Over the last 2 years I have interviewed many people for an administrative position at my office.  I work in Dallas in a mid-size office for a mid-size corporation.  Not a huge corporation, but a stable one. 

I have been more than amazed at the resumes I have seen come through my inbox and what I have seen come into my office for an interview.   

Tell me this.  What's the first thing you notice when you receive an email?  Who it's from, right?  You see who it's from before you delete, I mean read it, right?     

So, here is clue number one:  When submitting your resume for a job, please, please, please change your email address from sexygirl, hotchick, grannygirl, babygirl, preciousbabe, bikinibabe, hotbabe, etc. before sending in your resume!  That is the first thing I notice and I can't get past it. 

Sorta like when you roll out of bed and step in cat puke.  Does it matter that your cat is so cute and cuddly?  No.  Do you want to run and snuggle with it?  No.  You want to kick it! 

So, when I get a resume from one of those oh so flattering email addresses, I DELETE it before ever opening it up to see just how smart, I mean qualified you really are!

This is for all the other resumes that get past step one.  Clue number two:  Please explain why you've had SIX different jobs in ONE year that have had nothing to do with being laid off or moving?

Please, please, please tell me how I'm supposed to believe you when you say you are dependable? 

We all know people searching for a job need the $$$.  That is why I get resumes from CEO's, Regional Sales Directors, and CFO's applying for an office assistant position.   

Clue number three:  When you go for an interview, DRESS for an interview.  Don't wear your tank top and capris.  Spit your gum out, speak clear and answer all the questions in complete sentences.  Not:  huh?, ya, I dunno, letmethink letmethink, ummm, I don't remember what I did at my last job, and don't ever say even if it's the truth you need to lie...don't ever say, "I have a court date next month, if I get the job I will need to take off, my ex and I are going through a custody battle". 

Clue number five:  When I ask, "do you have any questions"?  Please come up with one!  Make one up.  Say something.  Act like you're interested.  Remember, I know you're there for the $$$, and remember this, I have a inbox full of resumes from hotbabe.com and granny.com, so please act like your interested!   

I am interviewing this week and can't wait to post some of my most "Most Memorable Interviews.

Once I came upon a new temp standing in front of the paper shredder with a confused look on her face. I asked if she needed any help and she said, "Yeah, how does this thing work?" I took the papers from her hand and demonstrated how to work the shredder. She stood there a moment with yet another confused expression, so I said, "Any questions?" She said, "Yeah, exactly where do the copies come out from?"

People always say that hard work never killed anybody. Oh yeah ??? When's the last time ya ever heard of anyone who "rested to death".

Being punctual in our Office was of no benefit what-so-ever. There was never anybody around to appreciate it.

Did ya ever notice the people who complain the most about not having enough time to do all their work are the same ones who always stop & tell everyone that they don't have enuff time to do all their work.

How Not to Get Fired Because of Your Blog Oopps, I better get back to work!

One of my favorite times of the year is Fall because I love Monday night football.  It doesn't matter if it's the Cowboys or the Redskins.  Which by the way were some of the best rivalry games in the league.  

I don't follow the Cowboys like I used to.  In fact, the last game I went to was 4 years ago.  We had some friends down from New York who wanted to see the game.  It was 114 degrees outside and they wanted to have a tailgate party.  They didn't care that it was 114 degrees, because they didn't quit understand just how hot it gets!  

So trying to be a good hostess we arrive 2 hours early.  About an hour of baking in the sun, they are hot.  They end up piling in the cars for some a/c for the next hour.    

And it gets better! 

If you've ever been to the Texas Stadium you know there is no roof.  It's open so if it's hot and sunny outside, it's hot and sunny inside.  My seat was directly under the sun which meant no relief in site.  I ended up having to leave.  Not just move seats, but I had to leave the game.  I ended up at the hospital because I was dehydrated.  And of course no one else was affected by the heat, just me.  I guess I'm a whimp when it comes to hot weather.  

But nonetheless, Fall is not Fall without football.      

'Monday Night Football' Changes the Channel  "After 35 Years on ABC, ESPN Will Take Over Beginning in 2006"  ABC's "Monday Night Football," which revolutionized broadcasting of the National Football League when it was launched 35 years ago, will end its unprecedented run on network television after the 2005 season and move to the ESPN cable network.

Does this mean no more of John Madden's etch-a-sketch instant replays??

Football Bloopers

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Have you ever had one of those days, or wished you could do that? LOL

I am not making fun of people in need, my heart goes out to them!  I thought the dog was funny!  LOL 

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13 Things I do when I'm off work!

I have taken a few days off so I thought I would write about what I've been doing.

1.  Sleep in, and take naps!

2.  I don't have to sit in traffic!

3.  I can spend time with my niecd (11) and nephew (7).

4.  I can spend more time on the computer. :)

5.  Clean my house or tackle something I've been putting of such as cleaning out my closet or cabinets.

6.  Do some yard work.

7.  Talk on the phone!

8.  Go grocery shopping and not have to fight the Saturday shopping crowd!

9.  Watch shows that I come on when I'm at work like Judge Judy and Oprah.

10.  Spend more time in the kitchen cooking a favorite dish.

11.  Get my car washed.

12.  Take another nap!

13.  Veg out and wear t-shirts and flip flops.

1.  Are you working on any big projects around your house right now?

Ewwww, no.  But if I were it would be cleaning out my storage shed, raking leaves, cleaning out my bathroom cabinet, cleaning out my closet.  Sounds like fun huh? 

2. If so, tell us about it; if not, do you have any plans to do so in the near future?

The fun one I need to do is get caught up on my scrapbooking!  I think I'll start with that one.

I'm also thinking about moving my blog over to SquareSpace.

3. How do you generally pay for merchandise at your local store? Debit, credit, check, or cash?

I always use my debit card that comes right out of my checking account.  I don't carry that much cash, it's too easy to spend.

4. Which month of the year seems to go by the fastest?

All of them! Where did the time go?  It's already August, what did I accomplish this year?  Hmmmm.....still thinking. lol

5. Which day of the week seems to go by the fastest?

Usually Monday's because they are so busy, and the weekend.

6. Have you taken up any new hobbies lately?

I'm taking cake decorating that's really fun learning all the secrets to making my cake look like I spent hours on it!

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Why I love to blog?

I came across the blog world in 2004.  I was working out of town, and stumbled across it while looking for something to do.  I started my blog out about cats and started learning HTML so I could create a fancy webpage.  I was instantly addicted and have been ever sense. 

Now, it's one of my hobbies.  I love designing the page and learning HTML.  In fact, I'm going to take a class just so I can be up-to-date on the most current tips and tricks.

I also love to blog because you meet people all over the world you would otherwise never be able to meet.  It also gives you a glimpse into other peoples life. It's a learning, growing experience.

I'm just starting a Postcard Pal exchange.  I'm going to do a post about it later this evening so come back for more details...it's going to be fun!

And I am excited that I made Spotlight of the Week over at my friends blog FTS, thank you FTS!

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The 2,996 Project

For some people, it's about the numbers: 4 planes. 4 targets. 2,996 victims. 4 years and 10 months. 1,763 days. 42,312 hours. 2,538,720 minutes. For others, it's about the people.

9/11 has left many people with scars. Some with ragged son-shaped or daughter-shaped scars left on their hearts. And most of us were scarred seeing our own country, our own citizens, attacked so suddenly and so viciously.  I was not affected personally by 911 but others were not so lucky.

2,996 Project is seeking 2,996 volunteers to pay tribute to the victims of 911 on September 11, 2006.  If you would like to pay tribute to a victim of 911, you will need to sign up on or before September 11 here.   So far 1309 people have signed up, 1687 are still needed to reach the goal of 2,996. 

Please note:  The project starts September 11.  When you sign up you will be assigned a victim to pay tribute to, you will not post the tribute (below) onto your blog until September 11. 

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13 Things  I love about Summer!  

1.  Besides the hot, hot weather and no rain when you need it!  That aside.....

2.  I love the beaches, lakes, water skiing, rafting, taking my dog swimming in the lake. (when I had one)

3.  The smell of fresh cut grass on a bright sunny day.

4.  Trees are bright and green and the leaves aren't falling, which means I don't have to rake! 

5.  Planting flowers.

6.  Fun places to do outside in Dallas.  Like the Zoo, Hurricane Harbor,and Six Flags. 

7.  Short sleeves, short skirts and short shorts.

8.  Soaking up some sun in the pool.  (wish I had one!)

9.  Sunflowers and bluebonnets. 

10.  My car stays cleaner because there is less rain.

11. There is less traffic driving to work in the morning.  It must be because the school traffic is sleeping in.

12.  Daylight savings time.  The sun is out longer.  

13.  Homemade ice-cream!