Got an interview

Altenweg · Aug 17, 2009, 02:10 PM

Hi everyone,

Well, it's time for me to get back to work. I applied for a job the other day, just got a call for an interview.

I'm very nervous.

It's been 10 years since I've been in the work place. Over 10 years since I've gone to an interview.

I have no idea what to expect, what's changed since the last time I did this.

They want three references. Do they just want the names, addresses, phone numbers, or a letter of reference? Letters are going to be hard, I haven't worked in 10 years, calling my old employer up for a reference isn't going to be easy, if it's even possible.

Scared here. My stomach is doing flip flops.

I have until Thursday.

Gulp.

Any tips?

Altenweg · Aug 17, 2009, 02:24 PM

I've never been good at interviews. I babble, because I'm nervous.

I forget everything, including my name.

I'll probably pass out.

The thing is, I do know what I'm doing. This is all data entry, easy peasy, could do it in my sleep.

I know Ben is laughing now because it's computer work and he knows how skilled I am at the puter. But, this is MS word, no brainer, can do.

Do you think taking valium before the interview would help?

Ah, I also have to find a sitter.

Anyone available on Thursday?

Altenweg · Aug 17, 2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mpolo

Just be yourself, don't lie, don't drink coffee, stay calm, sleep well, it's not that they are going to kill you, it's just a job interview. And yes NO sex talk

GOOD LUCK!!!!

No coffee!

Okay, I might as well stay home.

JudyKayTee · Aug 17, 2009, 02:26 PM

Yes, valium would be a good idea. In fact, offer the interviewer one. Try to bond with her.

A better idea would be a stiff shot of whiskey. Vodka is not good because at least with whiskey they'll KNOW you're drunk instead of thinking you're stupid.

Stringer · Aug 17, 2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by judykaytee

yes, valium would be a good idea. In fact, offer the interviewer one. Try to bond with her.

A better idea would be a stiff shot of whiskey. Vodka is not good because at least with whiskey they'll know you're drunk instead of thinking you're stupid.

funnieeeeeeeee....

Stringer · Aug 17, 2009, 02:28 PM

Alty, in the midst of all this joking around there is some good advice, especially being confident in yourself.

I interview people all the time and that is one thing that I look for among other qualifications of course.

Altenweg · Aug 17, 2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Be strong and confident, 'the only thing that you have to fear is...........'

What!?

What do I have to fear?!

OMG, now I'm afraid of the fear!

Seriously though, I'm really nervous.

I know I have to do this. I hope I get the job, I know it's just an interview, blah, blah, blah, but this means something to me. This is a huge deal to me, for many reasons, not least of all getting back into the job market.

This is also a test. Do I still have what it takes or am I old news?

So much is resting on this.

Altenweg · Aug 17, 2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Alty, in the midst of all this joking around there is some good advice, especially being confident in yourself.

I'm usually very confident, but about this, not so much.

It's been so long.

It's not like riding a bike, you can't just hop back on, the rules have changed, I don't have a helmet!

Besides, I was never good at riding a bike.

Just so nervous.

Stringer · Aug 17, 2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

What!?

What do I have to fear?!

OMG, now I'm afraid of the fear!

Seriously though, I'm really nervous.

I know I have to do this. I hope I get the job, I know it's just an interview, blah, blah, blah, but this means something to me. This is a huge deal to me, for many reasons, not least of all getting back into the job market.

This is also a test. Do I still have what it takes or am I old news?

So much is resting on this.

That sort of thinking will make you nervous. Example, when I have an important sales interview I actually pretend that I have already gotten the job and that the interview is only a formality. Helps me be more relaxed. Some things work, some not so much.....

Good luck, I'm pretty sure that you have nothing to worry about hon.

Altenweg · Aug 17, 2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stringer

That sort of thinking will make you nervous. Example, when I have an important sales interview I actually pretend that I have already gotten the job and that the interview is only a formality. Helps me be more relaxed. Some things work, some not so much.....

Good luck, I'm pretty sure that you have nothing to worry about hon.

Thanks Stringer.

Thanks Judy.

Thanks Ben.

Thanks new person (sorry, I forgot your name

).

I'm going to get a new suit on Wednesday.

I'm also going to print out my resume on very nice fancy paper, because I can.

I'm going to throw up Thursday morning. I'll probably get into an accident on the way to the interview because I'm so nervous, then I won't have to worry about it.
'
About the whiskey Judy, does beer work?

I'll let you all know how it goes. If I survive.

Stringer · Aug 17, 2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Thanks Stringer.

Thanks Judy.

Thanks Ben.

Thanks new person (sorry, I forgot your name

).

I'm going to get a new suit on Wednesday.

I'm also going to print out my resume on very nice fancy paper, because I can.

I'm going to throw up Thursday morning. I'll probably get into an accident on the way to the interview because I'm so nervous, then I won't have to worry about it.
'
About the whiskey Judy, does beer work?

I'll let you all know how it goes. If I survive.

You will...and I know that you're kidding about having alcohol on your breath...