we are the champions of the world....

[myurbandream]

omg i rock so hard!!!!

man, who knew volunteer work got you to places like this? just this past thursday was the start of the focus-the-nation teach-in at uh, for which i was volunteering on the planning committee. it wasn't that bad- i made posters and spread the word to students in the dorms and at the arch building, helped plan the event itself, offered suggestions for things, that kind of stuff. for the event, there was a speaker panel on climate change, tables with flyers and petitions and sign-ups and things, and a line of "eco-friendly" cars outside with their hoods up for students to poke around in. i was working the table for the student environmental club, and the table next to ours was from environment texas, an advocacy organization which i've coincidentally been donating to for over a year now. so colin, the guy from envirtx, started chatting with me and we signed each others' petitions (*eyeroll* that sounds so weird) and he asked if i might be interested in doing internships or volunteer work, and i said yes.

SO HE CALLED ME TODAY AND WE DID A PHONE INTERVIEW AND HE WANTS TO HIRE ME. omg.

*glee*

except now i need to figure out how to write a proper resume, and not fumble horribly through an interview, and crap, did i even bring any of my nice clothes to houston this semester? *flails* i feel super-unprepared for this. it's all official and stuff! colin is forwarding my info to a couple different houston organizations that take interns from envirtx, like GHASP and ICLEI, and they will call me sometime next week for an interview. omg what do i do?!?!

but still. i am so made of win. woot!!!!

Comments

[zaphod-groupie.livejournal.com]

We had to take formal classes in interview skills when in highschool, if you want some advice, come talk to me. Do you want me to forward a copy of my resume so you can copy the format?

[nzthepirate.livejournal.com]

ZOMG! GO JENNY!
That's uber exciting.

Resume: there are great templates online. If you haven't had many jobs, list any sports or clubs you were/are in whenever. Be sure to list volunteer activity and your GPA (if it's high, which I'm sure it is). Use Times New Roman font, size 12... hmmm... yeah. Just google for templates.

INTERVIEw: If your resume isn't that great this is your chance.
1) Dress professionally, even if that's not what you'll be wearing when you work there. Have CLEAN SHOES and don't let your pants hem drag or look nasty. Carry a nice bag and set it on the floor beside you- never in your lap, never on the table in front of you.
2) 10 minutes early, at least. Scope out the place beforehand so you don't get lost or can't find parking. If you arrive 'on time', you are late.
3) Have questions prepared. Do some research into the company, it shows you're interested and employers love that.
4) Bring a copy of your resume and a recommendation or two- from past employers or professors. Have it in a nice folder or binder.
4) You're not stupid, so I don't have to tell you to be polite and stuff. ;)

Good luck, love!

[http://users.livejournal.com/raven-wings-/]

Laugh at least once during the interview - at their joke or make your own: it shows that you are emotionally stable, and people with a sense of humour are much more fun to work with.
I know it sounds strange, but it works.

Also? If you don't have any interview clothes, go and buy some post-haste. You can afford it, especially if you hit a place like Ross. They sell stuff like that for cheap.

GOOD LUCK! You can do it!