Friday, October 26, 2007

Mock Interview

Well today was the big day, and to tell you the truth it was not that bad. I felt like the interview flowed smoothly, and never really had any awkward pauses. There was that one time I did have to ask you to repeat the question. From this I learned it is not very advisable to stray too far away from the question when trying to explain or give a little background because it can be easy to forget where your thoughts were going.

The major thing with this interview or any other interview is to practice. Practice, practice, practice. Pretending to answer questions in the mirror allowed me to feel like I am one step ahead instead of three steps behind. Even though there will be some questions you have not practiced, it is easier to draw an answer when you are fresh and prepared. I know you said if I was nervous at all you could not tell, well the truth is I was a little before the interview, but it is kind of hard for you to make anyone feel uncomfortable I would imagine. Also with being prepared comes being on time. Thankfully, I was able to make the interview a little early, so I could just clear my mind and take some deep breaths before it was show time. One last topic I would like to stress is the importance of eye contact. When being questioned, it is important to show that the interviewer has your complete attention.

I am glad this was an assignment now. Like I said this was my first "mock interview" and did not really know what you were going to through at me. What I learned is that it is important to have confidence in yourself and to know the difference between coming off sincere and coming off cocky. I guess once the interview started, I just got into a groove or a zone and took it for all it was worth, I had nothing to loose right. Overall, the experience showed me that I can perform in an interview and made me start thinking of new questions to start asking myself so I can be even more prepared next time.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

Presentation Week

This week we had our five minute presentations in class. I chose to keep it educational and speak of alternatives form of energy we can use instead of fossil fuels. Some of the presentations I remember the most were the ones that informed me on topics I knew nothing or close to nothing about. First, was that presentation on Colorodo. That was a pretty elaborate presentation with a lot to soak in, but I believe I did make the comment to Sal that I was glad that I did not have to follow that. I have lived in South Carolina my whole life and rarely get out, so seeing some of the landscape and towns were interesting.

I did find Sal's presentation interesting as well. I have never been able to do things with my hands well, i do not know why. I would like to have something I made to call my own like those steps he was working on. I know it takes a lot of hard work and a good design. All in all the presentations kept my interest throughout, and I also learned a few things. It also makes me more comfortable with the class once you have to stand up in front of them and take control. I don't know, its been a long week.

Sunday, October 7, 2007

Free Blog Week of Oct.1

Well I guess since this week I can write about anything, I have to talk about the race that went down today. Today was the first time the car-of-tomorrow (COT) has gone racing on a super speedway. It ended up working alright, it looked really bad fast in the draft, but no matter what car you bring to Talladega I guess we will never be able to avoid the "big one." This year it was on lap 145, and collected eleven drivers, among which were three chasers. It was good to see Michael Waltrip on the pole. Maybe he can get in the top 35, but he is driving a Toyota. Since we are talking about Waltrip's, let me give a shout out to DW. I love some DW. There were 42 lead changes among 22 drivers. I hate to say it but yes Jeff Gordon won, even though he led only one lap. I hate Hendrick motors.