Pimping ain’t easy

And the hits keep coming. Not only am I in the process of hiring one person but I have a second one that is pretty much a big deal.  I’m in the middle of looking for a graphic designer to complete the team.  I said this before but I’ll say it again. I hate this process.  I know that you are trying pimp yourself out during those times. You will do anything and learn anything.  My heart does break for you that I have something that you want but there is a line behind you that also wants what you want.  I do believe its a crap shoot. The odds are a little better but a crap shoot none the less.  You can interview, have an awesome resume go to the best school and turn out to be crazy.  It takes having a couple come through your life to know what I mean. It’s pretty shocking the first time it happens to you. You wonder what you did wrong.  That’s probably why I take more time just shooting the breeze during an interview. If I can get along with you then things are going to be ok.  I also try to have a second person in the room just in case my crazy meter aint working.  So here are 5 steps on how to Pimp your self if you are planning on applying to student life well let’s just say to interview with me.

1. Don’t wear a tie. I know that its respectful. I know you were probably taught to over dress rather than under dress.  If you are going to wear a tie at least look hip about it. Your paisley purple tie doesn’t make it happen. If you drop off your resume in person you would be able to see the culture.

2.  Always, always research on what we do.  Nothing irks me more than someone asking “So what type of work will I be doing?”

3.  When I ask if you have any questions, come up with one.  We have sat here listening to you talk you’ve got to want to know something.

4.  When I say “tell me about your self” and you ask “What do you want to know?” It is to give you an opportunity to tell me not only about yourself but you get to tell me the things you think are important about you.  I dont do it to try to stump you.

5.  I know you are nervous but I’m going to try to make it as fun as possible. Take a deep breathe and have fun.

Ok so these are hard and fast rules. These are ways to work here for me.  Try them don’t try them.

Peace in the middle east