24/09/10 - Success with Waitrose

Having taken part in two separate interviews, one two hour group interview and an individual one to one interview with the manager, I am extremely happy to have received a letter offering me the job of supermarket assistant in food service. I have rang up and confirmed my acceptance and have my induction on Thursday 12 October, to begin work on the 19th.

I will be working on the food counters offering quality product to the public.  I will be dealing with customers which gives me the opportunity to further develop my communication skills.  I am really looking forward to becoming part of the team and seeing how this new role will benefit me as a person.

20/09/10 - Waitrose 2nd Interview

I arrived for this interview feeling quite confident.  Being successful in the group interview meant that I felt prepared and confident that I would make a good impression in my second.  The food service manager was who was interviewing me and although I know that some candidates weren't interviewed in the conventional way, I however was.  I was shown into a small room where I was asked questions.  I felt comfortable in the situation and was at ease with my interviewer.  The interview felt more like a conversation between the two of us.  She still asked the usual interview questions, such as 'why do you want to work for Waitrose?' and 'what skills can you bring?' but as I was passionate about getting the job and about the values Waitrose hold, such as only selling free range eggs and supporting British farmers, I was able to answer them without any problems.  I had the opportunity to ask questions, and I did have a few that I had written down before the interview.  I left the interview feeling very pleased with how it all went and felt that I had portrayed myself in a professionals and polite manner.  I really hope that I get the job, I do have a very good feeling about it.

16/09/2010 - Waitrose Interview

today i had my group interview for a job at my local Waitrose store. I was quite nervous as i was unsure what to expect but as soon as i met everyone i actually quite enjoyed it. I am glad to have experienced this interview as it will help prepare me for any future interviews that i may have. i an pleased to have received confirmation that i have been selected for the next stage, a one to one interview. fingers crossed that all goes well and that i get the job.

15/09/10 - Invited To Awards Event For The County Recognition Certificate

As part of the Duke Of Edinburgh award scheme I have been invited to an awards ceremony to receive another award, the County Recognition Certificate.  The event is being held on Sunday 26th September at Lulworth Castle.  Unfortunately due to prior arrangements I am unable to attend to accept the award.  I hope that this is something that will arrive through the post.

10/09/2010 - Response to Volunteering application

I have just received a letter from Joy Janati in response to my application for volunteering at Poole Hospital.  I have been give contact details to arrange a mutually convenient date for an interview and have done this through e-mail.  Unfortunately she is away for a while so the response may be delayed, but I am happy to wait.

I am very excited at the prospect of being able to volunteer and hope that I am successful at the interview.

05/09/2010 - St Johns Ambulance interest registered

As I now have some spare time on my hands, being that I am on a gap year, I have decided to take up volunteering for St Johns Ambulance. This is a service that I have always been interested in but up until now have not had the opportunity to apply. I have registered my interest with them and am awaiting a response from my local center. I hope this will be a positive outcome and I am really looking forward to expanding my knowledge on first aid and put this to good use.

03/09/2010 - volunteering letter of application sent

I have just posted my application form for voluntary work at Poole Hospital. I have stated that I am available for one joint morning and afternoon a week and have specified a particular interest in working in the Maternity Unit. If I am not success in obtaining a place here then I have also stated my interest in helping at the Dorset Cancer Unit, in the Outpatients Department, working on wards and helping in the Children's Unit. I feel that any placement will be invaluable to my learning and will provide excellent clinical experience but at the same time being a great help to the staff working at Poole Hospital. I am awaiting an interview for this and I am very excited to have the opportunity to volunteer at such a great hospital.

02/09/2010 - Waitrose interview offered

After having completed my job application for a part-time position at Waitrose I have just received conformation of a group interview to be held on the 16th of September. I am quite nervous at the prospect of a two and a half hour interview but I am excited to have the opportunity to prove myself worthy of the job. I really hope that I do well in the interview as I really would like to be a part of such a highly valued store.