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Giccin · 09-28-2012, 02:20 AM

Zombie mode time for Midterm #1!

ichitaka05 · 09-28-2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Giccin

Zombie mode time for Midterm #1!

Good luck

artizhay · 09-28-2012, 02:29 AM

I think it's amusing how many classes have more than one midterm. Because then neither exam is in the middle of the term, thus invalidating their titling as "midterms."

ichitaka05 · 09-28-2012, 02:51 AM

I saw this pic at FB

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Turbo -> turbo -> turbo = nightmare

giraffee · 09-28-2012, 04:28 AM

It's the long weekend here and I'm home alone playing video games. I feel like a sadcase :/

Calum · 09-28-2012, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Maybe I'm trying to figure out other weakness, so I don't have to say my actual weakness (writing). Cuz this job I'm applying for require a ton of writing and public service, so if I say my weakness is writing, they deduct me few point for that...

Maybe your weakness is being too critical of yourself?

shadoquad · 09-28-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

So just a random thought:

Got sitting inside a Mustang today. The mrs and I are wondering why the car so big but with so little interior space. The seats were pretty tight, though.

But again, I was sitting one with suspension upgrade and another Boss 302. Maybe that is not a fair comparison.

They are tight for as large as they are. And I think the FT86 is spacious for as small as it is. But if you think that's tight, don't bother trying a Focus ST (LOL). Equipped with Recaros, I was not comfortable in the one I tested.

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Originally Posted by jimmillion

Re: Weakness

"Being a recent college graduate i've found that my biggest weakness is my lack of field related expeince. Even though I've had two very successful co-op terms, I understand that it doesn't equate to years of experience. Although saying that, I consider myself to be a very fast learner who can make up for that difference in a short amount of time."

my go to, can now be yours.

ie. lack of experience is a weakness that everyone has,
but not a fatal one that they won't hire you over if worded correctly.

g'luck man.

This is a good answer. When they ask the weakness question, they are looking for two things.

They don't want you to lie. "I'm perfect" doesn't fly. They'll see you as arrogant or naive, or they'll think you didn't bother to think about your flaws before the interview (i.e. didn't care)

They don't want you to be nervous about your flaws. A piece of interview advice I've carried with me over the years is "Never say no, even if the answer is no." What this means is, if they ask you, "Do you have experience with X", don't say, "No, X isn't something I care about" or "No, X and me don't get along." They prefer to hear, "I have not had exposure to X, but I believe that I can learn X if given the opportunity." Always turn a negative into a positive. You are selling yourself. By presenting your weakness in a positive, hopeful light, you're telling them precisely the truth, that you have some missing qualities, but you are willing and able to pick it up if they give you time and training.

Dimman · 09-28-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Giccin

Zombie mode time for Midterm #1!

You bring your katana to Midterms???

shadoquad · 09-28-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimman

You bring your katana to Midterms???

What if the class is "Advanced Cutting Stuff 401"?

n2oinferno · 09-28-2012, 10:22 AM

When I got asked the weakness in a sysadmin interview, I told them I didn't have any industry certs which puts me at a professional disadvantage. Their response was "well, that doesn't really matter so much any more as long as you can do your job."

Yeah, I'm a sysadmin now.

Also I'm so glad it's Friday.

Leonardo · 09-28-2012, 11:52 AM

T.G.I.F.

Nevermore · 09-28-2012, 01:10 PM

You guys get pretty deep into some stuff for just some random thoughts...

SVTSHC · 09-28-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

In interview, why they always ask "What's your weakness & your strength?"... I DON'T HAVE WEAKNESS! IDK, my stomach is weak against dairy food? LOL

Seriously, what's you guys best answer to that interview question?

I've been tempted to put "bullets" and "OVER 9000" in the past.

My favorite was "Would you rather work as part of a team or alone" Answer choices: "Yes / No" <--- lolwut. A friend showed me that, lol

artizhay · 09-28-2012, 01:14 PM

Randomness does not necessitate simplicity.

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