REVMAN INTERVIEW UPDATE

Hello all!!

So if you have been keeping up, I have been on my job hunt, and I was given the opportunity to have an interview with a company called Revman, which was set up by the Solomon Page Group (Employment Agency). To be honest, I wasn't too hyped up for the interview. My recruiter told me that I should research the company on Google, and to read about the employees who were going to interview me on LinkedIn. I did such, and the Revman website didn't particularly excite me. The website looked outdated, and it didn't give me much information Press, or have many fancy bells and whistles. On top of that it was a fashion related job.. Fashion in BEDDING.. Also, it was another TEMP to possibly full time position job. I wasn't completely stoked, but I already agreed with my recruiter to do it, so I wanted to keep my word.

Revman Logo

The morning of my interview came along, and I prepared by bringing my white folder which consists of my resume, photo copies of my ID, along with other materials that support the work written on my resume. My recruiter was nice enough to suggest that I visit her in her office to conduct a mock interview before my real interview.. We promised to meet on Friday, but because I was running 15 minutes late, I didn't want to risk being late for the Revman interview. I had to cancel our mock interview meeting. It's funny how being 5-10 minutes off will throw your whole schedule off. I emailed my recruiter profusely apologizing for not being able to meet her, but that I was on my way to the Revman interview.

On my way to the city from Brooklyn, I texted my boyfriend the address of Revman, and he told me the office was located in THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING. I had no idea. I thought Revman was a very small company that was possibly expanding at the time.. No, they were an established New York, American company that was located in one of the world's most iconic buildings.

I've never been to the Empire State Building, although I am a native New Yorker. I've passed by the huge building, seen it from the view of other skyscrapers, and observed and appreciated the changing colors on it all the time, but I'd never actually gone inside. I didn't even know where the entrance to the Empire State Building was. I had to ask one of the Empire State Building tourist guides, who always stand in front of the building area to attract tourists to watch the view from above. When I asked the Empire State Building tourist guide where the entrance of the Empire State Building was, he asked me if I was going for business. I said, yes, and felt a bit special that he knew I was off to something important. He told it was on the side of Starbucks, and pointed diagonally directly to a vague area across the street.

I marched on over to the Starbucks and ordered myself a Cappuccino. Even the ambience of the Starbucks in the Empire State Building felt different. It felt official, and it was here where I felt, wow these workers are the front line soldiers of the corporate force. Each member worked in a timely, disciplined, systematic manner. I'm sure Howard Schlutz would be proud of its militant force, but maybe not? The cafe felt corporate, and didn't have much romance, but they got my cappuccino right on point.

First cup of joe at the Empire State Building

While I was sitting in Starbucks, I was rehearsing what I was going to say in my interview. Why was I capable of the position? What words should I use?.. I was trying to think of a dialogue. I was told that I was going to be interviewed by two of the employees at Revman. I hadn't gone through the interview and I was already exhausted thinking about two people hounding me down for questions.

I dodged the mock interview with my recruiter, so I was just chilling at Starbucks for about 25 minutes, and then decided to rise up to the office, which was on the 70th floor. I strolled on over to the front desk of the Empire State Building, where I was welcomed by the sprightly guard, who gave me the guest pass to go through the gated entrance to the elevator. Once I got to the elevator, I was confused as to how to press the button to the 70th floor. I was quite impressed with the state of the art, high technology of the building, despite it still feeling very classically New York.

Empire State Building Pass

On the elevator of the Empire State Building en route to the 70th floor

Elevator Selfie

Once I got out of the elevator, I felt like I was in the movies 50 Shades of Grey.

Clip from 50 Shades of Grey

I felt a bit blinded by the spotless eggshell white floors, ceilings, and walls. The light reflected off all surfaces. The Revman didn't look exactly like the clip from the 50 Shade of Grey movie, and I didn't even watch the 50 Shades of Grey movie, but that's how I felt. I wish I had more photos to how my experience. I've been to showrooms for fashion places at my previous internship at Eugenia Kim, but this really struck me as superb. There were separate beds merchandising each brand that the Revman group was carrying.

Revman Showroom

Revman Showroom

  

Come to think of it, the showroom was displayed a bit like the furniture section of Macy's. What interested me the most though, was the view outside of the window, and the fact that there was an office right behind the showroom. So here along these glorious, beautiful beds was the divine, breathtaking view of the greatest city on earth.  

View from the 70th floor of the Empire State Building

Showroom Selfie

As I was soaking in all of the Revman office, I was so glad that I did research on the company, and the employees on LinkedIn prior to entering the gates of the office. Remember how I said I was unenthused about the interview offer because first of all, the job was in bedding, and then second off, the job was a TEMP to PERM position? Well, I was so glad that despite me having to drag my heavy feet to get to the interview, I was really dazzled upon visiting Revman. The ladies I interviewed with were all so kind, and wholesome.. They made me feel welcome, and had no type of pretentiousness or uppity nature about them. Overall, I had a very pleasant experience. 

The ladies all gave me there business cards, and told me they would give me a response by the end of the week. I think I should send each of the ladies a Thank you email at the least, and for now all I can do is wait.. 

I'm now sure if Revman is the perfect company for me, but for now, it seems good. I am still searching for something that pays more, while being more stimulating.. but inside I feel that I am not prepared enough for the job I'm seeking for. I think I still need more skills, education, and experience for what I'm looking for.. but for now, I think this company will be a good way to get my feet wet. 

For now, I guess I'll wait and see how it goes. I'll keep you posted. 

Overall, I'm glad I went to the interview, and it gave me hope in this sometimes hopeless job hunt journey. 

Stay strong! Xx

Susan