One Day, Two Interview Invitations

And like that I finally have a couple interviews lined up.

Yesterday, I received two invitations to interview for two separate positions. From nothing--well, a couple nibbles--to something.

I was pretty excited. I set the interview dates and informed my boss, who has been in the know and supportive all along.

I have not been offered anything, and it is possible that if I am offered a position, I will not accept. I am interviewing them as well. So it is still business as usual at my current place of employment.

One interview requires a presentation on a topic I know very well and present on often...I even teach a class centered around the topic. And my course evaluations from my students last year were very good. My best yet. It was a very good year for me all around on many levels.

And yet, I am nervous. I feel a pressure to make my presentation super awesome. Why not already start with the assumption I am super awesome? Even further, why impose such an intimidating expectation in the first place? Start with believing...in myself. The belief will be transmitted to my audience. In some respects, that projection is more powerful and will make a better impression than my actual content.

In truth, I am also scared about getting a new position. I have a niche at my current institution; I have built a stable and familiar home for my boys, and there is comfort in my routine. Add in my awesome year.

Another transition...if I get a new job.

But I have to keep striving to better my situation, and that is why I continued searching...

So another planning process begins...for two interviews in the very immediate future.

I could be starting a new job and moving within the month.

And I search...

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