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Was good thanks :P How was your day?

 

 

Good thanks, thanks for asking.

 

 

:xmassmile:

 

 

Have a good day all.

 

 

Thanks, MB, you too. Seasons greetings.

 

 

Got an offer from Liverpool uni

 

 

Congrats Dan

 

 

Nice one Dan.

 

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Had a work related professionals meeting yesterday. Pretty formal, suits and ties and all that. Five of us involved who had not met each other before. One old school guy in his mid 60s, a pretty slim girl in her late 20s, me and two others. As the old guy is introduced to the girl he says "you're a skinny little bitch aren't you? " To her credit she just laughed it off but just goes to show that the days of chivalry are not dead!

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Got back from Oxford yesterday. I thought going for interviews might make it a tad easier if I get a rejection because at least I could say I got an interview. But actually it makes it much harder as you experience how good the place really is.

 

Had my first interview on Monday which was Economics. It was problem/maths based and I ended up freezing on the simplest Maths as nerves seem to get the better of me. I didnt really like one of the tutors and I got the feeling he was a bit fed up of me but everyone I spoke to that had him that day said the same. It wasn't a complete disaster but it wasn't particularly good, I was disappointed there was no discussion of economics but I think it's designed so people that have never done it before aren't hampered.

 

Second interview was on Tuesday which was Philosophy and Politics combined. I enjoyed the interview so much more, probably because it was solely a discussion with the tutors(who I liked) and because I was a little less nervous. The philosophy guy asked about socialism, capitalism and libertarians and everybody seemed to get the same question about identity. The politics guy referred to my personal statement more where I'd mentioned the Scottish referendum and New Labour's betrayal of it's core support particularly in Scotland. He then asked why there'd been no real change/shift in the left side of UK politics despite all the changes in UK politics recently (or something like that). He then asked about the UN's role since the financial crisis and it then led to China and Russia and whether authoritarian political systems can work in the long run even if the west doesn't think so. Then there was something about humanitarian aid.

 

I felt like I was pushed quite a bit in the second interview which is apparently a good thing as they think you can handle their probing.  My second interview seemed a lot more specific compared to other people I spoke to. I didn't get pooled for a third interview at another college which I was knd of hoping for because it gives you yet another chance to prove yourself and maybe make up for the poor first interview. I really don't know if I stand a chance or not, I'll err on the side of caution and think I've been rejected to dampen the disappointment if I do get rejected. 

 

It was great being in Oxford for 4 days and pretty much everyone I met was decent. There was one girl from Westminster school that I didn't like and some vegetarians that were opposed to me eating bacon at breakfast but apart from that everyone was great. It definitely brought out my nerdy side a bit as demonstrated by 6 of us sat in a room discussing all things politics and philosophy and anything else we could think of until 2am. Also feel all international after meeting people from all over the world, learnt loads off those people in such a short space of time. 

So now the waiting game begins

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Got back from Oxford yesterday. I thought going for interviews might make it a tad easier if I get a rejection because at least I could say I got an interview. But actually it makes it much harder as you experience how good the place really is.

 

Had my first interview on Monday which was Economics. It was problem/maths based and I ended up freezing on the simplest Maths as nerves seem to get the better of me. I didnt really like one of the tutors and I got the feeling he was a bit fed up of me but everyone I spoke to that had him that day said the same. It wasn't a complete disaster but it wasn't particularly good, I was disappointed there was no discussion of economics but I think it's designed so people that have never done it before aren't hampered.

 

Second interview was on Tuesday which was Philosophy and Politics combined. I enjoyed the interview so much more, probably because it was solely a discussion with the tutors(who I liked) and because I was a little less nervous. The philosophy guy asked about socialism, capitalism and libertarians and everybody seemed to get the same question about identity. The politics guy referred to my personal statement more where I'd mentioned the Scottish referendum and New Labour's betrayal of it's core support particularly in Scotland. He then asked why there'd been no real change/shift in the left side of UK politics despite all the changes in UK politics recently (or something like that). He then asked about the UN's role since the financial crisis and it then led to China and Russia and whether authoritarian political systems can work in the long run even if the west doesn't think so. Then there was something about humanitarian aid.

 

I felt like I was pushed quite a bit in the second interview which is apparently a good thing as they think you can handle their probing.  My second interview seemed a lot more specific compared to other people I spoke to. I didn't get pooled for a third interview at another college which I was knd of hoping for because it gives you yet another chance to prove yourself and maybe make up for the poor first interview. I really don't know if I stand a chance or not, I'll err on the side of caution and think I've been rejected to dampen the disappointment if I do get rejected. 

 

It was great being in Oxford for 4 days and pretty much everyone I met was decent. There was one girl from Westminster school that I didn't like and some vegetarians that were opposed to me eating bacon at breakfast but apart from that everyone was great. It definitely brought out my nerdy side a bit as demonstrated by 6 of us sat in a room discussing all things politics and philosophy and anything else we could think of until 2am. Also feel all international after meeting people from all over the world, learnt loads off those people in such a short space of time. 

So now the waiting game begins

 

 

Sounds like a very memorable few days. If the interviewers see you as someone who'll "learn loads off people in a short space of time", maybe you're in with a chance? You're probably sensible to adopt the approach you have: do your best, but then assume rejection until you're told otherwise. If they see you as someone who is eager to learn and has the potential to make good progress, though, there must be a chance - even if other candidates are stronger at the moment. Good luck, anyway - and report back regularly if you make it! Even if you don't, if you're getting interviews at Oxford, you'll presumably be able to get into another good uni.  :thumbup:

 

I gave up trying to second-guess the outcome of interviews years ago. I remember once having 3 job interviews in a single day. I thought that 1 had gone really well, 1 really badly and 1 somewhere inbetween....of course, I got rejected for the one that had "gone really well" and got offered the other two!

 

It's funny the questions that come up at interviews, too. Back in the late 80s, I went for a civil service promotion board. They asked my views about the Channel Tunnel, which hadn't been built then but was a hot topic of the time. I tried to give both sides, but came down against the idea....and didn't get promoted. The following year, I was back for another promotion board and they asked me the same question! Again, I tried to show awareness of both sides of the argument, but this time I came down in favour of the Tunnel....and got promoted! "It's a funny old game, Saint!"  :xmasbiggrin:

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Great day. Got loads of work done this morning, a good Skype call with my boss and successful meetings. I met with a small bank I used to be on the board of. It was nice to see familiar faces, even if the business has stagnated somewhat. I'm supposed to be doing a 'mission debrief' with the local management team tonight, but I don't know where we are meeting.

My flight is at 01:25 in the morning to Nairobi and I'll be back in Sandton by 11ish.

My wife has told me she has been out shopping at the Sandton Mall. I am worried.

And she told me I have to take the nanny there tomorrow afternoon. I might buy myself something!!

Good day, great week, I can't wait to be home with my family though.

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Got back from Oxford yesterday. I thought going for interviews might make it a tad easier if I get a rejection because at least I could say I got an interview. But actually it makes it much harder as you experience how good the place really is.

Had my first interview on Monday which was Economics. It was problem/maths based and I ended up freezing on the simplest Maths as nerves seem to get the better of me. I didnt really like one of the tutors and I got the feeling he was a bit fed up of me but everyone I spoke to that had him that day said the same. It wasn't a complete disaster but it wasn't particularly good, I was disappointed there was no discussion of economics but I think it's designed so people that have never done it before aren't hampered.

Second interview was on Tuesday which was Philosophy and Politics combined. I enjoyed the interview so much more, probably because it was solely a discussion with the tutors(who I liked) and because I was a little less nervous. The philosophy guy asked about socialism, capitalism and libertarians and everybody seemed to get the same question about identity. The politics guy referred to my personal statement more where I'd mentioned the Scottish referendum and New Labour's betrayal of it's core support particularly in Scotland. He then asked why there'd been no real change/shift in the left side of UK politics despite all the changes in UK politics recently (or something like that). He then asked about the UN's role since the financial crisis and it then led to China and Russia and whether authoritarian political systems can work in the long run even if the west doesn't think so. Then there was something about humanitarian aid.

I felt like I was pushed quite a bit in the second interview which is apparently a good thing as they think you can handle their probing. My second interview seemed a lot more specific compared to other people I spoke to. I didn't get pooled for a third interview at another college which I was knd of hoping for because it gives you yet another chance to prove yourself and maybe make up for the poor first interview. I really don't know if I stand a chance or not, I'll err on the side of caution and think I've been rejected to dampen the disappointment if I do get rejected.

It was great being in Oxford for 4 days and pretty much everyone I met was decent. There was one girl from Westminster school that I didn't like and some vegetarians that were opposed to me eating bacon at breakfast but apart from that everyone was great. It definitely brought out my nerdy side a bit as demonstrated by 6 of us sat in a room discussing all things politics and philosophy and anything else we could think of until 2am. Also feel all international after meeting people from all over the world, learnt loads off those people in such a short space of time.

So now the waiting game begins

Good luck. Where else have you applied?

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I remember those.

Not seen snow for years. Jealous.

Snow would be great, then I'd just work from home, but this is just grim rain, wind, general darkness, bad roads and worse driving. I always seem to get stuck behind lorries in traffic as well so I can't see what's going on ahead, just an ugly lorry and bright headlights in the mirrors and rain on the windscreen and windscreen wipers. Just sitting there burning money I've just earned on fuel just to get home from work. Really low quality of life in the UK at this time of year. I wouldn't miss it too much if I were you.

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