Interviews at Nasa/Ames

[sugarplumkitty]

I had two interviews that were one after the other, so I'm done and home. I didn't need the portfolio as it turned out. They didn't have any art positions open.

The first is the one I hope I get!

Systems Administration - They keep the computers in the system up and running. It includes setting up and repairing computers, configuring the network addressing for each one and troubleshooting with the non-techie users. I'm a natural for this one and it is exactly what I'm learning in class right now. There was one name on the interview sheet but I was interviewed by the entire team minus the one female who was missing for some reason. It was a very fun interview with them shooting technical questions at me. I had to answer questions about subnetting, troubleshooting and dealing with users. The subnetting was a little rough but I sailed through troubleshooting and dealing with users. There were two trick questions thrown at me that I caught. Hopefully there weren't more. When they asked me things I didn't know after the pace picked up, I laughed and said, "Hey guys, I'm just learning this stuff!" I could see me working there for a year. I fit in. The last question surprised me. One of the guys said he just had to ask this, "Scamperdoo????"

"Ah," I said, "You've been to my website." Smiles broke out around the room. All of them had except one. I explained that her name was Scamp when we started out but it had evolved as pet names do and it was my husband that came up with Scamperdoo. When the one guy was still bewildered, I said that she was our 14 year old manx cat we'd rescued when we were dating and that she was our little sweetie. There were smiles all around. They said they liked my art and my voices. :)


Database/Administrative assistant - This wouldn't be a bad one if I don't get the first job. The job is helping the person who keeps track of all the large dollar equipment and furnishings. There's a lot to do entering new stuff into the system, doing the paperwork to get rid of old stuff and finding everything at inventory time. Shipping and receiving are part of the job. There's some lifting but I'm encouraged to ask for help if things are too heavy. They really want to document the procedures and protocols and publish it on a website. That would be my task if I want it. It's not what I want to do long-term, but who knows where it could lead? I'd have to put on my office worker mask but that's not a bad thing. I could handle it for a year.


I'll go where the wind blows me. As they said at the start of the day, anyone who doesn't get in now will be considered for the next round in January.

I'll know on or by June 16th whether I get either position.

Comments

[angelsmum.livejournal.com]

That sounds like avery cool interview. I hope you get the job you want! The other one still sounds cool though, and would look good on your CV. =)

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :)

I forgot to mention in the Admin job that we got onto the track of mysteries when talking about finding equipment that moved. Then we got to books and authors and we all love the same books. We gave each other new authors to check out. LOL

[angelsmum.livejournal.com]

Awesome!

[jackiejj.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a wonderful position for you.

Here's hoping!!

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks! :)

[chasingserenity.livejournal.com]

*fingers crossed*

[donnickcottage.livejournal.com]

Good luck lass. I hope you get what you want.

[broken-gizmo.livejournal.com]

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you. :)

[graffitiandsara.livejournal.com]

Sounds great! I'm sending many, many good thoughts your way, but you probably don't need them - you did terrific!

[honeyswtrose.livejournal.com]

Wow.. both postins sound great. I know you will do well especially with the first and sounds like they really liked you. major plus. Goodluck and let us know.

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I appreciate any good thoughts that come my way.

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I hope so! You know I'll post about it when I hear. :)

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

Thank you!!

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

How did Mick Jagger sing it?

You don't always get what you want but if you look sometimes you get what you need!

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

oh, and Thanks! :)

[yrushallow.livejournal.com]

Great! I also think its a really good sign that they (but the one) checked out your website! Shows real interest in you just from reading your resume. That's a good sign!

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

I hope so!

[falls2climb.livejournal.com]

Haha, I love the Scamperdoo part! Sounds like the stuff my professor used to tell us about resume writing--"It's useful to include something interesting, some little hook to give them extra interest in you!" Sounds like it worked in your favor. :D

[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

The funny part is, my website wasn't on my resume. These guys noticed my email address was my own name and checked it out.

[gladtobehere.livejournal.com]

i have a feeling that the interviewers enjoyed meeting you and probably learned a thing or two.

you rock!
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[sugarplumkitty.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I hope they did!