I've Accepted a Job, Guess Where

Give it Your Best Shot

Well, after six business days of being laid off, I am proud to say I have accepted a position with an amazing company. I have invited my friends to view this blog to guess which company I'll be working for. I will release the details on Monday. 

Here are some hints as to where I'll be working.

• Ranked in Top 10 of Best Places to Work in Corporate America, Glassdoor
• Ranked in Top 5 for Employee Satisfaction, Forbes
• Gold Stevie® Award for Company of the Year
• Ranked in Top 5 in Customers' Choice Awards,  National Retail Federation Foundation and American Express
• Ranked in America's 100 Most Trustworthy Companies , Forbes

You can also view photos from their Instagram by clicking here. 

The Story of How This Came to Be

I attribute getting this position through, 1. Linkedin, 2. Linkedin, 3. Linkedin, and 4. Networking. I try to stay active on my Linkedin account and nearly four months ago a recruiter reached out to me for a position with their company as an executive assistant. The company had changes in management and the position was pending. I kept in touch with this recruiter throughout this time, and was planning on reaching out to her after my layoff.

Sharing information on Linkedin is a great option for job seekers. Like Facebook, Linkedin has a timeline of activity where you can not only publish, but write updates, post photos, and more. I shared my blog post, "A Cup of Compassion," on my feed.

Within less then 24-hours, this recruiter not only reached out to me but invited me to interview at her company. The catch was, since I had met her, she had moved on to a much larger, established organization and is now the head director of recruitment. I was speechless when I saw what company she worked for and was flattered she wanted to get me in the door. 

The Interview

The best way to describe the interview is that I didn't feel like I had to put on a show, be fake, or tell them what they wanted to hear--I could be me. Not only that, but I enjoy talking which each of the staff members and the four different decision makers whom I spoke with during my interview. 

As I left the building from my interview, they said I would be told very shortly whether or not I was selected for the position, I joked with them that they could feel free to give me a ring as soon as I was in the parking lot. Less then thirty minutes after the interview, I received a phone call with an offer for the position. It made me smile because she said, "I wanted to call you as you entered the parking lot, but I had to talk to the three others you spoke with beforehand."

I'm excited for this new opportunity and to get on board with a well known company with phenomenal credentials. Thank heaven for Linkedin, networking skills, and the kind people who believe in me and continue to do so. Happy Hump Day everyone.