Interview = terrifying
My first interview was one of the worst experiences of my life.
A small part-time job.
I sat down, feeling good, I'm wearing a SUIT, guys! I look like a king in this thing.
"Ok, (name), we're just going to keep this informal and relaxed, so just answer as if you were talking to me normally." She smiled.
I think, "Oh good, informal."
Then comes the inevitable.
"Tell me about yourself."
"Why do you want to work here?"
"Can you think of a situation where you've had to..?"
..."Um," I fidget nervously. "Well. Ehhh... Can I, uh, like... Can I just have a moment to, like, think about it?"
"Yes, take your time."
Moments pass, and my mind is still totally unprepared for the question, however, I feel that to take up any more time thinking will just look weird, so I begin to make noises with my mouth, the occasional word slipping through.
"Ehhh, well I... I, eh, organised a trip to the cinema once. I had to persuade my friends to go..."
I manage about 5 sentences, none of which are particularly interesting, or even relevant to the interview.
Leaving the interview, I am just angry, disgusted. I think about how pointless the whole affair was. I could have just stayed at home.
I don't get angry at myself, but rather at the interviewer, and interviews in general. It's like they test your social skills more than your actual knowledge.
Needless to say I did not get the job.
Normal?