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  1. bags1971 Oct 10, 2018

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    1st interview since being made redundant in a few hours wearing the 105.012.65 for luck :)
     
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  2. watchstick_81 Oct 10, 2018

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    Good luck! Did it help for other occasions?
     
  3. STANDY schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector Oct 10, 2018

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    Best of luck.
    Always ask a question if offered at the end ;)
     
  4. bags1971 Oct 10, 2018

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    1st interview in over 9 years :)
     
  5. stevec14 Oct 10, 2018

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    Good luck. I’m in a similar situation. Recently redundant. No interview as yet but when it comes it will be first one in 12 yrs.
     
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  6. Om3ga321 Oct 10, 2018

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    Walk in as if you have the job already.
    Confidence is everything and with that 105.012 what else do you need.
     
  7. jimmyd13 Oct 10, 2018

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    I read that and thought "not had an interview in 9 years??", then realised the last time I was asked to interview for a position was 26 years ago. Since then, any job offers have simply been whispered quietly in an office or over a meal. I realise now how I've simply taken that for granted.

    Good luck.
     
  8. michael22 Oct 10, 2018

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    Good luck. All my interviews have been over a coffee, with the decision probably already made.
     
  9. Tet I prefer Dilmah do try it Oct 10, 2018

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    Good luck buddy.
     
  10. Nathan1967 Oct 10, 2018

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    Good luck! You won’t need it though!

    :)

    All the best

    Nathan
     
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  11. kilofinal Oct 10, 2018

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    The new position is yours. Good Luck!
     
  12. BenBagbag Oct 10, 2018

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    Thanks for sharing. It goes a long way too making this feel like a community. Good luck with the interview!
     
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  13. Marty McDawg Oct 10, 2018

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    Good luck Bags!!!
     
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  14. lillatroll Oct 10, 2018

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    All the very best, hope it works out for you.
     
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  15. Davidt Oct 10, 2018

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    I was interviewing for some vacancies in my team a couple of months ago and a chap walked in like that. Irritated the hell out of me. Needless to say he didn’t get the job.

    Good luck @bags1971
     
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  16. flw history nerd Oct 10, 2018

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    Good luck! All of ΩF is rooting for you! :thumbsup:
     
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  17. CameronD Oct 10, 2018

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    Best of luck to you!
     
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  18. mydeafcat Oct 10, 2018

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    He clearly wasn’t sporting a Speedmaster, was he?! While there are few things more annoying than a sales-y candidate, in this case, I suspect the suggestion meant ‘act confidently’, not cocky.

    These days - and it is about bloody time - the cards are now held by both interviewer and prospective employee. As they say, hire for fit as much as skill. You cannot teach attitude. Of course, one’s skills and ability and attitude must be a cultural match; yet it’s absolutely essential for a candidate to not only feel confident during the contrived ‘circus trick’ interview process (hence be confident, ask good questions - do your research!), but you must get a feel for the place you may call home for 30-60 hours per week. You need them, sure. But they better give you a great reason to offer them the professionalism and capabilities you have crafted and honed throughout your career. You. Are. Worth. It. And they know it.

    Good luck @bags1971. We have your back!! :):thumbsup:

    (My $.02 says the guy who has been consulting for the last few years after being downsized. No resume-gotten gigs for quite some time, thankfully. Less overhead, no need for clothes shopping, more time to work out and ride, but way less money to spend on watches.)
     
  19. mancio Oct 10, 2018

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    Good luck Bro!
     
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  20. Slowpoker Oct 10, 2018

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    Confidence is good, but too much can make a person look a little cocky, which isn't appreciated.

    A watch, like that dashing speedy, will definitely increase your chances of getting the job. Just wear a suit; wear the watch and attend the interview.

    Good luck!
     
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