First grown up job interview
So I finally have a chance to sit down and breathe at least for a little while. So yesterday March 23rd, 2021 I had my first big girl interview. My interview was for a medical assistant position at a private reproductive clinic and as soon as I saw the posting I knew that that was that job I wanted after my college graduation to fill my gap year(s) before hopefully getting into med school. I have talked to EVERYONE about this job and just how much I really wanted it and I'm 100% that person that gets anxious over everything, so with this being an even more important life event, I was a complete mess.
My friend drove me to get a completely new interview outfit (2 blouses, one pants, and a pair of heels for a little under $300, 🥲my poor wallet). Yes saying that out loud sounds completely outrageous, but to be fair my closet is filled with the typical college clothes, leggings, sweatpants, t-shirts, and hoodies, so it was time that I invested in some really nice clothes.
Then come the day of my interview and my best friend and soon-to-be roommate drove me to my interview all while talking to me and keep me from psyching myself out. (Yes I don't have a license yet, much less a car).
The doctor I would be working under/for asked for references and so I sent her my list, which of course I gave them an FYI email so they wouldn't be caught off guard or simply ignore her call. And the responses I got back literally made me cry and still cry actually. All of the people I included in my list are people that have truly helped shape my undergraduate career and just me as a whole and to know that they were more than happy to hype me up and help me get this job makes me feel something that I could never truly express in words. I am eternally grateful, appreciative and blessed to have such wonderful people in my corner. I started university questioning whether I belonged every single day, but now that I am 60 days from graduation I know I made the right choices along the way.
I can keep on going, but I'll stop here... at least for today. I hope the next update will be something to do with the results of my interview 🤞🏽
