Just came back from an interview...

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

RE: Just came back from an interview...

Julie · Comandante

psst psst Buffy, for some pple, for a reason I don't understand, getting a job seems to be worst than mission impossible. So believe me cheering esta a la orden !!!!

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Julie wrote:

OMG

Congratulations girl !!!!!!!! Thanks for the call

What she

said.

Minus the exaggerated enthusiasm.

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

El Rey wrote:

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

LOL... you're the biggest dork, ever!
So... I am now officially a productive member of society.

Por fin ! say good bye to welfare cheques

-- Edited by El Rey at 13:09, 2007-04-16

LOL F*ack off! They are called GST checks tyvm! aww

And it's only about 100 bucks! Boooooo!

ETA: @ McOsiris: El glamour lo dejé en la cama hoy. cry

-- Edited by Gringa Lahtina at 14:47, 2007-04-16

Julie · Comandante

Que malo eres LOL

El Rey · Regular

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

LOL... you're the biggest dork, ever!
So... I am now officially a productive member of society.

Por fin ! say good bye to welfare cheques biggrin

-- Edited by El Rey at 13:09, 2007-04-16

McOSIRIS · Comandante

Gringa Lahtina wrote:
I just came home and I forgot to take my cellphone! And it was really, really cold and windy and I didn't get out of the house early enough so I didn't eat anything and then the stupid bus driver stayed at Square One forever and I was thinking: should I just get off? But then he went to the washroom and locked us inside the bus and then he finally came back but then I got off at the wrong stop and so I had to put my flats back on and run all the way across these huge parking lots and I baaaaaaarely made it on time. But I got it... yay!

you must never loose the style... I hope they matched with the outfit...

blankstare

Julie · Comandante

Thank you for the details

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Julie wrote:

OMG

Congratulations girl !!!!!!!! Thanks for the call

I just came home and I forgot to take my cellphone! And it was really, really cold and windy and I didn't get out of the house early enough so I didn't eat anything and then the stupid bus driver stayed at Square One forever and I was thinking: should I just get off? But then he went to the washroom and locked us inside the bus and then he finally came back but then I got off at the wrong stop

and so I had to put my flats back on and run all the way across these huge parking lots and I baaaaaaarely made it on time. But I got it... yay!

Julie · Comandante

OMG

Congratulations girl !!!!!!!! Thanks for the call

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

TV Buff wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:
Likewise.

Likewise = mesmamente

LOL... you're the biggest dork, ever!

So... I am now officially a productive member of society. smile

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:
Likewise.

Likewise = mesmamente

blankstare

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Motown Junkie wrote:
Likewise.

El Rey · Regular

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:
Good news travels fast.

I kid, I kid!!!

You mean to tell me, this didn't give it away???

"Aqui hay trabajo a granel" and "GL, you applying for a job in T.O... ???"

Please, don't insult my intelligence.

@ God, arrogant enough for you?

yes mai deer dose guans. si no la hechas revientas ehhhh

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:
Good news travels fast.

I kid, I kid!!!

You mean to tell me, this didn't give it away???

"Aqui hay trabajo a granel" and "GL, you applying for a job in T.O... ???"

Please, don't insult my intelligence.

@ God, arrogant enough for you?

Likewise.

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Motown Junkie wrote:
Good news travels fast.

I kid, I kid!!!

You mean to tell me, this didn't give it away???

"Aqui hay trabajo a granel" and "GL, you applying for a job in T.O... ???"

Please, don't insult my intelligence.

@ God, arrogant enough for you?

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Second interview!! Told you guys I had a nice and honest thank you letter!

YES! I am awesome through the power of good grammar!

So does this mean you're staying????

What this means is that I can't trust anyone.

Good news travels fast.

I kid, I kid!!!

You mean to tell me, this didn't give it away???

"Aqui hay trabajo a granel" and "GL, you applying for a job in T.O... ???"

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Motown Junkie wrote:

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Second interview!! Told you guys I had a nice and honest thank you letter!

YES! I am awesome through the power of good grammar!

So does this mean you're staying????

What this means is that I can't trust anyone.

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Second interview!! Told you guys I had a nice and honest thank you letter!

YES! I am awesome through the power of good grammar!

So does this mean you're staying????

TV Buff · TOP Guru

BTW, Luna, did you get the job?

And GL, you applying for a job in T.O... ???

If yes...

If no...

McOSIRIS · Comandante

Gringa Lahtina wrote:

Alien slayer... hello?! :cookoo:

guata gel is dat????

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Alien slayer... hello?! :cookoo:

McOSIRIS · Comandante

Gringa Lahtina wrote:
Awww, merci beaucoup, Julie! I hope I get it because THIS is the job of my dreams...

Alien slayer!

and what job would that be???

Julie · Comandante

You have to believe in yourself and be prepared but I think you are. I mean in between the book and the headhaches *ejem *ejem....and if it is not this one, well it will be another one pero NO te desesperece and like anyhting esle in life, remember that all is not always color de rosa.

Veras todo saldra bien wink

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Julie wrote:

See !!!! I told you, it is not that hard.... aqui hay trabajo a granel, you just have to be persistant !

Congrats jJefa

Awww, merci beaucoup, Julie! I hope I get it because THIS is the job of my dreams...

Alien slayer!

Julie · Comandante

See !!!! I told you, it is not that hard.... aqui hay trabajo a granel, you just have to be persistant !

Congrats jJefa

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

Second interview!! Told you guys I had a nice and honest thank you letter!

YES! I am awesome through the power of good grammar!

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

God wrote:

TV Buff wrote:

No joke, apparently Starbucks has a wicked benefits package, even for their part time employees.
Yes they do...

Hey you bastard! You're replying to a message that is over 6 months old and you ignore my new fresh post? Who do you think you are? God?! Bah! And yes, everything must be about me, tyvm.

God · Foro Master

TV Buff wrote:

No joke, apparently Starbucks has a wicked benefits package, even for their part time employees.

Yes they do...

Gringa Lahtina · Guru

The thing I hate about job interviews the most is having to write the thank you letter the next day. Well, that's not the hard part for me, I already have a very nice and totally honest letter... my problem is... I ALWAYS FORGET TO ASK FOR THEIR BUSINESS CARD!! Stupid, stupid, stupid!

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Marky Mark wrote:

You need to apply at a Starbucks or a cafe.

-- Edited by Marky Mark at 17:01, 2006-09-12

No joke, apparently Starbucks has a wicked benefits package, even for their part time employees. And we all know these Starbucks people make money, I mean, the company does, 'cause their stuff is SO expensive and yet it's always packed.

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Marky Mark wrote:

Bahh, don't worry about it, I screw up greetings all the time. It should be a standard "Hello", "Hello".

I hate when people say 'What's new?' and I reply, 'Fine, thanks'.

Once someone actually said 'Hello' and I said, 'Good.'

Neither happened during at a job interview mind you, but still quite embarrassing.

ooh, just thought of another, my english friend says, "What do ya know Mark?" and I never have an answer.

I say stick to the eyebrow lift or head nod and everyone will be fine.

I do this all the time! If I'm going somewhere and someone says, "have a nice trip" I say, "you too".

Sometimes I'll do something and they say nothing and I say "you're welcome". Seriously, I'm always saying the wrong thing.
As for interviews, I've soooooooo many that now I just don't give a rat's ass. I'll just say whatever. In my experience, when I thought I blew it, I sometimes got the job, and when I thought I aced it, I never heard back from them. Go figure.

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Motown Junkie wrote:

I think interviews conducted at a Starbucks or a cafe are the greatest idea ever!! How come I never get any of those????!!!!!!!!!

You need to apply at a Starbucks or a cafe.

-- Edited by Marky Mark at 17:01, 2006-09-12

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Marky Mark wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:

Your wife had the same reaction when I ran to her in tears about this incredibly humiliating experience.

Bahh, don't worry about it, I screw up greetings all the time. It should be a standard "Hello", "Hello".

I hate when people say 'What's new?' and I reply, 'Fine, thanks'.

Once someone actually said 'Hello' and I said, 'Good.'

Neither happened during at a job interview mind you, but still quite embarrassing.

ooh, just thought of another, my english friend says, "What do ya know Mark?" and I never have an answer.

I say stick to the eyebrow lift or head nod and everyone will be fine.

*sigh* I think I'm known for stupidity during interviews.

The last time, I decided to take charge and it went like this:

MJ: Hi, how are you?

Interviewer: Good thanks and you?

MJ: I'm fine thank you, and you?

I think interviews conducted at a Starbucks or a cafe are the greatest idea ever!! How come I never get any of those????!!!!!!!!!

-- Edited by Motown Junkie at 16:53, 2006-09-12

Marky Mark · Foro Master

GENIE wrote:

OH AND TRY SNEEZING AND SOME SAYS BLESS YOU AND U ANSWER BACK OK!

LMAO SO BAD SO BAD MY POOR ORALE!!!

"OK"

GENIE · Foro Master

Marky Mark wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:

Your wife had the same reaction when I ran to her in tears about this incredibly humiliating experience.

Bahh, don't worry about it, I screw up greetings all the time. It should be a standard "Hello", "Hello".

I hate when people say 'What's new?' and I reply, 'Fine, thanks'.

Once someone actually said 'Hello' and I said, 'Good.'

Neither happened during at a job interview mind you, but still quite embarrassing.

ooh, just thought of another, my english friend says, "What do ya know Mark?" and I never have an answer.

I say stick to the eyebrow lift or head nod and everyone will be fine.

YEAH I HAVE CO-WORKER HERE AT WORK WHO SAYS THAT AND I ALWAYS ANSWER WITH

I KNOW ALOT BUT THE QUESTION IS WHAT DO U KNOW!! LOL HER FACE KILLS ME!

OH AND TRY SNEEZING AND SOME SAYS BLESS YOU AND U ANSWER BACK OK!

LMAO SO BAD SO BAD MY POOR ORALE!!!

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Motown Junkie wrote:

Your wife had the same reaction when I ran to her in tears about this incredibly humiliating experience.

Bahh, don't worry about it, I screw up greetings all the time. It should be a standard "Hello", "Hello".

I hate when people say 'What's new?' and I reply, 'Fine, thanks'.

Once someone actually said 'Hello' and I said, 'Good.'

Neither happened during at a job interview mind you, but still quite embarrassing.

ooh, just thought of another, my english friend says, "What do ya know Mark?" and I never have an answer.

I say stick to the eyebrow lift or head nod and everyone will be fine.

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Marky Mark wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:

At least you did well. I have CHOKED on EVERY interview that I've had!!! One guy asked me, "How are you?" and I couldn't think of an answer, so I choked, and said, "Nice".

I suck!!!

LOL "Nice"

I never thought or wanted to be a graphic designer. It just 'fell into place'. As much as I've tried to get out of the industry, it pulled me back in.

You'll always end up where you should be, at least for the moment anyway.

Enjoy the ride.

Funny

Your wife had the same reaction when I ran to her in tears about this incredibly humiliating experience.

Marky Mark · Foro Master

Motown Junkie wrote:

At least you did well. I have CHOKED on EVERY interview that I've had!!! One guy asked me, "How are you?" and I couldn't think of an answer, so I choked, and said, "Nice".

I suck!!!

LOL "Nice"

I never thought or wanted to be a graphic designer. It just 'fell into place'. As much as I've tried to get out of the industry, it pulled me back in.

You'll always end up where you should be, at least for the moment anyway.

Enjoy the ride.

Lahtina · Guru

That a tough question, Lunita. I feel that I have pretty much been going where ever life takes me... I've been a leaf in the wind. Though once I found myself in a particular place, I have been able to decide whether or not I want to stay there. I don't know if it is possible to be or to feel completely satisfied; maybe it's a matter of personality. I come from a place where people don't really go anywhere; they just do what the rest do: get a job, get married, have kids, end of story. I can tell you that I really had no aspirations :sad: but once I was headed in that direction I knew that wasn't for me and I really fought to get out of there. I know that some of the people I was working with back in '93 who are still there! They complained about the place and the work just as much as I did yet they are still there! I guess that's stability for ya but it's definitely not for me. No way, no siree... I spit on stability, phooey!

I have been in many different stages in life. Sometimes they seemed to have no end but everything eventually does. So anyway... yeah. Most of the time I don't know what I want. But knowing what you don't want also works. Right now I am in "a life" that I am really enjoying - I love school, love it! But damn it! Does it have to be so expensive?

Pelon` · Guru

Jaime Cruz wrote:

Pelon` wrote:

The interviews I've done have turned out pretty good no complaints. A firm shake, clean-cut look, and ask questions!! I know you're at an interviews but ask questions they like that sort of stuff or it makes it seem like your interested in the job

@JC - You've had it pretty good man. Nice to know bast@rds like you have it that way :P

Ya I got lucky, but it's not gonna help me when I decide to pursue another job. I'm going to get nervous in the interview and might not know what to say

I'm sure you'll do well bro I wouldn't worry about it too much....biggest part which i tend to worry about is not being there on time or getting lost and ending up elsewhere. Or questions about there company, I hate those ones

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

Pelon` wrote:

The interviews I've done have turned out pretty good no complaints. A firm shake, clean-cut look, and ask questions!! I know you're at an interviews but ask questions they like that sort of stuff or it makes it seem like your interested in the job

@JC - You've had it pretty good man. Nice to know bast@rds like you have it that way :P

Ya I got lucky, but it's not gonna help me when I decide to pursue another job. I'm going to get nervous in the interview and might not know what to say

Pelon` · Guru

The interviews I've done have turned out pretty good no complaints. A firm shake, clean-cut look, and ask questions!! I know you're at an interviews but ask questions they like that sort of stuff or it makes it seem like your interested in the job

@JC - You've had it pretty good man. Nice to know bast@rds like you have it that way :P

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

Jaime Cruz wrote:

Motown Junkie wrote:

At least you did well. I have CHOKED on EVERY interview that I've had!!! One guy asked me, "How are you?" and I couldn't think of an answer, so I choked, and said, "Nice".

I suck!!!

I actually have never had a job interview. Both jobs I've recieved have been out of luck. My first position I got because I found out 3 months into the position that the boss' daughter liked me, and the current position I have I got because I applied on the day that someone quit.
The only questions I have recieved are "When can you start?" and "part time or full time?"

So why do you have to quote me huh? Huh?? HUH????

YOU'RE JUST RUBBING IT IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jaime Cruz · Foro Master

Motown Junkie wrote:

At least you did well. I have CHOKED on EVERY interview that I've had!!! One guy asked me, "How are you?" and I couldn't think of an answer, so I choked, and said, "Nice".

I suck!!!

I actually have never had a job interview. Both jobs I've recieved have been out of luck. My first position I got because I found out 3 months into the position that the boss' daughter liked me

, and the current position I have I got because I applied on the day that someone quit.
The only questions I have recieved are "When can you start?" and "part time or full time?"

God · Foro Master

I have an Interview Monday next week.... and Im nervous already !

JOKER_ESCO · Foro Master

I hate interviews cause even though I practice the questions in my mind they always come up with something new

Motown Junkie · TOP Guru

At least you did well. I have CHOKED on EVERY interview that I've had!!! One guy asked me, "How are you?" and I couldn't think of an answer, so I choked, and said, "Nice".

I suck!!!

Chale Tanga · TOP Guru

luna chiquitita wrote:

SO, my question is, how did you know you wanted to do whatever it is that you're doing now in your career? What things helped you make up your mind?

I wish i could help you out girl, but im the same boat as you. The job that I'd love to do would pay me peanuts.. and the jobs that I usually get offered pay alright but the job sucks the big cu lo.

So its either what you love to do or paying the bills.

le sigh.

Pelon` · Guru

Yeah I agree questions like that, that do come across in an interview you just gotta swing it. If you have the intention if being there for 2 yrs then do it. Gather the experience and take off. Either way they are looking for someone ASAP or are just eager to fill in the job position.

I agree with Buff, about that 98% thingy. I myself am doing Bilingual IT Analyst and didn't see myself doing it really. All I know is that I'm here for the meantime and might as well enjoy the time I have left. I like to set a timeframe approximately knowing how long I'll be here. Try to accomplish goals that I have here and once gathering what I need (hookups, know a few ppl from the industry) then I pursue that and continue along up the ladder.