Biggest interview of my life.

"Grindintosecond" (Grindintosecond)
03/29/2016 at 23:16 • Filed to: None

I just got a notification, I’m soon to interview for the last job I will ever need to get and where I will retire. This isn’t just the next job on the way up the ladder, but, this is seriously for the top career position possible for me. This was unexpected and much sooner than I thought it would be. There are prep companies for the specific occupation I have and they will greatly help. I have some time to get ready. Hopefully, I can get this for my family and give them evverything they need - I can also get a decent retirement out of this...finally.

DISCUSSION (26)

Party-vi > Grindintosecond
03/29/2016 at 23:19

Congratulations! What is the job is?

Grindintosecond > Party-vi
03/29/2016 at 23:23

Can’t say yet. Not trying to be mysterious or rude, I just literally shouldn’t say for who or what due to the internet lurking of anyone there. Not until I get that job.

Steve in Manhattan > Grindintosecond
03/29/2016 at 23:24

Punch above your weight.

66671 - 200 [METRIC] my dash > Grindintosecond
03/29/2016 at 23:25

I’m beginning to feel nervous for you lol, I’m sure I speak for all of oppo when I say good luck and go get em!

phenotyp > Grindintosecond
03/29/2016 at 23:29

Best of wishes.

i’ve been doing a bunch of this type of thing this year... And it’s killing me. Big-time, big-deal shit. It’s super, super stressful.

dogisbadob > Grindintosecond
03/29/2016 at 23:32

Good luck!

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > Grindintosecond
03/29/2016 at 23:54

Best of luck! We’re sure you can knock this one out of the park.

1111111111111111111111 > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 00:00

Rock it out. I did similar recently and it worked out well.

PushToStart > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 00:02

Good luck! Since I assume you're interviewing for one of NASAs astronaut positions, I'd like to request you send me a Mars rock when you get back.

Nibbles > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 00:14

Best of luck to you good sir!

BLCKSTRM > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 00:23

Start practicing your full windsor!

Not everyone notices the little things like that, and may be totally inappropriate for your industry/profession (for my last job interview I was told to ABSOLUTELY NOT show up in a suit, which was a first for me, but it was for a design team, so I guess that made sense).

But there are people who DO notice, and the attention to detail will only help you out. Even the people who don’t notice will notice, even if they can’t put their finger on it.

You’ve got this!

For Sweden > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 00:26

777 Captain?

I know a woman who is a 777 Captain at 31, but it’s cargo, so maybe don’t do that.

Xyl0c41n3 > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 01:24

Buena suerte!

KatzManDu > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 03:02

Mazel Tov. Break a leg. Land on the numbers.

Flynorcal: pilot, offshore sailor, car racer and panty thief > PushToStart
03/30/2016 at 03:05

Or send it FedEx when you get there. They’ve got a location open already I believe.

TheRealBicycleBuck > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 07:47

Good luck!

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > BLCKSTRM
03/30/2016 at 08:26

It’s all about the Half. The full looks awkwardly large on most people.

$kaycog > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 08:57

It sounds wonderful! Best of luck with the interview!

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
03/30/2016 at 09:01

Depends on the thickness of the tie. I’ve got a couple that you have to go full on because the half is way too small (see above pic!). OTOH, I have some thicker ties where the full would look way too big, even with a spread collar.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 09:02

Republican nominee for POTUS at a brokered convention? :)
But seriously, good luck!

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > haveacarortwoorthree2
03/30/2016 at 09:06

The photo from the OP is a four in hand knot.

BLCKSTRM > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro)
03/30/2016 at 12:07

Very much depends on the tie. Old school polyester ties? Super huge. Any modern silk tie? Looks great.

After I started watching Suits I decided to give a full a try. Not really bulkier than the half I’d been doing.

Either way, you’re far better off with either a half or full Windsor than with the lopsided slipknot the guy in the picture above is wearing. Makes you look like an awkward teenager.

Kinja'd!!!

Grindintosecond > BLCKSTRM
03/30/2016 at 21:55

Used to do the Double Windsor at all times, every time. That’s kinda on the outs. I do have a killer tie though.

Grindintosecond > phenotyp
03/30/2016 at 21:56

No kidding right? It’s like a failure is letting my whole families future and education down. Kinda sucks.

coqui70 > Grindintosecond
03/30/2016 at 22:10

Eat a light easily digestible dinner the night before. Easy on the alcohol but a glass of wine is ok. Sleep well, get rest. Wake up early and go for a brisk walk, go home and shower.

Breakfast - Nothing greasy but have some protein, coffee, juice and water - take a dump.

Grooming: Haircut, clean shaven, pressed suit and crisp white shirt. Nice silk tie. Dark socks, shined shoes. Trimmed nails and clean hands. Trim ear and nose hair.Clean teeth, floss and mouthwash.

Prep: Elevator speech, highlights of career, answers to 10 trickiest interview questions (look it up) and questions about job. Relax, breathe, meditate.

During interview: Firm handshake, smile, polite greeting. Relax but listen to the questions, ask a few questions and be willing to have a conversation.

Realize this was meant to be - you got this.

phenotyp > Grindintosecond
03/31/2016 at 00:01

Oh man. Don’t even get me started.