Job interviews

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My second interview was a little bit awkward. I proudly hold a Master's degree and am applying for a hostess position in Hilton. I was debating with myself if I wanted to apply for this job or not. I want a job that has the stability and potential for me to move up. And I got a good referral so I decided to apply. Then I found myself debating again. Should I send my best resume with all the education, awards, and conference presentations to them or send them a hostess resume? I thought they would not want to hire a Master's student to be a host. So I made up a very nice hostess resume that no education is mentioned.

I got a phone call to an interview right away. The awkwardness started right from the moment the employer said he was looking for someone to do hostess, bartending, room service, and other job. It's a part-time position with benefits if you work more than certain hours. And he asked us about education level. Well, I tried to avoid it but didnt want to lie. I felt my disadvantage right there. He was interviewing all three of us at the same time. So questions after questions, we had to find a most appropriate answer to the question and add something the other people hadnt mentioned. It was really hard. I came prepared but still was not feeling well prepared enough.

Lesson learned: We are never prepared enough for a job interview or anything that is in the future. That might be what you already have makes you fit into that position. One more lesson, job interview is like a two way street. It is the opportunity for the interviewer to find a most suited candidate and for the interviewee to find a likable job.