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Got an interview

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?

Okay, listen now... first thing, keep the sex talk to a minimum... K?:D:D:rolleyes::eek:

Stringer

If in doubt LIE

Remember Post It Notes, well YOU invented them ;)

For references I'm pretty sure they only want names/address/phone numbers/how you know the person. It's sort of usual (?) to ask for personal references AND also business references.

If you haven't worked in 10 years it's not unreasonable not to have current business references.

I'd explain that at the interview -

As you know, I've been dating and, trust me, it's like one long job interview. Hope that made you smile.

Alty, I would do anything to be where you are at this time in your life. I hope you know that.

Lie?

No sex talk?

That's all you boys have for me? ;)

First, the interviewer is a woman, so, sex talk, not going to happen.

Second, I'm really bad at lying, I suck at it.

Ahhhhh!

Really, I'm terrified.

OMG! I have nothing to wear! :eek:

What if I don't get it?

What if I do get it?

I'm going to suck my thumb.

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

For references I'm pretty sure they only want names/address/phone numbers/how you know the person. It's sort of usual (?) to ask for personal references AND also business references.

If you haven't worked in 10 years it's not unreasonable not to have current business references.

I'd explain that at the interview -

As you know, I've been dating and, trust me, it's like one long job interview. Hope that made you smile.

Alty, I would do anything to be where you are at this time in your life. I hope you know that.

Thanks Judy.

This isn't a career, it's just a seasonal job. It would start in October, end in March, then, if they like me I'll be asked back in October.

The thing is, the salary is great, so it would be like working a full time job all year. The months I'd be working, also great, because I could be home with the kids in the summer.

My neighbor told me about this job, she interviewed with them last week.

I'm over qualified for this position, still, I'm 38, I haven't worked in 10 years. I'm so darn scared.

Posture (sit up straight-pay attention), smile (but not too much), look interested (but not wide eyed silly), short answers to their questions (unless you have to explain something, but yeah, keep them brief), towards the end of the interview, you ask some questions to show interest (no jokes) and finally, well dress appropriately......:)

Also, tell then that you are very interested [B]and what you would [/B]like about this job. If the mood is right you may even ask when they will be making a decision and when you can expect their phone call... shows confidence.

Stringer

Take a deep breath, smile at yourself in the mirror, list the reasons they'll be lucky to have you and sail into the interview. You'll be fine. I promise.

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!! :)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Lie?

No sex talk?

That's all you boys have for me? ;)

First, the interviewer is a woman, so, sex talk, not going to happen.

Second, I'm really bad at lying, I suck at it.

Ahhhhh!

Really, I'm terrified.

OMG! I have nothing to wear! :eek:

What if I don't get it?

What if I do get it?

I'm going to suck my thumb.

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

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? ;)

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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. ;)

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.

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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... :)

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. :)

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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.
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About the whiskey Judy, does beer work?

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

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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.
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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... :)

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Originally Posted by Stringer

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

I am? :confused:

Oh, you, I am! :)

Sigh.

Why can't they just hire me and forget the interview? That would be easier. ;)

You're all wrong; every last one of you.

Alty, all you need to do is this:
1. Buy yourself a laptop
2. Set your self-spanking bunny avitar as the background.
3. Bring said laptop to interview. Open and place directly in front of your future employer.

If they don't hire you on that alone, you don't want to work for a jackhole like that.

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Originally Posted by this8384

You're all wrong; every last one of you.

Alty, all you need to do is this:
1. Buy yourself a laptop
2. Set your self-spanking bunny avitar as the background.
3. Bring said laptop to interview. Open and place directly in front of your future employer.

If they don't hire you on that alone, you don't want to work for a jackhole like that.

So now I need a new suit and a laptop?

Okay. Check list.

1. Get a sitter.
2. Print out resume.
3. Buy new suit.
4. Buy laptop.
5. Buy whiskey.
6. Buy valium.
7. Don't vomit.
8. Don't cry.
9. No sex talk.
10. Lie.
11. Leave.
12. Go home, suck thumb and vomit again.

Sound good?

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

So now I need a new suit and a laptop?

Okay. Check list.

1. Get a sitter.
2. Print out resume.
3. Buy new suit.
4. Buy laptop.
5. Buy whiskey.
6. Buy valium.
7. Don't vomit.
8. Don't cry.
9. No sex talk.
10. Lie.
11. Leave.
12. Go home, suck thumb and vomit again.

Sound good?

I said nothing of a new suit.

Show up naked.

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Originally Posted by this8384

I said nothing of a new suit.

Show up naked.

If I was being interviewed by a man, that would be a plan. But... girl... no. ;)

I have no business attire. I've been a stay at home mom for over 10 years. My wardrobe consists of jeans, shirts, shorts and skirts.

Sigh.

This is so stressful. :(

I really want this job.

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

If I was being interviewed by a man, that would be a plan. But..... girl.....no. ;)

You never know, maybe her door swings both ways :D

I'll keep you in my prayers - God has a plan for you

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Originally Posted by this8384

You never know, maybe her door swings both ways :D

I'll keep you in my prayers - God has a plan for you

Telling me the plan would help.

I don't like being in the dark. ;)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Telling me the plan would help.

I don't like being in the dark. ;)

No fair; you don't get peeksies ;)

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Originally Posted by this8384

No fair; you don't get peeksies ;)

Why?

I've been good.

Sort of.

Is Thursday here yet? :(

Hey Alty, can I ask what is the position for?

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Originally Posted by BlackVY

Hey Alty, can I ask what is the position for?

Reverse cowgirl.

Fine, I apologize for the inappropriateness of my comment and blah blah blah...

:D

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Originally Posted by BlackVY

Hey Alty, can I ask what is the position for?

It's their yearly immunization campaign, the position is entering in the names, addresses and other info of the people being immunized.

Like I said, easy peasy. :)

Cool cool... well, I guess the best thing to do is to be enthusiastic about the position. Show them you can fit into the company, will do a great job there and won't think of it just as a paycheck, but as something you enjoy doing.

I know that's hard, but more than just your smarts, employers are attracted to your personality and your enthusiasm about the position you applied for.

Good luck Alty, I hope you get it :)

Just be yourself Alty and you're a shoe in :cool:

Oh and take the carrot out of your butt before you go in , she may want to borrow it :D

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Originally Posted by friend4u178

Just be yourself Alty and your a shoe in :cool:

Oh and take the carrot outta your butt before you go in , she may wanna borrow it :D

It's not a...

Oh, never mined. :(

If you have nothing to wear, just go nude :p
Sure your interviewer will really appreciate that heaps.

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Originally Posted by cal823

If you have nothing to wear, just go nude :p
Sure your interviewer will really appreciate that heaps.

I actually want this job, so I'll wear clothing. ;)

If you went nude, and the interviewer was a guy, then you got the job without saying a word... but like you said, the interviewer is a female... but then again these days... hmmm... this could be interesting...

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

I actually want this job, so I'll wear clothing. ;)

What about if Chuff was doing the interview ;)