Ok, I had an interview and it went really well. I got a tour of the place, met the Director of Operations and was there for 2 hours. I got a phone call the very next morning from the HR manager, which was the person I spent most of interview. He said that I did an “outstanding job”. This was pretty much what he said to me -> “I want you to know that you are a very stong candidate for this position. Both the Director of Operations and I thought you were outstanding and would be a great fit for our organization. There is one other candidate with a slight edge over you, ONLY because of her background. You do not lack anything that we are looking for. I want you to really be proud of yourself for the interview and keep in mind that you are definately a strong candidate with this position. We’ll see where this goes.”
What does this mean?! Do I have a chance at this position???
Feedback please??

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I recently applied for a job within the same company I worked for last year. I tried to leave on good terms but I wasn’t getting the promotion I deserved because the Manager wouldn’t budge or help anyone grow, and eventually threatened to fire everyone which is why I left. The Manager recently quit, and now the position is open.
I have the minimal skills required, but everyone in our region liked and respected me, and I know all the ins & outs of the company and they would have to do minimal training. I have been connecting with as many former co workers as I can, including the VP and HR manager as well, because I badly want this job, and I have expressed this to them through emails. Is having the drive and passion enough?
Do I have a chance? Any words of wisdom?
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So, about a month ago I was offered a job at a daycare right across the street from where I live. It’s perfect for me because I can walk, and I’m in school getting a psychology degree. I want to be a teacher someday, and it’s good experience. Not to mention the pay is great…11 dollars to start, goes up to 13 after 6 months!! Anyway, it takes everyone a long time to get all their required paperwork ready because they are a governement daycare. I have lived in lots of different states, and it took a while. Anyway, the week that I was going to in process through the human resource office I had a death in the family. I tried contacted the HR office, and got an answering machine. I had to go out of town, and told them that in the two messages that I left. So, a few days went by and they didn’t call me back. I called them again, and they said they never recieved any of my calls or messages! They told me that I could still in process if the director of the daycare said it was okay, and when I called her she basically bitched me out, and told me they moved on. WELL, my neighbor also got a job there and said that they have not yet found anyone, and the director is just really stressed out and working long hours. I was thinking that maybe I can write a letter and apologize for the mis communication, and tell her that I am still available? I don’t know..is that a stupid idea? What do you think?

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