Tag: I.T.

Well its 1 year today since I started my job as IT Technician, im still here so I must be doing something right!

Today I bought my first Apple device, an iPad. Not like me as I am a diehard Microsoft geek and would normally tell Apple loving fan boys where to go.

But, surprisingly I was actually looking forward to it, new technology and all that and a chance to have a play with it and not look like such a plum in front of students when I try and find my way round something I have not used before!

Sadly the whole experience was somewhat marred due to the arrogant fuckwitt that served me at PC world. I really should have ordered it on Click & Collect at the local Sainsbury`s but I wanted it there and then. I don’t know how many times I told him that I didn’t want this `Know How` support service crap, but it still ended up on my bill. Im sure that there are some kind of rules in place to stop this, but I could not be bothered to waste more of my time and money to complain, so I called `Know How` and cancelled the contract and called the bank to block any payments that might come off my card.

Still I guess that was the better! of the 2 options I had as the other one was a rather hyper Chinese lady running around the store like she was on speed trying to serve 2 customers at once.

What happened to the days of going in to a shop and buying something and getting what you asked for?

Today I start my new job as I.T. Technician for the local College.

Last time I started a new job was well over 16 years ago. Have to be a bit honest and say that it`s a bit daunting as well as exciting.

It looks like I have a massive learning curve a head of me, not only new systems and up to date software to get used to, but also new working procedures, new staff, new buildings new everything.

Today I had a job interview for the job role of IT Technician at the local College.

Again I was stressing about having to go somewhere and have an interview, even though it was only a few minutes down the road. I was last at the College some 30 years ago when I used to go swimming, and from what I have seen today and have been told a lot has changed there.

I had my test, in which time run out far too quick, and then my interview with the Head of IT and the Head of HR, which was more enjoyable than I was expecting, and lastly a quick chat with the Bursar. I then left to go home after being told that I would hear by the end of the day if I had been successful or not 😐 More stressing!

While I was at home with T later in the evening my VoIP phone rang, my mind went into immediate `Is it the College or is it another recruitment agency ?` over and over what seemed like thousands of time. The phone had a local area code number on it so I picked up and said hello – it was the College offering me the job!!!!!

After my verbal acceptance I was told that the job was subject to two things – the second reference being received and a CRB check being completed.

I put the phone down and sat there not knowing what to do for a few minutes! I was well chuffed to say the least and didn’t have long to wait until I could tell someone as the wife had just come home. I then proceeded to tell everyone that I had got the job 🙂

Christmas is back on.

Today I had my second interview for a job ad IT Technical as a company in Harlow again. This time it was for a job at a reptile live feeds company. Seeing as I am a proud owner of a reptile, Yoda the Green Iguana, I thought it might add a bit of weight to my application.

I had to sit through a quick test answering some questions so they could build up a profile of me and then I have an interview with one of the Directors and the Head of Finance. The director seemed like a very nice chap.

I left feeling much better than the first interview I went on, but will have to see what the outcome is and if they want me back for a second interview.

Today I had my first interview for a job as IT Manager at a company in Harlow. This will be the first time in almost 16 years that I have had an interview and to say that I am not looking forward to it would be an understatement 😐 but as I have been told loads of times, it’s always good to get the first one out of the way so you know what you are going to go through after that.

I doubt that I will get the job but I have to try, as I want to get back to work ASAP.

I had the interview with an External IT Consultant and the HR Manager; both of them were very nice people. Had to answer a few interesting questions about what I would do in certain scenarios but hopefully I didn’t come across and a complete bumbling idiot!

I will wait to see what the outcome of that is and see if they invite me to a second interview.