Interview

The interview that I had was a little bit more nerve wracking than I anticipated it to be. I knew that it was not going to be strictly graded, and that it was only a mock interview, but somehow I got nervous. I guess this happened because since it was supposed to be treated as a real interview I put it in my head that I should also treat this as a real interview, and therefore got nervous

I think the interview went smoothly, although I did falter at one or two of the questions, especially the one that was about what I thought my weakest point was. What is frustrating is that I came up with an answer to this question before the interview since this is a very common question that interviewers ask. Another question that I faltered at was on the question of whether I had any questions for the interviewer. I said no, but I should have said yes, and made something up so that the interviewer could see that I had some sort of interest in the company.

Overall, I think this was a good learning experience, especially since it was my first interview. I've been working for my family's businesses since I was 15, and have never had a "real" interview so this helped prepare me for future interviews if I choose to get a job outside of the family business once I get out of college.

And the Work Begins

Well, I guess it finally hit me this year, I'm about to graduate and go into the "real world." It's kinda scary actually. I'm going to have to pay these things people like to call "bills." I remember not being able to wait to get out of school when I was in high school, and even during college my first 3 years, and now I want to stay in longer. Well, I guess in a way I will since I'm a semester behind :(

I don't know whether to be freaking out about getting a job or not. One of my best friend's parents back in Charleston own a construction company where his mom manages the finances. She said she's ready to stop working, and told me I could take control of the finances. She also said I could get a job with a friend of hers who is an accountant. Also, I could do the accounting for my dad's two businesses if I wanted. So in a way I have a job ready for me, but I just have the feeling I should be out looking for other jobs. I guess I'll know more of what I'm going to do within the next year, and ease my worries.