Okay, yet another interview/resume question: Pete thinks I should just put my resume on the iPad and take that with me, instead of paper copies. I feel that having dead tree copies to hand to people is a better idea, because the "Here, look at it on my iPad" approach feels ... pretentious? Like I'm trying too hard? Something like that. Am I being ridiculous, or is Pete used to thinking in terms of showing someone an art portfolio?
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Atropa - Mar 20, 2012 12:43:21 pm PDT #27400 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
brenda m - Mar 20, 2012 12:44:47 pm PDT #27401 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
or is Pete used to thinking in terms of showing someone an art portfolio?
This, I think. I would find that odd.
DavidS - Mar 20, 2012 12:46:21 pm PDT #27402 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I feel that having dead tree copies to hand to people is a better idea,
It is. Because while your resume will have been distributed to all the people interviewing you, they may not have printed it off the email or misplaced it and they'll probably want it in front of them as they interview you.
So, having a paper copy just means you're prepared for all eventualities, which is a positive. And if nobody needs it, then it's not an issue.
Nora Deirdre - Mar 20, 2012 12:51:22 pm PDT #27403 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
I always bring hard copies of my resume to job interviews. Always.
javachik - Mar 20, 2012 12:54:52 pm PDT #27404 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Yes, always. Interviewers can't take notes about you on *your* iPad. I don't know that it's pretentious as much as just impractical.
Atropa - Mar 20, 2012 12:59:52 pm PDT #27405 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Interviewers can't take notes about you on *your* iPad.
Thank you! That's the thing I was trying to articulate.
Anyway, Pete has gone off to Kinko's to get copies of my resume, and then to go grocery shopping. Since both of those errands are near Cupcake Royale and the GF cupcakes, I am hoping he decides to swing by there.
le nubian - Mar 20, 2012 1:01:47 pm PDT #27406 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
ha!
Strix - Mar 20, 2012 1:07:50 pm PDT #27407 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Hard copies. Yep.
Although having everything to hand on your iPad is never a bad thing. Bring all the ammo!
I'm feeling pretty confident about the interview. I know what they're looking for, at least two of the team know who I am, and two fairly important employees at the company are friends of mine and have been muttering about talking to people and saying, "Just. Fucking HIRE HER. We need her."
It's just the pre-interview prep and jitters that are a drag.
Yeah, I always get nervy, even though I know I give good interview. But it sounds REALLY POSITIVE. And I am crossing my fingers HARD.
Jesse - Mar 20, 2012 1:39:30 pm PDT #27408 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Good luck, Jilli! They should really just hire you, already.
And I agree about bringing copies of the resume, but I usually forget and it's generally fine.
§ ita § - Mar 20, 2012 1:44:52 pm PDT #27409 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I think if you have iPads to hand out to the interviewers it makes more sense. And, hey, gives you a leg up on the other candidates.