I had the opportunity to apply for a temporary position working with the HR specialists in Turkey. We recently opened our first store there and have 2-3 more on the books for Fiscal 2011. I went through the application process, very worried that I was under qualified for the position. I would be making 3-4 two week trips over there in the next 6 months.
I made it through to the last rounds of interviews. I spoke to the director of international HR for at least 45 minutes. After we got off the phone I had kind of an icky feeling. The reason they wanted someone to go over there was to clean house. Apparently the turkey team is not doing things as they should and they needed someone with experience to go over and start holding the team accountable.
I knew I could it, but was not nearly as excited as I had been in the beginning. I got the phone call the next day that let me know they chose another candidate. While I was a little disappointed, I think it is probably best. They did ask if I was interested in other international opportunities. I told them I was as long as the work was temporary and that I didn't have to spend too much time away from my family. Pretty cool company I work for!!
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