Job Interview Today!

[Darrell]

Last night Whole Foods called to ask me to come in and interview to be a Meat Cutter.

I've never been to an actual job interview.

Should I wear a tie for an interview as a Meat Cutter?

Tips?

(please spare the "meat" jokes for later, haha)

[Smokin Gator]

That is way cool IMO!!! It is sort of becoming a lost art!

As far as advice goes, I would wear a tie, but not overdone. Then just be yourself. Thoughts and prayers sent!!

[mosesbotbol]

Apron & big knife. Are they union at WF?

You're a lucky man to a meat cutter there. How's your colesterol?

In all seriousness. I would would wear a suit, it is never overkill and shows respect. Bring a pad of paper and pen with a couple bullet points you want to ask, even if you already know your questions.

When they ask you a question, paraphrase or re-say their question into your answer. At the end, make sure to "ask for the job" should you want it. It is never implied you want a job, you have to ask. Say the interviewer's first name often. Everyone likes to hear their name.

If the conversation takes a casual tone, remain professional and do not slip from being that perfect candidate.

Good luck!

[kydsid]

Meat Cutter? WTF...what happened to Butcher? Is that the PC term for "you are a butcher but damned if we will actually pay you that well"?

I worked in a Butcher shop in High School. High End local place that did have ties as part of our uniforms, under aprons of course, but I didn't interview with a tie and I don't think anyone else did either.

It is, or was, a good paying honest blue collar job. Smoke breaks out back, eating sandwiches made outa the goofs. LOL

I'd say wear good clothes, button shirt, no tie.


Tips:

Be yourself



and Good luck! :tu

[Emjaysmash]

Good luck, Brother!!

[MedicCook]

Good luck Darrell.

[MajorCaptSilly]

Best of luck! I don't think you can overdress for an interview for any position.

MCS

[chachee52]

Being someone that is doing the interview process right now too, I'd say wearing a tie is always a good idea even if it's not what the "uniform" would be. I'd do the nice pants, button down shirt and a tie. I'm not a dressy type by any means but I make sure that I "clean up nicely" for important situations and a job interview is one of those.
Good luck and I agree with everyone else, be yourself!! I always hated the people that would come in to interview and act one way and then come to work acting and saying the complete opposite. I want them to hire me for who I am and what I do, not for the answers that they want to hear. But then again, I don't like to act, so I am who I am.

[skullnrose]

I'm with MCS only place I think you can over dress for an interview would be at a strip club.

[GolfNut]

The good advise is already here, so I'll just say: GOOD LUCK! :tu

[massphatness]

Apron & big knife. Are they union at WF?

You're a lucky man to a meat cutter there. How's your colesterol?

In all seriousness. I would would wear a suit, it is never overkill and shows respect. Bring a pad of paper and pen with a couple bullet points you want to ask, even if you already know your questions.

When they ask you a question, paraphrase or re-say their question into your answer. At the end, make sure to "ask for the job" should you want it. It is never implied you want a job, you have to ask. Say the interviewer's first name often. Everyone likes to hear their name.

If the conversation takes a casual tone, remain professional and do not slip from being that perfect candidate.

Good luck!

+1 for some great tips ... uh, so to speak

[G G]

I agree with the you can't overdress. I sat in in the interviews we held recently to hire a person for an opening we have at our EMS Service, and I couldn't believe that most of the candidates had on jeans. I would never go to an interview for any job wearing jeans.

[SmokeyJoe]

Knock 'em dead, Double - L!

Make sure they know you are a "cut" above. ;)


:D

[awsmith4]

Great advice above so nothing to add but I will send positive thought and prayers!

:gl

[bigliver]

It's Whole Foods...I would wear a tie, but it should be a free-range, organic-polyester tie, with moonstone and hematite accents. :r:r

Seriously, I think a suit might be overkill. I would go with a button down shirt and tie with khakis. As stated, take paper and pen for notes and be yourself (not your mean self, but the sweet and kind Darrell we all know and love).

[Lee]

I talked to an HR rep about this not long ago because I was hiring 12 people for an entry level position. She hires regularly for her company. She said that you should dress one level above what is common attire for the position. If you were normally going to wear business casual then wear a shirt and tie. If you would normally wear a shirt and tie then wear a suit for the interview. I had a few people show up in suits that were just not right for a job interview. I would recommend just a shirt and tie.

[TripleF]

Good luck bro! :tu

I agree with the advice mentioned above! :chr

[Subvet642]

Last night Whole Foods called to ask me to come in and interview to be a Meat Cutter.

I've never been to an actual job interview.

Should I wear a tie for an interview as a Meat Cutter?

Tips?

(please spare the "meat" jokes for later, haha)

Wear a suit! It shows respect for yourself and the interviewer.
Good luck, my Brother!

[Gymrite]

Darrell, you only get one chance to make a first impression. I interview a lot of potential employees, if they don't show up dressed appropriately I write them off with no chance of getting the job regardless of their experience! I think you should dress your BEST regardless of what the job is.
Best of luck with your interview, I understand that Whole Foods is a great place to work.

JW

[bigdix]

I was a Chef for six years prior to joining the AF. Wear a tie, present yourself as a professional and blow the socks off of those tree huggin' bastages. Got every job I ever had that way.....in fact my last "interview" at a full brigade French brasserie was to debone and portion a whole lamb....just so you're prepared :D Good luck, brother.

[CigarNut]

Good luck Darrell!

[JaKaacH]

Don't wear a tuxedo.
Watch this tutorial before you go. NSFW
http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/step-brothers-job-interviews/63fd7eebaa79f34431c863fd7eebaa79f34431c8-165729206946?q=step%20brothers%20interview&FROM=LKVR5&GT1=LKVR5&FORM=LKVR2


Good Luck

[Whee]

Good luck, bro!

[Gophernut]

Good luck, and wear a tie! I have been a recruiter/headhunter for many years, and you'd be suprised at some of the things people wear. T-shirts and jeans with a ball cap on backwards? Didn't even bother to interview. Thanked them for the time as soon as they sat down across my desk. Quite a sad state of affairs. This was not a one time deal. Happened many times.

[CasaDooley]

The good advise is already here, so I'll just say: GOOD LUCK! :tu

:tpd: Good Luck!

[darkleeroy]

Just, don't wear a suit...

If you're going to wear a tie, make sure it matches. Along with the rest of your outfit.

[Darrell]

I'll wear a tuxedo shirt. That says that I want to be formal, but I'm here to party. :r

Thanks for the info guys. Keep it coming. :)

[neoflex]

I would wear a shirt and tie with a pair of dress pants or at a minimal a nice pair of pants and a colored shirt tucked in. I always say you can't go wrong with going formal to an interview unless of course your interviewing for a job digging ditches. How you present yourself for an interview says a lot about you IMHO. Good luck today!

[awsmith4]

I'll wear a tuxedo shirt. That says that I want to be formal, but I'm here to party. :r

Thanks for the info guys. Keep it coming. :)

:r

Now if only you had a mullet to match :D

[smokin5]

No dumb jokes, just positive thoughts heading your way, Bro -

Good luck!!:)

[Don Fernando]

Last night Whole Foods called to ask me to come in and interview to be a Meat Cutter.

I've never been to an actual job interview.

Should I wear a tie for an interview as a Meat Cutter?

Tips?

(please spare the "meat" jokes for later, haha)


a pink thong should do Darrell. With a sharp tongue like yours you won't even need a knife to cut the meat.

[Ogre]

Good luck Brother, will say a prayer for you.

[kelmac07]

Wear a suit! It shows respect for yourself and the interviewer.
Good luck, my Brother!


:tpd: Best of luck Darrell!! Didn't you pay attention in ACAP???

[Darrell]

:tpd: Best of luck Darrell!! Didn't you pay attention in ACAP???

What the heck is ACAP?

[Don Fernando]

:tpd: Best of luck Darrell!! Didn't you pay attention in ACAP???

What the heck is ACAP?

guess that answers Mac's question :r

[longknocker]

I Recommend "Suit" With Tie. GL, Brother!

[Subvet642]

a pink thong should do Darrell. With a sharp tongue like yours you won't even need a knife to cut the meat.

Thanks for that mental image, Ferdie! :r :pu

[Darrell]

Thanks for that mental image, Ferdie! :r :pu

You need a few minutes alone, Brother? ;)

[Subvet642]

You need a few minutes alone, Brother? ;)

Naw, that's alright, I'll just gouge my eyes out. ;)

[kelmac07]

What the heck is ACAP?

Army Career and Alumni Program....mandatory for anyone exiting the Army. I am certain the Air Force had a similar program.

[KenyanSandBoa]

Well, looks like the good advice was given, so I figured I would at least add my "GOOD LUCK!!" as well. :tu

[pnoon]

Good luck, Darrell.

Resist the urge to tell them about your experience as a "meat inspector". ;)
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[Don Fernando]

(please spare the "meat" jokes for later, haha)



Resist the urge to tell them about your experience as a "meat inspector". ;)
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That later just lasted for 3 hours :r


on a serious note: Good luck Darrell.

[T.G]

Definately go with the tie. A suit might be a bit overkill though.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2457/3731214663_7b4b571572.jpg


Good luck.

[Blueface]

Darrell,
Good luck.
I don't think one can ever look over dressed for a job interview.
You only get one chance to make a first impression and why not make it the best possible.
Relax during the interview.
Get friends to do a mock interview and surprise you with questions.
Be prepared for the often asked, "what is your worse quality/trait".
Most screw that up. Turn a negative to a positive. Tell them your worst trait is you seek perfection and recognize not all things will be perfect but you can have a blast trying.
Speak of experiences where you have shined.

Good luck!!!
Whatever you do, don't mention your "meat packing" days.:r:r:r

[Darrell]

Thanks guys. I just got back.

2 other guys went before me and they were in and out in like 5 minutes. I sat there for over 40 answering questions and asking them.

[pnoon]

Sounds like it went well.
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[Darrell]

Sounds like it went well.
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I hope so. All I know is I felt grossly over dressed.

Although the manager walked up, shook my hand and said "Damn, looking sharp!"

The two guys before me were dressed for success as well, just not success outside of slinging crack on the corner.

Candidate #1 wore a flannel shirt that was a little short with some torn up jeans.

Candidate #2 wore a black tee and some blue jeans that were rolled under like some kinda Mexican gang banger.

:r

[Smokin Gator]

Glad to hear it went well brother!!

[OLS]

Being someone that is doing the interview process right now too, I'd say wearing a tie is always a good idea even if it's not what the "uniform" would be. I'd do the nice pants, button down shirt and a tie. I'm not a dressy type by any means but I make sure that I "clean up nicely" for important situations and a job interview is one of those.

OOPS, my bad, I was a lil slow, lol.

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I agree with this, because although the SUIT has not gone out of style for interviews, it is
not always necessary or appropriate for all job types, or rather it could be said that in
some job types, the interviewer would not be inclined to use that against you provided you
wore slacks, a dress shirt and a tie. However, IF YOU LOOK GOOD in a suit, there is no harm
in wearing one.
I don't. At least not at my current weight. I say keep good eye contact and I agree with small
talk, sometimes it is a trap, do not go casual yourself. Sir and Ma'am, never 'yeah' and if
you find yourself stuck for a work, 'uh' is a killer. Simply slow down or stop and compose yourself.
If 'uh' or 'you know' and the new death word, 'like' pop up in your conversation, you
should slow way down and think about what you are doing. It is called in the speech biz a
'verbalized pause', and that's what it is, a pause. So instead of verbalizing it, just pause.
The eternity in your head is actually a very short time, lol.

[pnoon]

And they were the ones who were in and out in 5 minutes.

You may have felt over-dressed but it demonstrated to them that you were serious about the opportunity and cared enough to look your best.
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[Darrell]

I even shaved my goatee. :sad

[kydsid]

I even shaved my goatee. :sad

All the better since it sounds like you did good. Trust me the goatee hair nets are pure suckage.

[Bill86]

Skip the tie. It's overkill, I've been 100% at job interviews 7/7. I ALWAYS wear slip on dress shoes, my nicest jeans and a button up shirt untucked. Comb your hair, shave and success. Overdressing will show that you're desperate and have no confidence. If you smoke, DON'T before hand. Once they hire you, they won't care but at the interview it's off putting.

Seems you overdressed, Ah well. Good luck anyways man!

[darkleeroy]

I even shaved my goatee. :sad

After you get hired, you should grow the King Leonidas type beard from 300.

Whole Foods is like Publix, but organic. Seeing as they get a lot of applicants, and they also scout for potential growth, dressing professionally probably is in your favor.

But also, seeing as you're former Armed Forces, they'd be jerks not to hire you. If I were hiring and I had to choose between two sloppy dudes and a someone well dressed who also was in the Air Force... uh yea.

[awsmith4]

Skip the tie. It's overkill, I've been 100% at job interviews 7/7. I ALWAYS wear slip on dress shoes, my nicest jeans and a button up shirt untucked. Comb your hair, shave and success. Overdressing will show that you're desperate and have no confidence. If you smoke, DON'T before hand. Once they hire you, they won't care but at the interview it's off putting.

Seems you overdressed, Ah well. Good luck anyways man!

What kind of jobs have you applied for? I would never dream of walking into an interview with my shirt un-tucked. Over dressing does not show desperation it shows respect. The only thing that shows lack of confidence is when you act as so.

[T.G]

But also, seeing as you're former Armed Forces, they'd be jerks not to hire you. If I were hiring and I had to choose between two sloppy dudes and a someone well dressed who also was in the Air Force... uh yea.

Right, so would it be sloppy dude #1 with the flannel shirt or sloppy dude #2 with the gangbanger jeans?

[SmokeyJoe]

Well done, D!

Sounds like you made a favorable impression... 40 minutes after the other two guys sounds like you impressed them. :tu

Hope it goes well from here forward. I know they will be getting a hard worker.

Want to use me for a reference? :D

[Bill86]

What kind of jobs have you applied for? I would never dream of walking into an interview with my shirt un-tucked. Over dressing does not show desperation it shows respect. The only thing that shows lack of confidence is when you act as so.

Anything under $15 an hour and I'm not wearing a tie. At a certain point overdressing does show desperation and lack of confidence...say you apply at mcdonalds......yeah....walmart...yep. Certain jobs all you need to do is walk in dressed decently and be very confident. This has been my case every time. Of course I'm 24 and haven't applied for any job over $30,000 a year.

[T.G]

Anything under $15 an hour and I'm not wearing a tie. At a certain point overdressing does show desperation and lack of confidence...say you apply at mcdonalds......yeah....walmart...yep. Certain jobs all you need to do is walk in dressed decently and be very confident. This has been my case every time. Of course I'm 24 and haven't applied for any job over $30,000 a year.

McDonald's just called, they'll said they'll pay you $15.25/hr as a manager, but you have to wear a bowtie.


And clown shoes.

[bobarian]

Good job bro. Hope this works out for you. :tu

[lostark374]

I'm with MCS only place I think you can over dress for an interview would be at a strip club.



I work at a strip club and wear a suit and tie everyday.

[yourchoice]

Sounds like it went well. Hopefully you land the job, Darrell.

[Chingas]

I hate being late for threads! My only suggestion, that I didn't see mentioned would be to TRY NOT TO BE MEAN!

It would appear that it went well. If they had no interest in you then they wouldn't keep you in there so long. A long interview is not a guarantee but it's a great sign.

Wish you the best Brother!

[SmokeyJoe]

I work at a strip club and wear a suit and tie everyday.

Until your set on stage, though... right? :D

[lostark374]

i only go on stage once a day to inspect for damage... get your dollars ready!

[Darrell]

i only go on stage once a day to inspect for damage... get your dollars ready!

That's probably when the most damage is done? :r

[MarkinAZ]

Hello Darrell and I hope all went well at your interview today with WF'.

I just saw this thread this afternoon and it appears you had loads of great advise early on before the interview.

I would of added, know something about the company. In essence, go to their web site and find out about the origin of WF, where are they at now, and where are they going in the future with the business. There's much knowledge on a companies web site to take into an interview. Because, one of the questions that any company will ask you is "What do you know about our company?" and "Why don't you tell us something about Whole Foods from your knowledge of our company." This is the chance to really shoot your wad and impress them about your knowledge of their company.

And as been mentioned before, and regardless of the wage, salary of the position, there is nothing wrong about wearing a suit and tie to your interview. Hair cut and clipped fingernails and looking well groomed is always part of the interview.

Being a vet is a big plus as well:tu

I just hope you answered well when asked how to use a left-handed meat cleaver buddy. Hope you didn't F that all to H***;)

Keeping our fingers crossed for you....

[borndead1]

Did you wear one of those ties that looks like a steak? :r



Hope you get the job D.

[darkleeroy]

This is the chance to really shoot your wad and impress them about your knowledge of their company.

If you're getting a second interview and plan on shooting your wad, do it away from the meat, please. ;)

[DPD6030]

You shaved the goat off! A bit late but :gl to you D. I hope you didn't shave your rump roast before you went in. Itch much :r

[Cigarcop]

Mean 'D" also known as "The Meat King" :tu

[pnoon]

Mean 'D" also known as "The Meat King" :tu

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[longknocker]

Sounds Great, D! Thoughts & Prayers Continued!:tu

[HK3-]

If you dressed up, you did well. :2 Good choice on shaving the goat cause they don't fly so well in the food industry.

I think you upset some of the gangbangers on here. ;)

[junkinduck]

Well brother just saw this. Sounds like it went well. As for the tie I say dress your best. I know I carry myself better dressed well. I also think anything you can do to set your self apart in a good way can't hurt. My last interview I wore a jacket and tie. After I got the job my new boss asked why I wore a tie to the interview. I said "you remembered I wore a tie therefore it did it's job".
Best of luck.

[Mugen910]

I work at a strip club and wear a suit and tie everyday.

and you is damn sexy too when it comes off!!! :D

[JaKaacH]

If anyone asks you how you cook kidney say: Its simple just boil the pi$$ out of it...:D

[Bill86]

If you dressed up, you did well. :2 Good choice on shaving the goat cause they don't fly so well in the food industry.

I think you upset some of the gangbangers on here. ;)

Yeah that is true 1/8 of an inch is the longest they usually want facial hair. MAYBE a quarter inch but no longer.

[Sailchaser]

Hope you get the job and do not need a second interview

[Darrell]

No word yet. They said if I get the job, I will hear by Friday.

[CigarNut]

My fingers are crossed for you!

[BlackDog]

No word yet. They said if I get the job, I will hear by Friday.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you Darrell!

(Cuz' as a meat cutter you got no fingers of your own. :r )

[smokin5]

Go Get'em, Darrell!

Then you can have a NEW nickname here:
"The Bay Area Butcher" :ss

[Chingas]

No word yet. They said if I get the job, I will hear by Friday.

It's only Thursday. Good luck Brother!:tu

[Darrell]

If I don't get hired, I'll just show up at his house about 3 am on Saturday in a ski mask. I'm generous, I'll allow him a rare opportunity to re-evaluate his decision.

I hope he doesn't take my kindness for weakness.

:D

[Chingas]

If I don't get hired, I'll just show up at his house about 3 am on Saturday in a ski mask. I'm generous, I'll allow him a rare opportunity to re-evaluate his decision.

I hope he doesn't take my kindness for weakness.

:D

Mean Darrell is Back In Action!

[RevSmoke]

God's blessings, Darrel. Am praying that you get this job. (Glad the interview went well)

Peace of the Lord be with you.

[Darrell]

Well, no word from Whole Foods as of yet. He said by end of day today at the latest.

In other more EXCITING news...

Last week I applied for a job at the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) and I didn't have some documents that they wanted so I figured I was SOL.

Well, they e-mailed me yesterday and asked for the documents (which arrived yesterday in the mail) because they want to consider me further for the position, currently I am the #1 candidate.

This would be a great CAREER move for me. Cross your fingers.

[GKitty]

Fingers crossed and chicken sacrificed, brother. Good luck!!

[Chingas]

That's awesome Brother. You'll have to beat them off with a stick soon!

[MarkinAZ]

In other more EXCITING news...

Last week I applied for a job at the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) and I didn't have some documents that they wanted so I figured I was SOL.

Well, they e-mailed me yesterday and asked for the documents (which arrived yesterday in the mail) because they want to consider me further for the position, currently I am the #1 candidate.

This would be a great CAREER move for me. Cross your fingers.

How long did I have to keep my legs crossed:confused:;)

[Emjaysmash]

Great news, Brother!! I hope all goes well! Prayers sent!


SMIB

[longknocker]

Well, no word from Whole Foods as of yet. He said by end of day today at the latest.

In other more EXCITING news...

Last week I applied for a job at the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) and I didn't have some documents that they wanted so I figured I was SOL.

Well, they e-mailed me yesterday and asked for the documents (which arrived yesterday in the mail) because they want to consider me further for the position, currently I am the #1 candidate.

This would be a great CAREER move for me. Cross your fingers.

Sounds Like A Better Position, Brother! Thoughts & Prayers Sent!:tu

[Cigarcop]

Sounds Like A Better Position, Brother! Thoughts & Prayers Sent!:tu

Yeah I agree..cold fingers suck and one miss with the meat cleaver and well, you know..no fingers suck even worse :r

Good luck again Mean D

[mosesbotbol]

Well, no word from Whole Foods as of yet. He said by end of day today at the latest.

In other more EXCITING news...

Last week I applied for a job at the USGS (U.S. Geological Survey) and I didn't have some documents that they wanted so I figured I was SOL.

Well, they e-mailed me yesterday and asked for the documents (which arrived yesterday in the mail) because they want to consider me further for the position, currently I am the #1 candidate.

This would be a great CAREER move for me. Cross your fingers.

Nice. My dad worked for USGS for like 25 years. Did you complete your KSA's?

[Darrell]

Nice. My dad worked for USGS for like 25 years. Did you complete your KSA's?

Yes, it was part of the application process.

[bigliver]

And another door opens. Keep us updated brother.

[Chingas]

Saturday D. Whats the deal?

[mosesbotbol]

Yes, it was part of the application process.

I have been a Federal / Military contactor a few times, but the KSA and whole process has kept me from ever trying to apply for FTE work for Govt.

My dad won a presidential management award and we met the Sec. of Interior along with President in the 70's. There is a lot of pride to the USGS.

[Costa]

Good luck D. I have no doubt you will be successful no matter which opportunity comes along. Keep us posted....

[Darrell]

Saturday D. Whats the deal?

Apparently Whole Foods liked the gang banger and the guy with the short flannel shirt more. Oh well. :D

[pnoon]

Apparently Whole Foods liked the gang banger and the guy with the short flannel shirt more. Oh well. :D

Or maybe there were other candidates that you didn't see. :2

[Darrell]

Or maybe there were other candidates that you didn't see. :2

No, there actually were not. He said he had 2 positions and 3 applicants.

I'm not sweating it. I have a job that's fine, I just wanted something different. I'll keep looking and hopefully USGS pans out. That's a great opportunity.

[Chingas]

No, there actually were not. He said he had 2 positions and 3 applicants.

I'm not sweating it. I have a job that's fine, I just wanted something different. I'll keep looking and hopefully USGS pans out. That's a great opportunity.

Sorry Brother. You got the right attitude tho. It won't get you down and you keep on truckin'!:banger

[Whee]

Apparently Whole Foods liked the gang banger and the guy with the short flannel shirt more. Oh well. :D

Dude, that sucks.:td

[RevSmoke]

Good attitude, Darrell.

God's blessings on your continued search.

[SmokeyJoe]

No, there actually were not. He said he had 2 positions and 3 applicants.

I'm not sweating it. I have a job that's fine, I just wanted something different. I'll keep looking and hopefully USGS pans out. That's a great opportunity.

Reminds me of a friend of mine who used to do the hiring for a company...

It had little room for advancement, so he said he routinely chose inferior candidates because they were less likely to move on. Better candidates often were able to find superior jobs and would leave - necessitating additional hires and training.

From his company's perspective, it was more cost effective to hire people for whom the job would be a destination, not just a stepping stone. Seems plausible in this Whole Foods interview process.

Keep that positive attitude, bro! Hoping to hear good things soon. :tu

[smokin5]

Keep swingin' Brother!
Remember, even Babe Ruth had 1330 strikeouts.

[Darrell]

Thanks for the encouragement and support. I have some good news on my application with the USGS. I logged in to check the status and got this:

Status of my application:

Multiple Grades/Status/Agencies – Eligible-Application Referred to Selecting Officia

Grade 07:Application designated as Best Qualified

Keep your fingers crossed. :D

[kydsid]

Good luck.

Next up is the phone interview. It will be anywhere from a panel asking questions to the Selecting Official calling asking for you then saying "So you want a job?" :D

[JaKaacH]

Thanks for the encouragement and support. I have some good news on my application with the USGS. I logged in to check the status and got this:

Status of my application:

Multiple Grades/Status/Agencies – Eligible-Application Referred to Selecting Officia

Grade 07:Application designated as Best Qualified

Keep your fingers crossed. :D

I heard they are going to remap/survey Antartica.

[Darrell]

I heard they are going to remap/survey Antartica.

I'm glad I didn't apply to be a surveyor. :r

[Starscream]

I'm with MCS only place I think you can over dress for an interview would be at a strip club.

:r:r:r


Wear the tie, just to be safe.
Good luck Darrell.:gl

[longknocker]

Good Luck & Prayers Sent, Brother!:tu

[SmokeyJoe]

Thanks for the encouragement and support. I have some good news on my application with the USGS. I logged in to check the status and got this:

Status of my application:

Multiple Grades/Status/Agencies – Eligible-Application Referred to Selecting Officia

Grade 07:Application designated as Best Qualified

Keep your fingers crossed. :D

We already knew you were the best qualified. :tu

Hope your supervisor will be a S/BOTL! :ss

[darkleeroy]

There's a lot of difference between Federal grade 07 and meat cutter. If you score an interview with them; you might wanna get that suit ready.

But I think you already figured that out.

EDIT: I don't know how it is in other places, but common interview attire in business is dark blue or charcoal suit; white shirt; neutral tie; and black or cordovan shoes with a matching belt. Think the upcoming movie the Adjustment Bureau.

[Darrell]

There's a lot of difference between Federal grade 07 and meat cutter. If you score an interview with them; you might wanna get that suit ready.

But I think you already figured that out.

:r

I own several suits. One of them is always ready.

I'll get an interview, just waiting for them to call. :)

[kydsid]

There's a lot of difference between Federal grade 07 and meat cutter. If you score an interview with them; you might wanna get that suit ready.

But I think you already figured that out.



Fed doesn't do in person interview. Phone for the vast majority of applications, some are videotapped but that has to be in the job announcement when you apply, which it wasn't for Darrell's job.

[darkleeroy]

:r

I own several suits. One of them is always ready.

I'll get an interview, just waiting for them to call. :)

Cool beans, just don't tell them you make kids cry.

[Chingas]

That's awesome Brother! Hope it's smooth from here on out.

[SmokeyJoe]

Still thinking of you, bro. Looking forward to some encouraging news. :tu

[bigdix]

Awesome, man...best of luck!! :tu

[replicant_argent]

Cool beans, just don't tell them you make kids cry.

Or eat them when thy are done self-basting.



Knock that USGS job dead on it's feet, Cupcake. I bet you will get it and it will be a great adventure.

:=::tu

[papichulo]

Good luck Darrell. Let us know how things work out. :banger

[jbuck]

By all means wear a tie and jacket. I wish you the best

[Chingas]

By all means wear a tie and jacket. I wish you the best

There's 6 pages prior to this one Brother!:r

[pnoon]

There's 6 pages prior to this one Brother!:r

:r :r

Pages are relative. I have my setting at 50 posts/page. So, for me, there are only 2 prior pages.

[Cigarcop]

There's 6 pages prior to this one Brother!:r

Easy now Chingas, the guys new around here, besides I'm thinking about hurting him real soon:r :r

[T.G]

:r :r

Pages are relative. I have my setting at 50 posts/page. So, for me, there are only 2 prior pages.

Me too. 50 posts per page FTW!

Time for a horribly over used display of our sheer awesomeness...

http://www.wired.com/images/article/magazine/1607/st_howto_f.jpg

[Chingas]

Easy now Chingas, the guys new around here, besides I'm thinking about hurting him real soon:r :r

I used a laughing smiley! :tu

Maybe I needed one of these!:banger