July Post 2

July is winding down and August is almost here. When the summer is done it will mark the end of my first work term!

More and more responsibility trickles down at a steady pace. I have become more involved with the certification process. When give someone a conditional offer, I now help them through the process, and make sure all of the paper work and tests are done on time.

I like it, as I interact more with the potential new hires. However, it is also frustrating sometimes, especially when people do not realize how important that these activities are done on time.

Being a new hire myself, I feel that I am able to connect with our candidates, as I have gone through the process recently. Just this week a candidate called me and was very nervous about moving to Red Deer.

I was able to give him support, as well as give him information about housing and the overall city. It felt great to reassure him, as I remember the stresses of moving to an unfamiliar city.

Scheduling interviews is the same as before, but more challenging this month, as everyone is going on vacation. The office is very quiet right now. Usually the halls are filled with the sound high-pitched laughing, or when Jude was there, singing.

I really like my new office, even if it is a little far from the rest of the HR staff. One thing that drives me crazy though, is that I sit with my back to the door. I am going to put a mirror in front of me, so I can see when people walk in.

Seriously, if I had a heart condition I probably would have had seven strokes by now. The cleaning lady came in one morning and I almost fell out of my chair I was so startled. Now she knocks at the entrance every time she comes in.

I am very excited about the fall recruiting season. It will involve interaction with students, and I feel that will connect with them very well, as I am still technically a student myself.

I should have another blog post up early to mid August. In the meantime, leave some comments! I love feedback =)