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A Bad Example

Let me tell you about an experience that I had earlier this week.  Then let me tell me about the lessons from this experience that could be applied to your next job interview.

I stop almost every morning at to buy coffee at a Hess station in Tampa.  Earlier this week, I made my usual stop at around 6:45 AM.  As I entered the store,I walked in behind a 40-something blonde woman who was attired in clothing more befitting a college girl from about 5 years ago. (tight jeans, midriff top, high heels, multi tattoos, etc.)  Normally, I don’t pay that much attention to stuff like that, but while I was getting my coffee, she was complaining to the cashier about something, and well,she was loud.  So she caught my attention.

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