Posted by Gracie2 on February 19, 2003, at 21:33:17
In reply to Interview Hell, posted by Peter S. on February 18, 2003, at 13:32:04
If your next interview doesn't go any better, you might want to consider taking a job that is beneath your abilities, just as a temporary measure of course. You won't be nearly as nervous when interviewing for a menial job because you won't really care too much if you're not hired.
Consequently, you'll be more relaxed and you'll probably have no problem getting hired.There are a couple of good reasons for doing this. First, if you're just too uncomfortable to take a big step like interviewing for an important job, it's much better to take baby steps than to just stand still. Inertia is devestating to the body and soul; the longer you freeze up, the harder it is to get moving again. Action brings relief.
Second, interviewing for a menial job or two will be good practice for you. The interview and the job itself will help loosen you up, get you more used to interacting with strangers. Also, boredom can be motivating. After working for a time at a job beneath your abilities, you'll be ready for something more challanging.
I know this works because I've had to do it myself. There are other things besides flipping burgers. For awhile I worked for an apartment manager, my only job was to file her paperwork and answer the phone, set up appointments for her to show apartments. It was low-pay, low-stress, and dull as hell. After a couple of months I was more than ready for a real job.
Good luck to you, dear.
-Gracie
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