Since I've been doing all these interviews lately, I've thought a lot about first impressions.
What must people think of me as I walk in? I've heard all kinds of things about how to dress, and I make sure to pack my pumps with me so that I'll look taller.
But then I get to introduce myself and talk about myself as a potential candidate. At some point, when I become a bit more comfortable, my California comes out.
What does that mean, you say?
I think it means that I turn my friendliness level up. I know that I still maintain my professionalism, but I'll make a quick joke or throw a little sarcasm in there following the lead of the interviewer. I don't know if it's not okay to do that....but it's me. It's who I am.
Then there are other times, when I feel like I come off really loud and obnoxious. Usually, it's at a party, where everyone's somewhat loud and obnoxious. But for some reason, I get very conscious of how I come off.
I have quite an eclectic group of friends. Some are artists, dancers, musicians. Others are engineers, scientists, scholars. Obviously, there's a bit of crossover between the two types of brains. But then their friends sometimes get a chance to interact with me in our social gatherings.
Sometimes, I feel like I must weird people out. Sometimes, I can be quite outspoken and honest. Sometimes, I wonder if it makes people feel uncomfortable that I will sometimes blurt things out.
Let's say, I suddenly start talking about my "night job," which is much more for adults. Some people get extremely interested, and some people don't make eye contact with me for the rest of the night.
At an old-school hip hop party my friends hosted last week, I was totally in-character and proceeded to greet people in a somewhat flamboyant way. I don't know if that weirds people out. But...it's me. I was having fun.
Being a somewhat stubborn...okay...very stubborn person, I sometimes want to find a way to break through to new people who might be weirded out by me at first. Like, maybe if they just talk to me more, they'll see that I'm pretty awesome.
I don't know why it matters.
I know I'm friendly, I know I can be a bit outspoken, and I know that the people who know me and love me are really the ones who matter most.
These are just some random thoughts that have flitted through my brain waves. That's all.
What must people think of me as I walk in? I've heard all kinds of things about how to dress, and I make sure to pack my pumps with me so that I'll look taller.
But then I get to introduce myself and talk about myself as a potential candidate. At some point, when I become a bit more comfortable, my California comes out.
What does that mean, you say?
I think it means that I turn my friendliness level up. I know that I still maintain my professionalism, but I'll make a quick joke or throw a little sarcasm in there following the lead of the interviewer. I don't know if it's not okay to do that....but it's me. It's who I am.
Then there are other times, when I feel like I come off really loud and obnoxious. Usually, it's at a party, where everyone's somewhat loud and obnoxious. But for some reason, I get very conscious of how I come off.
I have quite an eclectic group of friends. Some are artists, dancers, musicians. Others are engineers, scientists, scholars. Obviously, there's a bit of crossover between the two types of brains. But then their friends sometimes get a chance to interact with me in our social gatherings.
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Let's say, I suddenly start talking about my "night job," which is much more for adults. Some people get extremely interested, and some people don't make eye contact with me for the rest of the night.
At an old-school hip hop party my friends hosted last week, I was totally in-character and proceeded to greet people in a somewhat flamboyant way. I don't know if that weirds people out. But...it's me. I was having fun.
Being a somewhat stubborn...okay...very stubborn person, I sometimes want to find a way to break through to new people who might be weirded out by me at first. Like, maybe if they just talk to me more, they'll see that I'm pretty awesome.
I don't know why it matters.
I know I'm friendly, I know I can be a bit outspoken, and I know that the people who know me and love me are really the ones who matter most.
These are just some random thoughts that have flitted through my brain waves. That's all.
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