I am thinking that I didn't get the job

[Nikia]

The interview which was mostly the psych exam was on Tuesday and I haven't heard from them. I think that I blew the psych exam. It's like I forgot that this guy was the gatekeeper for me getting hired. Maybe, he tricked me that way. Here are some stupid things that I said.
1.Him: What motivates you to do well?
Me: It is part of my being. I couldn't imagine not wanting to do well.
Him: Does it have anything to do with your mother's competitive attitude towards work (I mentioned that earlier when he asked about what I learned from my parents about work)?
Me: Well maybe, but not consciously. My mother pushed us to do well from early childhood and discouraged us from doing things that we weren't good at. For example, I liked to sing but I was only average while my sister was very talented so she discouraged me and I quit joining choir because of that.
2.Him: I see that you got only a 3.1 in college. With someone so accomplished as yourself in high school, that must have been tragic.
Me:(Seriously)It was.
Him:I was just kidding about that. Anything abive a 3.0 is good and as you said, you were very busy.
3.Him: You are a very accomplished person. What do you consider your biggest accomplishment?
Me: Um, I don't know. (Pause) I guess graduating from college.
Later on in the interview, I talked about how if I witness any situation where there is a problem that isn't being solved and those who should be repsonsible aren't, that I rise to the occaion and take repsonsibilty. I said that I felt the need to save the world. A little later on, I said that it is sometimes hard for me to accept that I cannot always save the world.

After I got home, I realized how I must have sounded. I think that I need to reevaluate my attitude and what I want out of life before I attempt going for another higher level position. Maybe, I need some counseling. Are shrinks suppose to make you feel like this? Regardless, I'll know that I probably won't get the job if such an evaluation is required as part of the interview process.

[KissMyAsscroft]

1. Nothing you said sounds strange.

I think if any of the people that were giving this psych profile had to take it themselves they might not fare so well.

Dont go looking for counseling because you didnt come across as enough of a kiss ass in your interview.

[UrbScotty]

2. Good luck! (nt)

[radwriter0555]

3. You sound really normal to me. They're just debating on how much money

to offer you.

[Nikia]

4. Just found out that I might still have a chance

The HR person just called and said that she will call the three candidates on Tuesday. After the evaluations the Dr. and people involved in hiring had a very long meeting going into the night. The two top people at the company, who are involved in the hiring process, had some kind of conference that they had to leave for today. When they get back, they will review everything again and make a final decision. Until then, I suppose that I should not dwell on it too much.

[radwriter0555]

6. I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!

I know how these things work!

[HEyHEY]

5. Hang tight - remember me a couple weeks ago?

I ended up getting it....hang in there!

[Mountainman]

7. I don't think I would want to work for a company that gives that type test

Imagine all the employees having the same type personality!

[Nikia]

8. Thanks for your support

I guess that I'll find out on Tuesday. Before my psych evaluation, my potential new boss said that I was their top candidate. Of the other two, one was their back up candidate and the other was invited back mainly for comaprision purposes. Who knows if he was really being honest with me? The man seems to like me.
They have only been doing the test for about 3 years so not everyone would have the same personality even if they were looking for specific types. I have been told that there is a big divide though between the newer people, hired to move the company in the right direction, and the people who have been there for 20+ years, who would like things to go as they've always gone.
I see some challenges with this job, but it seem to be a good company and a good opportunity for me. Of course, I'll get better pay and better benefits than I do now. It will be a step up in my career.
I hope that they choose me for the position. If not, I am sure that there are better positions out there for me that might just take more time to get. I'll find out on Tuesday.