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HomeIt's ShowTimeQuestion: I hope someone can tell me if what I did in a recent oral board was ok. I had an oral board, my very first one, and they slotted 15 minutes for the interview. I am worried because I was only in there for about 7 minutes. When I entered the room one of the members of the board asked me not to give novel answers. They stated that the person being interviewed before me took 15 minutes to answer the first two questions and he still had 2 questions to go. I felt that the questions were very cut and dry. They started off by asking what my educational background was and wanted to know what certs. I hold. The other questions were pretty cut and dry. Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. "Captain Bob's" Reply: You might have let their statement of the previous candidate psyche you out. No matter what they might say, or who is on the panel, you have to give the great presentation you prepared. It's like the bright lights of a Broadway Play. It's show time! The curtain is going up. You have to put on your top hat, grab your cane, step it out, and strut your stuff! Absolutely nothing counts 'til you have the badge. Nothing! "Captain Bob" Ask "Captain Bob" Any Question Fire "Captain Bob" Smith has coached countless entry level and promotional candidates to get their badge. He is a retired 28-year Hayward, Ca. Captain, speaker/author of the audio/video program "Conquer the Job Interview," the book "Fire Up Your Communication Skills" ISBN 09657620-6-8 and a member of the prestigious National Speakers Association. You can book him as a speaker or get a copy of his books and tapes by calling toll free at 888-238-3959. E-mail: captbob@verio.com Web site: http://www.eatstress.com
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