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Knottie vibes needed

unionbay7unionbay7
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Again, everyone knows about my not so great job position right now, right? (If not, see quit or be fired post below.)So yesterday I got a call from the local Board of Education asking if I still wanted to interview for a Spanish teacher position.... um... YES! I have an interview Friday(!!) which is insane b/c new hires start back to school on the 18th... less than 2 weeks away. So what I need to happen is to get this job, and in the mean time, let my other job fire me, or let me quit.  I actually spoke w/ my boss today and told her I want the option to get out of my contract if they are considering firing me and let me quit... that way it won't ever come up on my record that I was fired.  So she's gonna see what they say.  I am freaking out about this... sorry to post on this wedding board so much about my job drama!  I won't really be on here tomorrow b/c I am out in a meeting all day and the interview is first thing Friday morning.  Wish me luck!! (And any interview tips are much appreciated.... :)
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  • blondeintgeragrlblondeintgeragrl
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck!! Random to switch to teaching spanish, or is that something your interested in and I'm just not aware haha?Good luck and don't be nervous. Interviews are always scary, but you'll do fine!
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  • unionbay7unionbay7
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    edited December 2011
    I was a Spanish major in college and always wanted to do something with it but didn't know what... so teaching might work out!
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  • Nicremy MoondersonNicremy Moonderson
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    edited December 2011
    Wishing you the best of luck!!  Interviews have always made me so nervous, but on my last interview I was just myself and I guess it paid off because I got the job.  Just be confident and be yourself!
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  • JVeauxJVeaux
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    edited December 2011
    That's awesome! I wish you lots of luck! I interview a lot of people at work, I just say try to have fun with it, it you actually seem happy/excited to be there, it will definately be noticed.  And I'm sure they will ask about your previous job, just try to think of at least one thing positive to say about it!Good luck!
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  • SarahKate31SarahKate31
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck Erin!! Can't wait to hear how it goes!
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  • sunshine_day_dreamssunshine_day_dreams member
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    edited December 2011
    Nice! Good luck!My biggest piece of interview advice - don't let it show that you're so frustrated with your current job.  It seems like an obvious thing, but I've interviewed quite a few people that when you ask why they're looking for something new will totally bad mouth their current employers.  Make sure you say something like above - "I was a Spanish major and I'm looking to get back to something a little more relevant to that."  Be yourself and let your personality come out!  A lot of times in interviews people are trying to get a feel for your personality and how you'll fit in there rather than scrutinizing everything you say - give them your answer, not a perfectly rehearsed text book answer.Relax and try not to let your current situation get you nervous.  You'll do great! :-)
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  • holly&robertholly&robert member
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    edited December 2011
    good luck with the interview.  I hope you get it!!!
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  • 2have2hold2have2hold member
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    edited December 2011
    Goodluck!! I hope it goes well
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  • Vanessa-AVanessa-A
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck Erin. I hope everything works out for you!
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  • LWilli35LWilli35
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck!As far as interviewing, take the stance that you're interviewing them as much as they're interviewing you.  That allows you to feel more on equal footing and act more natural and poised.
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  • smange10.10smange10.10
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck Erin!!!  Keep us posted.
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  • tidetraveltidetravel member
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    edited December 2011
    Fingers crossed! My only advice is to go in there with the attitude/confidence that THEY need YOU because you are the best person for the job.
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  • HoosierTerpHoosierTerp member
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck! 
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  • Snowhte21Snowhte21 member
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    edited December 2011
    Good Luck!
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  • cmmesqcmmesq
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck! How exciting.
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  • jkouveljkouvel member
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    edited December 2011
    good luck!! :-)
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  • jadebabyjadebaby member
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    edited December 2011
    Buena suerte!
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  • taracytaracy
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    edited December 2011
    Best of luck to you!
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  • merica111merica111
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck lady!!  You're going to do great!!!As far as interviewing advice, a few things:1.  Be prepared to answer the questions you know will come up, "Why are you interested in a career change?", "Why do you want to be a teacher?", etc.2.  Ditto pps, the worst thing you could do is "trash talk" your current position.  Make sure you don't say anything negative about your current situation.3.  Smile! :)Can't wait to hear how it goes!
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  • alexandramezzoalexandramezzo member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm sending good vibes your way - best of luck!!!
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  • cincin35cincin35
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    edited December 2011
    Best of luck!  Don't be nervous.  Firm handshake, eye contact, comfortable posture all come in handy.  Answer all questions completely but don't ramble on.  Seem interested and ask questions in return.  You'll do great.
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  • weezie825weezie825 member
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    edited December 2011
    No advice, but GOOD LUCK!
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  • Mella&TMella&T member
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    edited December 2011
    Good Luck!! Like I think I posted in the past, SIL is a HS Spanish Teacher so if you need any info or tips email me: myates1025 at gmail dot com and I'll pass it along to her!!
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  • pantsarellapantsarella member
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    edited December 2011
    My best interview advice is to go to the library and get the book: What Color is Your Parachute? I read it last time I was looking for a job and it gives really helpful tips on interviewing AND job hunting. Good luck!
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  • ms.j'09bridems.j'09bride
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    edited December 2011
    Good luck!
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  • blynn11blynn11
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    edited December 2011
    good luck good luck!!
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  • unionbay7unionbay7
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    edited December 2011
    Wow thanks for the well wishes & advice girls! I am actually going to practice some interviewing questions with my friend tonight to freshen up... it all came up so quickly! I will post tomorrow how I think it went!
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