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The Fourth Interview: Spoiler Alert…
Without going into all the details, this one was a big disappointment. I was one of two finalists being considered as a consultant to develop a new grant-funded program. This was a great fit for my knowledge, skills, and interest. … Continue reading
The Third Interview: 7-Minute Math Lesson
“A train leaves New York traveling at 60 mph. Another train leaves Boston traveling at 50 mph…. Remember those word problems from high school? They don’t go away if you are applying to graduate schools, and some people need help … Continue reading
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The Second Interview: Appreciated and Underpaid?
I was driving to a meeting in late September when I heard my phone beep. Because we have no cell service at home, I have a cheap TracPhone, and I only get its messages when I drive out of our … Continue reading
Overqualified and Underappreciated: Part Two
Last week when I dropped off some papers at the town office, I was chatting with the town clerk, and when I told her about my new seasonal job, she said, with a knowing smile, “I know.” “How do you … Continue reading
The First Interview: Overqualified and Underappreciated?
The appointment was for 3:00, my first face-to-face interview since losing my job. It was part of a job fair for seasonal work at a mail-order company, perhaps nothing to boast of, but at least I passed the first filter … Continue reading
The View from Spruce Knob 