Applications for my job are due in three minutes on this Boss's Day...
I have recieved three applications...
I am really stoked that two current staff members applied for my postition, it will definitely come with some awkward office tension and friction, no matter who is hired.
It is not an easy thing to do, apply from within. That to me was the single most awkward experience I have had to deal with in my time here at UWSP. Interviewing with a whole panel of people that I have already worked with. So many questions come to mind like:
"Do I act like I know everyone already?"
"How should I answer the questions I know they are already going to know the answers to?"
"Should I be as professional as I would be if I didn't know who everyone was?"
When I applied, I did a little bit of both. The question about what my previous or current employer say about me, I answered, "Why don't you ask them?" and then proceeded to answer on my own.
At the end I ran around the table giving everyone a high five. I don't remember why I decided to do it, but I did...
I love interviewing and hiring. That is probably one of my favorite parts of this job. Natually the last time I get to do it is for my job.
Centertainment has always received some greif about out interviewing process. Yes, all 15 of us (the advisors included) sit at a loooong table and ask questions popcorn style. I need to work on not making my nonverbals as apparent... always something to work on.
There is something I am flattered by, but plain and simple tired of it. I feel like people have this heightened level of what they expect from me. I have been doing this for a few years now and people know it. They have this oh-Avra-has-been-there-done-that-ask-her-to-do-it-or-for-advice attitude.
It can get really frustrating. I had to figure it out on my own, why can't you? Its not even completely that. Many of the ways I do things is guaranteed not the best way. I want those that come after to me to do better. Not the same.
I already knew there was going to be a lot of tears this semester, I just did not know they were going to start this early...
Two of my beloved staff members made me a wonderful boss's day gift full of drawings, catch phrases, song lyrics and letters of admiration and we will miss you's. I don't want to leave, but I have to and I have to do it gracefully.
That is going to be so hard.
The semester has been going so well with attendance and show quality. Thank you readers!
The staff is in the begining stages of the Centertainment Productions branding process. I want to be here to see it come to life.
But this is the first of many projects I need to take a step back from so they won't miss my hand in things once I am gone.
It has been interesting preparing for the next couple semesters knowing I am not going to be here. Reserving locations, assigning dates, begging CRU to give up the Laird on a Thurday in April. I even booked another space before they could bat an eye!
Graduating is going to the most bittersweet experiences I will have to go through. There is so much I have accomplished and now it is someone else's turn. I hope I leave somewhat of a legacy.
I will be going out with a huge bang, as expected. I am in the process of planning my graduation party. I booked a band this week and have to get the food taken care of next.
I can't thank the Centers and this University enough for everything i have come out of this experience with.
And so begins the end.
I have recieved three applications...
I am really stoked that two current staff members applied for my postition, it will definitely come with some awkward office tension and friction, no matter who is hired.
It is not an easy thing to do, apply from within. That to me was the single most awkward experience I have had to deal with in my time here at UWSP. Interviewing with a whole panel of people that I have already worked with. So many questions come to mind like:
"Do I act like I know everyone already?"
"How should I answer the questions I know they are already going to know the answers to?"
"Should I be as professional as I would be if I didn't know who everyone was?"
When I applied, I did a little bit of both. The question about what my previous or current employer say about me, I answered, "Why don't you ask them?" and then proceeded to answer on my own.
At the end I ran around the table giving everyone a high five. I don't remember why I decided to do it, but I did...
I love interviewing and hiring. That is probably one of my favorite parts of this job. Natually the last time I get to do it is for my job.
Centertainment has always received some greif about out interviewing process. Yes, all 15 of us (the advisors included) sit at a loooong table and ask questions popcorn style. I need to work on not making my nonverbals as apparent... always something to work on.
There is something I am flattered by, but plain and simple tired of it. I feel like people have this heightened level of what they expect from me. I have been doing this for a few years now and people know it. They have this oh-Avra-has-been-there-done-that-ask-her-to-do-it-or-for-advice attitude.
It can get really frustrating. I had to figure it out on my own, why can't you? Its not even completely that. Many of the ways I do things is guaranteed not the best way. I want those that come after to me to do better. Not the same.
I already knew there was going to be a lot of tears this semester, I just did not know they were going to start this early...
Two of my beloved staff members made me a wonderful boss's day gift full of drawings, catch phrases, song lyrics and letters of admiration and we will miss you's. I don't want to leave, but I have to and I have to do it gracefully.
That is going to be so hard.
The semester has been going so well with attendance and show quality. Thank you readers!
The staff is in the begining stages of the Centertainment Productions branding process. I want to be here to see it come to life.
But this is the first of many projects I need to take a step back from so they won't miss my hand in things once I am gone.
It has been interesting preparing for the next couple semesters knowing I am not going to be here. Reserving locations, assigning dates, begging CRU to give up the Laird on a Thurday in April. I even booked another space before they could bat an eye!
Graduating is going to the most bittersweet experiences I will have to go through. There is so much I have accomplished and now it is someone else's turn. I hope I leave somewhat of a legacy.
I will be going out with a huge bang, as expected. I am in the process of planning my graduation party. I booked a band this week and have to get the food taken care of next.
I can't thank the Centers and this University enough for everything i have come out of this experience with.
And so begins the end.
This is why I get up and come to work everyday!
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