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Re: No! It's... » coral

Posted by Racer on November 2, 2000, at 13:12:29

In reply to Re: No! It's..., posted by coral on November 2, 2000, at 4:32:35

> Authenticity is the best policy in a job interview. If this company is really the shining star, telling them so is appropriate.

Oh, they are the shining star, in a big way! They offer all the things I want: they obviously value the input and effort of their employees, they reward hard work and offer opportunities to improve performance and skills, they would be hiring me to act as an onsite consultant to their clients: showing both a trust for me and allowing me variety in what I do, and they just project a comfortable environment from the second you walk in the door.
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> As far as the committee interview, (frequently being one of the committee), the committee should help put the candidate at ease. Mentioning that you're nervous is appropriate and the key question (for most interviewers) is can the applicant overcome the nervousness?

That's what I figured. I was explaining that the first time I had to speak in front of a class full of students, I was so nervous I wanted to cry, but now I'm over that -- though interviewing in front of three people was still nerve-wracking! Seemed a good way to show that I could be nervous, and wasn't afraid to admit it in a humorous way -- rather than trying to pretend that facing a firing squad that way was normal and totally comfortable. Make sense?

>There are some companies & committees who use it as a power trip and it's destructive - perhaps a sign that this might not be a company you'd enjoy.

This wasn't one of them. This was definitately in the range of 'we all work as a team here, so all the team leaders should see the same presentation from a candidate.' So that no one of them was as on the spot.

Tomorrow is the meeting with the president and founder. Cross your fingers!

> Best of luck in your job search. Any company would be lucky to have you!!!!

You're so sweet! Thank you. Are you hiring? %-P

Thanks Coral, and my little mare thanks you too!


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