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Overview of diplomaticife

Signup date: 21 May 2015 at 9:15pm

Last login: 05 Nov 2016 at 2:21pm

Post count: 23

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Still can't believe it!

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Congratulations.
I feel inspired.

Balancing Work, Studies, Family Life, and Enough Sleep

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Like HazyJane advised, the best bet will be to outsource either asking family members to support. I have two kids and currently in my third year.
It has not been easy even though my husband is hands-on.
Good luck.
You can do it.

Job application dilemma

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Congratulations TreeofLife, well deserved.

I can't stop torturing myself

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Quote From AOE26:
I once had a company ask me back for a second interview 3 months after the first!! Not a word from them in 3 months and then "they really like you and would like you back in"...

err no thanks.

That is likely to be my response too... Three months? How rude!

I can't stop torturing myself

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Quote From Tudor_Queen:
Have you thought of contacting them to find out for certain and also to ask for some feedback? Could be handy for the next interview if there is some good (critical or otherwise) feedback. Just an idea to help you keep momentum in the job hunt.

I have done so, but still did not get any feedback.
"We live and learn".

I can't stop torturing myself

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Quote From MilagrosAllen:

Quote From diplomaticife:
I have not heard anything about the interview, so I have decided to count my losses and move on.
Greater things are yet to come.

I am sure you will get even better job because you totally deserve! Good luck!

Amen!
Thank you so much for your kind words.

I can't stop torturing myself

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

I have not heard anything about the interview, so I have decided to count my losses and move on.
Greater things are yet to come.

I can't stop torturing myself

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Quote From Tudor_Queen:
It's the waiting game! No news yet?

No news still.

I was told mid-week, so I am guessing today and tomorrow!
But I feel a lot better than I did yesterday.

Thank you so much for caring.

I can't stop torturing myself

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Quote From AOE26:
I am fairly sure worrying won't help you get the job!!

Sorry to sound so blunt! Good luck. Relax and enjoy the rest of the day.

It's all a learning experience whichever way the result goes.

You are right, but some of us cope differently with waiting for feedback. I guess I am more worried than I should because I have once had an interview which I believed went so well, but I didn't get the job -- that experience knocked my confidence. However, as you righted said, whatever happens,
'it's all a learning experience'.

Thanks again.

I can't stop torturing myself

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Quote From TreeofLife:
No similar experience but I'm crossing my fingers for you! I also have an interview for a teaching position next week scheduled to be only 30 mins long, so I guess this is the norm. Let us know whether you get it or not!

Thank you so much for your kind words. Will sure keep you posted.

Thesis submission

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Well done on submitting.
I am sure things will go okay with the viva, just do your best and leave the rest.

I can't stop torturing myself

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Hi all,

Please, I need your advice, or perhaps just kind words to keep me going for now.
I applied for a teaching fellowship position in May, I did not hear back from them. However about a week ago, I was contacted by a course leader who stated that my CV was passed on to her and that I seem very qualified for the post -- and wonders if I am still looking for a job? She concluded by asking if I was available for an interview and that she cannot guarantee a job as she had invited other people for an interview.

I had the interview on Friday -- it lasted for less than 15 minutes (basic questions were asked which was answered to the best of my abilities). I am supposed to get feedback by tomorrow, but I can not help but torture myself about my chances of getting the job.

Has anyone had similar experience and was given the job?

Thank you for your kind words.

Free 422 page content analysis methods book (highly recommended text)

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Thank you for the link Dr Jay.

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

Congratulations! This is inspiring.

diplomaticife 23 posts
8 years ago

I know it has been over a year since you wrote this. But out of interest, what did you do in the end? Did you take the job? And how is life post phd?