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I GOT A NEW JOB!!!
OK, so I know that most of you that read this probably already saw the announcement on Facebook or Twitter, but I couldn't leave out my precious blog. Plus I can go into more detail here!
It all started a few weeks ago, when I was randomly searching for job postings on the Web. I wasn't looking for anything in particular, as I have a steady job right now. I had had a conversation with my lovely and incredibly intelligent cousin, Maureen, a few months back about a wonderful company that she works for called Booz Allen Hamilton. She raved about how great everyone is and how you really ENJOY going to work everyday. When she mentioned this.. my ears perked up. I like the job I have right now, but I really was craving more human interaction and teamwork. I also always knew that, as much as I thought I wanted to be one of those powerful women on Capitol Hill, I really missed what I am passionate about: communications and philanthropy.
So, I started browsing the Booz Allen site, just on a whim, and lo and behold, one of the only jobs available that 1) did not require a security clearance and 2) did not require me to travel 6,5478,913 miles from home was for a
Community Relations Specialist.
Was it fate? I believe so. I wasn't searching for jobs on a serious level yet, but the job title and description HAD me. I knew that this was the one. Even if it was my first attempt at a new career move in almost a year. I knew I had to have THIS job.
So. I applied. And I got a call back.
The next month is a blur. I had a phone interview and FIVE, count them, FIVE in-person interviews. All of which were incredible and made me LOVE the job even more. I liked that I was driving out 20 minutes to McLean, Virginia, rather than battling DC traffic to get to the workplace. I enjoyed talking with the people at the front security desk, because they recognized me after the second time there. I LOVED speaking with everyone I met with to interview because they all seemed so professional and put-together. I just liked BEING there. Is that weird? I don't know, but it just felt right.
I will confess one tough part of the whole process. After I came out of my final in-person interview, I literally had a meltdown. I guess it may have been the pressure of having to meet with so many members of the team, or trying to remember all the important interview stuff, but I just lost it after that one. I cried to my parents and Adam and my roommates. I just felt like I had royally screwed up. I thought it was over.
Then, the next day, I got the call that I had been offered the position. I sat crying in my chair for a minute and then called everyone I knew, while still crying. It is so gratifying to know you worked so hard for something and it happens for you at just the right time. I start June 21 and I could not be more excited!
I have a general idea of what my job will consist of, but I know there are many parts of it that I will learn in due time. I will be working with many different organizations and internally with employees as well all in the name of philanthropy!
So, there you have it. I hope you all have a FANTASTIC weekend! Adam moves in with me and the roomies on Saturday and he starts his job with Wells-Fargo on Monday! Life is sweet!
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