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swestrupTomorrow, late morning, I have a second interview at the company where I applied for a job. In fact, they wanted me to come in on Friday, but I wasn't able to make it, so it was postponed until Monday. Of course, as a result, I've been fretting about it all weekend.
You know, it doesn't matter how well I know my stuff, or how many years of experience I have, job interviews are one of the most stressful things I ever do. The idea that I'm going somewhere specifically to be judged on my worth is just something that I have a great deal of difficulty dealing with. By comparison, actually starting a new job and having to learn all the rules is a cakewalk. Heck, compared to that, a root canal is a cakewalk! Is it any wonder that I've hesitated to send my resume to Google, when they often have 10 or more rounds of interviews before they hire someone? I'm not sure there's enough money on the planet to make up for the trauma that would cause me.
So, I'm going for a second interview tomorrow and I'm dreading it. Its nothing to do with the company or the people there either. The few folks I met last time all seemed to be people that I could get along well with, and would enjoy working with. Its just this damned quirk I have when it comes to selling myself. No wonder I never made much money running Pooq.
Anyway, in order to reduce my stress and allow me to get some sleep tonight, I'm having some wine with an evening snack of cheese and crackers, and a bit of mindless animation. (Latest two episodes of "Legion of Super Heroes"). After that I shall hit the sack and see if I can't fall asleep. One thing I do know, there's no better preparation I can do for an interview than to have a good long sleep the night before. Alas, it almost never works out that way as the tension makes sleep hard to come by. Still, this time it might be different. One can hope.
You know, it doesn't matter how well I know my stuff, or how many years of experience I have, job interviews are one of the most stressful things I ever do. The idea that I'm going somewhere specifically to be judged on my worth is just something that I have a great deal of difficulty dealing with. By comparison, actually starting a new job and having to learn all the rules is a cakewalk. Heck, compared to that, a root canal is a cakewalk! Is it any wonder that I've hesitated to send my resume to Google, when they often have 10 or more rounds of interviews before they hire someone? I'm not sure there's enough money on the planet to make up for the trauma that would cause me.
So, I'm going for a second interview tomorrow and I'm dreading it. Its nothing to do with the company or the people there either. The few folks I met last time all seemed to be people that I could get along well with, and would enjoy working with. Its just this damned quirk I have when it comes to selling myself. No wonder I never made much money running Pooq.
Anyway, in order to reduce my stress and allow me to get some sleep tonight, I'm having some wine with an evening snack of cheese and crackers, and a bit of mindless animation. (Latest two episodes of "Legion of Super Heroes"). After that I shall hit the sack and see if I can't fall asleep. One thing I do know, there's no better preparation I can do for an interview than to have a good long sleep the night before. Alas, it almost never works out that way as the tension makes sleep hard to come by. Still, this time it might be different. One can hope.
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Date: 2008-03-31 02:12 pm (UTC)I once fell asleep during a root canal.
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