i applied for a position about 4 months ago, got thru all the interviews, police/criminal history checks and a known associate check. the position got pulled cos of job cuts and they were only able to offer an 8 week position at the time.
when one of the interviewers called me to break the news, they said they were impressed and sorry there was not a position to offer any more. I got the impression they weren't just trying to soften the news by being nice.
Got a call today, and it turns out i was right.... someone got a promotion, and instead of advertising they called me
i gotta say i'd have to put it down to all of the ground work that i did. i called them before i applied and asked a bunch of questions, making sure they knew my name. Also after i got the news that there was not a position to offer i emailed David Connoley (Manager of Adelaide, Christies and the Port Magistrates courts) thanking them for the interview and being nice enough to reschedule one of my interviews.
so starting Monday, i will be a court officer working with fines and payments...... needless to say im stoked