I got the interview

So the week that I decided to write a failure blog two things happened. The first I wrote about: I applied for two jobs. The second I am not yet disclosing, which actually kinda kills me in many ways and makes me feel like a hypocrite who preaches openness but fails to do it herself. I know that’s not really true because I do disclose a lot but a part of me does feel that way and another part of me yearns to share. But second this does relate to failure and, although I have been writing about it, I have just not been posting it. In due time. But it’s complicated and it is not only I who is affected by my disclosure, so discretion is warranted. I promise when I do share it will include a social commentary on a common (and antiquated, IMO) practice. Consider this a teaser.

So… I have been preoccupied but now I’m back and with news. News of success! I got an interview for one of those jobs I applied for — the one I thought I totally bombed in the cover letter because I referred to it the wrong organization (kinda)!  The interview is happening next Wednesday. 

Still lots of room for failure (and success) but I do admit that this is really exciting! It reminds me of the beauty of “you won’t know till you try”. Trying comes with so many wonderful opportunities, not the least of which is that you might actually get what you are trying to get. But even if not, there is so much valuing to trying. Personally, I liked applying for stuff because it opens up a world of fantasy and “what ifs”. The world, in that moment, feels totally like my oyster. I can imagine how much greener the grass would be on the other side. I can imagine how wonderful I will be and all the great things I would do if… I relish in my own imagination, which is very telling. All of that imagination and fantasy is a portal to our passion and at least some aspect of what our purpose is in this life. It’s a way of scoping out possibilities, trying them on for size, so to speak.

Secondly, it gives us great feedback and direction. Searching through things to apply for allows us to hone in on what we want out there in the world. The more we apply for the more we can tease out our likes and dislikes. And it gives us feedback no matter what the outcome. Getting an interview shows me that this really would excite me. The disappointment of not getting something is also quite telling. 

Thirdly, the interview itself is always a welcomed challenge and skill-development opportunity.  Whether you love or loath interviews, being invited to one always makes you better. If you hate them, you learn to get through one and hopefully you learn something valuable about what to do or not to do the next time. If you love them, then it’s simply your opportunity to shine. Yay for that! Win-win in my mind, especially compared to the alternative where you don’t try and get nothing in return. Lose-lose!

So that’s my update. I look forward to updating after the interview. Win or win!