Tips for Your Job Interview

We've been interviewing for quite a while at work and I've had the glorious job of interviewing potential candidates. It's been quite an experience, and so I thought I'd share with you a few tips for things you should totally do at your next job interview. 

1. Just don't turn up.
No one wants to employ a lazy person. By not showing up you're just showing your future employer that you're very busy and important. It'll make you oh-so desirable. 

2. Bring your parents
Your parents clearly know you best. If you can, bring your Mother along to your interview and let her answer all the interview questions for you. It also shows that you have a great relationship with your parents, which is obviously important.

3. Wear a hoodie and a baseball cap.
Having a bad hair day? No problem! Just wear a baseball cap, but make sure you turn it backwards so that we can see your face. Also, wearing a suit can make you seem stuck up, dressing down is your best bet. 

4. Don't research the company
Seriously, we hate it when people come in thinking they know everything. Don't even bother looking at our website or finding our what we do - you'll look like you're trying too hard. 

5. Bring your 6 week old baby/puppy/other noisy creature. 
Showing that you love children and animals is a great character reference! We'd also love to meet your little one so by all means, bring them along! Saying that you didn't want to get a baby-sitter shows that you're a really dedicated mother - which is also great! If you can, be sure to start breastfeeding or whip out a baby bottle halfway through your interview as well.

All these things have happened to me during interviews over the last few weeks. This week really was the worst of the lot however. 

p.s - I am not joking. They have actually happened. 

Anyone have suggestions for more things you should totally do at a job interview?

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5 Things I've Learnt From Daenerys Targaryen

Hands up who's addicted to HBO's Game of Thrones? 

I'm still struggling through the books (I'm not getting along with Mr Martin's writing style) but hot daymn I love the series, and like so many; Daenerys Targaryen is one of my favourite characters. 

As a character she's also pretty inspiring. Here;s five things I've learnt from her so far. 

1. We don't always start as we mean to go on.

Just because we're a certain way now, certainly doesn't mean we always will be. Daenerys starts out as meek and submissive but she ends up kicking ass and lives up to her name as a princess of Valyria. Life changes us, sometimes for the better. 

2. Hold fast to your convictions.

Dany was given three 'ornamental' dragon eggs as a wedding gift, and everyone told her they were dead and useless, as dragon's hadn't been in existence for hundreds of years.  That doesn't stop her from placing them in her husband's funeral pyre then walking into the flames to claim them once they hatched. 

3. Never lose your softness

As time goes on, Dany becomes a strong leader, and passes harsh judgements on people that oppress others. She also keeps a strong grip on herself, and remains compassionate to slaves, women and children, and never acts as though such people are beneath her. No matter how fierce she is expected to be, she doesn't give up her good heart. 

4. Don't give up on your dreams

Once she's set her mind to reclaim her place on the throne of Westeros, it's not all plain sailing. Someone nicks her dragons, she nearly dies in the desert, and isn't a stranger to people trying to murder her. She doesn't give up though, and keeps battling on until she has herself the most powerful army in the seven kingdoms. 

5. People respect good manners

Daenerys is always polite and respectful to everyone she meets. She's never rude or insulting, even when she's being insulted herself. This level of patience, understanding and most likely self control is admirable, and commands everyone's respect far more than her brother, who just tried to scare and bully people into submission. 

Anyone else in love with this woman, do you prefer the books or the series?

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Why Do People Hate Dove Real Beauty Sketches?

If you haven't already seen the new video from Dove featuring 'Real Beauty Sketches' - then I really recommend that you do. It's prompted some mixed opinions, but I loved the motive behind it, and that it reinforced the message that we're far to harsh on our own looks and features.

"Women are their own worst beauty critics. Only 4% of women around the world consider themselves beautiful. At Dove, we are committed to creating a world where beauty is a source of confidence, not anxiety. So, we decided to conduct a compelling social experiment that explores how women view their own beauty in contrast to what others see." 

I thought it was such a lovely concept and method of spreading an uplifting message. So, as-you-do I rushed to share it on Facebook and didn't quite get the reaction I expected. So I went back to re-watch it "Never mind Dove-advert - I still love you."

Here's a really good post on all the reasons why people aren't loving this advert. 

I don't like how it insinuates that beauty is paramount, and that being conventionally  beautiful is the be-all and end-all. There is also the whole lack of varied cultures and ages being represented, but you guys? This is an advert! For Dove!

Of course it's going to pander to their target audience. It's going to feature women that fit their clientele and they are going to complain about physical features, like crows legs, because they sell anti-wrinkle creams.

I really do believe that as with most things, you get what you take from it. There's always going to be something to criticise, but the message that we could all do with being a little kinder to ourselves is an important one to take home. 

After all, "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." - A.A Milne

What did you think of the advert?

Did you love it, or did it leave you feeling uncomfortable?

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