Another One Bites the Dust

Another interview has come and gone and this one was even better than the last. Erik spoke with the director on the phone for a good 30 to 40 minutes. He didn't have to many questions for Erik but he did give him some great positive feed back. Erik's personality test was very impressive to him and he mentioned that he was definitely interested. The director told Erik that he would be comfortable putting a mechanical engineer in an industrial engineer position  and also talked about how they fast track engineers to manager positions. He told Erik that he would thoroughly discuss everything with the engineers that have already interviewed him and he would also take a look at his engineering aptitude test. He mentioned that there could possibly be another in person interview. Again we haven't gotten a true time line of when the next step will come but we are continuing for speed if this is the job that God has for Erik. We are so thankful for this wonderful opportunity that has allowed us to spend time in East Tennessee with friends and family. We are hopeful that this is the opportunity that God has for Erik, but only He knows for sure and we have left it in his hands. No matter the job offer God will get the glory and we are thankful for His provision and protection. We are so thankful for all the prayers from our friends and family. 

Thanks again for reading and for your prayers and encouragement,

Katy and Erik

The Process Continues

I am so thankful for a wonderful excuse to return to East Tennessee! On Wednesday Erik had his in person interview and it couldn't have gone better. He was there for the majority of the afternoon. While there he took a test, toured their facilities, had an interview with an HR manager, and an interview with a few engineers. When he left they did not really give him a time frame for when he might hear from them again. One of the engineers that he spoke with said that he had three interviews before they gave him an offer. So far Erik has had two interviews, one in person and one on the phone. So it was back to the waiting game for us until today. This afternoon Erik got a call and they are requesting another phone interview so the director can speak with him. So next Wednesday Erik is having possibly the last interview before an offer. We could not be more excited. I am so proud of Erik and all the work he has put into the process so far. We are so thankful for the opportunity and pray that if this is the job God has for Erik that the rest of the process continues to go quickly and smoothly. 

Thanks for reading our story and thanks for the prayers,

Katy

Sometimes the waiting seems like it will never end....

Erik and I were standing in the kitchen a few days ago and he was talking about how shocked he was that he has only had any interest from one company and I with out hesitation said that it might be my fault. I continued to tell him that I hadn't prayed for multiple job offers, but instead I had prayed that God would give Erik the right job so that maybe we wouldn't have to pick between different locations. It has given us something to smile about and to wonder if maybe this is the one job that I thanked God in advance for providing for Erik. Only time will tell and only God knows what is in store for us next, but for now we laugh and Erik blames the low interest on me. 

A week from today is Erik will have his on site interview. I am so excited for him and wish we could just speed up time but he is very thankful for the time to prepare. Through out this whole process the one thing that I am learning is the art of being patient. By nature I am not good at waiting but putting everything in God's control sure does make it easier. So for now I will just continue to pray for that one job, do my best at encouraging my husband, and practicing being patient.

Thank you for your continued prayers and encouragement.

Until next time,

Katy

The Next Step

This morning brought great news. Erik received a call from same company that he had his phone interview with requesting an onsite interview with him! He called me at work and for the rest of the day I was so excited I couldn't concentrate on anything. So on Wednesday the 22nd he will be meeting with them. Erik is already preparing and plans to over prepare for this interview just like he did for his phone interview. We are hoping that this will lead to an offer but only God knows where we will be next.

Prayer Request:

The Interview - Continue to pray for Erik as he prepares.

Transition - Pray that if Erik does get an offer that transition will go smoothly. We will have a big move ahead of us if he does get this job.

Thanks for reading and praying for us.

-Katy and Erik 

So the fun begins...

Erik's first phone interview has come and gone. He said as only Erik would say "on a scale of 1 to 10 I think it was an 8 or 9". This particular company has several openings and Erik would LOVE to work for them. We will know within the next week whether or not they want to continue the interview process.  Thanks for everyone thinking about and praying for Erik! Only God knows whats in store next.

Prayer Requests:
- Job Search - continued prayer for Erik as he searches for Employment
- A future place to live - Moving is a large possibility with the majority of jobs that Erik has applied to. Please be praying that all our housing needs will be met when the time of need arrives. We will most likely need to rent again so we are concerned about being able to find a place that will not only accommodate our needs but Lily's as well.