I agree with everyone else. "Not policy" to do Skype interviews? It's not the Stone Age, and you are in NZ for goodness' sake!
If you travelled for the interview, who paays? Not you, I hope!
Not worth getting angry about it b/c that will achieve nothing, but I agree that some mediation, compromise, whatever, is needed. Particularly if you already haveatrack record with them, Skype or other teleconference should be fine.
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Subject: It's a sad day
Discussion started on 04 Mar 2014
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dunroving
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Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:48
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davros1984
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davros1984
Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:48
Pippa, i will respond to your pm tomorrow. i am so sorry to hear of your news. i know you were counting on that.i feel like others, you must push and not give up on it. it was evident when we met how tired you are(like us) of living in NZ. you must get out of here. when i see you i will do my best to give you that determination. NZ is a long way from home and there are far more opportunities for you back there than there are here. between you, there must be a way that you can make it work by going back. you are going to have to take a big risk though, just as we are. will PM you tomorrow.
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MrMuffin
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Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:48
Take a deep breath and keep pushing!! Good luck!!
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NiHao
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Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:49
Just wanted to add my encouragement too. I'm so sorry you have had this set back but as everyone else has said don't take no for an answer just yet.
I would do an email full of the "totally understand that under normal circumstances the company does not do skype interviews and certainly they are not ideal but . . . . ." and fill it in with all the stuff about why you feel you are a really uniquely strong candidate for the job with so much to offer the company and how whilst not wanting to be pushy you really, really would love to find a way to at least have a preliminary interview/chat by skype blah, blah, blah you know the sort of thing. Maybe suggest a telephone/skype chat and offer to then come for an in person interview if they are impressed with the telephone/skype interview.
I'm sorry I know how stressful this must all be, hang in there and keep pushing forward.
I would do an email full of the "totally understand that under normal circumstances the company does not do skype interviews and certainly they are not ideal but . . . . ." and fill it in with all the stuff about why you feel you are a really uniquely strong candidate for the job with so much to offer the company and how whilst not wanting to be pushy you really, really would love to find a way to at least have a preliminary interview/chat by skype blah, blah, blah you know the sort of thing. Maybe suggest a telephone/skype chat and offer to then come for an in person interview if they are impressed with the telephone/skype interview.
I'm sorry I know how stressful this must all be, hang in there and keep pushing forward.
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Spacecake799
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Spacecake799
Posted on 05 Mar 2014, 23:49
Hi,
Sorry to hear the news. Don't give up though. You will just resent being in NZ all the more.
If this position falls through definitely think about going home with your daughter and putting her in school while you job hunt. Im sure with your skills something will soon turn up. Then your hubby can join you.
Its not ideal but my husband returned home with just our son and I was left in NZ for 6 months.
Good Luck
Sorry to hear the news. Don't give up though. You will just resent being in NZ all the more.
If this position falls through definitely think about going home with your daughter and putting her in school while you job hunt. Im sure with your skills something will soon turn up. Then your hubby can join you.
Its not ideal but my husband returned home with just our son and I was left in NZ for 6 months.
Good Luck
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Deley
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Deley
Posted on 06 Mar 2014, 23:50
I really hope that common sense prevails and they will allow a Skype or telephone interview especially has you have worked there before. Surely they must see able to see reason. Maybe worth telephoning your bosses boss in person....sometimes its easy for people to hide behind emails. Nothing to loose and then at least you can feel satisfied you have done all you can do.
Fingers crossed for you.
Good luck
Fingers crossed for you.
Good luck
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MegandMog
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MegandMog
Posted on 06 Mar 2014, 23:50
I just wanted to say I really feel for you and good luck. I appreciate how hard it is to secure a job from the other side of the world. Like others have posted you can only try one last push to convince them you are the right person for the job. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Fingers crossed x
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pippalonghorn
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Posted on 06 Mar 2014, 23:50
Thankyou everyone for your encouragement and advice. I am really grateful. I have contacted work and my boss is away on holiday for a week. I have e-mailed and I have also called in a few favours from a few contacts I have.
I have had a long think today. Its not NZ I am frustrated with it is myself. Im sad that I have not settled here as it is a beautiful country but I cant help it. It isn't NZ's fault that circumstances have not been in our favour. Only I can change things and so the three of us are taking a chance and are all going home together. Davros is right that plenty of people do it and survive.
This site has given me alot more than friendly chats and discussions. I have made good friends and had some fab advice. I hope I can do the same for you guys some time. Thankyou.
I have had a long think today. Its not NZ I am frustrated with it is myself. Im sad that I have not settled here as it is a beautiful country but I cant help it. It isn't NZ's fault that circumstances have not been in our favour. Only I can change things and so the three of us are taking a chance and are all going home together. Davros is right that plenty of people do it and survive.
This site has given me alot more than friendly chats and discussions. I have made good friends and had some fab advice. I hope I can do the same for you guys some time. Thankyou.
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britsinnz
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britsinnz
Posted on 06 Mar 2014, 23:51
Yay, told you them ruby slippers work. Good luck for your lives Pippa, I'll miss you on here, always gave me a smile.
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pippalonghorn
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pippalonghorn
Posted on 06 Mar 2014, 23:51
Oh I'll still be around. Can't get rid of me that easy! 