In Preparation

I am still preparing myself for my interview on Tuesday. The company sent me some forms to fill out and Brenda brought me some books to help me with the interview. The most important one is filled with the most often asked interview questions and how to respond to them. For the past few mornings this has been what I read before I go to work. The other two are a little late for my current scenario, because they are about writing better resumes and cover letters. At first I was a little offended by the books, but I realized that its her way of showing me that she is supporting me.

In the past I have prided myself on getting jobs without any help, but I don't want to ignore any options this time. If I fail, I won't be the only one who suffers. What I do in my life has a direct impact on her life as well. My mood affects her mood and vice versa.

For the most part, the standard advice given to an interview candidate is be confident and this makes sense to me. I may not be able to sell a product on a daily basis, but I can sell myself for about an hour or so. Its one of the few things that I believe in and trust. Oh, its hard to be all things for all people, but I can do it when I know its going to help me.

Now whenever something gets me upset at work, I start to think that maybe it might all be going away very soon. Of course, I could jinx myself by saying that it can't possibly be worse somewhere else.