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Abigael Escobal Hi INFJs! Recently I had an interview that I thought I did well in but ended up not getting the job, which was disappointing. My fiance suggested that maybe I wasn't as outgoing, even though I had full confidence in what I said. How do you handle interviews as an INFJ? Do you care to share any tips? Do you fake outgoing-ness?

123 weeks ago from INFJ

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Abigael Escobal: Alyea, it was for an elementary art teacher job. Before the interview, I wrote generic interview questions and my answers on the back. I am also ...MoreAlyea, it was for an elementary art teacher job. Before the interview, I wrote generic interview questions and my answers on the back. I am also pretty comfortable with kids considering that I have been a substitute teacher since 2007. I just felt that if I was more "bubbly" that maybe I would have gotten a chance.
123 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar: Wow sounds like you were really prepared and did everything you could. Sometimes its not about presenting ourselves differently. Sometimes jobs ...MoreWow sounds like you were really prepared and did everything you could. Sometimes its not about presenting ourselves differently. Sometimes jobs already have someone in mind for the position and interview everyone to show due diligence. For example, they may have hired a teacher assistant that was already working in the school. So if you prepared for the interview, felt you did well and you were personable, then you were successful! Even if the outcome was not the expected.
121 weeks ago

Abigael Escobal Do you also feel that you have a high EQ? BTW, sorry about my double post! I don't know how to delete one of them.

127 weeks ago from INFJ

Alyea Sandovar: Hey there-yes, I sometimes think I am a "genius" in the EQ area. But there is no way to measure that! Its not just knowing what people are feeling ...MoreHey there-yes, I sometimes think I am a "genius" in the EQ area. But there is no way to measure that! Its not just knowing what people are feeling and being able to engage with them but I also get a sense of their history. I can look at someone's face and just know whether they have had a hard life, what kinds of things they might struggle with, who they are, who they pretend to be, why they act the way they do...Its quite uncanny and I think this type of observing is common to INFJs
127 weeks ago

Abigael Escobal I think one way being INFJ affects me positively is that I know how people think and feel without them necessarily telling me. I tend to do a lot of thinking and reflecting on what I can do to be better at my job.

127 weeks ago from INFJ

Abigael Escobal Please do not give up on your job search! The right job is out there! http://tiny.cc/ZTSBx

129 weeks ago from 80 Million Strong for Young American Jobs

Abigael Escobal I am totally an IMFJ, which is both good and bad. I feel that it affects my job search and interviewing skills. To the people in the group, how does this affect your job hunt?

129 weeks ago from INFJ

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: I'm an INFJ and career coach who just went through the interview process last year. Most people in my field are ENFP's.

I interview quite well ...MoreI'm an INFJ and career coach who just went through the interview process last year. Most people in my field are ENFP's.

I interview quite well because I spend a lot of time preparing and gathering information. I use the standard "strengths & weaknesses" question to address my characteristics as an INFJ. I think employers appreciate the honesty. It helps them understand that we can do the same jobs extroverts can-- we just need time to prepare and recharge!
128 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar: Awesome question! I find that in terms of interviews, I can speak more clearly and self reflect on who I am and how I will behave at work. And I ...MoreAwesome question! I find that in terms of interviews, I can speak more clearly and self reflect on who I am and how I will behave at work. And I think people appreciate that in an interview. We do not need to change who we are. We are sociable after all. We just orient internally first then externally. I also get very shy picking up the phone. I hate it! Unless I know the person on the other end. So thats something Im working on. I like networking but cold calling is not for me. Others?
128 weeks ago

Caroline Ceniza-Levine Love this Wired article on 12 ideas that can change the world. http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/17-10/ff_smartlist. What are your shocking ideas?

130 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired

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Caroline Ceniza-Levine: Yes, Kiva.org is impressive. A lot of interesting and creative ideas spring from shocking.
129 weeks ago

Vanessa Alvarado: Thanks for sharing, I haven't had the time to fully read about every concept, but so far it's all interesting and inspirational.
129 weeks ago

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I am interested in all forms of art including painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and photography. My pedagogical interests include multiculturalism, intercultural dialogue, Web 2.0, and blogging in the art classroom.

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