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Yeah it seems that way. You should have heard the oohs and ahhs reverberate around the room when we were told to open a new Word document....was quite funny in a way.
I will definitely have to consider MOS 2007 certification now.
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Perfect example of what we had talked about a few months back about how it is always wise to be prepared for future job searches!
I'm sure you'll pick it up in no time. If you'd like, I can send you the small handout I put together for my study group. It's not highly detailed like my usual handouts - this one is more of a simple "cheat sheet" of where commands are located.
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gee4
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Marie, that would be a great start, thanks!
I guess you can never be too prepared.
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Jackie G
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Marie
As you know I have this on my laptop to learn and am finding it quite hard to work on so would also appreciate your cheat sheet...
TIA!
Jackie
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If possible could I have a copy too? Many thanks.
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Marie
Sorry, I think I've started something here!
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gee4
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Marie, this is on pivot tables, thought you were going to send shortcuts?
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msmarieh
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Oops you're right gee. I had pivot tables on the brain since I had just taught the class and put the handouts together. Here is the Excel 2007 Exam Prep Stuff I had put together for my study group. This includes the "cheat sheet" as well as information pulled from Microsoft and Certiport's website regarding preparation for the MCAS: Excel 2007 exam. http://www.mrhenterprises.com/handouts/Excel2007ExamPrep.pdfMarie Peer Moderator |
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gee4
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Thanks very much.
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gee4
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Update...
My interview took place this afternoon and I was very nervous given I was really keen to move from my current role. I am not sure however how this went so here goes...
I was brought to a waiting area outside the interview room. After a few minutes I was asked in and took a seat in front of a panel of 4 people, all from various divisions within HR.
I was informed the interview would only take 15 minutes and that made me even more nervous. Each of the panel asked me a couple of questions, and each question had at least 2 or 3 parts to it. As you can imagine trying to give examples of everything they asked in 15 minutes was rather daunting. Even though I had prepared well, I found it was all a bit rushed and I'm not sure I did as well as I would have liked.
The scenario is that the vacancies are with a local university, in fact it's where I had my first permanent job, many moons ago. It seems that while there are currently several vacancies, successful candidates not offered a position this time round, will be placed on a waiting list. In time, as vacancies arise, those candidates will be contacted and considered for the roles.
I was a bit disappointed at this, knowing that I could either be unsuccessful, or that I may be successful but not be offered a position for a role at the minute. It would mean however that I could be contacted down the line should something else become available.
The panel would not reveal how many vacancies were currently available but assured me that all candidates would be contacted within the next 2 weeks and informed of their status.
On reflection that allows me some breathing space to take stock and assess my situation. I think based on today's events, I can say that I will probably remain in my current job for the time being until I know what the result of my interview is.
Have any of you ever been through a similar kind of interview process/selection?
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Jackie G
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Did you apply for an actual job vacancy advertised as such? If so there may be issues here about being misleading. . .
it does seem odd and how on earth do you acquit yourself in 15 minutes. I take it it was the dreaded competence-based style interview? I can't do those to save my life. I know what I can do and I do it well but don't ask me to give examples in an interview situation, my mind goes blank, no matter how you prepare.
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gee4
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Yes I responded to a job advert.
I too hate competency-based interviews but that's the way it is these days - some however are more easy going than others eg. the interview for my current job was only half an hour but not as tough as yesterday.
Anyway I shall await the outcome with baited breath.
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It has been nearly 2 weeks since my interview and I have heard nothing.
I shall give it a couple more days but would it be ok to make a phone call towards the end of the week if I haven't had any correspondence?
I was informed on the day that all candidates, regardless of whether successful or not, would hear within 2 weeks of the interview date.
Years ago when I had an interview for a job, I usually had a phone call the very next morning, by 9.30am at the latest. Obviously that doesn't happen these days.
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In the US resumes don't generate follow up, but usually after an interview I would get either a letter or phone call. Only the companies that interview way to many candidates don't follow up with them. I didn't want to work for a company that can't cull through resumes anyway. Interviewing more than five or six for a position is not smart planning and not an effective HR team. (the five or six candidates past the initial hr interview that is) Edited by atlantaz3 on 09/06/09 02:52 PM. |
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