Job Application Experiences.

Over the last two years, I have gone through the hiring process twice for one job/internship. My first time as an applicant with this company was far more traditional than what I was expecting, I was offered a position following a neighbor putting in a good word for me with the company. From there, I had an interview, that was treated like any interview (albeit there were no opposing candidates, which made it feel a bit lackluster). The second time around, however, much of the formality was dropped, when I reached out to see if there was a position, I was informed they had one in mind and offered me the position, upon my acceptance I was asked when I wanted to come in to sign the necessary paperwork and that was it, I was part of the team again.

The different approaches between both application periods by this company gave me a unique look at to how this company was operating. With my first application, the level of professionalism through communication, the interview, both HR and the managers approached and treated things gave me a strong trust in this company. As I went through the application I could see that they wanted to know who I was more than what I could offer. When my second “term” with them began the application was far more relaxed, they knew who I was and what I could bring and thus, were far more laid back and accepting. The way I was treated, reached out to and asked to come back on a few occasions, made me feel like I was wanted by the company and even a vital “asset” to them. This approach and attitude made me want to go back, I felt like I could make an impact and was wanted. I didn’t feel like I was applying just to apply or to fulfill my own goals. I could feel the confidence in my manager when he invited me back, and brought me back on. I felt like I belonged with the company.