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ohsointocats from The Sand Wastes Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
#51: Apr 12th 2012 at 5:48:13 PM

I don't know, I kind of feel worse for blowing an interview for an internship of a company I actually would like to be working for in five years :/

TomoeMichieru Samurai Troper from Newnan, GA (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: Mu
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#52: Apr 12th 2012 at 8:34:59 PM

I've done the opposite: spinning a weakness into a strength.

I procrastinate a lot, but that's enabled me to get used to working tight deadlines.

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Ramus Lead. from some computer somwhere. Since: Aug, 2009
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#53: Apr 12th 2012 at 8:37:59 PM

To answer the original question, complaining is considered wrong and rude in the job market. Noticing an inefficiency or problem and stating a recommended manner of improving that would be feasible and useful is considered a good thing.

It's about how you sell yourself.

The emotions of others can seem like such well guarded mysteries, people 8egin to 8elieve that's how their own emotions should 8e treated.
InverurieJones '80s TV Action Hero from North of the Wall. Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
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#54: Apr 12th 2012 at 11:20:36 PM

Honesty is not rude. It can be tactless and, if you're applying for a job, always unwise.

Lie through your teeth until you get what you want, then you can be honest. That's how the company will act toward you for as long as you work for them, so why not get there first?

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