What were they thinking?
Ok, so you all know that I have been on a job-hunt for about 6 weeks now. And I really started to get down on myself because there have been little results. I know, I hear the pep talks now, but here is why I keep slapping my forehead wondering what is wrong with me: my competitors are freaks! Read the following list of fellow applicants, and then tell me you wouldn't check above your head for a flashing neon sign that read "Just kidding, I don't want a job."
1. Archie bunkers wife, who came bounding into her interview in jeans and a blouse straight off of the set of Designing Women. She then proceeded to interrupt the receptionist to ask if there was "a bathroom in this place?" And nearly knocked me over trying to get there. Apparently stopping at Loco Taco before your interview is a bad idea.
2. Mini-Me, in jeans, T-shirt, and an open short sleeve flannel, who left the waiting room to go get a news paper. When he returned, he promptly sat on the table, placed his foot on the chair, opened the paper, and began to read. (I kid you not) Why waste time sitting in a chair waiting for an interview, when you can scope out the "Scene" section to find out who is playing at what bar tonight.
3. Bertha the wonder horse, with olive green cargo pants (equipped with fish net like pockets) and a pink and yellow plaid blouse that was too small, so that I could have the pleasure of looking at all her back fat and belly blubber hang over the rim of her low riding pants. I guess when you have a rally to attend after your interview; this is the perfect multi purpose outfit.
4. Then there was Ron. Ahhhhh, Ron. He was undoubtedly once a line backer for some logger camp. He put his full effort into his attire. Acid washed jeans, gray snake skin pointy toed boots, brown leather dress belt which he altered to hold a large belt buckle bought at the county rodeo, a blue flannel button up shirt, complete with dog or cat hair, cigarettes in his front pocket, a pony tail, and 1991 Raybans. He came in and announced he was here for his interview. The Receptionist hands him the same form she handed us all, but apparently she must have (correctly) called him an asshole or something because he went off the deep end. "I have better things to do than fill out paper work. I asked you yesterday if there was anything for me to fill out and you said no. Now you hand me this." She tried to explain that this was the office procedure and that is why she said it would take about 2 hours for his interview today. There would be testing, interview, and paperwork. When he finally took the paper work, he sat down and began to fill it out, all the while yelling over his shoulder at her. His ponytail tearing through the air like an angry dragonfly. I guess harassment and vulgarity is the way to get their attention. You definitely stand out.
And, still I have not been hired. These are from different job searches. What is wrong with me? Is combing my hair, dressing professionally, sitting quietly, speaking politely, and wearing a smile a bad idea? I am honestly at a loss.
Ok, so you all know that I have been on a job-hunt for about 6 weeks now. And I really started to get down on myself because there have been little results. I know, I hear the pep talks now, but here is why I keep slapping my forehead wondering what is wrong with me: my competitors are freaks! Read the following list of fellow applicants, and then tell me you wouldn't check above your head for a flashing neon sign that read "Just kidding, I don't want a job."
1. Archie bunkers wife, who came bounding into her interview in jeans and a blouse straight off of the set of Designing Women. She then proceeded to interrupt the receptionist to ask if there was "a bathroom in this place?" And nearly knocked me over trying to get there. Apparently stopping at Loco Taco before your interview is a bad idea.
2. Mini-Me, in jeans, T-shirt, and an open short sleeve flannel, who left the waiting room to go get a news paper. When he returned, he promptly sat on the table, placed his foot on the chair, opened the paper, and began to read. (I kid you not) Why waste time sitting in a chair waiting for an interview, when you can scope out the "Scene" section to find out who is playing at what bar tonight.
3. Bertha the wonder horse, with olive green cargo pants (equipped with fish net like pockets) and a pink and yellow plaid blouse that was too small, so that I could have the pleasure of looking at all her back fat and belly blubber hang over the rim of her low riding pants. I guess when you have a rally to attend after your interview; this is the perfect multi purpose outfit.
4. Then there was Ron. Ahhhhh, Ron. He was undoubtedly once a line backer for some logger camp. He put his full effort into his attire. Acid washed jeans, gray snake skin pointy toed boots, brown leather dress belt which he altered to hold a large belt buckle bought at the county rodeo, a blue flannel button up shirt, complete with dog or cat hair, cigarettes in his front pocket, a pony tail, and 1991 Raybans. He came in and announced he was here for his interview. The Receptionist hands him the same form she handed us all, but apparently she must have (correctly) called him an asshole or something because he went off the deep end. "I have better things to do than fill out paper work. I asked you yesterday if there was anything for me to fill out and you said no. Now you hand me this." She tried to explain that this was the office procedure and that is why she said it would take about 2 hours for his interview today. There would be testing, interview, and paperwork. When he finally took the paper work, he sat down and began to fill it out, all the while yelling over his shoulder at her. His ponytail tearing through the air like an angry dragonfly. I guess harassment and vulgarity is the way to get their attention. You definitely stand out.
And, still I have not been hired. These are from different job searches. What is wrong with me? Is combing my hair, dressing professionally, sitting quietly, speaking politely, and wearing a smile a bad idea? I am honestly at a loss.
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