Got Black-Eyes? Still Ace the Interview.

I'm a very active individual. And sometimes that can work to my disadvantage. Over the holiday weekend, I was at Brad's house playing with his Boxer, who seems to be notoriously vicious and unruly. I don't see it. I haven't seen it. And I hope I don't ever see it.

He did, however, give me two black eyes that decided to emerge the night before a job interview. [We accidentally butted faces while playing with his toys.]

Great.

I didn't have a choice but to go and hope for the best. Throughout the interview we spoke of experiences, qualifications, and expectations. One of the major expectations is to work directly in the public eye to help Lexintonians use their public service.

Great. They want someone to visit church groups, neighborhood associations, elderly communities, and school groups and they're looking at someone who looks like she's had 4 rounds with Mike Tyson. Except I do still have both of my ears. That's a plus.

So we discussed the usual job interview topics. Then they gave me the opportunity to ask questions. I had several. And finally, I couldn't take it anymore. I just had to say something. It went sorta like this...

"I do have a statement. I must apologize for my black eyes. They may not be that noticeable but I feel like you all are looking at me wondering what in the world happened. I promise, I don't usually have black eyes but I was playing with a friend's dog and we butted heads. Last night the dark circles began to appear and I thought, 'Oh my. This is embarrassing.' so I just want you to know that black eyes aren't a regular occurrence for me."

All three interviewers laughed and said they hadn't even noticed.

Hmmmm...well there I go again. Being way to honest for my own good. In the end it all worked out. I feel like the interview was successful and hope they saw me as an excellent candidate...despite my new facial decorations.