messed up an online interview
By tammy27
@tammy27 (1241)
Philippines
June 2, 2011 10:19am CST
i've been searching for a stable online job for quite some time now. and i have found one!! i even had an online interview a few minutes ago, i was suppose to answer the question sheet they sent me and send it back to them after 30 mins. but i blew it!! darn it!! i had a hard time looking for it but i just blew it!!!! my son kept on waking up and crying and i was not able to finish the interview! i opened myself to jobs im not very familiar with such as data entry (im a freelance writer by the way) just to earn. it was already in front of me, flexible time, great salary, easy and stable kind of job... the only thing i need to do is pass that freaking interview! i just have to answer that questionnaire with 6 easy questions, and boom! i'll have an online job!
well, that was a few minutes ago. now, im currently crying and hating myself!!!
13 responses
Don't ever hate yourself or others for something that you cannot get. I always believe if it's not meant to be ours, it won't be ours...
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
2 Jun 11
O ! I am sorry. You have a small kid u have to look after. You could not complete the job within 30 minutes. Dont bother. A company which forces u like this may not be a good employer. There is some catch. It is good u did not complete the test on time. If u had completed their expectations will be very high and u do not have time to complete their job. have a good day. All that happens is for good. Whatever has happened is for good and whatever is to be happen is also for good.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
3 Jun 11
I understand your situation. Do not feel let down. Please try contacting the same company on Monday. Perchance they may reconsider.
have a good day.
@tammy27 (1241)
• Philippines
3 Jun 11
hi ravisivan... thanks for letting me see things this way. but the test i have to answer is just composed of 6 easy questions... 30mins is very reasonable, in fact if i dont have a kid i think i can answer it faster than the given time. i just feel so bad cause i have searched for a stable source of income for months and months already and when it was laid in front of me i was still not able to let it stay there.
@manubla (472)
• Philippines
3 Jun 11
That's sad to hear. Do allow yourself to cry but not for long please! 
Charge it to experience. At least you had a glimpse of how things work. The next time you'll have another interview, you'll do better because of this experience. Cheer up now and go apply to other opportunities! I wish you luck.
@etp2377 (57)
• Philippines
2 Jun 11
i've been searching for online job too. and its really quite hard. but having to mess up with a opportunity is very depressing. but then again, i guess we just have to accept that it might not be the right opportunity yet. there will come a new and better one that will be suitable for us and will really be the best that we are wating for. weep for a while then pull yourself together and be hopeful that there is something best that is in store for you! Goodluck and God bless!
@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
2 Jun 11
That's a pretty swell experience tammy. But just console yourself by telling that there are far more opportunities coming your way. Just be patient enough and surely you will get that needed break.
Like you, I am also still on the process of searching- finding my place in this on line environment. Fortunately for me though, I have a traditional job that pays me regularly thus earning income doesn't come quite that necessarily. I admit though that I now know that my happiness and passion lies on writing thus I am determined to work extra hard finding the "right" stable job via on-line.
I do pray and hope that both of us will eventually land on our much coveted and needed places. I am confident that in God'd due time we will get in and will be established. Don't lose heart Tammy. You are not alone. Blessed day!
@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
3 Jun 11
Jeez thanks for that. It warms my heart. 
Have a blessed day!
@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
3 Jun 11
How frustrating for you! I have a lot of trouble getting anything done when my son is fussy too.
@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Jun 11
Well, live and learn. Next time you will ace it. Keep looking and you will find another one. Just need to let the baby cry alittle. Or put the baby down for a nap before you take an interview. I am a freelancer too. Fun, Fun, Fun! I haven't had any freelance jobs online that I had to take an interview for.
@ebuscat (5935)
• Philippines
3 Jun 11
For me be strict of what they said about he time because if you have work in there company then you are not smart about the time log then you earn only seldom.
@yspmyl (3435)
• Malaysia
6 Jun 11
Hi!
It is sad and sorry to hear that from you. I think what you can do is to tell your interviewer about your problem and let them arrange another interview for you where you are convenience to it without any external disturbances. I believe if they are really serious about hiding someone, they will definitely accept your reason. Never give up and keep trying, and I believe you will get the job next time. Good luck!
@sweetloveforeve (13120)
• Portugal
3 Jun 11
tammy im so sorry :( its really sad that you lost the chance of having that job i understand you very well.. actually im also looking for an online job bcs i cant find one offline :( can you please tell me how you got that job? so maybe i can try to apply too? :( i really need to help my mum paying bills and im just so lost lately bcs i dont know what to do
anyway you live in pinas? well if you live in usa or in united kingdom there is a site where you can work and you get paid. before it was an international site. just then they changed things anyway if you live in one of those two countries tell me bcs i will message you the site cheer up and dont be sad^^
i understand you very well.. actually im also looking for an online job bcs i cant find one offline :( can you please tell me how you got that job? so maybe i can try to apply too? :( i really need to help my mum paying bills and im just so lost lately bcs i dont know what to do
anyway you live in pinas? well if you live in usa or in united kingdom there is a site where you can work and you get paid. before it was an international site. just then they changed things anyway if you live in one of those two countries tell me bcs i will message you the site cheer up and dont be sad^^
@marapplestiffy (2182)
• Philippines
2 Jun 11
I feel you, it's really hard to look for a job, I was job hunting a few days back so I know...
Collect yourself and say this with conviction "I will find the job that suits me and fulfills me, and it will come with great compensation." this was my mantra, I know it can be depressing but try and not dwell on those negative thoughts because it will affect everything... @iklananda (1202)
•
3 Jun 11
What online job actually is that ? no worry there is so much opportunity for a new job no need to worry about it.
