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Job Interview with Harbor District

I went back to edit my 2018 goals post and saw that I was really depressed at the time of writing and therefore, couldn't think of many goals. One of the things I mentioned was that I had no job prospects and felt like I was going no where. Well, since then I was offered a job interview with the Harbor District for their Community Engagement Manager position. The interview is on Thursday and I'm more nervous that usual.

Firstly, I really want the position. It's everything I want in a job, combining both my community organizing and experience design interests. It's literally the perfect blend and one I don't think I'll come across again for a while in Milwaukee. It would also be a major step up because this is a top-tier position. I imagine the rest of the pool of candidates are big players in Milwaukee. I want this so badly and know I would be good at it, I just need someone to give me a chance. So I reached out to my entire network and asked if anyone might be able to put in a good word for me or get me an in, and it proved fruitful. The woman from Black Cat Alley said she was meeting with the Executive Director that week and she would be happy to add my to her conversation. Honestly, I think that recommendation is what probably got me the interview. It's proof of how far networking will go, and I won't be scared to take the same approach in the future now.

The second reason I'm so nervous is that my mind is a complete jumble right now. I can't get my thoughts or hypothetical answers straight. The reason is that I've been working so hard to get into another industry, I'm having a hard time explaining this new passion and my old passion (social work) simultaneously. I've spent so much time talking about them separately that I've forgotten how the relate. But they absolutely do. That's been the whole point this whole time. And I'm having a hard time describing this new interest without making it sound like I don't want this job.

At any rate, I'm going to do my hardest to get this job. If I can't articulate myself, I will knock their socks off with my charm, wit, interesting extracurriculars, a fancy visual aids and supplemental materials. Get me this job, employment gods!
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