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Published: February 15th 2006
Woke up rather early, showered and got dressed. Found out that today the Circle Line/District Line were both shut down for the day because someone was on the tracks...not cool, so again, since i left early enough for my interview, I was able to move navigate around it. i went to my interview and managed to get through it all right. I thought it was probably one of the worst experiences of my life. I came so prepared for it, to discuss what I would like to do and what not, but when I showed up, I got coffee with the other intern and Charlie, who will be my supervisor. Well, I say and looked like a buffoon, the entire time the other intern and Charlie talked about their weekends. I mean, I know that there are cultural differences, and interviewing here isn't as formal as is in the States, but c'mon. I am interviewing for an internship in Parliament!!! I felt very uncomfortable throughout the entire thing. I was so nervous about it and then it was THIS! Argh! My favorite part of the whole thing was when the other intern asked me what school I went to and I told her. Charlie then asked, and goes, 'oh! well, silly me i should have reviewed your CV!?! I should have known that!' I wanted to pull out the copy of my CV right there and be like yup, there you go! But of course I didn't. (for those that don't know a CV is basically a resume') I was more prepared for an interview than my supervisor was for this informal meeting! But whatever, the good news is I got the job! So, i will be working for Greg Hands, Conservative MP. He represents the Hammersmith and Fulham district, which is pretty near here. So Yea for that! I begin work 28 Feb 2006 at 1030a. That is nice though, cuz i don't have to get up too early!!!
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aunt miche
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interesting interview
Congrats on your internship! What a great experience for you. That intereview did sound a bit strange...maybe you can have the supervisor's job --haha. Since you haven't posted any blogs since 2/7, you must be pretty busy with your studies or off traveling someplace new? I'll check back in a few days...take care!