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Subject:Re: Interviewing Strategies From:John Posada <jposada01 -at- yahoo -dot- com> To:Gene Kim-Eng <techwr -at- genek -dot- com>, w w <mizerati -at- gmail -dot- com>, techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com Date:Wed, 6 Dec 2006 10:14:37 -0800 (PST)
> which tip to use for which interviewer. My advice, though, is
> don't be afraid to ask questions that helps you decide if this
> company is really a place you want to spend your days, and if
> you decide it isn't, don't be afraid to turn the job down even if
> it means passing up more cash or a chance for "advancement."
> Your goal should be to wake up in the morning on work days
> and look forward to getting to work.
I kinda disagree. Right now, w w doesn't know what a good place
is...doesn't have anything from which to compare it against. Also,
has no experience. As you know, get that first crack at experience
can be the hardest thing. BTW...notice that the position was in the
healthcare field? Those are very tough to break into...I know I
haven't been able to, and I've tried for years.
I say, assuming it part of the job isn't to sit in the belly of a
ship and pound out words to the beat of a big drum, get the job, get
some expereince, and then decide 90 days later whether to stay or
not. Anyone can put up with almost anything, for 90 days. (and
please, nobody with "The job was SO bad...I know they exist.)
John Posada
Senior Technical Writer
"I think the problem, to be quite honest with you, is that you've never actually known what the question is."
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