Haha! Absolutely get the shovel ! Sorry haven't been on here very much. Fortunately I did get the call. Want to say "thank you" to you and everyone on here that was encouraging and mentioned to "keep my head up" and keep at it.

For those on here tryin to figure out the key to getting the invite, I definitely don't know the magic potion. I had people writing LOR's, went to the big conventions, I added all kinds of stuff to my app (vol, mngmnt, extra circular, etc) and one day looked at my inbox and there it was.

For those with the invite do your best to prepare with everything you can find. I have seen awesome dudes get the job and not get the job. They tell you they want to hire you which I believe is true, but you also have to meet a certain criteria of what that panel is expecting to see from you based on your application.

That is the best advice I can give to those trying to get on this side of the fence. As everyone told me, the invite will come, but for those of you waiting I know your pain (app was in 8+ years).

Best of luck to all.

Lear