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Topic: Libra Sparkle
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Yin
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posted December 01, 2004 01:46 PM
 
How did your interview go yesterday?IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted December 01, 2004 02:03 PM
The first was at an employment agency for the waitress/barista gig. The woman I met with said she was hesitant to place me in that position because I am better suited for office work. The interview went well. She seemed to really like me and be impressed with my abilities (given my lack of experience). I took a typing speed test, and various other tests to prove my abilities (Excell, 10 key, that kind of thing). She said she plans on placing me in a Reception/Clerical/Admin. Assistant job as soon as one comes up. Could be a week... could be a month... could be tomorrow. *sigh*She did tell me that I should tone down my spunky personality a bit in interviews. She said it is a definite asset, but some employers might be intimidated by my strong personality. Heh... I suppose that's not good. The other was a total friggin' waste of my time. Some pyramid scheme dealing with air filtration systems. If you sell this many (door to door) you become this level... if you bring people in beneath you you get $1000 per person, and $100 for each person they bring in. Bah... I'm no sales person... and I'm certainly not interested in any pyramid schemes. It was funny... when I commented on how it seemed like a pyramid scheme, the interviewer fell all over himself trying to explain why it's not a pyramid scheme. So, I asked... "I don't have to bring people in under me to make this profitable?" To which he answered, "No. You don't have to. But..." and he went on to tell me about the $1000 for each person you bring in beneath you and $100 for each of their recruits.  Another thing I thought was really funny was... While I was waiting for him to come fetch me for my interview, I was reading all of the plaques on the wall. One was from The Better Business Bureau. The bottom said "Thru Jan. 2004". Hm... interesting. Well... in his presentation, he bragged that their company was on the honor roll with the BBB in Oregon and Washington. I should have gotten up and left right then, but I didn't want to be rude. IP: Logged |
Yin
Knowflake Posts: 1409
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posted December 01, 2004 02:12 PM
LS, the first one with the employment agency sounds promising.  Keep us updated! IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted December 02, 2004 10:24 AM
Will do, Yin. Thanks for carin' 
Speaking of Karen..... Where are you bebe?
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Philbird
Knowflake Posts: 3396
From: Here, there and everywhere.
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted December 02, 2004 11:03 AM
I wanted to post this yesterday, but what you had to say about the woman telling you to tone down the spunkiness, really made me mad! You too gifted to "settle." Unless you can be content doing public service. Can you write? Do something creative? I know there are opportunity's to be creative with everyday jobs, so I'm not dissing them. But to tell you you to not be yourself...irks me!
(but then again, I have issues with authority figures.)IP: Logged |
pixelpixie
Knowflake Posts: 5301
From: Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted December 02, 2004 11:09 AM
I love that you said that, Philbird, I was thinking the same thing.
Besides, if it were a Customer service job, whether the 'authority figures' appreciate it or not, you know the people you are dealing with.. ie; public... would appreciate you completely.
Not good advice to give you.. she was wrong to even go there. Not constructive at all.
Be you.IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted December 02, 2004 11:18 AM
You're right, Philly.  I think her point was more to appear more conservative in the interview process. After the interview, I called up one of my good Leo gal pals (who is conservative) and asked her how I could appear more conservative. She offered to loan me a suit for interviews, then laughed at the idea if ME appearing conservative  . She doesn't want me to make my personality seem more conservative either. We talked for a long time about it, and I don't really know if it is something I can pull off. I don't know how to be anything but myself. Short of taking out my tongue ring and putting on a suit, I don't know how to be conservative. My husband suggested that I practice a serious face. He said I should make three serious faces, and ask three serious questions. The rest of the time, be my spunky, laughin', grinnin' self. He thinks my personality is my biggest asset (since my resume is pretty empty). IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted December 02, 2004 02:03 PM
Aw, Pix... Thanks I didn't see your post when I responded to Philly... must have needed to refresh or something.  IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted December 13, 2004 12:37 PM
I got a job!  Yay! Finally!I'll be working as a waitress/barista at a trendy little coffee shop downtown. IP: Logged |
delerious
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posted December 13, 2004 12:52 PM
Congats!!!  That sounds like fun!!!  IP: Logged |
Yin
Knowflake Posts: 1409
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posted December 13, 2004 12:57 PM
Wow, see, you GOT it, babe! When's the party   IP: Logged |
Sheaa Olein
Knowflake Posts: 2864
From: London
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted December 13, 2004 01:12 PM
Aw Dani ~ see what you did there! hehe  Here I am!  Saw your post in Labors of Love, sugar ~ Congratulations! Lots of bouncin' is in order  IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted December 13, 2004 01:20 PM
Thanks guys Sheaa, what plan of action should we take with this jerky boss of yours? (See LoL string) IP: Logged |
Sheaa Olein
Knowflake Posts: 2864
From: London
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted December 13, 2004 01:33 PM
Haha - you made me laugh! People passing my desk think I'm nuts, grinning away with panda eyes and tissue stuck to my nose I replied on the LOL thread, beautiful crazy lady  IP: Logged |
LibraSparkle
Knowflake Posts: 6034
From: Vancouver USA
Registered: May 2004
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posted December 13, 2004 01:46 PM
hehe We aim to please I made up a fun new word in your honor in the Lexi game. IP: Logged |
Sheaa Olein
Knowflake Posts: 2864
From: London
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted December 13, 2004 04:19 PM
Sheaananigans n : the antics of Sheaa (I love that it's a noun)And there are some!! Thank you wise sparkly one of wit Anyone who hasn't played as yet - bounce on over here! http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/001276.html IP: Logged |
pixelpixie
Knowflake Posts: 5301
From: Ontario Canada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted December 13, 2004 11:11 PM
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Sheaa Olein
Knowflake Posts: 2864
From: London
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted December 14, 2004 06:29 PM
Hey Dani! How was the first day?? I managed to spruce up my CV by getting an e-CV, you seen those? Just had a councilling session with my Fairy Godmother - who is due in LL sometime this week, work permitting - I can go to sleep soon a little refreshed  ------------------
~*~ Listen to you heart ~*~ IP: Logged |
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