Several weeks ago, the transportation supervisor where I work resigned and the search was on for his replacement. I served on the interview committee that ultimately selected the replacement whose first day on the job is tomorrow.
This morning, as church was starting, who should walk through the door but the new supervisor!
When I served on the interview committee, I did so because I wanted to have some input in the selection process. My goal wasn't to pick a "cool" supervisor who would get along with the staff; I genuinely wanted to see someone come in and succeed. This guy impressed the committee with his attitude and organizational skills. It was a no brainer for the whole committee to recommend him to proceed through the hiring process. When word came back that his references spoke highly of him, and he was offered the position, I, with the rest of the department were very pleased.
Of course, I had opportunity to speak with him at length after the service and I was able to offer him encouragement... he's basically stepping into a mess but I want to see him succeed. He seems to be a strong believer and he's up for the challenge. He mentioned to me that before he walked into the church this morning, he had a funny feeling that he'd bump into someone who works at the bus yard.
Another plus is that he's a fellow rider and is interested in riding with our CMA chapter.
So, yeah. I'm totally stoked right now.
Mind. Blown.
This morning, as church was starting, who should walk through the door but the new supervisor!
When I served on the interview committee, I did so because I wanted to have some input in the selection process. My goal wasn't to pick a "cool" supervisor who would get along with the staff; I genuinely wanted to see someone come in and succeed. This guy impressed the committee with his attitude and organizational skills. It was a no brainer for the whole committee to recommend him to proceed through the hiring process. When word came back that his references spoke highly of him, and he was offered the position, I, with the rest of the department were very pleased.
Of course, I had opportunity to speak with him at length after the service and I was able to offer him encouragement... he's basically stepping into a mess but I want to see him succeed. He seems to be a strong believer and he's up for the challenge. He mentioned to me that before he walked into the church this morning, he had a funny feeling that he'd bump into someone who works at the bus yard.
Another plus is that he's a fellow rider and is interested in riding with our CMA chapter.
So, yeah. I'm totally stoked right now.
Mind. Blown.
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