An Actual Interview
Tonight I had my first job interview. Even though advanced English was a requirement, they conducted the interview in Spanish. They probably didn’t have too many doubts about my English qualifications and wanted to see if I met their prerequisite of an intermediate level of Spanish. As far as I could tell, our time went well and I had little difficulty expressing my ideas. The interviewers were a couple of people in the twenties, Jenny and Augustine, and carried themselves in a very professional and courteous manner. The company is called Expanish (combining “expat” and “Spanish”) and is a new language school as well as an intermediary for those studying in Buenos Aires through a university program. It has only been open for 18 months and is growing and changing rapidly. My experience as a language school student in Buenos Aires could really add value to their team.
Truth be told, the interview was actually for an internship that could turn into a job. An internship could last until the end of December or it could morph into a paid position before then. It would depend upon their needs and how I fit the organization. Seeing as how I’m receiving very few responses to the resumes I’ve sent out, it seems like a good option. At three days a week, it wouldn’t be a burden and I would not feel cheated if a job didn’t pan out or I decided to not accept an offer. The position would allow me to continue practicing and improving my Spanish while also meeting new people and making friends. They will let me know their decision by the end of the week.
