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Post by quantumcat on May 20, 2006 2:48:55 GMT -5
Now that I think about it,giving a reference from here couldn't be that much different from giving one about a friend or someone you know from a volunteer situation.
You just take what you know and re-stage it in resume terms.
The carpool lady:
"Punctual. Drives responsibly. Maintains her vehicle well. Handles pressure calmly. Thinks ahead. Gets along well with various types of people."
The neighbor who watches your house while you're on vacation:
"Trustworthy. Meticulously notices what needs to be done and does it. Abides by what is requested but is willing to take initative as warranted. Is no less responsible for others' property than for his own. Has strong sense of obligation to his community."
So,what do we know of Kevin that a journalist boss might want to know?
He's creative,articulate,has a broad range of knowledge...
His 'voice' can be down to earth or very professional.
He has a great sense of humor and a strong ethical core.
He doesn't mind hard work or research.
He travels well.
He isn't prone to whining,making excuses,picking fights,etc.
He communicates well and interacts smoothly with varied demographic groups.
He is reliable,tenacious and appears to do things out of the joy of doing them well rather than for self-promotion or because he can't avoid them.
I'm sure y'all can think of other virtues he has and how they could be described as applying to the workplace.
(How do you say "I can spot a fool in three posts or less and Kev is no fool.")
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Post by dEz on May 20, 2006 6:47:30 GMT -5
How do you say "I can spot a fool in three posts or less and Kev is no fool.
No he is not.
I'd get a little uncomfortable if hard pressed for "where/how" I know Kev. It is doubtful I would hold credibility of any kind if I disclosed I know him from online chat forums.
I could involve him in some projects for my company. And then I would have a valid voice as testimonial.
Or if Kev wanted to write some web copy, if he needed to use me as a reference that way -- I could arrange that.
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Post by quantumcat on May 20, 2006 11:50:01 GMT -5
That would be good plus it would take the 'curse' off the online friendship bit if it ever did come out.
"You were friends *online*-like in electrons and things. Not real life?"
"Yes,we were able to construct a friendship via the internet just as we were able to build a superb working environment via telephone,snail-mail and electronic transmission.
Face-to-face contact was not a prerequisite.
I assure you Kev is as adept at being a friend as he is at his work and THESE are examples of his web copy and the numbers on the response they received.
Those you can judge for yourself.
But I can tell you now,what I learned of who Kev IS was backed up by what I found out about what he DOES.
His performance speaks for itself."
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Post by tjaman on May 21, 2006 12:05:40 GMT -5
Out walking as a group in Vegas we struck up a conversation with an engaging pnahandler (which I have to believe is the more successful kind) and he asked where we were from.
We said, "We're from the Internet." ;D
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Post by quantumcat on May 21, 2006 17:00:34 GMT -5
There's something very Zen about that....
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Post by AlyWay on May 26, 2006 14:30:01 GMT -5
Out walking as a group in Vegas we struck up a conversation with an engaging pnahandler (which I have to believe is the more successful kind) and he asked where we were from.
We said, "We're from the Internet." ;D that's awesome Good News! I've got an interview on Tuesday morning!! Now I just have to find something suitable to wear. I have been in an extremely casual office for too long.
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Post by AlyWay on May 30, 2006 10:05:27 GMT -5
For no one in general but wanted to say-
interview went very well, i thought, and she said that she would get back to me by the end of the week!
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Post by tjaman on May 30, 2006 11:40:03 GMT -5
Awesome! Good luck, Aly! ;D
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Post by GreatMuppetyNick on May 30, 2006 21:10:58 GMT -5
Yay, Aly!
Today's brim-full of good news (not to be mistaken with asha, though).
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Post by TheMasterGeek on Jul 31, 2006 19:32:09 GMT -5
Well, one of the jobs I applied to last week responded, and I have a phone interview this Wednesday at 3/2 c. It's in Arkansas, which is an area that always seemed interesting to me, so that's a plus.
My question is how does one conduct oneself in a phone interview, and is it different than a normal interview?
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Post by tjaman on Jul 31, 2006 20:36:41 GMT -5
Engaging. Engaged. Do not multitask. Don't be afraid to pause to compose your answer. It's a phonecall, but it's a little more technical than simply conversational and they appreciate that. Have a copy of everything they've sent you and everything you've sent them in front of you -- hard copy and electronica. That way you can instantly reference anything you need to -- "As you can see in my resume ..." rather than ... "um, did I send you ..." etc.
Calm. Relaxed and remember you're in your comfort zone. Use that.
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Post by GreatMuppetyNick on Jul 31, 2006 20:46:30 GMT -5
Good luck, Kev.
Tell us how it went, m'kay.
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Post by TheMasterGeek on Jul 31, 2006 22:20:21 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice, peeps.
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Post by quantumcat on Aug 1, 2006 2:08:32 GMT -5
Congratulations,Kev! I wish you the best with your interview. Bear in mind that they are 'auditioning' for you even as you are for them. BOTH sides need to prove that a good working relationship is likely. By using tj's advice and your own good sense,you can give them an accurate idea of your character and skills and get a feel for who and what they are while you're at it. The nice thing about phone interviews is that you can skip the blue suit and rep tie and conduct it wearing nothing but sunscreen,ice packs and a smile. (Assuming you're calling from home! ) Here's to getting the desires of your heart!.
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Post by Darkchylde on Sept 4, 2006 0:13:44 GMT -5
So................ Anyone looking for a job?
I have a job interview tomorrow. At a Maccas in the city.
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