Sat at the end of the table, surrounded by 2 Directors, 1 Senior Manager and HR.
I was interviewing for a Level 6 - Sr. Manager position. I knew I wasn't going to get it. Managers, especially Sr. Managers, are almost always pre-selected. I was there... just so it can satisfy "HR Rules." Or as they have it in the NFL... the Rooney Rule, where teams MUST interview at least 1 minority coach for any vacant positions.
I already knew the type of questions that were coming. I had prepared amazing stories to tell. I knew I impressed all of them with my achievements to date... my leadership capacity... and the energy I bring to the table.
But as I walked out of that interview room.... I knew I wasn't getting the job.
"To even be selected is an achievement!" my current boss told me. True. They must've seen something on my resume to consider me a valid contestant on this interview.
Deep down, I knew I wasn't going to get it. But deeper down... I was hoping I can get it.
"I more than qualify" - I think.
"Who wouldn't want to hire me?" - I imagine.
"They'll regret the day they turn me away" - I console myself.
Sigh.....
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