Re: nursery interview tomorrow

Sounds right on to me. You'll probably get the nod. Just remember, though, that when I interviewed for the job I have now, I lost out at first to someone who was younger and cuter. When younger and cuter couldn't hack it, they called the geezer back. I think Donna is right on about older employees. We may cost more but we screw up less--and we've learned how to perform with a hangover ;>)

Anyway, Kitty. It sounds good. And "They thought U of Guelph was in California" will keep me chuckling all weekend.

On Friday, February 13, 2004, at 05:38 PM, Kitty wrote:

Since you've all been so supportive, I thought I might recap the interview
for you. It seemed to go well, and the work as they described it didn't
seem too hard. They thought U of Guelph was in California. They are
strong, their background is in, trees and shrubs. And they indicated
difficulties with perennials. Ah! my opening! I'm stronger in that,
dazzled them with a few tips and techniques and successful examples. I
asked him if this was a growth area for them and they indicated it was, that
people were always asking for more. Even though that is not really what
they were hiring for, I gently explained the marketing aspects of perennials
and I was hoping they might consider my value for expansion down the road.
Well, whether they hire me or not, I came away feeling good about the
interview. Thanks for your support, folks!

Kitty

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kitty" <kmrsy@comcast.net>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 11:54 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] nursery interview tomorrow


Then say, "When do I start?" It usually works.

would it were that easy. Thanks for the encouragement, all of you.

Kitty

----- Original Message -----
From: "james singer" <jsinger@igc.org>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 6:32 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] nursery interview tomarrow


Stay cool. Listen carefully. Respond directly. Make and keep eye
contact. Don't ask important questions until the interviewer says "Any
questions?" Then say, "When do I start?" It usually works.


On Tuesday, February 10, 2004, at 02:45 PM, Kitty wrote:

I was laid off about 4wks ago. There's very little available here. I
rather doubt I'll get the job, I'd expect them to want someone
younger. The
job would entail working with the public, stocking and watering. I'm
a
little concerned about the weight lifting, but maybe it would get me
in
shape! Also, I'm not sure I could get by on what a nursery laborer is
paid.

I'd been working at my last job since before I began gardening, so
working
at my hobby was never an option.  But, yes, I think that could alter
my
views. But I guess it is worth a shot.

Kitty 

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