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16 April 2008

Shake it out, shake it out... I just had my phone interview for an assistant professor position. I have no idea how it went. I think it went OK, but it was very short (5 people on the other line, each asked one quite in-depth question then I asked questions). [More:]I was prepared for all the questions except one (my biggest professional challenge) but I think I dealt with that OK. They had to stop me at one stage because I was enthusing at all the undergrad neuroscience courses I could teach. I also feel a little bad because I only asked 3 questions at the end, and I had about 20 written down, but I kind of freaked out and said "that's it". But I did ask if I had any more questions who to email or call, so I left it open.

Whew! I'm so glad it's over!!!
Good going, gaspode! I'm sure it went very well. Good luck to you!
posted by LoriFLA 16 April | 12:11
Well, that sounds like it went very well! And getting stopped because of your enthusiasm was probably a point in your favor- they know know how much you're REALLY into this job. :)

Whoo hoo! Congrats, gaspode... keep us updated!
posted by BoringPostcards 16 April | 12:12
Excellent!

We're rooting for you!
posted by jason's_planet 16 April | 12:15
Yay, that sounds good!
posted by Specklet 16 April | 12:17
It's up to the universe now. . .I am sure you did fine, though.
posted by danf 16 April | 12:24
How long before you know something?
posted by ethylene 16 April | 12:29
That's stage one, anyway. If I got through this it will be an all-day face to face interview.

Oh, and there were no questions about when I would start, so the pregnancy thing didnt' come up. I decided to play it by ear and not mention it unless specific time frames were brought up.

And I refrained from mentioning gay porn. I did take the call in my underwear, though. (so much for dressing up! I stayed home and lay on my bed!)
posted by gaspode 16 April | 12:29
oh and eth, that's one of the questions I blanked on asking!
posted by gaspode 16 April | 12:30
Yay!
posted by casarkos 16 April | 12:35
When you call back to check, wear the good underwear. Then see if you sound more self assured.
posted by ethylene 16 April | 12:36
Yay! I'm definitely in favour of underwear interviews.
posted by essexjan 16 April | 12:41
That's great gaspode! Good luck.
posted by goo 16 April | 12:44
Keeping my fingers crossed...is the job in New York?
posted by brujita 16 April | 13:09
The four food groups according to me. || Is your sleeve-rolling technique unstoppable?

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