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Re: job interviews getting me down...

Posted by pegasus on September 22, 2004, at 15:20:05

In reply to job interviews getting me down..., posted by steelmagnolia25 on September 22, 2004, at 7:06:57

Wow, steelmagnolia, I *wish* I had some great advice. I'm afraid that I can't think of anything to offer, other than a hug. It sounds so difficult, and amazingly awful to have to answer questions like that. But, of course, I can see why some employers might ask. It's awful if that last guy that you mentioned was just curious.

Is there any way that you can spin your experience into some kind of positive thing? You know, how they say to turn weaknesses into a strengths? I don't know your particular story, but maybe something like this: "Well, I had a difficult personal crisis that arose while I was in graduate school and I considered dropping out of school. But my education was so important to me that I decided to stay with it, which created some very challenging times. Unfortunately during that time, my grades did slip, but I assure you that I am completely comfortable with all of the material covered in those courses, because I've done a and b to make sure that I'm fully competent in those areas.

Sorry if that sounds like too much. It's just what I've read in the job search books. Try to figure out what their concerns really are, and address those somehow. Another thing is that if you have disadvantages in your record, you might try volunteering to work for free for 3 months or so, before they make a decision. Then you can prove yourselve, without missing *too* much money. I have a friend who got a great job that way.

Good, good luck, and keep us updated on how it goes.

(((steelmagnolia25)))

pegasus

 

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