Here is a link from tesh.com providing readers with a few good tips on how to prepare themselves for an interview. They may seem to be common knowledge to some, but I find it helpful to be reminded of these things so that I make sure not to overlook them in my interview preparations.
Tips for a Good Job Interview
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Springer Family Halloween Party 2009
Yesterday was Jake's parents' Halloween party. This is the 2nd year that they've had one and it was a ton of fun! Of course, some people were staying in their little comfort zones and only socializing with those that they are most comfortable around, but there were a few [like Jake and myself] who spent a lot of time circulating and trying to talk with everyone.
There was a TON of food and some Halloween music. The kids got to bust open a pinata, and there were a few card games played. Overall, I think that it was a really good party, and everyone seemed to be having a good time [for the most part].
The only part that I regret is that I forgot my camera at home. :( I would have loved to be able to post some pictures today, but I guess that I'll just have to wait and see if anyone gives me copies of the pictures that they took. :)
There was a TON of food and some Halloween music. The kids got to bust open a pinata, and there were a few card games played. Overall, I think that it was a really good party, and everyone seemed to be having a good time [for the most part].
The only part that I regret is that I forgot my camera at home. :( I would have loved to be able to post some pictures today, but I guess that I'll just have to wait and see if anyone gives me copies of the pictures that they took. :)
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Still jobless
I haven't found a job yet, so I'm going out to Walmart tomorrow to apply for their seasonal help. I have a lead on a job that might be available sometime towards the end of November, but still, that's the end of next month, and I really can't wait that long to have an income again! Especially not with all of the holidays coming up that require money to be spend on supplies and presents.
So, with any luck, Walmart will like me enough to hire me on for their seasonal help and I'll have something that resembles an income. It's really very important that I have some money coming in soon because I also have a $150+ bridesmaid dress that I have to order before/by December.
Despite having had a chance to read a whole bunch of books that were on my "list," I feel like I haven't really been accomplishing anything lately. I think that it's sad that I feel the need to have a job in order to be motivated to do something with my days, but it seems that having a job gives me something to get up for each morning.
So, hopefully some good news will come my way after tomorrow and maybe I can have a job by the beginning of November?
So, with any luck, Walmart will like me enough to hire me on for their seasonal help and I'll have something that resembles an income. It's really very important that I have some money coming in soon because I also have a $150+ bridesmaid dress that I have to order before/by December.
Despite having had a chance to read a whole bunch of books that were on my "list," I feel like I haven't really been accomplishing anything lately. I think that it's sad that I feel the need to have a job in order to be motivated to do something with my days, but it seems that having a job gives me something to get up for each morning.
So, hopefully some good news will come my way after tomorrow and maybe I can have a job by the beginning of November?
Sunday, October 04, 2009
Good news
My friend, Christa, is set to get married in April 2010, and she asked me to be one of her bridesmaids. So, even though I have no job right now, I still have to order a bridesmaid dress by December. Hooray! But, I really like the dress [with the exception of wanting to widen the straps so that I can wear a supportive bra (not a strapless one, either)], so I'm excited about it.
This is the dress that was picked out. It's going to be in a pretty orchid/light purple color. Like I said, I'm going to pay an extra $10 to widen the straps [which Christa said she was fine with] so that I can wear a nice, supportive bra. The dress has that lovely ruching around the waist, which does wonders for camouflaging the tummy area. FABULOUS!!
Plus, one of my very good friends is getting married, so of course I'm more than excited for her! I actually got to go with her when she was shopping for her wedding dress [even though I have friends that have gotten married already, I missed out on going dress shopping with them, mostly because they live away from me], and that was fun. There was one dress that I absolutely LOVED on her, and I'm pretty sure that that's the one she went with. If not that one, then the #2 dress, which was nice, but it wasn't AMAZING like the favorite dress.
So, I'm actually getting to be involved in this wedding, which is awesome! I can't wait until the bridal shower and the bachelorette party [if we have one for her]!
On a side note, I think that I've lost about 5-10 pounds! It's fantastic because I want to drop at least 20 before I order my dress because it could make a price difference. Up through size 16, the dress will cost one amount, and anything after size 16, they add an extra $20-50 on to the price. I wanna save money any way I can!
This is the dress that was picked out. It's going to be in a pretty orchid/light purple color. Like I said, I'm going to pay an extra $10 to widen the straps [which Christa said she was fine with] so that I can wear a nice, supportive bra. The dress has that lovely ruching around the waist, which does wonders for camouflaging the tummy area. FABULOUS!! Plus, one of my very good friends is getting married, so of course I'm more than excited for her! I actually got to go with her when she was shopping for her wedding dress [even though I have friends that have gotten married already, I missed out on going dress shopping with them, mostly because they live away from me], and that was fun. There was one dress that I absolutely LOVED on her, and I'm pretty sure that that's the one she went with. If not that one, then the #2 dress, which was nice, but it wasn't AMAZING like the favorite dress.
So, I'm actually getting to be involved in this wedding, which is awesome! I can't wait until the bridal shower and the bachelorette party [if we have one for her]!
On a side note, I think that I've lost about 5-10 pounds! It's fantastic because I want to drop at least 20 before I order my dress because it could make a price difference. Up through size 16, the dress will cost one amount, and anything after size 16, they add an extra $20-50 on to the price. I wanna save money any way I can!