In other news, I started my volunteer position today. I'm really excited to be working with this particular non-profit and I'll be getting to do a lot of writing/marketing/PR/design work. I'm headed back for the beginning of training on Tuesday.
My leisure reading is starting to stress me out. Yes, I know, this defeats said purpose of leisure reading. I got over-excited in my weekly trip to the library and took out too many books (I was afraid they wouldn't be there next week). Plus I also ordered a book from the central library downtown. This means I have three separate due dates for my books and DVDs. Somehow, I feel like the library is going to be making money off of me. I was going to bike to the library today, because it looked nice enough out. As soon as I decided to go, it looked like the heavens were going to open up....so I drove. When I got back, the sun was shining.
On my trip out I stopped at the paper store to get, uh, paper, and my change came to $12.12. On the 12th. This has to be some kind of sign that I am in someone's good graces.
Also, this is completely unrelated to the topic of my blog, but the Iranian presidential election is today (well Friday in Iran). Any way it shakes out will have implications for the U.S. So if you get a chance check that out. NPR has been doing a lot of good pieces on it, including this one from yesterday's All Things Considered.
On a lighter note, some more funnies for your Friday. I was going to post below, but the WaPo video wasn't formatting itself right (get on that!). Can't wait for Monday's premiere of "Job Jams." I've got some songs in mind, but also open to suggestions on this one. Whether it specifically deals with an office situation or just gets you pumped up for data entry, I'd like to know about it. Will update over the weekend and preview Monday night's graduation ceremony.
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I know a lot of employers tend to ask question that involve giving them an example of a time where...you showed leadership, you overcame a job obstacle, or any situation that may be relevant to the job position.
ReplyDeleteSince I interviewed for sales and management-type jobs, they usually focused around my best sale, accomplishing goals, getting team members to perform, etc.
This gives a great oppotunity to tell stories about your experiences instead of job descriptions and daily tasks. It also gives them a chance to see through the generally puffed job titles and job descriptions and see what you're really about.
Good Luck!