Bangkok 2014

Briz · Post by **Briz** » Thu Jan 02, 2014 8:24 pm

All checked into my hotel for the next 9 days to cover the ISS and Search job fairs. I opted to sign up for both fairs this time around and see if ISS would be a good fair and to hone my interview skills for the search fair. It was more economical to take my family to Thailand for the holidays and just stay here instead of flying back and forth. Thankfully my school allowed it, I just have to take the extra days with no pay. If things go well, I will just be sight seeing and not visiting the Royal Orchid.

Got the tweet this morning that our folders are ready and sign ups begin at 8am. So after writing this, I am off to shower, go grab some breakfast and to pop over to the Shangra-La to sign in for the ISS IRC. The big day is really tomorrow, but I have one school wanting to talk today and another who I have already spoken to about setting up an interview time. I have my chart of schools and jobs I want to hit for both fairs, I have read all of the reviews, I have written out answers to all of the important interview questions so all is go. My lucky wife will get to spend the time with me tonight going over my responses.

Good luck to all candidates this week!

shadowjack · Post by **shadowjack** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 12:01 am

Good luck Briz! Keep us posted.

BlueJay · Post by **BlueJay** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:01 am

Good luck, Briz. I'll be in London the following week. Not sure that I'll post anything though.

Mac1030 · Post by **Mac1030** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 1:38 am

Good luck, hope all goes well!

ChoirGuy · Post by **ChoirGuy** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:15 am

Good luck Briz! Hope all is going well and you're hired already!

Briz · Post by **Briz** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:15 am

Thank you for your well wishes. I have a bit of trepidation about ISS, but it is a fair. Tiny little candidate lounge humored me. At least they put in a couple of computers. Orientation after a whole day of sign ins seems a little late. Also having school presos on the 3rd day after a day of interviewing seems like they missed the point of the presentations.

The whole idea is getting in front of the recruiter and getting your story out and hearing theirs, so we will see what tonight and tomorrow brings.

chalupa · Post by **chalupa** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 4:30 am

Good luck Briz! I'm here too! Had one interview which went very well. A few requests for interviews. I like the vibe here, ISS people very helpful and friendly, other candidates seem pretty relaxed.

PsychBean · Post by **PsychBean** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:18 am

Best of luck to you Briz! Please keep us posted. I am excited right along with you.

Cheery Littlebottom · Post by **Cheery Littlebottom** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 6:56 am

Yup, good luck! XX

marieh · Post by **marieh** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:47 am

Good luck at the fair and enjoy your time here in Bangkok! It's a lovely city.

durianfan · Post by **durianfan** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:52 am

Good luck to everyone. I was there last year and found a great job. This year I am very happy to be relaxing at the beach instead of stressing out about the fair. It's 3-day adrenaline rush - good luck and please post a few diaries!

Briz · Post by **Briz** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:21 am

Day 1 super busy for me....

8 face to face interviews and a 2nd interview via Skype.

2 offers so far.

Met at least one person with a signed contract. Social was small and nice in comparison to search. Saw all of the schools I needed, set all things in motion for tomorrow.

I still think search having the school presos first is a better idea.

Better feeling overall, VERY tired... This fair is probably over tomorrow. Not sure why it goes to the 7th.

ChoirGuy · Post by **ChoirGuy** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:28 am

Great news Briz!!!

Mac1030 · Post by **Mac1030** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 12:17 am

Great to hear things are going well with interviews and offers! Rest up!

vettievette · Post by **vettievette** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 2:11 am

Great updates, Briz! I'm joining the rest of you in the hunt later this week @ Search - Bangkok-bound tomorrow. :)