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Originally Posted by ASTalumna06
I have nothing more to contribute to this thread, except to say that I hope you either don't know what this phrase means, or that you accidentally used it in the wrong context. Please don't take what everyone here says with a grain of salt!  |
LOL, using phrases in incorrect contexts is definitely a specialty of mine! Wouldn't be the first time. I don't mean that I'm going to take every piece of advice that I'm given skeptically. Not at all. What I mean is that I'm going to hear what everyone has to say and consider it seriously, yet maintain my own thoughts and not let the odd negative comment turn me off from the idea of recruitment. Some of you have been encouraging and some of you haven't, and that's totally okay. I asked for honestly and I'm pleased that I received it!
My decision to go forward with recruitment wasn't based on the messages that I got here by posting my story. I consider every reply helpful and I only feel better about my decision.
NOW, since I've officially decided! Is there anything that anyone can offer advice-wise about the actual process of recruitment?! I've read countless stories and have been doing research for years, but I know nothing can honestly prepare you for something like this except experiencing it for yourself. Because I'm non-traditional, are there certain things I should/should not say? A certain way I should present myself that is different from what your typical PNM would do? I want to maximize my chances, obviously, so any ideas are greatly appreciated. I've got a mentor (one of my recs actually) who is already helping with outfits and all that jazz. She's been amazing! Anything else?