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ewink
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posted September 19, 2005 07:27 PM
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Originally posted by Spoony Luv:
Obviously you aren't a photographer if you are being flown out.
i'm a photographer and have been flown out for an interview - got the job, too.
Same here.
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Delicious Bass
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posted September 19, 2005 11:11 PM
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Originally posted by upandown:
They want to see how tall you are
Huh?? What is this, an NFL scouting combine or a job interview? Heck, Tom Cruise is 5'5 or so and that hasn't stopped him.
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facts
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posted September 20, 2005 05:05 AM
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Originally posted by Sultanosurf:
On meals, it's just like any first date. No finger food, no spaghetti. No booze. (OK, so that part's not like a first date)
Also sex is probably unlikely.
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posted September 20, 2005 05:06 AM
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Originally posted by Delicious Bass:
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Originally posted by upandown:
They want to see how tall you are
Huh?? What is this, an NFL scouting combine or a job interview? Heck, Tom Cruise is 5'5 or so and that hasn't stopped him.
Upanddown did not mean that literally. He was saying they want to see you in ways that they cannot see you on a tape. You can't tell how tall someone is on TV. It's just an example.
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upandown
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posted September 20, 2005 10:22 AM
I meant that literally.
I know of one anchor who has been passed over because of his shorter stature in person.
Potential employers worried that, at public appearances, he might have less than a commanding presence.
[ September 20, 2005, 10:25 AM: Message edited by: upandown ]
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WX GUY
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posted September 20, 2005 02:47 PM
a little bump action ? ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Delicious Bass
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posted September 20, 2005 02:56 PM
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Originally posted by WX GUY:
im medium height so hopefully theyre not looking for a giant or a midget..
anyway, was wondering- last time i spoke to the Nd was last week.. he said we`ll talk before you leave- but I fly out this Thursday- when should I expect to hear from him, or should I call? I`m sure he`ll get back to me before my flight, right?
haha.. i know i`m panicking
Depends. Some news directors turn everything over to their 'assistants' to form your schedule. When I interviewed in Seattle, the news director never even called to say he wanted to bring me up. His 'assistant' called and set the whole thing up and when the news director picked me up at the airport, it was the first time I had spoken to him.
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Sultanosurf
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posted September 20, 2005 07:50 PM
C'mon, is this a fake post?
WXGuy, does your current boss call you up to see if you're going to work every day? The schedule's set, live your life and show up on time. And remember your prospective ND is dealing with a myriad of challenges every day, including the 2 or 3 other candidates.
You've gotten plenty of info here. Time to buck up and do the gig.
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Delicious Bass
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posted September 20, 2005 08:54 PM
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Originally posted by Sultanosurf:
C'mon, is this a fake post?
WXGuy, does your current boss call you up to see if you're going to work every day? The schedule's set, live your life and show up on time. And remember your prospective ND is dealing with a myriad of challenges every day, including the 2 or 3 other candidates.
You've gotten plenty of info here. Time to buck up and do the gig.
It is a little suspicious, but methinks WXGuy is just a newbie and a bit scared of what's to follow. I know I was probably trembling during my first couple of interviews. If you're used to working at your tiny little station, walking into a bigger market can definitely be a bit intimidating. Who here can't relate to that?
Regardless of whether it's a fake post or not, it's brought up some good issues and I've enjoyed reading everyone's advice.
[ September 20, 2005, 08:56 PM: Message edited by: Delicious Bass ]
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WX GUY
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posted September 21, 2005 02:36 AM
actually, its not a fake post- you can clearly see i`ve been a member for some time now.
I was just nervous- although I already have a job, this is my first real interview for one (current job was right out of college, so phone interview basically was the extent here)
I don't mean to continue asking the questions then- I got and appreciate all everyone has contributed.
But don't start saying its a fake post, just because someone is asking for some advice- isn't that what this board is for anyway?
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Jane Craig
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posted September 21, 2005 06:07 AM
Good luck, and please keep us posted. Being flown out is, as others have said, a good sign but by no means a "gimme." Scope out the situation, see how the newsroom feels to you -- it truly is as much of a chance for you to get a sense of their shop as it is for them to interview you. In-person interviews aren't about skills -- they're a chemistry test.
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posted September 21, 2005 10:35 AM
Let's hope the hurricane doesn't cause a flight glitch for you.
(I just wanted to give you one more thing to worry about.)
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upandown
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posted September 21, 2005 11:07 AM
You're on the verge of analysis paralysis.
You sound desperate, like a teenage girl worrying about her first date.
No more bumping.
This thread is finished until you report back with results.
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