45 minutes, but I think it went really well. There are 3 positions open, so hopefully I'll get a call back in a few weeks!
2 comments:
Maybe they've had a lot of social problems and that's why they asked you all of those questions.
Good luck Neil! We hope you get the job!
Congrats on the interview Neil! Sounds like a cool job. I am sure you will find the right position.
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