Barack Obama's mother, Ann Dunham, used to wake him at 4 am to study English, and she would say, “This is no picnic for me either, Buster."
By the same token, a job interview is not usually not fun, both for the interviewer and interviewee. So I agree with Karen. If you smile, relax, and enjoy the conversation, you're likely to have better results both for you and the interviewer.
- Lewis, AKA SeattleInterviewCoach.com
Lewis
of WA
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Feb 15, 2009 10:33:47 AM
So true...
The good news is employers are just like you -- and there's not really any mystery to what makes a positive-looking first impression with them. Smile.
The bad news is employers are just like you -- and there's no use in trying to "fool" them or look for the mysterious secret that will get you past that vital first impression. So do as Karen says and find your reason to smile. Make a list of reasons ahead of time, if necessary!
Almostgotit.com
of TN
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Feb 12, 2009 16:46:38 PM
Not so easy
The scowls may be coming from what few jobs worth having that one actually sees at any "job fair."
That said, one MUST walk around basically singing "Sell, sell, sell yourself" to the old tune of "Row, row, row your boat". There really is no other answer right now.
Lewis of WA @ Feb 15, 2009 10:33:47 AM
Almostgotit.com of TN @ Feb 12, 2009 16:46:38 PM
Muser of NM @ Feb 11, 2009 11:17:08 AM
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