#1A. Still looking for a job

After a rather satisfying lunch, I walked into my office to check my e-mails.

I was hoping to receive an e-mail from the job-seeking site that I subscribed to - it alerted me every time a new job position was listed on its website. I hoped that I'd finally find another job to apply for.

Not only did I receive a job-seeker e-mail, but I also got one from DirectLink Recruitment Dan:

"Dear Tia,

Thanks for taking the time to speak to me last week regarding your application. I have some great news for you - I have spoken to the partners of the firm that you applied for, and they are keen to set up a phone interview as soon as possible. Let me know when you'd be available to have the interview.

Cheers,

Dan."

It seems that Dan didn't forget me, after all.

I picked up the (work) phone and called Dan.

"Hello DirectLink Recruitment, this is Stacy. How can I help you?"

My mind went blank.

"Uhhh yes. My name is Tia and I would like to speak with Dan please."

"Oh I'm sorry but Dan is away on lunch. He shouldn't be much longer. Who am I speaking with please? Can I leave a message for him to return your call?"

Geez! Dan's away on lunch? It's 2.17pm! Surely he didn't take that long to eat?

I left my contact details and waited anxiously by my phone all afternoon.

3.00pm.

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4.00pm.

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4.30pm.

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Finally at 4.48pm, my phone rang.

"Hey Tia. It's Dan."

About time! Only 2 hours later!!

We arranged to have a phone interview the next day, with 2 of the firm's partners.

I went home on a high. I even bought myself take-away for dinner. oOooOo definitely a time to celebrate.

I knew I was getting ahead of myself - after all, it was only an interview. But it was one step closer to coming home.