I am at a job fair. I am one of the "vendors". I have no jobs available, so I am selling them a course.
I am schmoozing, chit-chatting, putting on the charm, such as it is. Once again, my theatre training comes in useful. I am "playing the part of an executive recruiter". Smile. Nod.
I am hiding behind my laptop. Behind the scenes, not really. There is a recruiter here from the State Police. You can tell he's trained to stand "at ease", but his "at ease" is very formal, and he's eagle eyeing everybody. There are at least two styles of salesfolk here. The ones who stand, at meet people at eye level, and the ones who sit and look up at people. This is a very interesting gathering for watching body language. I am amused. It makes it easier to smile. And nod.
posted by the other Joan @ 2:41 PM
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