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2006-03-10 12:32 PM

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I have a job interview today,(at noon) for http://www.alaskaseakayakers.com/ as a kayak guide.

 

This would be a summer job, starting in May, I am pretty nervous if only because the guy I talked to seemed like he is a little hesitant to hire a female for the position (for a little background I know two guys that worked there last year, starting with less experience than I have. However they are both much larger than I am and more capable of throwing boats around) I REALLY want the job, wish me luck!

 

Thanks, Jamie

 

 

2006-03-10 12:33 PM
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Ok, good luck!
2006-03-10 12:35 PM
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2006-03-10 12:35 PM
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2006-03-10 12:35 PM
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good luck Jamie. as you are walking into the interview room, flex them biceps and ask if they can give you directions to the gun show. then you'll get the job for sure!
2006-03-10 12:37 PM
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Thanks for the advice... I was thinking I should just wear a short skirt and get hired on looks... it worked for my last job (I AM KIDDING!!)

 

2006-03-10 1:11 PM
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2006-03-10 1:16 PM
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Jlee - 2006-03-10 12:37 PM

Thanks for the advice... I was thinking I should just wear a short skirt and get hired on looks... it worked for my last job (I AM KIDDING!!)

 

Please post picture in said short skirt so we may advise...

Just halfway kidding, of course, good luck. I think that would be a fantastic job. When we did the Anchorage Marathon a few years back we did a "white water" rafting thing out of Chickaloon, up the road from you a bit. Beautiful country.

2006-03-10 1:20 PM
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3558 - 2006-03-10 12:35 PM good luck Jamie. as you are walking into the interview room, flex them biceps and ask if they can give you directions to the gun show. then you'll get the job for sure!

You could walk in carrying a boat over your head.  Put it down and say, "okay, now that we've got that issue out of the way I'm ready for the interview."

2006-03-10 1:36 PM
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hangloose - 2006-03-10 1:20 PM

You could walk in carrying a boat over your head.  Put it down and say, "okay, now that we've got that issue out of the way I'm ready for the interview."



PERFECT! I'd hire you on the spot--no further questions! Good luck!
2006-03-10 1:42 PM
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Um, I don't think it would be legal to not hire you because you're female.... If he doubts your strength, I would offer to make some physical test part of the interview. Toss around some gear and he'll hopefully get over it.

Good luck. Sounds like a very cool job.



2006-03-10 1:48 PM
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Or you could just pick him up and carry him around until he cries uncle and hires you...

 

edited to say GOOD LUCK!



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2006-03-10 1:48 PM
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how did it go???
2006-03-10 1:54 PM
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I am leaving for it now, its only eleven here!! Hopefully all goes well!

Jamie

2006-03-10 5:21 PM
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Good Luck!

I know this is too late for the interview (that's what happens when work interferes with BT), but present how hiring you with greater experience and less strength is better for his business. How you ask?

What is a guide expected to do? Tossing gear around is really only a small part of the job. Someone who is good with people, anticipates what the client will try to do and minimizes the impact of that action on the rest of the group/environment/gear/etc. will be far more profitable (lower insurance, less scrutiny from regulators, better word of mouth advertising, repeat business...) than someone who can just throw gear around.
2006-03-10 9:48 PM
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There is a salmon/steelhead guide up there. I'll get the river named Dusty Byrd. You can google her. She seems to do a great joba nd has been featured in Outdoors life. Hope it went well


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