I had two more companies to interview with today. Two more opportunities to show off what I’ve learned and hopefully turn this whole venture into something very worthwhile.
The vibe was totally different this week than it was for the first round of matchmaking. Last week, the monks of Tech Elevator were pacing with furrowed brows and sweaty palms. There were still some nerves, to be sure. But it was nothing like the anxious hysteria of last Tuesday.
I think part of it was due to the fact that the second time around is always easier. We knew what to expect, how the conversations would go (generally), and how we would feel. I definitely felt calmer because I have a second interview coming up on Wednesday. I felt so calm, in fact, that I was worried that I might be too calm. I performed well while dealing with the nerves last week. What if, because I wasn’t completely terrified, I came off flat? One second interview is no cause for complacency.
But I think it went well. I was very interested in the second company I interviewed with and I believe they were interested in me. It also seemed as if they are looking to hire several people, so my expectations for a callback are high.
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