Cryptic Clues
If you’ve been following my Facebook status updates, then you know I’ve heard back at one of the positions for which I applied.
I originally e-mailed my application on 30 June - and followed-up with an online test for the position. On 30 July (Thursday), I received a note informing me that my test had been graded and that I would hear from a recruiter.
The next day (31 July - Friday), I received an e-mail and phone call requesting my schedule so that a phone interview could be set up. I responded and, on Monday, I went through a 15-minute interview with the recruiter. The questions were of the standard HR variety: what about the company appeals to me, am I willing to relocate, what are my salary expectations, etc.
At the conclusion of the interview, I was told that I would receive a phone call from the department head on 6 August (Wednesday - today). That call lasted a half-hour, and was basically an extended version of the original online test. There were a lot of hypothetical situations raised and I was asked how I would resolve them. We also spoke about the company and the situation I’d be taking on, as well as my test results (”solid” and “the reason we’re talking”).
The interview seemed to go OK (better as it progressed), and I’ve been told to expect a response back from the recruiter. If everything went well, I’ve been told the next step is visiting the office for an in-person interview.
All in all, it’s pretty exciting. After my last job, I really didn’t know what the future held but I think this could be a good situation. Now I just have to hope that I did well and spend as much time as possible with Candice considering whether this is a good move for us.
More updates as they arise, but feel free to comment if you have any thoughts on all of this.
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August 6th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
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August 8th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Congratulations. What company is it for and where is it?
August 8th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
Click the link in the first comment for the details, but the short answer is Cryptic Studios in Los Gatos, CA.
August 12th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Congratulations!
But…No, Bobby. No. That isn’t the move.
August 12th, 2008 at 2:50 am
Congratulations are premature.
I think.
As for the move… It isn’t? Then what is? Advice. I needs it.
Honestly. Tell me! 
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Well, it’s been two weeks. Is that forever? Am I forgotten? Apparently, it wasn’t the move. So tell me what is. The waiting is killing me.
Besides, I need to know where to apply next.