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Off to an Interview with the Guvment

SacrosanctFiend

SacrosanctFiend

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It's my first interview in my new career, and as such, my first interview in the "business world," even though it is with the guvment. To add to my original nervousness, I'm interviewing with a girl named Megan Amber, and I don't think I'm going to be able to contain my laughter when she introduces herself...oh well. Wish me luck! 😀

Update So, after a horrible interview in which I was interrogated by the Director, 5 managers, and their assistants and ended up knocking the Director's coffee into her lap, I was offered the job today!
 
Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend
It's my first interview in my new career, and as such, my first interview in the "business world," even though it is with the guvment. To add to my original nervousness, I'm interviewing with a girl named Megan Amber, and I don't think I'm going to be able to contain my laughter when she introduces herself...oh well. Wish me luck! 😀
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One of my best friends is named Will George. It's amusing to tease him about that. Good luck.
 
" ...my first interview in the "business world"

You are not entering the "business world", this is the Government, a totally different state of mind and reality ... sort of like the Twilight Zone". Are you interviewing for a Federal job and if so what/where.

All joking aside the Government can be a great place to work with good benefits including a LOT of time off.
 
Originally posted by: dud
" ...my first interview in the "business world"

You are not entering the "business world", this is the Government, a totally different state of mind and reality ... sort of like the Twilight Zone". Are you interviewing for a Federal job and if so what/where.

All joking aside the Government can be a great place to work with good benefits including a LOT of time off.
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It's a state job doing Wellness and Training while I complete my Master's in HRD. And, I only say the business world because it's my first real job switching from a hospital environment to an office environment.
 
Originally posted by: dud
" ...my first interview in the "business world"

You are not entering the "business world", this is the Government, a totally different state of mind and reality ... sort of like the Twilight Zone". Are you interviewing for a Federal job and if so what/where.

All joking aside the Government can be a great place to work with good benefits including a LOT of time off.
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no kidding...i worked for the guvment for a few years at Walter Reed. i spent about 6 hours a day on IRC

😀

oh, and maybe an hour of those 6 hours on phone calls with random people i knew on IRC.

i miss the guvment
 
Originally posted by: MrDudeMan
Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend
It's my first interview in my new career, and as such, my first interview in the "business world," even though it is with the guvment. To add to my original nervousness, I'm interviewing with a girl named Megan Amber, and I don't think I'm going to be able to contain my laughter when she introduces herself...oh well. Wish me luck! 😀
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One of my best friends is named Will George. It's amusing to tease him about that. Good luck.
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I don't get it.

What's so funny about these names?

(C)
 
Originally posted by: sdifox
Remember, manholes are round because that way the lid can't fall in.
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How you respond should be "Well EVERYONE THINKS its because then the lid cannot fall in the hole BUT THE REAL REASON is..."

then use up your interview time with something scientifically sound but in no way related to the real reason.

If you don't get the job it's just becaue Megan felt threatened by your knowledge.

Also when they ask "where do you see yourself in 10 years?" ask if that is assuming you don't get caught. Don't explain more than just caught except that you meant it by getting caught up in doing such a great job everyday you forget to take time to advance yourself....

 
well, with an unlimited budget and unending tax revenue we as the taxpayers gladly ensure you have a pension, good benefits and lots of vacation time. Beware the amount of lazyness and incompetence will wear you out after time, hope you like it!
 
Originally posted by: jandrews
well, with an unlimited budget and unending tax revenue we as the taxpayers gladly ensure you have a pension, good benefits and lots of vacation time. Beware the amount of lazyness and incompetence will wear you out after time, hope you like it!
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Really depends on where you are working at. Some units are actually very competent. Of course, those are in the minority.
 
Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend
It's my first interview in my new career, and as such, my first interview in the "business world," even though it is with the guvment. To add to my original nervousness, I'm interviewing with a girl named Megan Amber, and I don't think I'm going to be able to contain my laughter when she introduces herself...oh well. Wish me luck! 😀
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Tell Megan that Joe said she was terrific last nite. That may help you.
 
Meh, have worked with a "charity" for 3 years and finishing up my second year summer stint with a government job. After my experience, I want to work in corporate/money grubbing land. Seems like theres more "freedom" out there; I'll probably be proved wrong after my first week.
 
Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend
It's my first interview in my new career, and as such, my first interview in the "business world," even though it is with the guvment. To add to my original nervousness, I'm interviewing with a girl named Megan Amber, and I don't think I'm going to be able to contain my laughter when she introduces herself...oh well. Wish me luck! 😀
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Is she married to Ricky Bobby?

Hey fobot...what's with your sig?
 
Update So, after a horrible interview in which I was interrogated by the Director, 5 managers, and their assistants and ended up knocking the Director's coffee into her lap, I was offered the job today!
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Sounds about right for a gov't job.
 
welcome to the Dark Side! It has its benefits: lifetime employment, 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick leave, numerous holidays, lifetime pension/medical, etc. Downside is that you'll be paid about 60% of what you're worth and no bonuses.
 
Originally posted by: dquan97
welcome to the Dark Side! It has its benefits: lifetime employment, 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick leave, numerous holidays, lifetime pension/medical, etc. Downside is that you'll be paid about 60% of what you're worth and no bonuses.
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That's not true.
 
Originally posted by: dquan97
welcome to the Dark Side! It has its benefits: lifetime employment, 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick leave, numerous holidays, lifetime pension/medical, etc. Downside is that you'll be paid about 60% of what you're worth and no bonuses.
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On the plus side, they only expect you to work at 40% percent of your potential. I'm working right now 😉
 
Originally posted by: dquan97
welcome to the Dark Side! It has its benefits: lifetime employment, 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of sick leave, numerous holidays, lifetime pension/medical, etc. Downside is that you'll be paid about 60% of what you're worth and no bonuses.
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Well, it's just temporary. I need 9 months of governmental experience, and 9 months of private sector experience for my master's program. So, all those great things won't really apply to me...just the sucky wage.
 
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