The final push

I had a phone call on Thursday morning from a sales chap wanting to arrange a meeting to discuss my wealth management!!!! I explained, that I didn't have any wealth and I am in the process of looking for a job. Nice to be considered though. I'm not sure I would ever want that much money. It all seems very complicated to be 'wealthy' and not only complicated, exhausting. Making that much money is one thing, keeping hold of it seems like a whole lot of hard work.

I have spent another full day sat in front of my laptop, cross referencing merger & acquisition law conferences, researching lawyers and reading articles on international law. I finally have decided to close the paper. It is a substantial 10 pages long and I must say, I am quite proud of my achievements. I have put a huge effort into this. I can look them in the eye at my interview tomorrow and say honestly 'I gave it everything I've got'. I have even enjoyed it.

A few final amendments and some notes, as they are clearly going to ask about the paper in the interview.

On Friday I went for an early morning run and some positive music to set me up for the day. I am calm in the knowledge I have really done all that I can for this. A trip to the supermarket and to find a printing shop. It's one thing I have noticed from my travels that when it comes to needing to print something, a task that is oh so simple in any other situation, becomes quite a challenge when travelling. Luckily, I stumbled across a tiny little shop, with a printer the size of the shop. $7 dollars and I had my paper ready for the interview.

I sent the paper and settled into some last minute interview preparation. The more I read about the company and the position the more I think it is the job for me. I am ready to really apply myself and make my dreams happen. I am ready for dedication and hard work. I have been building my confidence and strength for the past two years and I believe I am ready for any challenge that comes my way. This role would be hard work. But if I am not ready now, then when will I be?

The interview was tough. Questions being fired at me from three different people, one of them in the London office on a video conference call. It was hard to engage with Vicki, the head of global events on a TV screen. I answered the questions as best as I could. I think I showed my potential and enthusiasm for the role. For an hour and a half I had to answer questions on the role, the company, my experience and my paper. All of the interviewers had a different style. It was hard to keep up. Nothing ever worth having was easy. I hope this is the proof of that. That all my hard work and dedication will pay off and they will offer me the position. I asked when I would find out and they said they are interviewing a few other 'strong candidates'. They also said they are ready to recruit immediately, so I think I'll hear on Tuesday or Wednesday next week. Positive thoughts are crucial now. I will enjoy the weekend. A brunch has been mentioned tomorrow and some drinks with the girlies on Saturday evening.

I will have a look to see if any new positions have been posted on the job websites, but I wont start applying till I hear form Euromoney. I like to stay focused on one job at a time. If they don't offer me the job, then I will start applying again.

Another week in Hong Kong goes by. I've almost been here 6 weeks. It doesn't feel that long, but I feel I have embraced the experience with both my heart and my head.

Some well deserved relaxing for me over the next few days. Some much needed brain rest.

Fingers crossed a job offer is just around the corner. Have I got what it takes???? ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!