Let alway pray before setting out for any activities very important.
When I started in the financial services industry and had my first interview at Smith Barney, I felt totally prepared. Super fabulous resume? Check. Snazzy suit for my interview? Check. Prep-work done? Check. I was thrilled to be living in New York at the time and excited to get moving on my career.
What I wasn’t prepared for was my foot falling asleep midway through the interview.
You wouldn’t think this was such a big deal, but as I had just been sitting for 45 minutes in the same position, I had completely cut off the blood supply to my right foot. Thankfully my interviewer had already offered me the job, but as I stood to shake her hand, I put some weight onto my foot and spectacularly toppled over and crashed into the chair next to me, consequently spraining my ankle. I have never seen anyone look as shocked or at loss for words as my interviewer in that moment as I righted myself and started apologizing profusely.
I limped away with as much dignity as I could muster, saying I would be in touch with my answer. As I hobbled out all I could do was laugh at myself and the absurdity of the situation. Talk about first impressions!
