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Originally Posted by offstringgirl
I just sent in my resume for an office assistant job. It will by my very first job, and this info was very helpful to me. My only concerns now are the weight factor...what if they don't like me because I'm fat? and the dressing up thing...I don't know what to wear.  I don't have dress clothes so I'll have to buy something I guess. |
Buy the dress clothes. As good as you can afford. First impressions are important. You need to look sharp, and it can mean thousands of $$ in your pocket over time.
The first thing I will tell you is to be confident and in control. A confident and controlled demeanor completely cancels being fat. I know. Im fat. Im a CEO. I've sold over $100MM in "stuff" over the last 8 years. (I have a $100MM pen - contracts executed.)
The night before, close your eyes, visualize the interview. Visualize success. Anticiapate questions by going through your resume one position at a time. Always be prepared for, "What is your greatest weakness?" What will you do in this job in the first 90 days? Why should I hire you over xxxx? Be ready with those answers and deliver like you KNOW they will hire you.
It is sure fire. Dont worry about being fat. It is not an obstacle.
Poise and confidence wins.
Break a leg...
I know this is six months old but it is for the beneifit of others. I hope Laura got the job.