Have an interview Wednesday AM. Trying to change jobs and it ain't easy at 53. Just a good thought is all I ask for. :hee:

Good luck Fred...make sure you get the deal where you only work 3 days a week, 4 hours a day! :kewl:

You got it Fred. :btu:

go get 'em fred!

Be confident! Have a family member or relative go over some possible interview questions with you, so youre a bit more prepared. You'll do FANTASTIC! :kewl:

Vic is right...here are a few.....


1: How long a lunch break would you like?

2: Is 6 weeks paid vacation going to be enough for you or should we make it 8?

3: For a company vehicle would the Hummer be good or would you prefer an F-350 extended cab diesel Ford?

:jump:

Good luck Fred.... :kewl:

Good luck to you BBJ :kewl:

Best of luck Fred :kewl: Hope everything works out great for you.

I'd ask for the 8 weeks vaca to correspond with the fall run. And if so can it start immediately. ;)

B.O.L to ya...just tellem your older and wiser then those snot nose kid's.

you'll do fine :D

B_O_L :lasso:

Thoughts sent your way :btu:
just don't tell them you fish :hs:

Be confident and good luck.

I'm 50 and thinking of making a change - know how you feel GOOD LUCK :btu: man these little $hits coming out of school got nothing on us that a little deciet and treachery :vamp: can't fix :cheers: .

good luck!

I know how you feel! After 30 years of working in residential construction and a tired back I've gone back to college to get up to speed with the electronic age. Don't fret,the kids may be fast at the keyboard but the knowlege gained through experience has a greater value.Present yourself with " I not only know how , I also know why" :btu:

Good luck Fred. I know you are the best man for the job. Good things also happen to good people. So, if things don't work out there (but hopefully they do), it probably just means something better for you is just around the corner. :kewl:

You got it Fred. Good thoughts your way, hope it is your dream job.
Like CS said, you ain't older, just better :D
Tell them the story of the old bull, and the young bull.... :hihi:

Confidence, confidence, confidence. Good Luck!!!!!!!

good luck Fred!!!!
seize the day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!good things DO happen to good people :jump:

When? :eek:

A COUPLE OF TIMES LIKE A PUPPY DOG DOES ...

AND BE A GOOD LISTENER... PATIENT...

check your posture...and dont act to desperate
even if you are...for the job...
never lettem see you swet
if your nervous ...about a question
_and you need some time to think
say: i'll need a bit of time to
think about that question carefully

keep your chin up ..& be proud,
go gettum .......

Best of luck. What everyone else said, plus a firm handshake and good eye contact are things that make a first impression with your interviewers. Also, take along something to write with and write down people's names and significant facts when time allows, so if you need to contact them again you're not asking for "what'shisname".

From one job-searcher to another -- go get em, boy!

Good luck Fred. Be positive and confident!

Chris

Good luck. We're getting better , not older.

Good luck dude - I'm not trying to change careers but I could use a new job....

Thanks for the positive wishes. They help a lot. For those of you who don't know, I've been a bodyman for 35 years and it's way past time to get off the floor. I've had my appraiser's license for a while now and I've decided it's time to use it to make my living. Again thanks, the power of positive thought is very helpful.

Oh yeah, BigFish! Should I take a couple of extra tall-boys for the interviewer or is he on his own? I'm not sure of the protocal here. :rollem: Thanks again, guys!

Fred - in addition to all suggestions above, if you are truly interested in this new position/career, make sure it is abundantly clear during the interview that you are (this is not desperate in my opinion).

I conduct alot of interviews at my job looking for new talent and I can't tell you how many times a qualified candidate arrives and shows no enthusiasm for the job. Most times I'll offer the position to a less qualified candidate who shows a strong work ethic/enthusiasm.

Good luck!

Tall boys might be a good idea...but only for you to wash a successful interview down with... :gu:...good luck Fred!

Fred,

How'd it go?

ya....what happened??

I thought that it went well. I had what I thought was a good answer for every question. They smiled and nodded at some of my answers and acknowledged the depth of my experience. I admitted to what I considered my weaknesses and told them outright that I would expect training in their policies and procedures. I'd also expect to draw on their "tricks of the trade". I won't know anything for two weeks, they're just begining the process to find a new hire. The suspense is gonna kill me. And once again thanks for the support everyone, I envisioned all of you behind me the whole time. :bgi:

some times there's more than one interview...

i've had three sometimes before they said "welcome aboard"

Sounds like everything went great Fred.:D They would be lucky to get a fine person like yourself.:btu: