Anticipation

Sep 30, 2009 13:04

I am waiting on a phone call before I leave for work. At the time of this posting, there's about three hours to go ( Read more... )

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anacoluthon September 30 2009, 22:32:50 UTC
That sounds awesome! I hope it goes well.
My helpful interview tip: when they lob you a softball question that's designed so you can talk yourself up, for god's sake DON'T GIVE A ONE-WORD RESPONSE. I have no idea why so many folks I interview do this, but it drives me crazy!

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ariamech September 30 2009, 22:42:36 UTC
Oh man. My issue is knowing when to shut up. I generally try to pace things in my head and determine how much I need to run my mouth before letting them come up for air.

I'm glad my portfolio-building class helped beat some of the "pointing out flaws in one's own work" reflex out of me. If they see the flaw, they'll ask me about it if it bothers them. Otherwise why am I implying I only brought them crappy work to see?

I totally thought of your constant struggle to interview a non-idiot when the posting asked for a cover letter with the e-mail!

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theotherbaldwin October 1 2009, 01:11:34 UTC
WOOHOO!

Congratulations! I will be crossing as many appendages as I can in order to ensure you the greatest amount of success!

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ariamech October 1 2009, 06:59:54 UTC
If you know any centipedes or similar many-leggity creatures, could you get them in on the crossings?

Thanks muchly!

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ruadh October 1 2009, 07:08:02 UTC
Congratulations, and good luck at the interview!

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ariamech October 1 2009, 07:13:18 UTC
GIVE ME SOME OF YOUR GOOD FORTUNE, YOU DIRTY ENGLISHMAN

THEN GO BACK INTO THE NOONDAY SUN WITH THE MAD DOGS AND DOG HEADS

(hi unciaa! and thank you very much for the well-wishes)

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ruadh October 1 2009, 22:59:36 UTC
I think you are confused! It is the Irish that get the good fortune!

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