I had an interview today.

Not one of those Labour Party selection interviews to have the honour and privilege of getting thrashed in a safe Tory seat again, but a proper job interview.

I keep applying for anything based in Crawley which is vaguely within my field and salary range, but such jobs don’t crop up very often. This one I am very excited about. Although it is an IT job there is no requirement for specific technical knowledge – so whatever knowledge I have accumulated is a bonus. Not that a passing acquaintance with ICL VME operations, 4GL databases and DRS 300 configuration counts for much these days anyway.

Because it was a job which I felt I could do well, with a company I want to work for, in a location where I want to work, I was more anxious than I would normally be in an interview, and maybe I got a bit carried away in my preparation. (I do not normally make a point of cutting my toe nails before an interview, but they were new shoes and I didn’t want to risk being uncomfortable in them)

Anyway, the interview lasted two hours, which is at least an hour longer than I expected. I hope that is a good sign. As far as I know there is only one other person in the running so my chances must be at least 50-50. The interviewer was the employing manager, and he seemed like a good person to work for, so thats just one more reason to really want this job.

The interview itself was all arranged over a week ago and I have had 10 days to obsess and worry about it. If I have to wait another 10 days for the verdict I will be a basket case by the end, but I have a feeling I will hear in a day or two whether I have bought my last Crawley to London season ticket. Until then I am keeping everything crossed.