My job interview went a lot better than I thought it had as they have invited me back for a second interview!  Not only that, they also want me to have lunch with four of them (Chief Exec, Trustee, Director of HR and their Fundraising Consultant) as well as spend an hour with the Ex Director of Fundraising.  All in all they seem pretty keen which is great as long as I don’t mess it up.  The only downside is that they will only offer me the job full-time so I have had to think hard as to whether I want it or not.  I don’t have to make a firm decision until a week on Tuesday when the interview is, so I have some time to think about it.

So far my thoughts are pushing me towards going full-time.  This will be hard after such a long career break, with two small children and my UC to cope with but I am mentally ready to do it and my energy levels and general well being is the best it has been in six years.  If I get the job it is such an enormous opportunity I can’t pass it up, particularly as in 2 years when my youngest starts school I shall be gagging for such a position.  This type of job comes up so rarely locally that I would be mad not to take it. It will mean I won’t have to commute to London which is a major thing and would be my only option if I don’t go for it.  I have to say too that there is much ego at work here as I am incredibly flattered that I have got this far and that they are so keen.  I could still mess up and not be right for the job but I intend to prepare well and get the offer.

So, this week is going to be spent preparing. I have a five minute presentation to do, I need to work out what I want to ask the ex Director of Fundraising, what I want to ask the others in the interview and how I shall answer some bog standard questions.  I need to brush up on some fundraising law and procedures and generally make sure I am on top of it.  Four years out and I have a bit of catching up to do.

I also have to shop for the all important interview attire.  It is four years since I last bought a suit and I have no idea what constitutes suit fashion nowadays.  Jeans and t-shirt yes, suits no.  I shall also have to buy heels – I can’t wait! I’ve worn flats since having the boys, apart from when I dance.  I shall feel very glamorous in heels again   I have to be careful as they are concerned at how young I am and according to most people I meet I look about 6-8 years younger than my 31 years so I somehow need to make myself look more mature and at the same time be very conservative.  God, interviews are a minefield.  Fortunately I am a trained Recruitment Consultant (years ago mind!) so interviews don’t unnerve me like they might other people, I still feel sick though!

Anyway, the kids are moaning for my attention so time to go.