['I have been hired to help professors with their classes. It was a long interview process but I was sure I could get it.', 'You must have been very hopeful about your prospects!', 'I was, I love education and this is a good step for me.']
I am happy for you that you are pursuing your passion.
I have been hired to help professors set up and grade for their classes. The interview process took a long time but I was sure I could get it.