I always get nervous with job interviews. Well, interviews in general. Your resume gets you in the door, but the interview gets the job. What are some of the signs you can be tuned into that give a favorable impression that you have a good chance of landing that job? These are not hard and fast rules that you will get the job. After all, there are no guarantees. However, if you don’t see these signals, you won’t get your hopes up. Body language speaks louder than words. So here we go.
10 Signals That the Job Could be Yours
- Smiling when you smile.
- Consistently open and warm body language.
- Relaxed forehead.
- Maintaining eye contact and paying attention to what you are saying.
- Nodding when you are speaking.
- Leaning toward you.
- Seeming more enthusiastic midway through the interview.
- Offering to show you around after the interview.
- Walking around desk to shake your hand when leaving (no barriers).
- Walking you all the way to the reception area and lingering while you leave.
I have to admit, in my own personal experience, whenever I was given a bit of a walk-around and shown the location and the people of where I would be working, I received a call shortly thereafter of a job offer. However, I have been walked to the entrance with conversation and not necessarily landed the job (although I do believe I was one of the top candidates). Also, the jobs I was offered, the employer processed through the interviews in the same day. I would be asked if I could be an hour later or later in the day to meet with another interview.
I remember one day having gone on four interviews in the same day. Keep in mind four interviews in a day is really exhausting! It’s way too much to be talking about yourself (this is where you get to brag about your accomplishments) and it is physically exhausting and stressful on the body.
Back to point… Nevertheless, I was actually only booked for one interview that day. It was early in the morning. After the first interview, I was scheduled to come back later that same day for a second interview. I then received a call for an impromptu interview for a different department in the same building. Finally, I was called for a last interview for a quick meet and greet with the hiring manager from the impromptu interview, who actually offered me the job on the spot.
Rarely does hiring on the spot happen, but it still happens. Also, when the initial call comes in for an interview, I try to get a time slot that is at the back end of the interviewing process. Management is exhausted with the process, already itching to make a decision, having seen the unskilled and unprepared, and ready for that final great interviewee. That would be YOU! You’ve come prepared, dressed professionally, calm, centered, confident (but not cocky), and pleasant to interact with.
What experiences have you found that could be an encouraging signal to a job offer? What tactics do you use to prepare to be the best candidate and shine in an interview? What traits do you believe stand out in a solid candidate? Do you have a surprising tale of where you felt like you had the interview from hell and was actually offered the job? Share your story. Funny, sad, enlightening, crazy, goofy. Would love to hear from you.
To your success!
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Once again, I am changing up my look. It’s a beautiful weekend, the sun is out, and Spring is in full swing. During the winter, my page was warm and comforting, with a cup of java to perk you up. With the season’s change, it is time to lighten up and create a bit of clean airiness to your visits. However, I still have a cup of java waiting for you while you hang out with me.
Update 04/19: It appears I am having difficulty with the new theme. It appears fine in Firefox, but issues in IE. Since it is just me designing and writing this, it could take me a little bit of time. I really like this theme, but if I am not able to resolve the issue, I will be forced to change to something else. Or if you know WordPress, along with the HTML in the various sheets, would love your input. I appreciate your patience.
Wishing you all a fantastic weekend and that all your processes and change take you closer to the life you want.
For me, everyone starts at 100%. I always wanted to be a teacher. So every student coming into my class would start with a solid A. So instead of feeling like you have to work toward an A, it’s all about maintaining an A. This works the same way with relationships with me. I get the idea of trust being something that you have to work for or earn, but if a person already has that trust, it’s a disappointment when that trust has been violated. Therefore, I believe starting off with a relationship built on trust holds the person accountable and encourages maintaining a level of trust. When done the opposite, a person always feels like they have to establish trust and, in reality, has nothing to lose.
When starting a relationship built on trust, when that trust has been violated, the consequences are more severe. It’s not a “three strikes, you’re out” kind of thing. It’s about rising to expectations of the person you impress upon others by what you say and your actions.
People and businesses are expected to be transparent. The internet has actually made that more paramount than we otherwise thought. Transparency is about your integrity and the quality that you bring to your relationships, whether business or personal. When you talk the talk, you walk the walk. Isn’t it much easier being authentic and appreciated for the individual you are and the unique value you bring to any relationship? I think so. When you don’t, you don’t value the amazing person that you are and run the risk of being a fraud.
Here are some common signals of deceit:
- Dilated pupils
- More pauses in conversation
- More speach errors
- Fewer specific details
- More “allness” phrases – all, always, everyone, none, nobody
- Less eye contact or more eye contact, depending on the norm
- Fewer body movements or more body movements
- Sometimes more self-touching
- Sweating
- Higher-pitched voice
- Shorter verbal responses
- Flushed cheeks (when the conversation doesn’t warrant it)
- Increased blinking
- Hands to mouth, covering it or wiping/rubbing it
- Fingernail biting
- Fake cough
- Nose rub
- Eye rubbing or pretending something is in the eye
- Increased swallowing
- Chewing of the inside of the mouth
- Drying of the mouth
These are things that would subtly stand out because these mannerisms or responses are not their norm. As your sixth sense kicks in, it is natural that your own signals will reflect your doubt and give off cues of what is being said and the body signals that are being conveyed. Keep in mind that when the person lying picks up on this, they will alter their nonverbal cues to come across more believable.
Lies can generally be revealed in the details. It is more difficult to recount details along with consistency when lying than when events or intentions actually occur. Pay attention to mannerisms that are not consistent of their normal behavior and statements that are not congruent. When in doubt, go with your gut.
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Math is way cool and here is a website to prove it. Do you remember those kaleidoscopes when you were a kid? This is the computer version.
Take a peek at www.subtlebody-images.com, you will love it . There are all kinds of varieties, like the one you see here. Well, this one is just a picture. The website shows the moving, animated version. On some, the design reacts to the movement of the mouse. Kind of like when you would spin the kaleidoscope and the image would shift.
I came across this on StumbleUpon, which I think I might become addicted to. Just set up your preferences and you will find yourself discovering some really amazing websites.
Enjoy!
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Here is a listing of database functions to add to our collection of the formulas reference.
You will find the following information for each function:
- Function name; and
- Function definition.
NOTE: In the description you will find the function syntax and a description of each argument. Arguments that appear in bold text are required; arguments that do not appear in bold text are option.
This list was compiled using several resources to give you the most complete information to put them to use, without over-complicating them.
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Function |
Description |
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DAVERAGE |
Averages the values in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify and takes the form =DAVERAGE(database,field,criteria), where database is the range of cells that make up the list or database and the first row of the list contains labels for each column; field indicates which column is used in the function (by label name or by position); and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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DCOUNT |
Counts the cells that contain numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify and takes the form =DCOUNT(database,field,criteria); where database is the range of cells that make up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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DCOUNTA |
Same as DCOUNT, except that it also includes cells containing text, logical values, and error values |
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DGET |
Extracts a singular value from a column in a list or database that matches conditions you specify and takes the form =DGET(database,field,criteria), where database is the range of cells that make up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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DMAX |
Returns the largest number in a column in a list or database that matches conditions you specify and takes the form =DMAX(database,field,criteria), where database is a range that makes up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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DMIN |
Returns the smallest number in a column in a list or database that matches conditions you specify and takes the same for and arguments as DMAX. |
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DPRODUCT |
Multiplies the values in a list or database that match conditions you specify and takes the form =DPRODUCT(database,field,criteria), where database is a range that makes up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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DSTDEV |
Estimates the standard deviation of a population based on a sample, using the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify, and takes the same form and arguments as DPRODUCT. |
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DSTDEVP |
Calculates the standard deviation of a population based on the entire population, using the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify, and takes the same form and arguments as DPRODUCT. |
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DSUM |
Adds the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify and takes the same for and arguments as DPRODUCT. |
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DVAR |
Estimates the variance of a population based on a sample, using the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify, and takes the form =DVAR(database,field,criteria), where database is the range of cells that make up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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DVARP |
Calculates the variance of a population based on the entire population, using the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify, and takes the same form as DVAR. |
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Function |
Description |
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Averages the values in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify and takes the form =DAVERAGE(database,field,criteria), where database is the range of cells that make up the list or database and the first row of the list contains labels for each column; field indicates which column is used in the function (by label name or by position); and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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Counts the cells that contain numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify and takes the form =DCOUNT(database,field,criteria); where database is the range of cells that make up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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Same as DCOUNT, except that it also includes cells containing text, logical values, and error values |
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Extracts a singular value from a column in a list or database that matches conditions you specify and takes the form =DGET(database,field,criteria), where database is the range of cells that make up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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Returns the largest number in a column in a list or database that matches conditions you specify and takes the form =DMAX(database,field,criteria), where database is a range that makes up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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Returns the smallest number in a column in a list or database that matches conditions you specify and takes the same for and arguments as DMAX. |
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Multiplies the values in a list or database that match conditions you specify and takes the form =DPRODUCT(database,field,criteria), where database is a range that makes up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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Estimates the standard deviation of a population based on a sample, using the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify, and takes the same form and arguments as DPRODUCT. |
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Calculates the standard deviation of a population based on the entire population, using the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify, and takes the same form and arguments as DPRODUCT. |
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Adds the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify and takes the same for and arguments as DPRODUCT. |
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Estimates the variance of a population based on a sample, using the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify, and takes the form =DVAR(database,field,criteria), where database is the range of cells that make up the list or database; field indicates which column is used in the function; and criteria is the range of cells that contains the conditions you specify. |
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Calculates the variance of a population based on the entire population, using the numbers in a column in a list or database that match conditions you specify, and takes the same form as DVAR. |
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Do you find yourself debating whether to use singular possessive or plural possessive in your writing? This was my challenge this past week when helping a colleague figure out where to put her apostrophes or whether she even needed to use the apostrophe at all.
1. Determine True Possessive and Descriptive Possessive.
Possessive = whose
the employee’s personnel file
California’s laws
the Tinsleys’ residence
Descriptive = what kind of
the employee personnel file
California laws
the Tinsley residence
They are both correct, but keep it consistent in the document you are writing. Also, names of countries, governmental units, and organized groups ending in ”s” usually do not require an apostrophe.
2. Add an Apostrophe “s” to Form the Possessive of Singular Nouns Not Ending in “s” and For Plural Nouns Not Ending in “s.”
Linda’s condo
The dog’s bark
The woman’s voice
The women’s voices
3. Add Only an Apostrophe to Form the Possessive Both Singular and Plural Nouns ending in “s.”
Jess’ class
Sears’ blowout sale
the boss’ directives
Some writers prefer to add both an apostrophe “s,” especially if the new word has an extra syllable.
Jess’s class
the boss’s directives
the actress’s screen debut
This practice of using the additional “s” is declining.
4. Use Only a Single Apostrophe “s” when Joint Possession is Intended.
Layne and Lynda’s music
Clarify if the item is not owned jointly.
Layne’s and Lynda’s music
or
Layne’s music and Lynda’s music
5. Add an Apostrophe “s” to the End of Personal and Organizational Names and Abbreviations Showing Possession.
Borders’ hiring procedure
SMUD’s payment policy
Yale’s orientation
Check the letterhead or other correspondence for exceptional cases.
6. Some Possessives Occur Without a Following Noun.
My job is similar to Lynda’s.
She was at the dentist’s.
7. Use a Possessive to Modify an “ing” for of a Verb Used as a Noun.
Lynda’s speaking skills are a little rusty.
I appreciate my colleague’s writing skills.
I suggested to my colleague, to make it easier to figure out whether to use the singular or plural use, to insert her own name in determining whether to put the apostrophe before or after the “s.” It helps, but remembering that the singular use indicates one and the plural use indicates more than one is what you want to make clear.
Simply put, singular and plural indicates whether it is one or more and possessive indicates ownership or, in other cases, other close relationships.
What tips and ideas do you have that helps your writing? English is definitely one of the more difficult languages and we have so many rules, as well as exceptions. Sometimes it is tough to figure out what rules to apply. It is also a fun language to get creative with your writing as well. With practice, you will get better and the more curious you will get about learning writing structure and technique. Let me know how you are doing with that.
With great affection,
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Humans are the only creature on earth that can actively choose, determine, and think. It is our own thinking that determines the quality of our own life. Circumstances may play a role in the choices we make. We can choose to let circumstances determine how we live or we can choose what we do with those circumstance to live the life we want.
People. Appreciate the people that are around you. Every person has a skill and talent. Sometimes it may not be obvious because they hide behind hurt and anger that stems from their own personal past events, but tend to project it onto their present environment. Don’t be that person, but try to be compassionate to those who do. You don’t need to know all the details of the “why,” but accepting of who they are. It may be finding a way to appreciate someone and not knowing what is deeper in that person to appreciate.
We are all connected. The fact that certain individuals are in your life are opportunities to learn about yourself, or to learn more about a quality such as compassion, tolerance, patience, understanding, temperance, grace, love.
Judgements. We live in a world where people judge on first impressions. Try to get past the initial impressions and dig a little deeper. We all want acceptance and appreciation. It’s not about changing people to how we would like for them to be as we all have our own unique path and process of evolution.
Circumstances. Our particular environment can either drive us further into a life we really don’t want, or it can give us the passion and determination to find a way toward a path that is more consistent with who we are and what we desire.
To get away from the sometimes craziness that can seem the norm when doing “the job” or when out participating in the world, my home is my sanctuary. My home reflects me and comforts my soul. I’m surrounded by music that that feeds my soul in whatever mood I’m in at the moment. I’m surround by a variety of books displayed in beautiful bookcases that always encourage me to read about things that motivate me, inspire me, and teach me.
Like water, soil, and sun to a plant, I make every effort to create an environment in my home that nurtures me, that is a haven of warmth and graciousness. Hopefully the qualities that I choose to live in spills over to the person I am at work, with friends, when I get my coffee in the morning, how I interact with the people I know and don’t know. It is here that I have control over what I see, hear, and feel. I choose things that make me smile, that expand my personality and unique style.
The more you reach out for the things to incorporate into your life is more of what you will start to find naturally gravitating toward you. For example, have you ever bought a car and then the day you drive off the lot you seem to see your car EVERYWHERE. Life seems to work that way. You start seeing more of what it is that you are bringing into your own life.
This is your challenge: Send out more of what you want to see coming into your life. Here is where you get to use your power of “choice.” Be accepting those things that are more you and want in your life, and choose to decline those things, people, and circumstances that aren’t. By discovering and appreciating what is uniquely you, you are able to appreciate and allow others to process their own path without judgment. It’s not a perfect world, but it is YOUR world. Create the world you choose to live in. It may not be perfect, but it is continually evolving, as it should be. Be confident in the person you are and what you have to offer the world. You make a difference just by showing up and being a part of it. You may inspire others because you have the courage to dance to your own music.
It’s not an overnight process. It does take time. Patience takes time, kindness and tolerance to less-than-tolerant people takes patience, and living in a state of grace takes a lot of kindness and tolerance.
In conclusion, I wish upon you an abundance of grace.
With great affection,
Today’s challenge was a great example of great minds viewing grammar usage differently (yes, one of the great minds was me). So, in order for me to agree with “Frank,” I requested that he back up his conviction (or argument) with proof. And, it couldn’t come from a second grader (even though I’m sure there are some pretty brilliant second graders out there)!
Frank was resourceful and convincing of his argument with documentation to prove his point. GrammarBook is a great online resource when you need a grammar question answered in a pinch. At this link you will find the following information:
English Rules
English Usage Videos
Free Online Quizzes
Grammar Blog
Helpful Links
The online English usage rules are FREE! You do not have to have pay a subscription to view the following:
Grammar Rules
Punctuation Rules
Capitalization Rules
Commonly Confused Words
Rules for Writing Numbers
Free Interactive English Quizzes
Grammar and Punctuation Videos
Resumes That Sizzle
Don’t forget to leave a comment to let others know you found this resource to be helpful. Would love to hear about your valuable online resources. That’s what the internet is all about, “Sharing Information.”
With Great Affection!
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