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Akoto

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Wed Jul-11-07 07:15 PM
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Need a little help ...

I have a job interview Friday (my first ever!), but I've only communicated with the person I'll be meeting via email. The individual's first name is Dyja. Anyone know whether this is a male or female name?

I don't want to look like an idiot by showing up not knowing. :P

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LeftyFingerPop

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Wed Jul-11-07 07:17 PM
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1. Ask the person...

Edited on Wed Jul-11-07 07:18 PM by philboy

in an email before your interview. It is a fair question. State that you are unfamiliar with their name and were wondering. That's what I would do anyway. Just make sure to soft sell it... You shouldn't have to guess.

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Akoto

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Wed Jul-11-07 07:21 PM
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3. I probably will, I just didn't want to seem rude.

I thought it would look unprofessional to show up and ask for the person by first name, is all.

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LeftyFingerPop

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Wed Jul-11-07 07:22 PM
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4. I understand...

but I used to have to interview and hire, and I would have considered the person to be inquisitive and on the ball if I were asked that question. Good luck.

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Omphaloskepsis

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Wed Jul-11-07 07:23 PM
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5. I would just say..

"I have a (insert time) interview for the position of (insert position)."

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Omphaloskepsis

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Wed Jul-11-07 07:21 PM
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2. Hit up the companies website.. Look at the employment section.

You might be able to get info for the HR person.

And, is this really a big deal? You will know when you see them. I would be worried about not pronouncing their name properly.

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