Engee 73 and Jetgirl - thanks for your replies, it has certainly given me food for thought. I was reading the post ' The door slams shut ' - is it realy that bad in the selection process. I've been for some interviews with various companies in my time before my present job, some were excellent interviews that really motivated you, others were just a show of arrogance by usually one non user-friendly interviewer, generally with a chip on his or her shoulder. Please tell me that the latter doesn't apply in this case. If you know any more about this aspect of the company i would be glad to hear. I know it's not all a bed of roses. what company is!