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as I kiss bum life goodbye Sunday, May 10, 2009 9:34 AM
I never posted anything about how badly I want to have a job or a specific company I would want to work for. The reason was I wanted to share it when it comes... and now's the time! :D
I will work as a financial analyst for Thomson Reuters starting tomorrow, MAY 11, 2009! Woohooo! My shift is from 9am-6pm. This is the start of a new chapter, but I will first tell how I got into this new chapter.
We (tin and I) had gone jobhunting last January 12, 2009. We passed our resumes to a lot of companies that day and Thomson Reuters was one.
I had my first interview for TR on January 15, 2009 at 11:00a.m. with Ms. Maan (HR). I felt I was able to market myself well that day and she said that one of their openings was for a customer support executive. That time I wasn't really convinced if I would like that job... but hey! I might give it a try.
I had my second interview on January 28, 2009 at 3:00p.m. with Mr. Ricky and Mr. Kent. Sir Ricky was the one who called me and said that I was referred by HR for the research analyst position. When I got there, I had two interviewers for 2 different positions; as a research analyst and as a financial analyst. This interview was the longest I had throughout my jobhunting. It took around 1 1/2 hrs. I felt really intimidated that time and after the interview I said to myself I might have no chance anymore.
After almost a month, February 25, 2009 at 4:00p.m., I had an interview with Ms. Rejoy. I really felt lucky! and I'm still alive!!!! my application that is! :D
I got a call again from Ms. Rejoy and she said I will have an exam and a panel interview on March 16, 2009 at 9:00a.m. I didn't prepare cause I actually thought that the exam would just be like the other exams I've taken which were all kinda easy or average. BUT HELL NO! It was an excel and essay exam. I love essays, but excel.. NO! I felt I should take again a computer class. My hopes were really up, but it suddenly came down. I had my lunch break and I should be back by 2:00p.m., but I don't feel eating because my dream job is suddenly out of reach. I was really sad so I treated myself with a VENTI CARAMEL FRAPPE. After having coffee, I went back and had my panel interview. 3 persons interviewing me... I never thought I would pass that situation. That day, I really felt I should be looking for other opportunities again and it's sad because I really want this.
March 24, 2009 at 9:00p.m. I had my phone interview with the NY counterpart. When I got the call that I will be interviewed by the NY counterpart, I felt sooooo happy.. cause again... I'm still alive!
March 26, 2009 at 9:00p.m. I had my 2nd phone interview with an NY counterpart (Mr. Christopher Liu) again. It was fun. He's cool and nice and I really gave it my best shot because I know it is something I want and I should give my best to get what I want.
April 14, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. I had my interview with Ms Rachel. She's also under Mr. Kent and is also looking for a financial analyst. She told me that my exam was okay (such a relief!). They were screening all the applicants to see where they should be placed.
And it was on a rainy afternoon of April 30, 2009 that I received a call from Ms. Nina (HR of TR) congratulating me.. her exact words were.. "..you were interviewed by Ms. Rejoy Solis and by HR?... actually I want to congratulate you! You are for job offer already..." those words were the words I've been longing to hear for almost 4 months. I just can't believe that I'm actually hearing it! I cried... (cheesy? yes! i know! but I was really happy... blissful feeling!)
And MAY 4, 2009 3:00p.m. I signed my contract!
May 4 was the ending of the very long journey and is the start of a new one. I gave my very best to get this job. I declined a number of offers because I was waiting for this one. There were times that I got depressed because everyone seems to have jobs already. I waited sooo long. I prayed so hard... and now, God answered my prayer! I know He will. He was just waiting for the right moment. I may lost faith in myself, but never to GOD. In every decision I made (i.e. declining offers, to enroll or not to in Ateneo), I asked God's help. I knew that every offer I declined and every opportunity I let to pass were right decisions. I knew that though I've waited for so long, the long wait was worth it!
I will work as a financial analyst for Thomson Reuters starting tomorrow, MAY 11, 2009! Woohooo! My shift is from 9am-6pm. This is the start of a new chapter, but I will first tell how I got into this new chapter.
We (tin and I) had gone jobhunting last January 12, 2009. We passed our resumes to a lot of companies that day and Thomson Reuters was one.
I had my first interview for TR on January 15, 2009 at 11:00a.m. with Ms. Maan (HR). I felt I was able to market myself well that day and she said that one of their openings was for a customer support executive. That time I wasn't really convinced if I would like that job... but hey! I might give it a try.
I had my second interview on January 28, 2009 at 3:00p.m. with Mr. Ricky and Mr. Kent. Sir Ricky was the one who called me and said that I was referred by HR for the research analyst position. When I got there, I had two interviewers for 2 different positions; as a research analyst and as a financial analyst. This interview was the longest I had throughout my jobhunting. It took around 1 1/2 hrs. I felt really intimidated that time and after the interview I said to myself I might have no chance anymore.
After almost a month, February 25, 2009 at 4:00p.m., I had an interview with Ms. Rejoy. I really felt lucky! and I'm still alive!!!! my application that is! :D
I got a call again from Ms. Rejoy and she said I will have an exam and a panel interview on March 16, 2009 at 9:00a.m. I didn't prepare cause I actually thought that the exam would just be like the other exams I've taken which were all kinda easy or average. BUT HELL NO! It was an excel and essay exam. I love essays, but excel.. NO! I felt I should take again a computer class. My hopes were really up, but it suddenly came down. I had my lunch break and I should be back by 2:00p.m., but I don't feel eating because my dream job is suddenly out of reach. I was really sad so I treated myself with a VENTI CARAMEL FRAPPE. After having coffee, I went back and had my panel interview. 3 persons interviewing me... I never thought I would pass that situation. That day, I really felt I should be looking for other opportunities again and it's sad because I really want this.
March 24, 2009 at 9:00p.m. I had my phone interview with the NY counterpart. When I got the call that I will be interviewed by the NY counterpart, I felt sooooo happy.. cause again... I'm still alive!
March 26, 2009 at 9:00p.m. I had my 2nd phone interview with an NY counterpart (Mr. Christopher Liu) again. It was fun. He's cool and nice and I really gave it my best shot because I know it is something I want and I should give my best to get what I want.
April 14, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. I had my interview with Ms Rachel. She's also under Mr. Kent and is also looking for a financial analyst. She told me that my exam was okay (such a relief!). They were screening all the applicants to see where they should be placed.
And it was on a rainy afternoon of April 30, 2009 that I received a call from Ms. Nina (HR of TR) congratulating me.. her exact words were.. "..you were interviewed by Ms. Rejoy Solis and by HR?... actually I want to congratulate you! You are for job offer already..." those words were the words I've been longing to hear for almost 4 months. I just can't believe that I'm actually hearing it! I cried... (cheesy? yes! i know! but I was really happy... blissful feeling!)
And MAY 4, 2009 3:00p.m. I signed my contract!
May 4 was the ending of the very long journey and is the start of a new one. I gave my very best to get this job. I declined a number of offers because I was waiting for this one. There were times that I got depressed because everyone seems to have jobs already. I waited sooo long. I prayed so hard... and now, God answered my prayer! I know He will. He was just waiting for the right moment. I may lost faith in myself, but never to GOD. In every decision I made (i.e. declining offers, to enroll or not to in Ateneo), I asked God's help. I knew that every offer I declined and every opportunity I let to pass were right decisions. I knew that though I've waited for so long, the long wait was worth it!