DrArcane
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posted on April 26, 2006 10:39:59 AM new
I just got back from my first job interview in nearly 20 years. It was an interview (before a panel, no less!) for a Graduate Assistantship at the university I attend for next year and Grad school.
I was totally freaked going in, expecting all these hard questions. It actually went pretty smoothly. I think the "returning ADULT student" angle is my ace in the hole this time-- I'm different from the other applicants.
At least I still fit into my "lucky suit"!
Obviously, most of us here are self-employed eBayers, but anyone else here have to face an interview recently?
Dr. Arcane, revelator of mystical secrets
http://www.drarcane.com
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bebeboom
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posted on April 26, 2006 11:08:18 AM new
Good Luck DR.Arc! Hope you get the position.
I can't remember ever going for an interview..it's been that long..
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classicrock000
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posted on April 26, 2006 11:30:53 AM new
"At least I still fit into my "lucky suit"!"
ya have to ask ya self one question...do you feel lucky?...well do ya punk!
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If you dont want to hear the truth....dont ask the question.
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twig125silver
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posted on April 26, 2006 12:34:33 PM new
Fingers crossed hoping for the best!!
BTW- That wasn't a "leisure suit" by chance?
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DrArcane
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posted on April 26, 2006 03:15:14 PM new
"That wasn't a "leisure suit" by chance?"
No, this is "The One" that comes out for weddings, funerals and the rare interview. The only thing I hate worse than a necktie is... is... ah... Well, a necktie is pretty high on the list!
I'll know where I stand by next Friday, I'll be sure to post the results!
Dr. Arcane, revelator of mystical secrets
http://www.drarcane.com
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classicrock000
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posted on April 26, 2006 03:52:28 PM new
well if ya dont like neckties-wear a bowtie 
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WashingtoneBayer
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posted on April 26, 2006 06:52:59 PM new
Good Luck!
Oh btw have you watched the Dr. Who on sci-fi yet? If so what is your opinion?
Ron
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Bear1949
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posted on April 26, 2006 06:59:33 PM new
I can't remember ever going for an interview..it's been that long
You're on hubby #4 and you dont think youve been on a interview?
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
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bebeboom
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posted on April 26, 2006 07:18:24 PM new
No, Darlin, I was always the interviewer never the interviewee!
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twig125silver
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posted on April 26, 2006 07:28:52 PM new
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irked
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posted on April 26, 2006 10:24:12 PM new
 Good luck, don't you just hate the waiting? That is worst part IMO.
Bear Dr Who is a hoot. Much better than the old PBS?? version stage show or what ever it was. Still a little goofy but enjoyable to watch.
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Some minds are like concrete,
thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
[ edited by irked on Apr 26, 2006 10:26 PM ]
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DrArcane
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posted on April 27, 2006 06:47:46 AM new
Washingtonebayer said:
"have you watched the Dr. Who on sci-fi yet? If so what is your opinion?"
I saw them all last year on the BBC. You gotta love Bittorrent 
NO serious spoilers follow.
The first few episodes were weak, but they get better as the year progresses. The upcoming one this Friday is a tear-jerker. The rest of the epsiodes on-sci fi this year are great, especially the two different two-parters coming up.
I have also seen the first two weeks of THIS year's episodes, with David Tennant.
The first one (in the hospital) was very weak, but could probably win some awards on makeup alone.
The second epsiode (with the werewolf) was one of the best episodes ever. The monster was FANTASTIC! I'm not sure if I like Tennant yet. He seems way too much like "Austin Powers" for my taste. I'm leaning toward thinking Eccleston may have been better, but after only three episodes with Tennant, it's too soon to judge.
Irked said:
"Much better than the old PBS?? version stage show or what ever it was."
The PBS version was imported from the BBC (isn't everything on PBS from the BBC originally?). Doctor Who IS the longest running science fiction show that has ever aired anywhere. Even subtracting the years it was off the air, it's had 28 or 29 seasons of actual episodes since 1963. That's more than Star Trek. Yes, the budget was low and the costumes were weak (I always love to mention the Saran-Wrap monsters in the Invasion Of Time episode), but the stories have almost always been great.
Keep in mind, Doctor Who had Cybermen DECADES before Star Trek's Borg were introduced. The show was cheesy, but over that many years, they came up with MANY of the ideas Sci-Fi fans take for granted now.
Dr. Arcane, revelator of mystical secrets
http://www.drarcane.com
Got questions about the secrets of the universe?
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Bear1949
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posted on April 27, 2006 08:51:22 AM new
I was always the interviewer never the interviewee!
Right
"“More Iraqis think things are going well in Iraq than Americans do. I guess they don’t get the New York Times over there.”—Jay Leno".
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DrArcane
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posted on May 4, 2006 06:40:20 PM new
Grad school is a go!
I have a 4.0 GPA and several high academic awards, yet 2 out of 3 schools that I applied to still turned me down. I guess this is a pretty rough field to break into. Still, one YES is good enough for me!
Still don't know about the assistantship. I could be actually TEACHING come January if things go well with that. There are pluses and minuses either way, so I'm not really all that worried one way or the other. At least I know where I'm going to for the next year or two.
Dr. Arcane, revelator of mystical secrets
http://www.drarcane.com
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Linda_K
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posted on May 4, 2006 08:24:51 PM new
Dr. Arcane - CONGRATULATIONS...many times over.
GREAT grade point average too. I'm impressed.
Glad to see you actually meeting your goals, one by one. And the best of luck in continuing to meet those goals in the future.
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irked
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posted on May 4, 2006 08:48:18 PM new
Yes Congrats on the Yes you got. Hey, what a fine grade point you have. No wonder you are the "revelator of mystical secrets"..Is that anything like the Decider? Kidding of course.
Keep up the good work and I bet you go really far with your endeavors.
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Some minds are like concrete,
thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
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kiara
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posted on May 4, 2006 10:56:34 PM new
Congrats and good luck, DrArcane.
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bebeboom
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posted on May 5, 2006 09:05:30 AM new
You're a Smart feller aren't you!
Or is that a Fart Smeller?
LOL Congrats Big Time Dr.Arc!
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Helenjw
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posted on May 5, 2006 09:31:27 AM new
Now, you can toss your suit! My favorite TA wore the same mickey mouse tee shirt every day.
Congratulations!
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roadsmith
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posted on May 6, 2006 09:58:11 PM new
Dr. Arcane: What field are you in?
And congratulations on getting what you wanted! I remember when my husband, about a century ago, was accepted to Berkeley grad school in chemistry; he was thrilled--then was a TA, too. Hard life but nice life in many ways.
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classicrock000
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posted on May 7, 2006 03:32:59 AM new
" Dr. Arcane: What field are you in?"
judging from his posts, I would say he's in "right" field......
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profe51
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posted on May 7, 2006 05:38:05 AM new
He's in a field that only exists inside universities...
best wishes Arcane!
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hwahwa
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posted on May 7, 2006 06:14:13 AM new
University of Houston decided that they are going to give a 3k tuition rebate to any one who graduate on time-i.e. 4 years,too many of its students work and graduate in 6 years !
It has also raised tuition for out of state students,some are past 22-24 years old and find it cheaper to be a student on loan/grants/aids than seeking employment.
/ lets all stop whining !! /
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Helenjw
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posted on May 7, 2006 06:41:48 AM new
"It has also raised tuition for out of state students,some are past 22-24 years old and find it cheaper to be a student on loan/grants/aids than seeking employment."
That gives new meaning to the description, "professional student".
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hwahwa
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posted on May 7, 2006 07:04:22 AM new
When I was an undergraduate student in Indiana,my roommate and I lived in an apt,upstairs dwelt a Scottish graduate student,no one knows how old he is,someone said he is in his 60s,he worked in the school lab,come home and listen to classical music and never have any visitor.
He has been spotted watching football game and seemed to enjoy it.
Back then a graduate student can live well on whatever he received from the university ,some even marry and support wife and kid.
/ lets all stop whining !! /
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Helenjw
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posted on May 7, 2006 07:32:13 AM new
Education is great for older people. I returned to school when I was 40 to study Art...photography, design, illustration, studio art and art history....probably the most fun that I've ever had! I didn't need financial help but for those in the older age bracket I support their use of whatever funds are available to them. We should not discriminate against age.
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Helenjw
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posted on May 7, 2006 07:51:13 AM new
Actually, college education should be free. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a better educated population! Then evil and corrupt politicians would not be able to dupe their constituency.
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hwahwa
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posted on May 7, 2006 08:30:19 AM new
I heard in France,college education is free.
But we have student loan ,but these days an average graduate could easily have 30-40k student loan when he gets out of school,and then there is credit card debt.
Those with master degree or attending medical school could have 100k plus loan.
/ lets all stop whining !! /
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DrArcane
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posted on May 7, 2006 08:40:51 AM new
"Dr. Arcane: What field are you in?"
Depends on the next year or two and whether the assistantship goes through. My undergrad degree is in Comparative Religions, while my Master's degree will be in English/Composition and Rhetoric. The only University locally that offers a MA program in Religion had no openings this year, so I'm going to jump fields rather than quit altogether.
With the Assistantship (in English), I'll probably just stick with that and become a University-level English teacher. Without it, I'll get the MA in a year (hopefully) and then switch back to religion next year when I can re-apply to more places.
HELEN said;
"Education is great for older people. I returned to school when I was 40 to study Art...photography, design, illustration, studio art and art history....probably the most fun that I've ever had!"
Helen's got exactly the same viewpoint as I do on this. When I finished High School 20 years ago, I went to a community college and learned business and computers. Now that I'm older, I wanted to learn something that was NOT business related. Religion (and English) are just for fun as far as I'm concerned. That's probably why my grades are so high, unlike those looking for a career, I'm in this because I enjoy it. I might become a teacher of some sort eventually, but if I don't, then I don't.
Religion as a Major is probably every bit as practical and profitabe as art history, I might add!
Dr. Arcane, revelator of mystical secrets
http://www.drarcane.com
Got questions about the secrets of the universe?
[ edited by DrArcane on May 7, 2006 08:42 AM ]
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roadsmith
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posted on May 7, 2006 09:31:21 AM new
My husband was a college administrator his entire career, and he's always said older (returning) students are the best students, generally speaking. They're single-purposed and don't get sidetracked by sorority/fraternity life, know exactly what they want the education for, so they don't waste time on side courses, etc.
Helen: One question: If you needed a book on graphic arts, where would you look on eBay if you're browsing a category or just don't have the title of a specific book? I haven't had much luck in selling such books and I'm just wondering.
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