I'm sorry that it was a less than ideal situation. I always hate interviews where you have to sit and make small talk with the other applicants. In fact, I hate situations where you have to make small talk full stop because I just don't think I'm good at it and I feel uncomfortable doing so.
The thing is, even if you don't get the job, you at least got an interview which means more interview practice and, you will be better when you get the next interview. Commission based isn't ideal either as it will just put more pressure on you and, if you weren't keen on the job in the first place, it would make you even more miserable.
As much as I love wedding dresses, I really don't think I'd enjoy having to do commission based work, just too much pressure and I wouldn't enjoy it. That job would require a lot of pep (or at least being able to fake it) and when I hate my job, I just can't fake enthusiasm. Part of me really hopes they don't call back.
Definitely, interview practice is never wasted. In my last job hunt, I totally flubbed the first interview. But the second one (which was a better job in many ways), I learned from my mistakes, and I actually got the job.
In fact, it might be worth looking into ways to specifically get more interview practice. Do you know anyone who's ever done hiring? Ask around.
Also, it really kind of seems like sales is not the best field for you. Maybe working with animals? Or data entry, something where you mostly just have to deal with the computer?
I definitely, definitely have no real desire to do sales. I just don't have the temperment or desire to do it. But I went to the interview because I haven't had any luck lately at all, plus, I didn't know what job they were trying to fill. I definitely would prefer to work with animals or something like that.
I agree with those saying that it doesn't sound like the job is a good fit for you (though I know sometimes we don't have the luxury of choice for these things). I love working with groups and I know some more introverted and shy people who would hate that. Maybe there are some different kinds of jobs out there where you'll feel it really "clicks", yanno?
At any rate, lots of *hugs* and good wishes your way.
I know that the job probably wasn't a good fit for me. When I filled out the application I was hoping for a different position than the one they said they were trying to fill now. I definitely know though t this point I can't be too choosy, but I don't think this job would be right for me. I hope that I can find a job that clicks with me.
Oh god, don't take it out on yourself! Interviews are horrible, you wouldn't be the first to be nervous as hell. And group interviews may be the worst of the bunch. If it helps any, I'm sure your shoe-sock combo or the seam in your pants wasn't half as horrible to others as it was to you.
I'm sure you're not that bad at making friends, you're a lovely person on livejournal at least! But not everyone's good at being social at the first meeting, sometimes it takes time to get on with people. I'm like that, too. If you barely know someone, the talk is superficial, it's nothing but meaningless chit-chat and sometimes it comes off as insincere and a bit shallow. You don't have to be good at that, you're just a bit more serious and calm and a lot of employees would love that. If I had to buy a bridesdress, I'd probably want to buy it from someone who doesn't pretend and tells me the truts about it.
Good! Jobs aren't just about the money, it's a place you'll be spending a lot of time, too. So kind of think of it this way: if you're right for the place, you'll get it. If you don't get it, you probably wouldn't have been happy there anyways. Money's important but so is spending the day at a place where you feel comfortable and happy.
Nothing wrong with that tho, in a sales situation you'd be doing one-on-one talks with the bride, so group skills aren't the end all of it :)
Yeah, it's good to make money but being unhappy somewhere you have to be the majority of your time is not good. I've been at jobs that I HATED and don't really want to do that again.
I'd probably be ok at a one on one type of thing, depending on the person. Abrasive people either really unsettle me or have me giving them attitude right back. I'm not good at hiding my dislike of people.
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I'm sorry that it was a less than ideal situation. I always hate interviews where you have to sit and make small talk with the other applicants. In fact, I hate situations where you have to make small talk full stop because I just don't think I'm good at it and I feel uncomfortable doing so.
The thing is, even if you don't get the job, you at least got an interview which means more interview practice and, you will be better when you get the next interview. Commission based isn't ideal either as it will just put more pressure on you and, if you weren't keen on the job in the first place, it would make you even more miserable.
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As much as I love wedding dresses, I really don't think I'd enjoy having to do commission based work, just too much pressure and I wouldn't enjoy it. That job would require a lot of pep (or at least being able to fake it) and when I hate my job, I just can't fake enthusiasm. Part of me really hopes they don't call back.
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In fact, it might be worth looking into ways to specifically get more interview practice. Do you know anyone who's ever done hiring? Ask around.
Also, it really kind of seems like sales is not the best field for you. Maybe working with animals? Or data entry, something where you mostly just have to deal with the computer?
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At any rate, lots of *hugs* and good wishes your way.
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I know that the job probably wasn't a good fit for me. When I filled out the application I was hoping for a different position than the one they said they were trying to fill now. I definitely know though t this point I can't be too choosy, but I don't think this job would be right for me. I hope that I can find a job that clicks with me.
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I'm sure you're not that bad at making friends, you're a lovely person on livejournal at least! But not everyone's good at being social at the first meeting, sometimes it takes time to get on with people. I'm like that, too. If you barely know someone, the talk is superficial, it's nothing but meaningless chit-chat and sometimes it comes off as insincere and a bit shallow. You don't have to be good at that, you're just a bit more serious and calm and a lot of employees would love that. If I had to buy a bridesdress, I'd probably want to buy it from someone who doesn't pretend and tells me the truts about it.
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I am feeling a little better about the interview the more I think about it.
I am someone that takes a bit of time to warm up to people and I definitely relate better when it's not a group situation.
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Nothing wrong with that tho, in a sales situation you'd be doing one-on-one talks with the bride, so group skills aren't the end all of it :)
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I'd probably be ok at a one on one type of thing, depending on the person. Abrasive people either really unsettle me or have me giving them attitude right back. I'm not good at hiding my dislike of people.
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