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Lifelong Protester

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5. I always tell folks I interview

Reply to dballance (Original post)

Wed Feb 27, 2013, 09:29 AM

Feb 2013

that their resumes get them in the door, but once in the interview, like it or not, it's a popularity contest. People want to hire folks they can work with, and possessing a sense of humor (especially in these tough times) is essential.

Congratulations on the new job!

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Laughter is the Best Medicine. An old but true thing. I Loved It in Reader's Digest [View all] dballance Feb 2013 OP

Keep 'em laughing. jerseyjack Feb 2013 #1

Contributing to a positive work environment is an asset. Scuba Feb 2013 #2

Congrats on the new job. Granny M Feb 2013 #3

Congrats!!! Maraya1969 Feb 2013 #4

I always tell folks I interview Lifelong Protester Feb 2013 #5

Right on. mac56 Feb 2013 #6

Exactly! Melissa G Feb 2013 #8

Congratulations on the job NewJeffCT Feb 2013 #7

Way to go! Congrats rustydog Feb 2013 #9

The problem with hiring someone is that Melissa G Feb 2013 #10

this mac56 Feb 2013 #11

Congratulations! Ron Obvious Feb 2013 #12

Hey, good for you lovemydog Feb 2013 #13

I love this! pacalo Feb 2013 #14