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Scariest most awesome job interview of my life

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Rachy
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This thread really has no other purpose than to share my excitement. And I'll let you know on the progress.


So I have this really rad internship right now.

Last thursday my boss, other co-workers and I went to lunch and he asked me what I want to do with my life. I answered saying how much I want to work for this specific company and why and how I love everything they are doing.

Anyway, he tells me he was just informed of a position that opened up in the company and that I should apply for it. With out me knowing, he called and sent them my resume and told them to interview me.

So monday night I get a call asking when I can come into an interview. I was totally in shock cause at that moment I was working on my cover letter to send to them.

Now I have the interview on Friday at 2. I'm absolutely freaking out. I had dreams of working there last night. I know that I am their first interview. I have amazing references.


I'm not saying who the company is just yet cause I don't want to hear anything negative or don't want anyone hyping it up anymore... but it is in the ski industry, and closely related to what my ultimate goal in said industry is.




If I get this position, it will change my life.
May 13 2010 12:09AM
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Get.Kronk
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Good luck..

Congrats if you get it.
May 13 2010 12:13AM
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WikiWiki
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props and stoke to you-

easiest bit of advice to you is talk- most people clam up in interviews
obviously dont talk a shitload but have meaningful convo-
May 13 2010 12:13AM
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Black-Bandanna
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You're very fortunate to have been given the opportunity. Good luck with it.
May 13 2010 12:15AM
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dreadyboy
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So what kind of sandwich will you make for the interview?


















Jk that sounds pretty cool. Hope it goes well
May 13 2010 12:16AM
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Rachy
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Thanks so much.

My boss is having a mock interview with me tomorrow to help me prepare for it. I'm even nervous for that. The internship was hard enough to get. My interview was an hour and a half and I had to wait 3 weeks before finding out. Then another 2 weeks before starting. Now I'm 2 weeks in and they are already trying to put me in a real job. It's crazy, yet amazing!
May 13 2010 12:16AM
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mommy
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you can use me as one of your references.

May 13 2010 12:16AM
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Rachy
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I'll make sure to drop your name in there.
May 13 2010 12:19AM
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pomme-de-terre
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no offense mommy, you are a true legend.

but i think skiierman as a reference would be able to bring more credibility to rachy here in a professional setting.


but good luck rachy! i could write a letter of recomendation. you helped me with a psych project last semester.
May 13 2010 12:22AM
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CypressGrove
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good luck. maybe soon your username will be orange :)

May 13 2010 12:26AM
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clandemush
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you're stoked. i'm stoked for you. let us know how it goes and i cant wait to hear who you are actually talking about. good luck!
May 13 2010 12:28AM
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Spacekroft
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good luck with your interview! im so horrible at them
May 13 2010 12:28AM
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BEARS.
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what kind of a company is it?
May 13 2010 12:30AM
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no_steeze
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show your tits and you'll get the job

but seriously your boss sounds like the man
May 13 2010 12:30AM
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MADDECENT
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Good luck! sounds like such an amazing opportunity
May 13 2010 12:31AM
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Rachy
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ski industry.
May 13 2010 12:32AM
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WikiWiki
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which means expense accounts- yeah! free swag for everyone
May 13 2010 12:43AM
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Rachy
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haha i dont know about free swag......


but I have about 500 686 stickers from my current internship. They are the big ones that are 1' x 6".

I also have many "I <3 boobies" wrist bands from the Keep a Breast foundation.
May 13 2010 12:48AM
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blong131
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Im just gonna give you some tips

May 13 2010 12:53AM
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0ptions
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Just talk about how much you know about wine. I'm sure they'll like that. Maybe throw some stuff in about how pro you are at "business dinners" because you would ask for a recommendation on scotch and how long it's been aged. You'll be golden.
May 13 2010 1:00AM
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WikiWiki
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you wouldnt be looking to get rid of any of those wristbands would you?- pm me if yes
May 13 2010 1:01AM
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steezemeister
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that's awesome, i'm sure you'll kill it

also, in accordance with the fellow above me, if you have an I
May 13 2010 2:09AM
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.catierob
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thats so exciting! good luck! thats great that everything is working out with you, kinda the same boat for me but a couple months ago when i was trying to get a job for the summer, i have the job, and i get paid to do what i love, its crazy how things work out

May 13 2010 2:17AM
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0123456789
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id be willing to take one off your hands... or your boobs...

also good luck gettin the job, ive got not my dream job, but a sick ass job at this very moment, not ski related though.
May 13 2010 2:19AM
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geteducated
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save it for your livejournal.
May 13 2010 2:24AM
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purplejumpsuit
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Thats really awesome! good luck
May 13 2010 2:34AM
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Rachy
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Ok, so I've got like 15 extra "I <3 boobies" kits.

It will probably cost around $1.50 to send each one out since I have to get an envelope + postage for each one.

But in the kit comes the wrist band, a pin, a thing of spf chap stick, a few stickers, and last but not least... a thing that hangs on your shower head with instructions on how to examine your breasts.

So if you want one, PM me an address and I'll send out a few depending on how this interview goes. I'm currently interning for free so my income isn't too high at the moment and spending $20 when you don't have it to spend can be tough.


So yeah, PM me a place to ship to. USPS ground. I'll send them out mondayish.

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May 13 2010 2:36AM
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Thenowhereman42
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Thats cool congratulations. I had a job interview today as well, for a job that pays $30/hour. I'm really hoping I get it because I have no degree or qualifications and my last job payed minimum wage. I don't really want to go back to working for tips.
May 13 2010 4:12AM
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EastCoastPride
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where have you been

for all of my goddamn life.

dad.
May 13 2010 8:18AM
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brian_man24
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Wow, congrats

i just lost my job that ive had for two years for no apparent valid reasons.

May 13 2010 10:30AM
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RRhighrider
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If you are talking about the job I think you are then, I  wish that job came up next year I was seriously thinking of applying for it but I am not ready to move.  Good luck Rachel that is an awesome opportunity

May 13 2010 12:41PM
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Flowsion
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As long as it's not working for Burton, congrats and good luck! I love my job at a ski shop. Right now I'm still hourly, but I'm having fun and starting to move up. I get to travel, which I never thought as an hourly employee I would get to do. Free hotel rooms, food, drinks, SKIING, all that jazz. Makes me feels fancy. I get to give input of what brands we should/shouldn't have, what we need for the next season, what sucks, etc. I'm also the shop's twin-tip/freeride teester (claim) so I get to travel around the midwest to demos and ski all the new stuff.

Sorry this is getting a little self-centered, but my job makes me excited and love skiing even more, and I'm happy the same is happening for you. Rock that interview!
May 13 2010 1:15PM
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Polar_Beer
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Because that's Corporate America?
May 13 2010 1:28PM
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Elijah.
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Jesus. Fucking. Christ.

Thats it, I'm done with NSG. When kids actually think skiierman is more legendary than mommy it's time to leave.


That being said, good luck, I'm sure you'll nail 'er and snag the job!
May 13 2010 2:23PM
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dompuch
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^this
May 13 2010 2:24PM
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g.off
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mythreads to see if you get it or not lol.

good luck!
May 13 2010 4:41PM
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feihlination
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or when kids actually think that skiierman is legit in the first place
May 13 2010 4:44PM
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garrets
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Wait what company do you have an internship with now?
May 13 2010 4:54PM
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BEARS.
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im intrigued. care to share what company?
May 13 2010 7:16PM
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feihlination
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AND (since i am in his sig) he takes the stuff out of context.
May 13 2010 7:52PM
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BrewskiJr
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Wow. Congratulations. I'm adding a little karma to you hoping it will bid you good fortune. Good luck on the interview! Just be yourself and you'll be fine. It's exactly what got you there. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
May 13 2010 7:57PM
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1337
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OMG LEIK WUT COMPANY?!?!?!??!?!??

Congrats on the interview Rach, good luck!
May 13 2010 8:03PM
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babujib
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lol fucking cano.
May 13 2010 8:17PM
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gigi.d
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Me too. I would love to rock one of those wristbands.
May 13 2010 8:24PM
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wwatkins
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the key is to have fun.
May 13 2010 8:25PM
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natyy
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good luck!
May 13 2010 8:34PM
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wolvmatt
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it's Skiing magazine.

Ha, I ruined your secret.

May 13 2010 8:51PM
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1337
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first. thats AWESOME btw
May 13 2010 8:54PM
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Rachy
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It was not with Skiing Magazine.... and it didn't go as well as I had liked.

Job description was for a customer service/warranty person who would also be doing a lot of administrative stuff for a smaller but popular ski company.

Anyway, I go there and the first thing they had me do (didn't even ask me how I was doing) was try to sell a specific ski to a ski shop. A specific ski I have never skied before and knew a little bit about, but not much since the smallest version is way too big for me. Had they asked about their other skis, there is only one other ski I don't know much about. But that one still would have been easier cause it was a far more specific ski.

So I did this mock bit, and did okay, but only okay. I didn't impress myself nor did I impress them. Then they asked me if it was a 1 quiver ski.... turns out after reading the reviews, it is. But I don't think my answer hurt me too bad, I said for a park rider it would be a secondary ski, but it is definitely holds an edge even though its aimed towards powder and back country.

The interview carried on and most of the questions they asked went pretty well although they didn't ask me any typical interview questions except, what are your three biggest strengths and what is your biggest weakness. By the time this came around I was so confused as to what the job was that I couldnt think of any strengths (loyal, organized, quick learner, computer literate, adaptable, personable). I can list off so many now, yet I couldn't think of a single one in the interview. This is really odd since I can usually fire out answers.

basically it felt like they were interviewing for what they want the person to do 5 years from now and not what they want them doing next month. Someone with 5 years outside sales experience is going to be way better suited for that interview, and probably get the position.

They are doing the second round of interviews in about 3 weeks. I was their first interview.

May 14 2010 9:38PM
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