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alkalineangel · Jul 12, 2007, 08:03 AM

Amen to that.

Well I go on two mock interviews in a few weeks as the final from my portfolio class... maybe one of those will surprise me.. :)

Synnen · Jul 12, 2007, 08:27 AM

Mock interviews? Like you go to a real business to get a feel for what you'll have to do, only there's not really a position?

alkalineangel · Jul 12, 2007, 08:47 AM

Basically.

See I'm in portfolio right now, which is the final class you take in a design degree. You build the portfolio, have it critiqued, and you write resumes etc. Then as a final you get all dolled up like you were going to a real interview, portfolio in hand, and go on mock interviews. These are conducted at local design firms with their creative director. They look at your book and conduct an interview just as if you were coming for a position. Then they submit their thoughts and opinions back to my instructor and she gives me a final grade... sometimes, you get lucky, and the mock interview suddenly becomes a real interview and they hire you, but not typically... it is really stressful.

startover22 · Jul 12, 2007, 08:48 AM

Love the avatar Synnen, almost didn't even recognize you. Good Morning every one. Wish the foster boys luck today... I am going to court to see about giving them to mom! Go State of Oregon!! Do right by the boys and their mom. Ok, I will be done with that. Coffee an early shower, coffee and off I goooo

Synnen · Jul 12, 2007, 08:49 AM

Wow. That sounds scary!

I know that you'll do well, though. How could anyone not like you and want to hire you?

Synnen · Jul 12, 2007, 08:49 AM

Good luck, Start!

startover22 · Jul 12, 2007, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by alkalineangel

basically.

see im in portfolio right now, which is the final class you take in a design degree. You build the portfolio, have it critiqued, and you write resumes etc. Then as a final you get all dolled up like you were going to a real interview, portfolio in hand, and go on mock interviews. These are conducted at local design firms with their creative director. they look at your book and conduct an interview just as if you were coming for a position. then they submit their thoughts and opinions back to my instructor and she gives me a final grade...sometimes, you get lucky, and the mock interview suddenly becomes a real interview and they hire you, but not typically...it is really stressful.

Al, I don't know how you do it sweety... good luck today! You deserve some veggies...
Thanks Synn, off I go

alkalineangel · Jul 12, 2007, 08:59 AM

Lol. Thanks Synn... IM not so sure though, IM much shyer in person, esp if I'm nervous.

Yes I have to have my portfolio completed by next Wednesday, and then I present to my class first, then the interviews are the week after. IM nervous though, and we are required to wear a suit (my office is casual dress) and I really don't want to go buy a maternity suit I will never wear again, and my old one doesn't fit. Im just ready for it all to be over. Its finals time and I'm in 3 classes right now plus 40 hours at work, so I haven't really been sleeping a lot and I have been working non stop. I hardly have seen connor, except last night when he managed to fall in the toilet... its all really getting to me now.

So if I seem a little distant/and or moody, please ignore it :)

Good luck Start! Im hoping things work out well for the boys

Synnen · Jul 12, 2007, 09:07 AM

Try a consignment shop, Al. There's usually nice clothing, for MUCH cheaper than you pay new, and there are some that cater to maternity clothing.

The other option is to wear a suit jacket you own open, over a maternity top, and just buy a matching pair of maternity pants or skirt!

J_9 · Jul 12, 2007, 09:10 AM

Morning cyber family!!

alkalineangel · Jul 12, 2007, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Synnen

The other option is to wear a suit jacket you own open, over a maternity top, and just buy a matching pair of maternity pants or skirt!

Thanks!! I hadn't thought of that... I tried our local maternity/baby stuff consignment shop for one, and they didn't have anything... but I may be able to pull something off by mixing the two.

Nosnosna · Jul 12, 2007, 09:18 AM

Smashysmashysmashysmashysmashy...

Synnen · Jul 12, 2007, 09:20 AM

Someone let Nos out of his cage.

Morning J!

Glad I could give ideas, Al

J_9 · Jul 12, 2007, 09:21 AM

Come here Nos, time for your shot!!

Nosnosna · Jul 12, 2007, 09:22 AM

Ooh, random meds!

J_9 · Jul 12, 2007, 09:23 AM

Nos just pull down your pants and bend over.

Nosnosna · Jul 12, 2007, 09:23 AM

Waaaaay ahead of you...

alkalineangel · Jul 12, 2007, 09:23 AM

Runs for the straight jacket again... "ill get the muzzle too!, do we need the tazer this time?"

Synnen · Jul 12, 2007, 09:24 AM

I want to play with the tazer!

J_9 · Jul 12, 2007, 09:26 AM

Oh, I have tasers of all colors, which color would you ladies prefer.

Oh, yeah, I have been tasered, last week, not that bad really.