1. 28 April 2011 · 12:06 AM ·

    I did that interview I talked about, because that’s what I was scheduled to do.

    I think it went well, generally.  But now I’m worried I made myself sound bad.  I know everyone I was interviewing with, and I’ve known a couple of them for a long time.  So my only downfall, if there is one to be had, is that I felt too comfortable with the interviewing panel.  I mean, in apps and interviews, you’re supposed to make yourself look as good as possible, even sacrificing honesty.  But these people know me, so there’s no reason to act like I’m all superhero all the time, because they’ve seen me stressing over things, and they still keep me around, so that’s good.  They were impressed that I actually wrote down weaknesses in the application when asked.  Distractability, indecision, and snobbery.  As opposed to “I care too much.”  I mean, come on.

    It’s a good and bad thing.  I feel like I talked a lot about my negatives.  Maybe I have a lot of negatives.  But they’ve worked with me before!  They know.  But they did ask me how I could turn my weaknesses into strengths, and I don’t think I expanded enough on that.  I implied without explaining.  If nothing else, they now know I’m honest.

    Overall though, I was pleasant and interesting, and I think I was a joy to interview.  I did my insightful psych student thing; it was good.  I think, for the position I want, they only need to choose two people out of three that specified that position, so that’s not bad.  Plus, I know the other two girls up for it, and I’d be legitimately thrilled to have them interning also, so it’s okay.  I’m just SO ANTSY now, I want to know who they pick!

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