Tag Archives: job interviews
To Write Love on Her Arms/Dress for Success
I recently put a SocialVibe widget on the side of this blog. SocialVibe is a way for bloggers to pledge their support for various charities. While the bloggers make no money off of this, advertisers who support these charities make … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Work
Can’t I wait until next year to have a birthday?
I am 31 years old today. It’s hard to believe how long my life has been like this. I’ve been in survival mode since 2003. Possibly even longer. It’s not that I’m old; I really don’t care about aging at … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Home Life, Materialism
Going through the motions (or Awkward Interviews I’ve Had, Part 3)
I have noticed an unsettling trend in job interview techniques as of late. It appears that potential employers are straying from typical interview questions in order to ask questions that are…different. Bad-different. I’m not one to fear change, but I … Continue reading
Filed under Awkward Interviews I've Had, fml, jerks, Obstacles
Hope in shambles
Today I had the phone interview with the manager at the company that has (once again) been toying with me. I think it went well, except he asked me some very specific questions about Microsoft Excel that I was unable … Continue reading
Filed under Depression, Home Life, Materialism, Obstacles
Imposter
I had a preliminary job interview today for a job I’ve already had at a company where I’ve already worked. Twice. And been laid off –twice. It was very informal and I think it went rather well. It went well … Continue reading
Filed under Home Life, Materialism, Work
You Are Not Your Job (or Awkward Interviews I’ve Had, Part 2)
Pardon me for invoking the over-quoted Fight Club. All too often we’re judged not by our potential or our abilities, but by our status. Two of the worst job interviews I have had have been the result of cocky executives … Continue reading
Filed under Awkward Interviews I've Had, Obstacles, Soapbox, Work
Fortes fortuna adiuvat (or Awkward Interviews I’ve Had, Part 1)
Tomorrow I have a phone interview with a well-known reputable company. It’s not somewhere I care to work, actually, but I do think I could handle it. It’s in my career, but I don’t believe I’d be happy with the … Continue reading
Filed under Awkward Interviews I've Had, Obstacles, Work
I am a Seattle-based geeky writer girl. I like grammar, puzzles, board games, video games, television, books, and cute animals. I can often be found looking for a job or doubled over laughing at something that isn't terribly funny.
