Until Now!
I'm still with Marriott, but I've wanted to try something new and I knew just what to apply for! I've always been interested in teaching, so.. this past week I turned in my application for a position in the Talent Development Dept a.k.a. Training Dept, teaching new hires how to do the job. I was a little scared to apply, but I thought.. What the hell! If I get it great, if I don't I still have a great position with an awesome team. I had to do a oral presentation in front the Training Manager and another Trainer. I was really scared because I haven't done anything like that since high school. But I did it! My presentation interview was this past Wednesday and I killed it! Or at least I thought I did. I found out today that they are going to be giving the position to someone else, someone more experienced. They said that they couldn't pass up an associate that's been with the company for 10 years. I don't blame them, but I still really wanted the position.
I didn't expect to be disappointed, I knew that I was happy with just having the opportunity to apply, but not getting the position was a little bit of a shock. The Training Dept Manager has known about my interest in becoming a Trainer for some time now and I was so confident that I did a great job.. maybe a little overly confident. I know I said that if I didn't get it I'd still be apart of something great, but that doesn't mean it's not going to hurt being turned down.
I know this isn't the last time I'm going to be rejected or turned down for a job, but the first is always the hardest to overcome!
4 comments:
I am so sorry, that is such a bummer, it is always hard to get turned down! but just keep doing great at what you are doing and maybe a position will come soon for another trainer and you can try again and get it then, I know that it is not easy to think right now, but it will happen!
GOOD LUCK!
Don't let it get you down...rejection happens to all of us now and again! I'm so proud that you put yourself out there, especially doing your oral presentation which you were so nervous about. That's a big step towards something better. Maybe not now, but soon! Love ya
Dude.. The reality is, rejection is one of the best lessons in life, and it makes you see the value in what it is that you're working for. My opinion anyway.. The liaison department will be hiring if you're interested in trying for that. Otherwise, keep your sights on training, and keep working with the department until the next position opens. I'm convinced that it all happens for a reason. p.s. I put my blog on private. Email me your email addie, and I'll add you.
Hang in there honey. I applied 5 times for my job. I too had never been turned down for ANYTHING. I was stunned, stung, and confused. I feel ya. It's all about timing, and you'll get the job that makes you really happy- either in Training or something else. In the meantime, I'm happy that I get to see you every day. You are so much fun to work with and you bring light into my day. :D I'm here if you need to talk.
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