Ahh.

Perseverance has paid off, I've done something right!

Should anyone, who knows me, happen to read this (I only know of.. perhaps one), you will know how desperately hard I have been trying to find a job.

Okay, so not desperately hard, but there were many nights spent sitting in bed with my laptop until 2am applying on seek.com. And maybe a day or so where I skipped my classes to get out there and hand in some resumes. Regardless, I've had some luck!

After being rejected from camera stores, pharmacies, pet shops, and Telstra, I got a call.

I was invited to attend a 'group job interview' . From a company I couldn't even recall applying for.

My first ever job interview. And i didn't even know what it was for.

On arriving home I checked up all the jobs i'd applied for on seek (ooyeaboy), the company was called Atlantic Group, and it appeared I had applied for a position as an 'Experienced Food & Beverage Attendants'.

Now, I have NO experience in the Hospitality Industry whatsoever. Hell, i've never even had a proper job. Clearly there was a lapse in my mentality. At 1am it seems any job is obtainable, after applying for at least 40 jobs.. what's one more? Even if you require experience, although they made it sound awfully enticing.

"Atlantic Group [v] delivers the highest profile events in Melbourne. We are home of the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival and entertain Professional Sporting Clubs, Gala Events, Charity Dinners, Cocktail Parties and Conferences. Your role will be hosting and delivering a service to "A" list celebrities on a regular basis."

I believe I was won over by the mentions of fashion.. and celebrities... and perhaps the pay.

Long story short, I attended the interview. Two and a half hours later, after what was more like .. an exam, I had met a lovely English man named Chris (who wants to buy a beach house), learnt how to fold napkins correctly, and how to pour wine and not break plates. All the essential skills in being a competent waitress.

Today, six days later, I receive a call from the staffing coordinator informing me that '"You have been successful and we would like to offer you a position, Could you start tonight?"

WTF. I was the most inexperienced at the interview, as well as the youngest, attended with not much intention of actually working there, and ended up with the job.

I nobly declined the offer of starting tonight, providing a legitimate excuse about my schooling commitments. It is year 12 after all.

Working for this company would be a great start though, the staff of who I met were great, my potential 'future managers' were awesome (at least when they weren't under pressure).
Everything is done to perfection. And the venue is .... Gorgeous.

My dilemma is now, send an email explaining the hours I can/can't work. Which aren't all that flexible until mid November.

And most likely they will turn around and say 'Thanks, but no thanks'. It wouldn't be hard too for them to find someone else.
And to be honest, I'm not phased either way, I was surprised to even be considered, let alone get offered the job.

Why is it that when you really badly want something, you get the something you want the least.

If that even makes sense.

On the upside. I have a second job interview next week! I don't know if i should think about it too much, because I really want this job.

My dream shop.

Waiting has paid off, I received the email i wanted! Now i just have to dazzle them..