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[halffreckled]

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[ Marco takes a deep breath as he's shown sitting at a desk with the video right in front of him. his eyes are closed but he's not in his uniform from home anymore. he's in a slightly oldish looking suit. it still looks nice on him, but it's obvious that it's not brand spanking new. he opens his eyes a moment later and gives a nervous smile ]

I'm going to an interview for my first job today. I'm a little nervous, so I wanted to know if anyone had any advice to give me to make a good impression.

I've only had one job before...at home. And it wasn't anything that great but it was something at least! [ listen to him being all humble about being in charge of a group to fight titans - STOP IT, MARCO ]

Oh and this is Marco if you didn't recognize me from behind. [ he gives a small wave ]

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Miss Schnee, I saw that you had an opening for a position at your company. I was wondering if you would consider me for an interview. I know that you are probably busy but any chance you give me would be greatly appreciated.

- Marco Bodt

[ text ; filtered to Jean ]

Hey Jean, I haven't talked to you lately. I'm going to go get a job soon so that I can leave

I mean

I'm going to be getting a job to pay Mikasa back and to get my own place. I don't want to mooch off of her and Eren forever.

I know you don't want to stay at the inn forever. And I'm going to be working a lot. So I left you my key underneath a potted plant near the door to the apartment. You know you can stay whenever.

Anyway, I guess I'll see you around. Hope you're doing okay.

- Marco

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[neighvarily]

Marco we need to talk.

And good luck on your interview and all. You'll be fine.

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[halffreckled]

okay.

Do you want me to switch this to video or do you want to talk to me in person?

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[neighvarily]

Talking in person's okay if you're fine with it.

[How much more awkward could it get?]

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[halffreckled]

That's okay with me. I'm in the other room if you're nearby the apartment...

If you're still at the inn, I can meet you there. I don't want to inconvenience you.

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

Oh! Congratulations on getting a job interview~! I hope it goes well for you.

[She was kind of glad she never had to do anything like this.]

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[halffreckled]

Thank you so much!

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[soldierofloveandbeauty]

Where are you planning on working?

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[behindthefakesmile]

While I wouldn't know anything about how one deal with an interview to make a good impression, I do know how business men and woman might be. Just remember to be confident and calm even when they are giving you tough questions.

[Best advice ever really.]

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[halffreckled]

[ Marco smiles, giving a nod ] Thank you, I really appreciate that. I think I can do that, actually.

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[behindthefakesmile]

That's good, but that is only the first thing. The other is figuring out what questions they might ask and thinking of what answers they might like to hear.

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[firefandance]

[She smiles slightly.]

I hope that your interview goes well. Where are you hoping to work?

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[halffreckled]

Thank you. And it's at the Schnee Company. I saw a listing for a human resources person. I just hope that I'll be able to do a good job.

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[firefandance]

Oh, that's the company that runs the welcome center. I work with that place. The CEO is what I think as a very nice person.

I'm sure you'll do well, just keep positive.

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[melodiouspacifist]

A job interview makes you nervous?

[Good to know, in case Demyx ever decides he wants an actual job. Which he probably doesn't.]

When I'm nervous, people tell me to suck it up and go do it anyway. But I think if you get too nervous, you can run away if you want to.

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[halffreckled]

Well, yes. I mean, I've never met the other person. What if I do something wrong to upset them?

Thank you, but that might not be the best advice...

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[melodiouspacifist]

Guess I don't have that kind of experience.

[He pauses.]

Upset them? What does that matter?

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[kindprincess]

[She doesn't understand why someone would get nervous going to an interview because she never really had to do one.]

Well... I can't really say anything that would help, but taking deep breaths when you are nervous might help.

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[halffreckled]

Yeah, I think I have that on my list of things to do during it. I wouldn't want to hyperventilate...

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[kindprincess]

I don't think anyone would want to do that during an interview. Would kind of suck after all.

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[whiteas]

Which position were you interested in?

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[halffreckled]

I believe it was the Human Resources position for your company. If you'd like to schedule an interview, I'm available anytime.

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[whiteas]

Do you have any experience with human resources? I'll still give you the interview if you don't, but it's best to know where you stand and figure out how to translate it if you're from a world that hasn't quite developed that department style yet.

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[zeo]

I know it sounds cliché, but just be yourself. Go in knowing that you want this job and keep a positive air about you. Wasting time thinking about the negatives and the "what ifs" won't help you. Be confident.

[ a smile. ] I'm sure you'll do fine.

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[halffreckled]

That's probably the best advice that I could get from anyone. [ he nods ] Thank you, I'll try my best.

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[zeo]

You are very welcome. I hope you succeed in getting the position you're after.