Ask Me Help Desk - Got an interview

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Originally Posted by friend4u178

What about if Chuff was doing the interview ;)

A turtle neck, a burlap sack over the turtle neck, then a parka and snow pants to complete the ensemble. :)

That answer your question? ;)

Oh, wait, do you mean what would I wear if I wanted the job and Chuff was interviewing?

No brainer baby, I'd go sans raimant. ;)

If it is just an application they usually just want the name and phone number.
I haven't interviewed for anything yet but here's some stuff people always say to do:
*speak with confidence
*look directly at the person. Don't look in another direction then back at the person and then in another direction again.
*don't say "um..." or "uh..." too much or at all when you are thinking of what to say.
* don't play with your hair, touch your face, scratch yourself, etc..
*practice with someone or with a mirror (lol)
You probably wouldn't do any of the weird things listed because you aren't a teenager like me, but just remember! Good luck alty! :)

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Originally Posted by XOXOlove

if it is just an application they usually just want the name and phone number.
i haven't interviewed for anything yet but here's some stuff people always say to do:
*speak with confidence
*look directly at the person. don't look in another direction then back at the person and then in another direction again.
*don't say "um..." or "uh..." too much or at all when you are thinking of what to say.
* don't play with your hair, touch your face, scratch yourself, etc..
*practice with someone or with a mirror (lol)
you probably wouldn't do any of the weird things listed because you aren't a teenager like me, but just remember!! good luck alty!! :)

Thanks XOXO.

They already have my resume, that's why I got the interview.

I called and asked what type of references they're looking for, they said just names and numbers, so no problem. :)

Thanks for the tips. :)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I called and asked what type of references they're looking for, they said just names and numbers, :)

Friend u 4 178

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Originally Posted by friend4u178

Friend u 4 178

Is that a direct call? ;)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Is that a direct call? ;)

Oooh you may of just worked it out ;)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Thanks XOXO.

They already have my resume, that's why I got the interview.

I called and asked what type of references they're looking for, they said just names and numbers, so no problem. :)

Thanks for the tips. :)

Lol duh! I've been so scatterbrained today. I read something I wrote today on another post and it sounded like I couldn't speak english that well.lol! I can't spell either.. time to download spell check.

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Originally Posted by friend4u178

Oooh you may of just worked it out ;)

See, I'm brilliant, they should really hire me. ;)

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Originally Posted by XOXOlove

lol duh!! i've been so scatterbrained today. i read something i wrote today on another post and it sounded like i couldn't speak english that well.lol! i can't spell either.. time to download spell check.

Pardon?? :confused:

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Originally Posted by friend4u178

Pardon ??? :confused:

I hope you're not serious! Look! I used the right form of you're:p

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Originally Posted by XOXOlove

i hope you're not serious! look! i used the right form of you're:p

:: pats XOXO on the head::

Way to go. Good job. Bravo. :)

Lol... just kidding XO

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

:: pats XOXO on the head::

Way to go. Good job. Bravo. :)

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Originally Posted by friend4u178

Lol..................just kidding XO

Silly M.

Don't pick on girls, we bite. :cool:

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Silly M.

Don't pick on girls, we bite. :cool:

Hard...

OMG, I hijacked my own thread.

How sick is that? :(

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

OMG, I hijacked my own thread.

How sick is that? :(

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Give yourself a pep talk.Tell yourself you are capable of doing this job,you are reliable and you will be an asset to the company.
Know that and you will show that.

Fake your confidence until it becomes real.It works!
You will be fine,just don't let them know how overqualified you are.
I have not been hired for that reason before and I was shocked when they told me that.I had never heard of such a thing.
I also don't think you need to buy a suit.A skirt and a blouse will be fine.
You will do good!Your strong and smart and determined,all great assets!

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Originally Posted by artlady

Give yourself a pep talk.Tell yourself you are capable of doing this job,you are reliable and you will be an asset to the company.
Know that and you will show that.

Fake your confidence until it becomes real.It works!
You will be fine,just don't let them know how overqualified you are.
I have not been hired for that reason before and I was shocked when they told me that.I had never heard of such a thing.
I also don't think you need to buy a suit.A skirt and a blouse will be fine.
You will do good!Your strong and smart and determined,all great assets!

I don't have a blouse or a skirt Artsy. :eek:

About those great assets... ;)

I didn't say great a$$ ,we all know what a cute tail you have :)

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Originally Posted by artlady

I didn't say great a$$ ,we all know what a cute tail you have :)

:o Even with the carrot shoved up it? :o

Thanks for the advice Artsy.

I'm still nervous, but I think I'll be okay. I'm just going to do my best, if they hire me, great, if not, I'll find something else. :)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

:o Even with the carrot shoved up it? :o

Thanks for the advice Artsy.

I'm still nervous, but I think I'll be okay. I'm just going to do my best, if they hire me, great, if not, I'll find something else. :)

That's the way to look at it.If not this job that some other job.Good luck kid!:D

It's normal to feel nervous Alty. :)

I'd like to greenie Stringer about something he said, that was indeed a good advice: find some questions to ask after the interview to show your interest.

I've do some 'data response' some months ago concerning two people (a man and a woman) getting interviewed. One of the 'strong points' of the woman was that she asked questions after being interviewed, which was highly showing her interest in the job.

There're also some other little things that you perhaps need to remember, details that you may forget:
1. Have some chic and charming wear.
2. Never show your back to your interviewer (even when leaving the room, after that, you can) except if she accompanies you to the door.
3. Be as calm as possible, avoid stumbling, try to keep eye contact.
4. Try to be succinct with your answers.
5. Try to keep a smile, a faint one works enough.

:)

How about you just invite your employer into the backroom and show her how much of an enthusiastic employee you can be?

Did you have your interview Alty? :) It's about half past noon in Alberta?

Yeah Alty... let us know how it went...

UpDaTe... :)

I bombed the interview big time. Stupid me. I was so farking nervous that I started rambling. I'm lucky they didn't ask me my name, I don't think I would have been able to give it to them.

Also, the secretary I talked to lied. They did want references from previous employers. Three of them. Um, did you not read my resume? I haven't worked in 10 years, the job I had before that I was with for 5 years, before that I was in college.

Do you really want to talk to my former boss of 20 years ago? I don't think he remembers me, if he's still alive!

Then they started the questions.

One of the questions, and I kid you not;

If you were a vegetable what would you be and why?

I said kumkwat, because it sounds silly.

Ya, I don't think they'll be calling me.

Beer? Okay!

Kumkwat now that is funny. Maybe they will call you back because they know you have a good sense of humour.

Alty, many times we think that we didn't do well and that is not their impression. Please wait to see what happens.

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Originally Posted by Stringer

Alty, many times we think that we didn't do well and that is not their impression. Please wait to see what happens.

I agree 100 percent Stringer...

I'll wait. I'll cross my fingers. I'll hope for the best.

If this doesn't work out then I'm going to get serious about my wood working, I'm going to make it a business come hell or high water.

So, either way, I have plans. :)

Also, the book, my ducky book. I have a publisher that's interested (yes, another one) and he'll be calling tomorrow. If that book gets published, weee! If not, I'll go the self publishing route, only $300, sadly, I don't have it right now. :(

Stringer, Joe, did I ever send you a copy?

Do you want one?

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I'll wait. I'll cross my fingers. I'll hope for the best.

If this doesn't work out then I'm going to get serious about my wood working, I'm going to make it a business come hell or high water.

So, either way, I have plans. :)

Also, the book, my ducky book. I have a publisher that's interested (yes, another one) and he'll be calling tomorrow. If that book gets published, weee! If not, I'll go the self publishing route, only $300, sadly, I don't have it right now. :(

Stringer, Joe, did I ever send you a copy?

Do you want one?

No you didn't and yes I go...

Yes would love one.

Hey...

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Originally Posted by friend4u178

Hey..........................

Et tu Friende?

Giggle. :)

Can I get a copy too? I like books.. :)

And don't worry about the job... just see what happens... if its meant to be, it will be...

They usually ask those weird question as a psych test... so I don't know what your answer is telling them, but probably right that they will think you have a good sense of humor..

You were supposed to worship the new Bunny lamp.

The remote controlled Venus Butterfly needed to be ready to run to knock the edge off the interview. Best if the remote is randomly activated by another party far away.

Your folder had to have some bunny pics to generate interest and then the entire bunny album handy,

With that , the door will hit you on the way out.

Hi, Alty!

If things don't work out and you need help in marketing your business, whatever kind it is, I can definitely help you with that sort of thing!

Thanks!

*cross fingers for Alty*

I find it funny too... asking what vegetable you like to be... when you have to type the name of people and their details on the puter... lol

Alty... can I please see a copy of your book? Sounds awesome, I love bunnies :p