Chapter 101

“Leah, tell me about your organizational skills and handling of paperwork. I can see here on your CV that in your last position dealing with paperwork and organization was a large part of your role.” Julie asked.

“Yes, of course. In my last role I was responsible for ensuring all data and paperwork was recorded correctly and in a timely manner. We had paperwork from the employees' time sheets that required data inputting and maintaining daily. I found that scanning the documents electronically each morning and working from that document was easier for me. I then organized the physical copies by shift, department and personnel file on our shelves.”

“And when you started in that position was that the organizational procedure that you followed, or did you amend this system?” Jack asked.

“Actually, there was very little organization with the paperwork. I discovered quite quickly that when queries arose it was difficult to find the paperwork in question in a timely fashion and none of the paperwork was stored electronically either. As soon as there was a query from management when I started, one of the team would dig through all the paperwork to find the sheet in question and then scan it over to the person that requested it. I placed an OFI, opportunity for improvement, into my manager not long after starting to scan all documents into a shared drive for managers under the pattern of shift, department, machine and operator. Upon doing this we incorporated the same into the physical filing system. This saved us a lot of time and effort and reduced number of emails requesting copies of paperwork.”

They continued to ask more questions about my skills and if there had been any other improvements I had suggested. After around 40 minutes they started to ask how my skills could be transferred into their environment. Towards the end of the interview Julie offered to show me around the offices and where I would potentially be working if I was to be successful on the interview.

The building was a lot bigger than it looked. I couldn’t believe how many people worked there and how many different offices there were. I was guided past Logan’s office on the way back upstairs. He lifted his head and offered me a reassuring smile. As we arrived back at the boardroom, I was given the opportunity to ask questions.

“If I am successful, how quickly would you be looking for me to start?”

As Julie looked like she was going to answer, Jack jumped in, “Leah, I understand your circumstances have recently changed and I am aware you currently live too far to commute. If you are successful, we will put provisions in place to allow you time to move your life to here.”

I could see Julie agreed. I thanked them.

“With regards to the role will full training be provided?”

“Yes, and you will report into myself, and I conduct weekly and monthly reviews so if you are ever not sure on anything all we ask is that you speak up.”

I felt like it ended well. I thanked them both for their time and I was guided back down to Logan’s office.