Yes ladies and gentlemen...you are looking at the newest participant in the Mercedes-Benz advanced training program. And with only one seat left...I'm lucky to have it.
The interview went well, despite the fact that I did NOT purchase any 'sensible shoes.' I mean, for someone as little as I am 4" platforms ARE sensible...and they just have to get a grip on themselves.
I was my fabulously charming self and the man was friendly.
I happen to be a fantastic interview, so I wasn't worried overall. I was concerned about what to say if he asked about my face...which he didn't...and how he would take the whole incident at school which led to my retaking this class.
When he asked me, I said, "I'm going to tell you the truth..." and then went ahead and told him the whole story...admitting my guilt...and ending with how much I'm enjoying taking the class again.
I said..."Look at my transcripts...having my gpa destroyed like that doesn't represent what I've been up to while I've been here." He agreed and added that even with that 'c' on my record, my transcripts were so good it wouldn't have been a problem.
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Nearing the end, he asked what my weaknesses were...I told him that one was my lack of experience in a shop...but that NOT having experience means I also don't have any bad habbits, like so many of the kids WITH experience. I also mentioned my lack of confidence. Which probably IS my biggest downfall.
I told him how the people in my class think I'm ridiculous for not having confidence...seeing my work compared to the kind of work the other kids produce...
He then showed me the results of that strange phone interview. The one I was so concerned I would fail because I thought I came across so wishy washy.
He explained that the interview is really designed to see who is a high achiever and who is a low achiever, based on how we answer and how consistently we answer the questions.
He turned the computer screen to me and said..."You see this black line here? That's where high achievers generally score."
I nod...yes, I can see that line...
Then he says..."Now, THIS is where you scored..."
Kids...I was OFF THE CHARTS!
Scoring very high in my work intensity, pursuasion, and long term relationship skills.
I tell 'ya...I was walking on air when I left his office. Certainly more excited than I had anticipated.
***
I decided to treat myself to a new pair of shoes for work...and drinks at the bar. I'd thought maybe I could parlay some of this here good luck into some shifts at the bar...
But when I couldn't afford the shoes I wanted ($100? get the fuck out of here!) and couldn't use any of the ones I could afford...my mood was a bit dampened.
Instead of going to the bar, I spent my night chatting it up over aol im with a friend I haven't spoken to in a while.
***
Good luck, bad luck...who cares?
Certainly not getting my hopes all up that maybe the tides are finally turning in my favor...but I'm definitely going to enjoy this high for as long as it lasts
xoxo,
Everyone's favorite over achiever
The interview went well, despite the fact that I did NOT purchase any 'sensible shoes.' I mean, for someone as little as I am 4" platforms ARE sensible...and they just have to get a grip on themselves.
I was my fabulously charming self and the man was friendly.
I happen to be a fantastic interview, so I wasn't worried overall. I was concerned about what to say if he asked about my face...which he didn't...and how he would take the whole incident at school which led to my retaking this class.
When he asked me, I said, "I'm going to tell you the truth..." and then went ahead and told him the whole story...admitting my guilt...and ending with how much I'm enjoying taking the class again.
I said..."Look at my transcripts...having my gpa destroyed like that doesn't represent what I've been up to while I've been here." He agreed and added that even with that 'c' on my record, my transcripts were so good it wouldn't have been a problem.
***
Nearing the end, he asked what my weaknesses were...I told him that one was my lack of experience in a shop...but that NOT having experience means I also don't have any bad habbits, like so many of the kids WITH experience. I also mentioned my lack of confidence. Which probably IS my biggest downfall.
I told him how the people in my class think I'm ridiculous for not having confidence...seeing my work compared to the kind of work the other kids produce...
He then showed me the results of that strange phone interview. The one I was so concerned I would fail because I thought I came across so wishy washy.
He explained that the interview is really designed to see who is a high achiever and who is a low achiever, based on how we answer and how consistently we answer the questions.
He turned the computer screen to me and said..."You see this black line here? That's where high achievers generally score."
I nod...yes, I can see that line...
Then he says..."Now, THIS is where you scored..."
Kids...I was OFF THE CHARTS!
Scoring very high in my work intensity, pursuasion, and long term relationship skills.
I tell 'ya...I was walking on air when I left his office. Certainly more excited than I had anticipated.
***
I decided to treat myself to a new pair of shoes for work...and drinks at the bar. I'd thought maybe I could parlay some of this here good luck into some shifts at the bar...
But when I couldn't afford the shoes I wanted ($100? get the fuck out of here!) and couldn't use any of the ones I could afford...my mood was a bit dampened.
Instead of going to the bar, I spent my night chatting it up over aol im with a friend I haven't spoken to in a while.
***
Good luck, bad luck...who cares?
Certainly not getting my hopes all up that maybe the tides are finally turning in my favor...but I'm definitely going to enjoy this high for as long as it lasts
xoxo,
Everyone's favorite over achiever
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shamunda:
See, and remember when you didn't even want to consider this position in the first place? Now you can hold your head up quite high above that black line.
lottie:
Human Services! And congrats on the acceptance to Mercedes-Benz!! 