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hillsbororiver:
Hi Gena,

You are welcome!

I was thinking about you and Jerry yesterday as Susan and I went to breakfast in Tarpon Springs, we then went to the beach nearby at Howard Park. After a couple hours of sand, sun and salt water we went back there for lunch as well. We got our Greek food fix satiated for a while, this time we refrained from all the pastries that are so readily available there.

Well, college football is back I know Jerry is happy about that (as am I), hope you guys have a great weekend.

Joe 

SandyFla:
Thanks, Scott.

One thing I read in a book titled "48 Days To The Work You Love," the author says not to wait for them to call you. He suggested writing an introductory letter, saying you will send them a resume in 3 days. In your resume, never say things like, "Please call me at your convenience" or "I look forward to speaking with you." He said you should be in the driver's seat. Instead, say, "I will call you in a couple days to set up a time to discuss this opportunity." That way, they have 3 separate contacts with you, and you will keep yourself in their minds.

I've sent COUNTLESS letters & resumes, asking them to call me. Very few have.

Also, under "References," he says to simply put: "Available upon request."

I have an interview on Friday. We'll see what happens.

Sandy

gmik:
Sandy it is Friday nite.  Do you know how your interview went?? Sure hope the Lord has something great for you!



One job I interviewed for only gave 9 interviews.  None of us nine got it!!!  I was so bummed.  Then, I got a call totally out of the blue, from a diff. district that asked if I wanted a job and I never even had an interview-just showed up! I had talked to someone at a funeral of all places and she remembered me. That was 8 years ago.  I am so glad I didn't get that other one now.   Our journeys the Lord has for us sure has some strange twists and turns.

SandyFla:
I doubt I will get the job. When the woman who interviewed me asked how many hours I want to work, I said 40. The manager said they can only guarantee 20-30 per week, and even she doesn't even get 40. I also said I wanted at least $9.50/hour (I was getting $11 at my last job), but the position only pays $9. Oh well ...

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