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Dahlen comments on Bragging thread September 2015 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: Dahlen 21 September 2015 07:32:20PM *  3 points [-]

Aced an interview for a high-paying job in a field in which I had no previous experience. A while ago I had asked what jobs that don't require domain-specific skills get a large boost from intelligence – well, it turns out getting interviewed is one of those "jobs". Spent some 2 weeks preparing a resume and answer sheet for the proposed questions, showed up to the interview very well-dressed and tried to put my best self on display without outright lying through my teeth.

Now, all I have to do is not prove myself to act like a five-year-old burdened with adult responsibilities, while waiting for payday in my best Frito Pendejo impersonation. Okay, it's a little more complicated than that, of course – but for now I'm very glad to just get my foot in the door.

Comment author: gjm 21 September 2015 08:22:24PM 1 point [-]

Congratulations!

(Would you care to say what sort of job?)

Comment author: Dahlen 21 September 2015 08:28:36PM 1 point [-]

Thanks! Real estate. Around here the market's just picking up, so hopefully this is a good time to enter the field.