So a few weeks ago I applied as a judicial clerk at my state courthouse. Landed the interview and met with two of the hiring managers. One was from the department and for the position I actually applied for, and the other woman was for a similar position just in a different section of the court. (Small claims instead of Civil). They were attempting to kill two birds with one stone by cross interviewing, since the positions are practically the exact same and either could have been a good fit.
Well I heard back from both today…got denied for the initial position I had applied for. Honestly a bit disappointed but not a huge deal. What I’m most bummed about it the other woman reached out, stating that she wanted to offer me the role, but got into contact with HR and turns out she can’t because I didn’t formally apply for that specific job. So now they are opening up the position again for applications and I have the chance to reapply. But I’ll be waiting a few weeks for the application window to close and her interviews to be over before even being considered again.
I’m so bummed because I literally have been applying for a year and finally got my opportunity…only to be snuffed out by an HR technicality. I’m hoping I still get it, the hiring lady seemed very keen on me reapplying but it sucks that I’ll have to wait now again and it’s not necessarily guaranteed employment anymore.