OK, you're in a job interview...

[JohnR]

... and there are five people individually asking questions in turn but your mouth is SO dry that your tongue keeps getting stuck to the roof of your mouth (it was very dry in the room) - Whaddya do?

Had an interview today and it went fair, did not need to answer much by way of technical questions - and I was a little suprised by that. Instead, I stumbled when the moisturability factor inside my mouth went to zero. Felt like I was talking like that kid with his tounge stuck to the fence in my favorite Xmas movie

[Clammer]

hard candy???????????///

[mrmacey]

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[RIROCKHOUND]

Small Bottle of water... I carry water anywhere I think I'm going to have to talk a fair amount... never seemed to be unacceptable... but havent done many interviews

[Karl F]

Well we now know that you are not a redneck.. what was that old Jeff Foxworthy line?... "You know you are a redneck, if you bring a beer into a job interview"...

All kidding aside, would it be unprofessional to ask for a glass of water? I don't think so.. might even break the ice in the room

Best of luck in the hunt, John.

[RockLobsta]

-John

Were you with Tim? I was over to see him last week and he said you may be going in?

Wish you well in your search. I was out for a Lonnnnngggg time. Just my luck I started back to work memorial day.....geez.

-RL

[Striperknight]

5 is tough. Just look them in the eye and answer the questions.
Even if you don't know the answer to a tech question show some type of problem solving logic.

[TheSpecialist]

John I am sure you did fine. YOu are intellegent, and well spoken. Don't sweat it.

[Notaro]

When will you know the result from the interview?

[fishweewee]

John, sure you did fine. On interviews, it is not unusual for someone to offer you water. I think it would be perfectly acceptable to bring your own bottled water.

-WW

[Mr. Kav]

I don't think it is unprofessional to ask for a glass of water if you didn't have your own. people expect you to be a little nervous in an interview. I think the people giving the interview want to feel a sense of authority and that only strengthens it for them seeing you being a little nervous there in front of them but it also shows that you are confident being in the interview as well.

i wish you luck john.

[NIB]

Good luck.big tounge.I hate goin on estimates its a process where i have to sell myself like a mini interview all while tryin to asses the job at hand I feel ur pain.

[MAC]

John, I used to be able to solve this by spittin on the floor. When I was a red neck...OK still am a redneck just don't chew tabacci anymore. No all seriousness aside I think it would be perfectly acceptable to ask for, or bring a bottle of water. You are articulate and your mannerism is great so as stated above you should be fine. The slight nervousness is kind of expected now especially in your field. So I guess what I am saying is "don't sweat the small stuff" and GOOD LUCK ... NIB I hear you on that...

[RI Popper]

Hey Everybody knows sometimes are naturally a little nervous. Especially an interview. I would love to watch one of those hidden camera shows about interviews. I'm sure yours went well. There are ways to get off the hot seat for a minute or so by asking a question like: "How Old is the company?" or "How specific is the products line?" etc.. give you a minute to listen and build up spit.

Good Luck John, We're praying for you.

[Skitterpop]

Please may I have some water....I`m a little nervous and my mouth is dry.

Thank you ~~~~~~~~~~~

Good luck on the job John!


Mike

[NIB]

I found that when I break the ice with a fart my tounge is fine.hope this helps.

[chris L]

just lift up your shirt and scratch your stomach . then spit on the floor and open your beer . man newelly I thought your were a red neck . you should have known that !

asking for water is the proffesional way of going about cotton mouth .

Oh and John its never a good idea to smoke one before going in to an interview . Im surprised you werent looking to eat too !

After After !

NIB I agree a good loud smelly one will always break the wind . oops I mean ice . might melt it too !

[Flaptail]

Just picture in your mind Playmate of the month standing in front of you naked, if you are a normal male you will start to salivate. Just my .02.

[The Dad Fisherman]

I once had a Guy interviewing me ask me " If I were to call your wife right now, what do you think she would say about you"

Now if that wasn't a loaded question.......Anybody here think about what THEIR wife might say about them

I usually find it better to just be yourself. When you get hired that way your usually going to be happy at that company. Where as when you try to be something your not and get hired it usually ends up s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g.

[fishweewee]

Flap, I have to disagree. The classic physiological human male response to the aforementioned stimulus is for all vital bodily fluids to drain to a ... err, tumescent portion of the anatomy. That could exacerbate cotton mouth.

Now, if you instead visualize in front of you there is a juicy porterhouse steak with some lovely caramelized onions and creamed spinach on the side, with a nice glass of Italian Barolo wine, now THAT will get me

(Always thinking with me stomach...)

[tlapinski]

Originally posted by fishweewee
Now, if you instead visualize in front of you there is a juicy porterhouse steak with some lovely caramelized onions and creamed spinach on the side, with a nice glass of Italian Barolo wine, now THAT will get me

what if you envisioned flap's suggestion delivering said dish......

[chris L]

total liquid traffic jam in your body . which way do I go ? which way do I go ? its easy for platelets to get confused .

[SeaWolf]

ahh, panel interviews. i used to be intimidated by them, but after going thru a few i look forward to the challenge now. it's just another interview, but with more people at once.

as far as the dry mouth, i would have asked for a cup of water. perfectly acceptable. i'm surprised they didn't ask you when you first walked in. most companies do that now. candy or gum is not a good idea.

if you missed anything or forgot to add something in the interview, just add it in to the follow up/thank you email(s).

good luck

[Mr. Sandman]

Politely ask for a drink of water. Since you are human, the interviewer will understand and as a host will be happy to get you one.

Good luck with it!
sm

[Raven]

the easiest way to restore normal saliva production in your mouth
is with a quick blast of binaca peppermint spray. The container is quite small (not much bigger than a bic lighter) and makes a dry mouth continuosly salivate for up to 15 or 20 minutes enabling articulate speech and providing fresh breath simutaneously. It costs $2.50 and you can spray and put away in under five seconds without having to ask for water. It demonstates that the applicant is considerate enough to ensure that his breath is ultimately civilized.

[RI Popper]

as for the fart and scratching yourself and can of beer unless your applying for a job as a rodeo clown. than it's ok

[Goose]

You know that fishing accessory FW has for pee pee,,,, fill it up with juice, tape it to your back run the hose out your collar, every once in a while tie your shoe take a sip.

[Jimbo]

I hate them, but I went to my HR department on this and was told that asking for water would be a sign to them that you felt comfortable enough with them to ask- - -this is a good sign as they are feeling you out, it shows that you are comfortable them as well. Let's face it, the resume tells the story, the interview is pretty much a game to see if the personality fits the company. Otherwise bring a small bottle with you to future interviews and if you get dry just come up with an excuse like, "Excuse me, something I ate this morning must have left me a little dry...gulp, gulp...ok thanks, now where were we?" Unless you're showing obvious signs of not handling the interview well, a little drymouth probably won't be a factor they even detect. But keep good eye contact, too. Hope it turned out well.

[chris L]

its the faucet under the arm pits that will kill an interview . sniff sniff

[fishweewee]

aren't you glad I use dial?