weird place to ask...

[Sweet_Candy]

but what the heck, here goes...
here's my totally unrelated to perb-type question....
I am GROSSLY uderqualified for a postion I that is really lucrative but didnt even really apply for. I applyed for something else and this other postion was presented to me before the manager even looked at my resume... I have no experience in the field at all.. and it's a manager position that I am to be interviewed for... bah! I'm going to feel so embarrased at the interview once he has actually read my resume and seen that I'm utterly useless for the position---Is there anyway I can fake it with confidence and a willingness to learn? or should I just call off the interview? bah, I'm so sorry for posting this here, yes, I know its odd... but I've googled my ass of an d I've gotten no where.. pm me please?

 

[Fast Johnny]

Go for it!

Hey Candy,

I can’t remember all the people I have interviewed! Confidence and social skills can mean a lot in an interview. Many times I have been disappointed by individuals with fantastic resumes and pleasantly surprised by individuals with more modest ones. You know a lot of communication is non-verbal. Suffice to say how you present yourself, how you project yourself can tip the scale in your favour. Very few companies expect individuals to be fully competent in the positions they are hired for immediately. That’s why there are probation periods. Even senior management is expected to gain competence and effectiveness as they gain experience and progress through their pay grades.

So no, don’t call it off. You never know what can happen. It will show you have confidence to go ahead with it. If this one doesn’t work out maybe the company will be looking again soon. Many times I have ended up hiring my second or third choice because things just didn’t work out with my first choice for a position.

 

[therealrex]

Unless they bring up your lack of experience don't mention it just act like you have the skill and confidence to do the job. If they had someone who was qualified they would have hired him/her but they don't so you're as good as anybody else they're interviewing and they're going to hire someone so why not you? Once you get the job though you'll have to work hard to learn what you need to know.

 

[Hairball]

Candy: Good Managers hire bright, smart people. Don't underestimate what someone may have picked up from your resume. Employees don't only get hired because of their experience in a specific field; Managers will hire based on the person's overall track record. A key factor for me is someone's ability to learn and grow into a job. I rarely hire someone who has "peaked" in the job. If your resume shows an aptitude for on-going learning and growth, then this will impress the person who is hiring.

A positive attitude goes a long ways. Don't oversell or undersell yourself. The biggest problems I see are people who are either over confident and cocky, or those who totally underestimate themselves. Be yourself, be sure of yourself, but don't pretend you know everything. Exude a willingness to work hard and learn.

Don't blow smoke up someone's ass. They'll pick it up right away. And if you think the guy is hitting on you (assuming the interviewer is male), walk away from it. If you're serious about a career at this place, you want to be sucessfull on your merits and what you earn; no one can take that away from you.

Bon Chance!

 

[cookie]

Resume

I agree very strongly with opinions stated by most responders to date except these two:

"real rex" - Unless they bring up your lack of experience don't mention it

"TJ in the peg" If on the other hand you come clean up front, they will be very impressed. I would be. You might not get this position, but you might impress them enough that you could get another one.

Of course much depends on your resume. If the resume was honest in presenting your past experience, which it surely was, then there is nothing to come clean about. I assume that your resume was part of your application, so likely it has already been read and you were seen once. That is important because it is you that was selected to go one step further.

Go ahead, take that step with your second interview and see where it leads.

If you don't then you don't have much chance at landing either job!

 

[Mchatte]

I think many good points have been brought up. Having interviewed dozens of people for fairly high paying positions, I know which ones have worked out and which ones have not.

Attitude is a really important part of it. It is good to be confident but not bordering on arrogance. Sure, perhaps the fact that you are gorgeous may have encouraged the manager to offer you the position but he also has to answer to your performance or lack thereof.

Be confident and if you show you are willing to learn and you must also enjoy what it is you will be doing and just be a nice person to have around.

It is just as easy to be an unhappy manager (probably easier) than an unhappy employee doing something they do not like or do not know or are just not comfortable in doing.

Good luck!

M

 

[charlieb]

In my long experience..

I have had a very long and wide experience as a manager, and it astounds me that I concur with so many perbites.

I don 't really have much to add that hasn 't already been said.

I can only add, if you get the job, you will then GET experience as a manager so this opens up another world of opportunities to you.

Secondly, feel free to ask me or as I can see, so many other perbites, for any advice along the way.

Best of luck

 

[Venuschic]

Very Fresh!

This thread has presented quite a surprise considering what we have been reading lately I was almost feeling like giving up Perb completely due to the hostility and unfriendly atmosphere it usually has.

As weird of a place to ask, Perb members have some very good advice to offer us girls in our concerns in and out of the biz; not to imply we're naive here.

Candy, risk it -- go out and get it cause you deserve it. Don't waste any time -- escorting is a great gig but it's not what it's cut out to be and definitely not something ANYONE can say they'll receive honor for

Good luck with the interview!


Brooke

 

[slothyisback]

business owner

I own a couple of business's

one thing you will find is that first impression

a resume can be crap

most people hiring will go from their gut feeling as well

what I would do is maybe call one reference from your list of references

dont be too worried about your resume overall

if you are cute ( cute really helps regardless if you are a male or female ) / sparkling and appear interested you will get a 2nd interview for sure

 

[kwk]

First 5 minutes

there is a controlled study that demonstrated that you have the first 5 minutes to make it or not...... the inteviewer will have made up his/her mind by that point.

Go for it girl ...... at worst it will be a learning experience.... and they can never take what you have learned away from you!!!!

 

[Stalin]

My 2 cents

Go to the interview!!! You may not have the exact qualifications the boss wants, but he/she could be looking at your future potential and current level of self confidence and poise. The management would not have offered you an interview unless there was something they see in you that even you may not recognize at this point. I have hired and fired people and I can tell you that a resume is only a small consideration when hiring. Go for it and enjoy the experience. No matter what happens this will be a great learning experience for you.

 

[digglerama]

The Average Perb member...

This is likely a great forum in which to get business or HR advice. Very good intelligent discussion. I'll bet the average "Perbite" is quite highly educated and successful in business. I've always been impressed with the way things are written in these forums relative to other bulletin boards. I'd be curious to know more about the nature of the average "perbite's" job and even income level. Of course, I'm not suggesting we go there but it would be an interesting survey of sorts! I think we'd see some very interesting feedback. You might find that if you need a good job, simply apply to a member of Perb!!

 

[Avery]

Most of the good advice has already been given, especially to not draw the prospective employer's attention to your lack of qualifications. They surely know anyway, but something else may have attracted their interest in you.

However, it's probably a good idea to be prepared to answer a question or two about how your qualifications relate to the job requirements. They may want to see how confident you are and whether or not you can think on your feet.

 

[Venuschic]

I'm confident...

They may want to see how confident you are and whether or not you can think on your feet.

I think better on my back


B

 

[zodiak]

Go and be confident

Go even if for the experience! I am a very successful professional whom interviews approximately 130 people per year. The resume is a very small component of the hiring process. Sides people can lie through their teeth on a resume. If my HR dept and administrative assistant have done their job I already know quite a bit about you. In the interview I am looking for people skills and whether I feel you are a person I can work with and mentor. I already know if you qualify or not for the position going in.
I have been known, as others I associate with to hire (management positions) people not really qualified for a position but are highly motivated types with great people skills whom have excelled in their new position!

Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Enjoy the interview and if you do not get the position use it as a learning experience!

 

[Tastie]

What does this thread have to do with reviewing escorts? There are other sections for this crap.