Today is my birthday. My mother gave me a crown and a balloon and told me I was a Princess. I've been waiting 24 years to hear those words. Finally, my life is complete.
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Okie dokie...
As my thousands of fans have noticed, I have been MIA as of late. What could I have possibly been doing that could keep me away from giving the people what they want? I'll tell you. Since my last post, I have: 1. Graduated 2. Moved home 3. Gone on an interview in Ohio 4. Gone to Canada (don't ask me how many fish I caught..I wouldn't want to brag about both of them) 5. Gone on an interview in Arkansas 6. Spent the night in an airport 7. Celebrated my grandparents' 60th wedding anniversary 8. Received my first official job offer Anywho, I've been super busy this month and have been trying to figure things out that will set the course for the rest of my life..so no pressure! And since I've been spending a lot of this time on interviews, thinking about interviews, or planning interviews, I figured I'd compile a list of fail-proof tips that will aid in successful interviewing. - Be yourself (this only applies if you're nice, thoughtful, appreciative, non-racist, witty but not mean, motivated, and intelligent) - Be polite (say "please" and "thank you" and shake hands with people with a strength that is between 'dead fish' and 'bone-crushing') - Dress to kill (not literally..) - Ask questions (not stupid ones though) - Brush your teeth beforehand (they won't talk to you very long if your mere presence causes their eyes to tear up and nose hairs to sizzle) - Take notes (it shows you're interested, but don't take notes on the same page that you doodled 'Mrs. Kate Wahlberg' on) - Make eye contact, but remember to blink - Laugh when appropriate (if unsure, follow the cues of those around you) - Be prepared (know your strengths and weaknesses...but make your weaknesses really be strengths..not the "I care too much" type, but the "sometimes it takes me a while to turn something in because I'm a perfectionist" type) - Smell good (but remember, "everything in moderation") - Be focused (NASA wouldn't even want to hire a space cadet) - Mind your expressions (try to stay away from uttering "holy crap", expletives, or texting shorthand) - Be confident (but not arrogant) - Take your time (not applicable to driving time- don't you dare arrive late) - Take a deep breath and remember that you're interviewing them as much as they're interviewing you - Oh, and give credit where credit is due (for every job you get using these tips, you can thank me by mailing a meager 25% of your first year's salary to me) Today marks the end of the beginning. The final piece to my well-rounded and extensive education. My last day of classes and my final presentation.
Countdown: - 5: hours until I'm finished with classes - 4: hours until my presentation is over - 3: days until I'm home - 2: days until I graduate - 1: week until I drive to Canada - 0: days until I see my family |