01.09.05 - The Interview

Went to work today but all I could think about was the interview. The interview itself wasnt until 8:45pm so I had time to go home after work and chill out, which didnt really happen!

Had a shower, got ready and headed off nice and early to Police HQ. Got there about 40 minutes early and read through my compentency answers while sitting in my car, once I had gone over these a few times I thought I may as well go into the block where my interview was being held.

One interviewee was waiting, so I struck up conversation with him to relax the nerves and then shortly after another turned up. Also started speaking to her about what we may expect and about life in general.

One of the Specials who was helping out that night came over to us speaking briefly about the interview and the Specials in general which made me more relaxed than I was before I walked through the door.

We were the last 3 to be interviewed, there were 6 interviewee's before us and was informed that all of them had passed, so no pressure then!. We were also told that we will know if we are successful or not that night.

I was called up, entered the room and sat in front of my interviewers. Almost an hour later I walked out of the room relaxed as the interview itself was good. The interviewers made me feel relaxed as soon as I walked in the room which helped a great deal.

5 minutes later I was asked to go back into the room and they told me I had passed. I never felt happier!, I thanked them for seeing me at such at a late hour as it was almost 10pm.

I was given a letter confirming the interview was successful along with the dates for my Induction Training. I had to select a date/time for my medical, so done this and headed off home.

The worst of the process is over now with just the medical and security/references checks to be done.