Interview Prep, and other things....
I was in the fourth grade when the Murrah Federal Building was bombed in Oklahoma City. That was 1995 and, at the time, was the deadliest domestic terrorist attack in the history of the United States and was the deadliest act of terrorism within U.S. borders until September 11, 2001.
The day of the Oklahoma City bombing, I started collecting newspaper and magazine articles about the bombing. I know, odd for a fourth grader. The clippings were kept in a file in my desk. Over the years, the file grew. When I graduated high school and moved to college, the file was removed and placed with my most precious belongings (my scrapbooks) in a large Rubbermaid container for storage. It wasn't long after the bombing, I asked my mom for a subscription to Newsweek magazine. If she was surprised, she didn't show it. After subscribing to Newsweek, I added Time magazine, then when I entered college I supplemented it with a subscription to The New Yorker.
I mention this, because I have been preparing for the interview portion of the Miss Ohio competition. I have been going through stacks of Newsweek and Time magazines that I haven't had time to read. Sunday, I was in Marion with my Executive Director and sat in on the pre-meeting with some of the girls who will be competing for the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2006. After the meeting, I met with local Marion residents for a mock interview. Of all the phases of competition, I feel most prepared for the interview. My philosophy in interviews, whether it is for a job, or in competitions, like Miss Ohio, is this: Be real, be yourself and people will feel your genuineness.
Today, I have a long, long, long day. I was awakened before my alarm went off by the apartment maintenance men weed whacking outside my window. Grrrr. I work at Scripps from 10-12 and the first round of Pre-College for the Honors Tutorial College's new class of freshman from 12 to 10 p.m. this evening. There are two separate sessions, which will take me through to Friday evening. This year, since I am one of the senior members of the HTC, I get to address the parents and answer any questions or concerns they may have. Undoubtedly, the question of drinking will arise. I know OU has a reputation of being a party school, but that is only if you choose that path. All of these kids are extremely bright and have the ability to make good choices. Some do, some don't. I did.
The day of the Oklahoma City bombing, I started collecting newspaper and magazine articles about the bombing. I know, odd for a fourth grader. The clippings were kept in a file in my desk. Over the years, the file grew. When I graduated high school and moved to college, the file was removed and placed with my most precious belongings (my scrapbooks) in a large Rubbermaid container for storage. It wasn't long after the bombing, I asked my mom for a subscription to Newsweek magazine. If she was surprised, she didn't show it. After subscribing to Newsweek, I added Time magazine, then when I entered college I supplemented it with a subscription to The New Yorker.
I mention this, because I have been preparing for the interview portion of the Miss Ohio competition. I have been going through stacks of Newsweek and Time magazines that I haven't had time to read. Sunday, I was in Marion with my Executive Director and sat in on the pre-meeting with some of the girls who will be competing for the title of Miss Marion Popcorn Festival 2006. After the meeting, I met with local Marion residents for a mock interview. Of all the phases of competition, I feel most prepared for the interview. My philosophy in interviews, whether it is for a job, or in competitions, like Miss Ohio, is this: Be real, be yourself and people will feel your genuineness.
Today, I have a long, long, long day. I was awakened before my alarm went off by the apartment maintenance men weed whacking outside my window. Grrrr. I work at Scripps from 10-12 and the first round of Pre-College for the Honors Tutorial College's new class of freshman from 12 to 10 p.m. this evening. There are two separate sessions, which will take me through to Friday evening. This year, since I am one of the senior members of the HTC, I get to address the parents and answer any questions or concerns they may have. Undoubtedly, the question of drinking will arise. I know OU has a reputation of being a party school, but that is only if you choose that path. All of these kids are extremely bright and have the ability to make good choices. Some do, some don't. I did.
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DRINKING IS ALWAYS A GOOD CHOICE! ;)
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