Re: nursery interview tomorrow

Well, CA was the only Ontario they could think of!  Hey, they're Purdue
grads - that's to be expected!

Kitty

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "james singer" <jsinger@igc.org>
To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 6:18 PM
Subject: Re: [CHAT] 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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> Island Jim
> Southwest Florida
> Zone 10
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