A bit upset - just missed out on dream job

[inabranstonpickle]

I had an interview today for a HOD role. There were four of us whittled down to two (myself and another candidate) after we taught the lesson.

I didn't get it.

I really, really wanted it - just need reassurance another amazing job with my name will come up soon, right!?

[Mojito100]

Sumpathies to you. It's shitty when that happens.

[Chottie]

Firstly, well done you for getting to the final two.

Another job will come up and this one will have your name on it!

[Happy36]

Well done on making the final two. Keep up your metaphorical pecker. Get a good rest and battery recharge over the summer. Your moment will come so best be ready!

[Happy36]

Out of interest could I be so rude as to ask how long you've been teaching and your subject? I dream of being HOD too but not ready yet. Have you held other posts in the past?

Feel free not to reveal. I know my questions are cheeky.

[inabranstonpickle]

Not rude at all :) I've been teaching for ten years and got my first HOD post three years ago.

[saadia]

Sympathies from me OP. I had a similar situation this week. A job I really wanted came up but I messed up the interview. Still haven't heard but it must be a no. It was perfect for me in terms of location and hours.

[inabranstonpickle]

Thanks :) I feel a bit better today. I'm sure I can manage something else for January which is when that job started (I need to relocate) it's just I loved the school, and coming so close is frustrating! xx

[inabranstonpickle]

Just to give people hope - today I got another one ! :)

[CatKisser]

You got another job?! Wow, well done! Is it similar to the other one?

[inabranstonpickle]

Identical role, different school :)

[saadia]

Well done, congrats

[Happy36]

Thanks, inabranstonpickle. What is your subject?

Also, very well done!

[ScrambledEggAndToast]

Really feel for you OP, I am currently still trying to get my dream job. I had an interview on Tuesday and will find out next week plus Have another one tomorrow. Tomorrow will be at least my eighth interview so feeling very despondent

[inabranstonpickle]

Thanks Happy. Best of luck, Scrambled; please don't worry - someone getting that amount of interviews is someone for whom it is only a matter of time before they are offered a permanent post, honestly