going for gold
it's been a very hectic semester since the start of day one. Kick-started my Sem 2 of 3rd year the same time as my teaching career. Very blessed to receive that opportunity.
The next day, I spoke with my bakery boss and told him I won't be able to work jsemester. hopefully I can still have the chance to get my hands dirty next year. That day, I also received a call from Credit Suisse asking to arrange for an interview TOMORROW! crazy. but no choice.
Missed some classes today just to prepare for interviews. there was a miscommunication problem with regards to the preferred phone number to use, so i had to wait at least an hour before starting the interview. Only managed to finish one, very horrible and my hands was literally shaking while holding the telephone. scheduled another interview for the next day, thinking i'll only have to do one more (it was originally supposed to be 2 phone interviews). the second one went much better, but little did i know that i was going to have 2 that day! now, i have had a total of 3 calls with CS.
Took what i learnt there and prepared myself for my Macquarie Bank Asia Internship interview in Week 2. This was probably my best so far - i asked the interviewer so much questions that it dragged the session from 30 to 45 minutes. got a call later that night saying i cleared that stage! stage 2 is a psychometric test in Week 3.
International Ball came and went, the theme was Broadway but what i liked best was the choice of colour theme for the night - red and black. very secretive, very seductive. haha. stark contrast in terms of the atmosphere generated by the colours compared to last year ( it was more of a fairytale - innocent, sweet). got to know a few friends better that night, didnt really 'party' during after-party; just talking with people really.
Next up was the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony celebrations, organised by the Chinese students in ANU. Well, one of the reasons I decided to go ( although I can't understand much Chinese) was to soak up the atmosphere during the ceremony with friends from China, but I guess the main reason really was to participate in the pool competition there. I just felt the urge
to play... the desire to win. Just felt I need to get back that burning desire. Guess I've been slacking off, taking things too easy, and losing my competitive edge. With that, I played my best, and every missed shot made me want to get the next one spot on. Made it to the final, but lost eventually as I was too ambitious with my final shot. Decisions, decisions... I could've played safety, but I chose to risk it to go for gold. Well, that aside, halfway through the night, I got a phone call from Macquarie, informing that I have been invited to interview with a Director from their Funds division! 3rd stage ( I think it is the final) of the selection process! Interview scheduled to be on Monday, probably my only shot at investment banking this summer!
The anticipated moment soon arrived. I waited...waited... (no call). All the anxiety for nothing - the person had a last minute meeting and the interview was postponed to Thursday. Not surprising, the interview on Thursday was delayed too.. this time for 3 hours! I wasn't sure if I should tell them that this is unfair for me, but on another hand, who knows if this is part of the test. It didn't go as well as I had hoped, but I felt I cleared the minimum standart at least. I guess I didn't manage to impress my interviewer. Can only hope for the best now.
Am so glad that interviews are over.. at least for now. I really should get back to studying, exams and assignment deadlines approaching. Sigh.
Come today, finally got a reply from Macquarie. Negative. Disappointment. Really wanted to see some positive outcome, especially after investing so much time and effort in this. I'd normally say "life goes on", but for how long can I stand strong. Now, I'll have to look for other alternatives.
There is this one song that I played at church recently, a timely reminder of God's love for me.
Desert Song
by Hillsongs Australia
Verse 1:
This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides
Verse 2:
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames
Chorus:
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here
Verse 3:
And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand
Bridge:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
Verse 4:
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow
The next day, I spoke with my bakery boss and told him I won't be able to work jsemester. hopefully I can still have the chance to get my hands dirty next year. That day, I also received a call from Credit Suisse asking to arrange for an interview TOMORROW! crazy. but no choice.
Missed some classes today just to prepare for interviews. there was a miscommunication problem with regards to the preferred phone number to use, so i had to wait at least an hour before starting the interview. Only managed to finish one, very horrible and my hands was literally shaking while holding the telephone. scheduled another interview for the next day, thinking i'll only have to do one more (it was originally supposed to be 2 phone interviews). the second one went much better, but little did i know that i was going to have 2 that day! now, i have had a total of 3 calls with CS.
Took what i learnt there and prepared myself for my Macquarie Bank Asia Internship interview in Week 2. This was probably my best so far - i asked the interviewer so much questions that it dragged the session from 30 to 45 minutes. got a call later that night saying i cleared that stage! stage 2 is a psychometric test in Week 3.
International Ball came and went, the theme was Broadway but what i liked best was the choice of colour theme for the night - red and black. very secretive, very seductive. haha. stark contrast in terms of the atmosphere generated by the colours compared to last year ( it was more of a fairytale - innocent, sweet). got to know a few friends better that night, didnt really 'party' during after-party; just talking with people really.
Next up was the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony celebrations, organised by the Chinese students in ANU. Well, one of the reasons I decided to go ( although I can't understand much Chinese) was to soak up the atmosphere during the ceremony with friends from China, but I guess the main reason really was to participate in the pool competition there. I just felt the urge
to play... the desire to win. Just felt I need to get back that burning desire. Guess I've been slacking off, taking things too easy, and losing my competitive edge. With that, I played my best, and every missed shot made me want to get the next one spot on. Made it to the final, but lost eventually as I was too ambitious with my final shot. Decisions, decisions... I could've played safety, but I chose to risk it to go for gold. Well, that aside, halfway through the night, I got a phone call from Macquarie, informing that I have been invited to interview with a Director from their Funds division! 3rd stage ( I think it is the final) of the selection process! Interview scheduled to be on Monday, probably my only shot at investment banking this summer!
The anticipated moment soon arrived. I waited...waited... (no call). All the anxiety for nothing - the person had a last minute meeting and the interview was postponed to Thursday. Not surprising, the interview on Thursday was delayed too.. this time for 3 hours! I wasn't sure if I should tell them that this is unfair for me, but on another hand, who knows if this is part of the test. It didn't go as well as I had hoped, but I felt I cleared the minimum standart at least. I guess I didn't manage to impress my interviewer. Can only hope for the best now.
Am so glad that interviews are over.. at least for now. I really should get back to studying, exams and assignment deadlines approaching. Sigh.
Come today, finally got a reply from Macquarie. Negative. Disappointment. Really wanted to see some positive outcome, especially after investing so much time and effort in this. I'd normally say "life goes on", but for how long can I stand strong. Now, I'll have to look for other alternatives.
There is this one song that I played at church recently, a timely reminder of God's love for me.
Desert Song
by Hillsongs Australia
Verse 1:
This is my prayer in the desert
And all that's within me feels dry
This is my prayer in the hunger in me
My God is a God who provides
Verse 2:
And this is my prayer in the fire
In weakness or trial or pain
There is a faith proved
Of more worth than gold
So refine me Lord through the flames
Chorus:
And I will bring praise
I will bring praise
No weapon forged against me shall remain
I will rejoice
I will declare
God is my victory and He is here
Verse 3:
And this is my prayer in the battle
And triumph is still on it's way
I am a conqueror and co-heir with Christ
So firm on His promise I'll stand
Bridge:
All of my life
In every season
You are still God
I have a reason to sing
I have a reason to worship
Verse 4:
This is my prayer in the harvest
When favor and providence flow
I know I'm filled to be emptied again
The seed I've received I will sow
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