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Can the adults please smoke?
#12800the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 9:57amMorning Fair! Having a good Thursday so far?
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
#12801the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 9:58am
My horoscope;
There's high drama on your schedule for the next couple of days, so prepare yourself. Now, that's not necessarily a bad thing, especially for someone as fond of theatrics as you are. Still, you might want to warn your dear ones.
Like there's not high drama in my life on a daily basis. This does sound interesting though. I don't think I should warn my "dear ones". It's much more fun when they're caught off guard.
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NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#12802the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:04am
Orion - yes, I'm hiring in New York. I wish I could expand to Boston - I would love to open an office there. In the meantime, we make lots of trips...
Fair - it is nice to be able to hire. I'm just amazed at how unprepared some people are when they come in to interview. I would expect them to be buttoned up and ready... it gets kind of annoying. I'm old-fasioned when it comes to the interview/hiring process...
mom - I'm a Rock Center expert. Stick with me!
K - I hear Martha is making friends...
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#12803the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:06amYou got it addy! Maybe if I leave a trail of bread crumbs?
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
Updated On: 10/14/04 at 10:06 AM
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#12804the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:08am
that could work, too! 
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#12805the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:16am
Well, if you ever do open a Boston office, let me know. 
http://www.danperezgallery.com
Fair 2 Middlin
Broadway Star Joined: 8/9/04
#12806the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:21am
Morning Mom! Just had a fire drill, on my 2nd cup o'joe. Thursday is splendid!
Addie- I interview all the time and between the mistakes on resumes, utter lack of interviewing skills and what people decided to wear to their interview I am agast.
Thank you so much Fair. You are such a "Bewitching" HUSSY! -(DAME 12/2)
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#12807the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:25am
Fair - we just had a fire drill, too.
The buildings of Rockefeller Center must all be on the same schedule...
I had a guy a few days ago who showed up in jeans for his interview because it's what they wear in his office and he didn't want to have to put on a suit. Hope you like your current job, pal.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#12808the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:27amJeans to an interview? Oh please, this is not hard people.
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
#12809the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:27amI've interviewed some of the most bizarre people. A woman who showed up in a mini skirt and fishnets, one who went into detail about her past psychiatric hospitalizations and, my favorite, the woman who questioned me on what qualified me to be her supervisor. She asked to see my resume.
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#12810the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:29amOh my god! This topic could be a thread all by itself!
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#12811the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:33am
orion - It's frightening, isn't it? And I had someone ask to see my resume, also. I was speechless... and then thanked them very much for their time and showed them the door.
I also had someone eat a sandwich because he was running over during lunch. HELLO?
I kid you not...
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#12812the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:33amSigh ... I teach a seminar session at Temple U. on resume writing, interviewing, etc. I just shake my head in disbelief when I see their existing resumes and conduct mock interviews. And, many of these people are actually well educated and bright. I attribute it to laziness, and far to often, a sense of entitlement. I whip ass all over them! Resumes become "bloody" with red ink, clothing is torn to shreads and most cry when I'm done doing interviews. It's harsh, but it works! My success rate in getting them employed in my industry is over 60% in a very, very tight job market. Updated On: 10/14/04 at 10:33 AM
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#12813the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:36am
Buenos dias...
Now, who has those sticky buns?
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#12814the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:36am
The sense of entitlement is what does many of them in.
I've seen some trends lately - and it's interesting to see how different age groups react to the process.
I'm hiring a couple of different levels right now - and the entry level candidates are much more buttoned up than the people I'm seeing for more advanced positions.
SOMMS - your class sounds interesting - and productive!
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#12815the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:38amMorning kiss! Do you have your resume ready?
"All I ask of you is one thing: please don't be cynical. I hate cynicism -- it's my least favorite quality and it doesn't lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you're kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O'Brien
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#12816the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:39am
Cookie - I am still full from lunch yesterday. It's salads for me for the next few days...
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
Fair 2 Middlin
Broadway Star Joined: 8/9/04
#12817the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:39amMy mom was a head hunter and I used to hear stories at dinner about people being completely unprepared. She would send applicants to buy an undershirt if they weren't wearing one or a good white shirt if the one they were wearing was old or thin. I guess this is instilled in me.
Thank you so much Fair. You are such a "Bewitching" HUSSY! -(DAME 12/2)
#12818the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:41am
When this particular woman asked what qualified me to be her supervisor I simply told her "The fact that I'm sitting on this side of the desk and that I called you to come in an impress me with your skills and qualifications."
Somms, that's what you need to do with some people. I think I need someone to rip my resume to shreds and bloody it. I'm convinced that it is not a good enough reflection of my skills. I'm actually considering attending one of those types of classes.
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kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#12819the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:42am
Morning mom!
Well, I could use a career change... I'll have to update my resume, but one would never have to look askance at my interviewing wardrobe....
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#12820the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:43amAddy: Having Brazilian for lunch will do that to you! I, on the other hand, have an appetite that won't quit...
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#12821the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:46am
cookie - I'm sure you would dazzle them in an interview.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
#12822the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:55am
it's what I do every day folks -- work in HR...it amazes me what comes into the office sometimes and how that interview or application is supposed to be your "best foot forward"....
SOMMS -- if you ever need a helper and interviewer, give me a buzz!
"Sir K, the Viscount of Uppity-shire...." -- kissmycookie
kissmycookie
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/21/04
#12823the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 10:57am
I'm not so sure, Addy... They give me near-panic attacks. But I've been told I do well on them...
But it confounds me that people forget that first impressions, particularly during an interview, are important. So bring out the suits, iron a shirt, and learn how to tie a tie (if you need one)! Make sure it is NOT a Dilbert tie.
Fair 2 Middlin
Broadway Star Joined: 8/9/04
#12824the adults will continue smoking, in this or another thread.
Posted: 10/14/04 at 11:08am
you would think that would be a 'given'.
We had this woman come in the other day...
Short tight black dress and boots.
I walked into the office where she was being interviewed (for a vp position) and there she was, pirched on the couch with both legs tucked up along side of her, like she was at home or on a date or something.
Thank you so much Fair. You are such a "Bewitching" HUSSY! -(DAME 12/2)
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