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[03:37] Final Interview?
I had my final interview for the UK job last night. It consisted of two parts. The first was about an hour with the CIO and the second was a social event, drinks with the team whom I'd become a part of.
I think both parts went well and I'd be surprised if I didn't at least get a offer (considering the amount of time these guys have put into interviewing me now). The interview was pretty good, the guy obviously knows what he's talking about which is nice - management with a clue! - and I'm told that the only guy who failed the social test did something unmentionable on top of the bar with his underwear in entirely the wrong location.
Although this started off as being my second choice job, after meeting the team (through the interview process) and seeing the work that's to be done I'm actually quite keen on working with them! The management structure is really quite flat (about four hops to the top I think) and they're really open to new ideas - especially from us techies! After yet another year in the EDS bureaucracy jungle (about 400 hops to the top I think) I'd really like to work for a smaller company and actually achieve something. Working for larger companies, especially doing outsourced administrivia, means that although the work is essential it's basically a thankless task - somewhat akin to painting the Sydney Harbour Bridge; By the time you've finished it's time to start over on the other side again.
I should hear back from them late this week or early next week and I guess I'll also be hearing from the other mob again soon (my recruiter is on a weeks holiday). Hopefully there'll be some decisions to make soon...
[Posted at 11/05/2006 11:37]