i hate group interviews, passionately right now. i have had 2 interviews in this format in the past 2 weeks for 2 clothing stores for a seasonal position. i would find myself surrounded with other job hungry folks, about 6-9 people, as a hiring manager would try to get to know ALL of us + our skills + work ethics in a matter of 60 minutes. im not comfortable in this kind of environment. feels like all of the applicants are forced to play the "outshine everyone else by anymeans neccessary" game, which is understandable because companies want the best people. but i start feeling the pressure when we all got to race to belt out the best anwser to questions. it puts a serious competitive vibe to the interview process. then let there be 2 or 3 folks that seems waaay more quailified than anyone else... i wasnt shaken by them easily, but after showing all of my best assets + stating how i can benefit the company, i still felt like i was fighting a battle i already lost. i already didnt like one of the stores to begin with... the things i would do for an income right now... DAMN YA MONEY!!
i hope that my best friend/sister chrissy is doing well. she is stuck that home on bedrest for a while. i went + visited her with some friends yesterday since i havent seen her in a good minute. we watched the unneccessay dramatics of "the real housewives of atlanta"... jeez, the only powerhouse person on there is lisa. i got to give her props because she is married to a very weathly guy but not living on his money. she got her own successful + thriving business + is not moved by the glitz + fame of elite socialism. seem like a real cool lady. quite nice. anyway, i had a blast with all my friends last night. just straight ridiculious. we got to do it again. must plan the excape... *smiles*
im about to hit up this open mic at this corner coffeeshop called javamonkey tonight. its been a while since i been to an open mic. im not going to read today, just taking in the creativity + let my mind soak it all in. i need to get back to writing my writins soon. the last writin i did was last month + i know i got a lot more to say about a couple more things. its just not flowing out of me right at the moment. it will come soon. i'll let you know... lol lada days. peace+luv 4eva, the 3rd tWin
Sunday, November 23, 2008
hunt for an income, part II, + more...
Posted by the 3rd tWin at 4:44 PM
Labels: employment, wellness, writing
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yeah, i had a group interview for macy's the same way. it was 14 of us in one small office, it only lasted for 1 1/2 hours and only 3 questions got asked. i found myself wishing i had answered questions a different way and since i really hadn't had any clothing retail experience at that point, i felt that i was lacking real experience.i i prefer one on one interviews. we were all so desperate and wanting to stick out that we all seemed to get lost in the crowd. i eventually got a job at a department store in buckhead (not a moment too soon because EVERYONE is getting something from there for xmas). good luck in your quest. email me (geminipoetgirl@yahoo.com) and i can tell you where it is so you can apply there if you're still looking for a job. they're almost done hiring for the holidays, but its worth a shot.
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