Some friendly job advice...

[WilmywoodNCparalegal]

Here's the background: I applied for an immigration-related position (immigration being my area of expertise) for a company in a western state. I was selected to interview in person. They flew me there. Had a full day of interviews and lunch with my potential co-workers. This company is very very well known for its culture and its core values, so much so that it offers free tours for people to see what it's like. In fact, the interview is 50% job-related skills and 50% cultural fit.

Now, I should mention that I have absolutely no regrets about my interview. In other words, I wouldn't do anything differently. I loved the people I talked with, I loved the culture and the free, creative and open environment, which would surely help me thrive and flourish.

I even posted a few days ago asking for good vibes. Well, yesterday, a week after my interview, I got an e-mail that there were not enough people on the team who felt they clicked with me and they had decided not to pursue further. However, because of my experience, they could forward my resume to their outside law firm which is looking for someone with my qualifications.

Now, today that company has re-posted the job. I guess I was the only one they interviewed (or at least, not the only one who was turned down). This company's core values include passion and determination, creativity and weirdness. They even accept video cover letters.

My husband suggests that I re-apply with a video, saying something along the lines of "well, I hear some didn't click with me.. let me tell you a few things you didn't know about me" and then make it a little bit funny. I think that it would look rather desperate, but my husband thinks that, if nothing else, they will remember me and it will serve to reinforce my belief in the company's core values.

What do you think?