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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also interview poorly, pretty much because I have a hard time talking about my awesomeness to a stranger.  I found the best way to get better is to just practice practice practice, have as many interviews as possible, try to get feedback from people like friends and family, and prepare your answers to frequently asked questions.  Just prepare and practice.[/quote]

I wish I could practice more, but how?  I only get an interview every now and then and they're precious opportunities that I cannot waste.

The thing is I'm good at my work.  I'm a really good employee - I work really hard and my supervisors are usually super happy with my performance, it's just getting in the door that's hard.  I"m must be projecting something..

Yesterday I had a call from a recruit who is also potential employer and they caught me off guard.  They right away started asking me questions about these job descriptions they'd emailed a minute before.  I had people over with kids, my daughter screaming "mommy, I want a cheese sandwich".  So glancing over job description I didn't have time to prepare for the questions.
They said they'd email me about a phone interview and they haven't.  It was a great job, with telecommuting above all which makes it ideal, and I blew it.  I just want to sob.[/quote]

Do jot answer the phone in that situation. Use caller ID. Call back when you are alone. If you do answer the phone,  tell them it is not a good time and schedule a time to call back. You cannot look professional in the situation you describe.[/quote]

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