Good Luck Vibes Needed! (updated)

[Uabassoon]

A week from today I'm interviewing for a promotion. I'm really nervous and excited about it. I feel like I am ready but I'm worried that I won't interview well. Today I'm meeting with an old manager of mine to help me prepare and then next week I'm meeting with my current manager to help me. Two people will be conducting my interview, my current District Manager and a DM from another district.

I know that I don't interview well and I think it's mostly going to be "tell me about a time when..." questions which I am horrible at answering. I'm trying to think of situations where positive and negative things happened so that I can be prepared when I go in.

I could really use this promotion, extra money would be nice right now. I'm also starting to get frustrated in my current postion and am ready to move on.

I'll be sure to update you all after the interview!

[ramanth]

How exciting!! Good luck and lots of good vibes coming from Michigan.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Good luck! I'll be sending good vibes.

[slick]

Good luck Laura. I just know you can pull this off. Be yourself and answer the questions honestly.

All fingers and paws crossed.
slick xoxo

[caseysmom]

Good luck! Try to stay calm...I know its easier said than done.

[lizbud]

Good luck & positive vibes coming your way. It's good that you are
talking with people now to help prepare for the interview.

[Chica]

Getting prepared will make you feel confident!!!GOOD LUCK, AND LOTS OF GOOD VIBES FROM CHICA!!!!YOU WILL DO FINE!!!!!

[shais_mom]

Good luck Hun!

[Barbara]

Preparation is the secret- and having these experienced mangers help you is half the game.

Prepare an example story for all of these questions- even if YOU think has been an effort not worth mentioning I am sure it will make a nice story.

Just like your managers we all believe in you .

[Cataholic]

First, good luck! Preparation is the key. What helps me is to speak out loud the answers to potential questions. It helps see if you are addressing question answer, and lets you hear the answer, in case something sounds off. Also, while you know the answer in your mind, hearing it/speaking it, helps gel the answer.

Second, in the interview, early on, if there is a time to say it without making it a big deal, 'confess' your poor interview situations. I find once I have verbalized my 'sins', things go much smoother.

[Randi]

Laura, you can do it!! The night before the interview, get a good sleep and try to relax. Think positive and remember, they asked you for an interview, so there's a good chance they're very interested in you. Also, it's very positive your manager is supportive, he/she must think you're the one for the job!

I once found a list of the 100 most asked jobinterview questions on the net. I sat down and typed all the answers out - be honest, as I'm sure you will, and think about how to put it. Perhaps go through that list with a friend and you're halfway there. Also make sure to wear clothes you're comfy in.

I think we all hate to go for jobinterviews, but just take a look around you and see who else they've got to choose from, and you'll be fine!!

Best of luck! You'll get the job!!

[lizbud]

One more thing I just thought of is, be sure to smile.Practice speaking
your possible answers to questions & practice smiling in the mirror. Sounds
funky, but it will help it to become an automatic response.

[Ginger's Mom]

Will be sending out lots of positive vibes for you tomorrow. You will do great.

[lizbud]

We'll be thinking of you tomorrow.I know you'll do great.

[Marigold2]

Best of luck to you Laura. I am sure you will do great.