Interviewing for a Job

Thanks to Marie for trying some of the techniques I taught at Women at Work in Pasadena. I'll keep you informed to see when she gets a job! Here's what she wrote me:

I was in your class at Women at Work. I was the one whose family recovered a painting that was stolen in Germany in the 1930

Anyway, I had an interview the next day, and I decided to try a few of your techniques. I haven't heard if I've been invited for round two yet, but I think the session went pretty well.

What I came away with from your talk was that I should put a little bit more of 'me' in my interview. So, I decided to be more open about sharing my personal life and tried to ask more questions about the interviewer in order to make a connection. I was tempted to see if we could both attend the wine tasting that was occurring at the interview site, but it was unfortunately over. However, even at the door, I was able to make a final connection with her with a small Virginia town in which her father and my grandfather lived.

The ultimate goal is always A JOB, but I do feel more comfortable about making progress for improving my interviewing skills. Wish me luck.