Sunday, October 21, 2007

Inverview Reflection

Overall, I felt that my mock interview went well. I walked in knowing about the position, and was able to tell why I would be good for the position. I have experience interviewing, so the experience wasn't really anything new. Although, in the future I think that it would be better to schedule and interview later in the morning or early afternoon. I can think better during those times, and its usually a bit of a struggle to get moving early in the morning. It didnt have an effect on this interview, but I think if I was in one that I was more nervous about, it may have posed a problem.

The key to succeeding in an interview is to be confident about yourself and your answers. Be prepared, so you dont have to worry about remembering things. Going in with a clear mind, knowing how you'll answer questions will definitely help you gain that edge that will land you the job.

Friday, October 12, 2007

PowerPoint Review

I really enjoyed Quiesha's presentation on Amy Winehouse. I thought she did a great job giving us us better insight into the life of Amy's life. I bought Amy Winehouse's newest cd this summer and have really enjoyed listening to it. Her voice is great as are the lyrics. I never realized the issues that she has had though, so it was interesting to find that out. I thought that the colors used in the powerpoint were well matched to her personality. Overall, great job!

Monday, October 8, 2007

Musicalicous

I saw Hairspray at the Brooks Center today and had a great time. I had forgotten how much fun musicals were to go to. The story is about an overweight teenage girl in the 1960s and her struggle to get on a popular primetime dance show on tv. She fights for racial integration along with breaking the molds of what is "right" for tv. The music was lively and fun and provided a meaningful message at the same time.

Watching musicals or theater is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. There is more audience interaction than going to a movie and you will never see the same show twice. The audience reacts different each night and in turn, the actors respond accordingly. I saw something I hadn't seen in a professional performance before when one of the characters couldnt pull themselves together after a joke was made, but the audience still supported and he was able to get back into the roll. I know first hand about how an audience reacts because I used to do theater in high school. Part of the fun of the performance nights was seeing how much the audience would laugh at certain jokes. It was tough because you have heard them hundreds of times throughout practices, so you didn't necessarily know how or if the audience would react to a joke.

If you have never seen a theatrical production before, it is something I definitely recommend you go and see. It will definitely be something you remember, and maybe you'll even develop an interest in it and go see more.