Need help deciding on job offers!
Discussion
Hi folks,
I've been busying myself lately trying to find some extra work whilst studying at uni. The search returned nothing, until I struck various places just this week. Anyway, people got back to me today. One place is a photocopying/printing shop, and the other a 'Financial Investment Office' - with around 5 IFAs, so a small independent firm. Different world I think you'll agree.
So, I spoke with the Photocopying guy - he was really nice, very impressed with my CV and 'confident we can sort something out.' So I am meeting him tomorrow for 'a chat.'Reckon I'd get it if I wanted it.
The IFA office was a different kettle of fish. I had an hour and half long telephone interview with one of the firm partners. The role is for an administrative assistant. I was honest throughout the entire interview answered all her questions etc. I made a good impression, she even said that my verbal skills were certainly impressive, and my CV and letters looked professional. Given that I have no financial background, and no administrative background - I'm not brimming with confidence, but believe I could fit the role well if I was supported in the beginning. I confirmed this to her, but every time I began to think 'I probably shouldn't be applying for this' she kept pulling me back in with lines like 'I think we could find a role for you,' and stuff like this. Anyway she is calling back to arrange a day for an interview and informal assessment of my PC skills. Its been ages since I used Excel, but apart from that I'm competent and know I could make a good impression otherwise.
So:
Shop - Laidback, easy work, that might be quite interesting. Its just above min. wage, which is no concern (I am student what can I expect) 20 hours per week. Relatively flexible, and I can work full-time in holidays.
IFA office - Will be a challenge. I am confident I could do the work, but I won't be 'easy' per say. Wage, she says will be negotiated. She has made no illusions that the work will be simple, and that I won't be pressured. I did have some aspirations to go into the Financial Sector, but remain undecided. I would have 10 hours, flexible depending on projects, per week and scope for more in the holidays.
I really don't know what to go for. I am finding it difficult to be honest with myself here, and the merits of each are tearing me. I have the interview with the shop tomorrow, and don't know if asking for time to consider it would be effectively giving it to someone else. Whats more if I do that I might not get the IFA admin job anyway! Any help from an outside mind would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Jamie.
NOTE: Title should not read offers, rather potential options!
I've been busying myself lately trying to find some extra work whilst studying at uni. The search returned nothing, until I struck various places just this week. Anyway, people got back to me today. One place is a photocopying/printing shop, and the other a 'Financial Investment Office' - with around 5 IFAs, so a small independent firm. Different world I think you'll agree.
So, I spoke with the Photocopying guy - he was really nice, very impressed with my CV and 'confident we can sort something out.' So I am meeting him tomorrow for 'a chat.'Reckon I'd get it if I wanted it.
The IFA office was a different kettle of fish. I had an hour and half long telephone interview with one of the firm partners. The role is for an administrative assistant. I was honest throughout the entire interview answered all her questions etc. I made a good impression, she even said that my verbal skills were certainly impressive, and my CV and letters looked professional. Given that I have no financial background, and no administrative background - I'm not brimming with confidence, but believe I could fit the role well if I was supported in the beginning. I confirmed this to her, but every time I began to think 'I probably shouldn't be applying for this' she kept pulling me back in with lines like 'I think we could find a role for you,' and stuff like this. Anyway she is calling back to arrange a day for an interview and informal assessment of my PC skills. Its been ages since I used Excel, but apart from that I'm competent and know I could make a good impression otherwise.
So:
Shop - Laidback, easy work, that might be quite interesting. Its just above min. wage, which is no concern (I am student what can I expect) 20 hours per week. Relatively flexible, and I can work full-time in holidays.
IFA office - Will be a challenge. I am confident I could do the work, but I won't be 'easy' per say. Wage, she says will be negotiated. She has made no illusions that the work will be simple, and that I won't be pressured. I did have some aspirations to go into the Financial Sector, but remain undecided. I would have 10 hours, flexible depending on projects, per week and scope for more in the holidays.
I really don't know what to go for. I am finding it difficult to be honest with myself here, and the merits of each are tearing me. I have the interview with the shop tomorrow, and don't know if asking for time to consider it would be effectively giving it to someone else. Whats more if I do that I might not get the IFA admin job anyway! Any help from an outside mind would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
Jamie.
NOTE: Title should not read offers, rather potential options!
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