If luck is involved in a job search, are hiring decisions made on a flip of a coin or by drawing straws?
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Luck is involved; doesn't mean luck is the whole story.\n\nOf course they don't use random methods for choosing employees. They don't want to waste money on someone who isn't right for the job.\n\nThe luck part comes in mostly with timing -- if the perfect job for you was filled a month before you started looking, for example.
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http://www.interviewtips.com\ngud luck
652651
Good luck to you.  Regardless of the outcome of this interview, keep in mind that there was something that pulled you in for a second interview, keep trying and you will get the job you want.
1102030
Well, there is no such thing as luck. We only have fortunes / misfortunes, and unforseen occurances. you make your own destiny for the most part.
648226
Absolutely.  Finding a job is the hardest part.  If the conviction comes up in the interview, and it will most of the time, be honest and frank about it.  If the boss wants to be a total dickface about it, and they will most of the time, then screw 'em.  Usually dickfaces find something to be a dickface about anyway.  That's how dickfaces operate.  Basically, call the conviction a learning experience.  And it doesn't have to be flipping burgers or cleaning toilets. Pick a trade... Electronics, auto repair, landscaping... and work your way up like everyone else.
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If you throw dice and get a 6 three times in a row, the odds of it getting another 6 the fourth time are still 1/6, as good or as bad as for any other number. The history has nothing to do with it. Each throw of a dice or lottery draw is a series of random events, the outcome of which is not influenced by previous outcomes.\n\nAs the British magazine The Economist once wrote, lotteries are a voluntary tax on being bad at math ;-)
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Think positive. Believe in yourself and things will change.\nThere is no such thing as bad luck, if you believe on it you will get it. Everything happens for a reason, find the answers
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It is a gamble for the one offering the opportunity that the person they are offering the opportunity to will not make good use of it. For the person being offered the opportunity, it costs narrowing one's choices down to that which they can handle well. That is, one must choose, and in choosing, one must exclude that which is not chosen. It also costs the luxury of procrastination.
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a chance is merely a reason to shoot for something, also an inexcusable reason Not to do anything. haha... what kind of twisted fuckin logic.......
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I think it takes close to nothing to get this kind of job. I'd say, if you don't put anything stupid on your resume or don't say anything stupid at the interview - you got it.\n\nI think for new stores there is slightly more competition for positions than for the ones that have "help wanted" sign in their window. So actually, that store being new lowers your chances, if anything, not improves them.
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I believe in BOTH\nthere is a saying.." if opportunity came knocking at your door, would you be ready to answer it" but more importantly, WOULD YOU know it was an opportunity...and how to deal with it or be able to handle it when id did knock.... this is the part of YOU making your own luck..being able to see the good stuff getting ready to happen around you and take advantage of it...and making the most of it to benefit you...\n\nNow..I also believe that luck just falls into some peoples laps, even if they are not smart enough to notice it KNOCKING at their doors..Luck just happens to a certain few no matter what..\n\nI also believe to the ones who can NOTICE it KNOCKING..that luck some time falls in their laps too.\nbut this is all a part of being aware enough to see it..\n\nand if it is going to be, then it will be..\nand if it never is, then there must be areal good reason why..and it is not for me to question, but to just except it..because someday I will be told why..it either was or was not...\nand lastly....LUCK IS ALL AROUND US all the time..\nhave a great day\nGood luck to you all\nand God Bless\nsmile
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I truely believe that people whom think positively about people and life are more likely to take risks and act nicely subconciously, then negative thinkers. This then manipulates the fact that they are more open to opportunities than negative people. We as people  ing eneral make our own luck in different ways and in the choices we make. Making good choices, not the right choices,but good choices will lead you to a better life and more positive feedback from people. Some luck is based on fate of something that is bound to happe no matter what and some is based on manipulating your opportunities.
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Moderately.  I was born on the 13th (March, actually), so 13 seems to be lucky for me.  I knock wood when I express a wish inadvertently.  When I blow out a candle, I tell it "thank you" for giving its substance to light my way.  \n\nI believe there is such a thing as good luck and bad luck, but I do not know whether I can influence it to any significant degree.  It's more being cautious about giving up an old habit, just in case it might make a difference.
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the interview process is the reverse of what many think. the interviewer is talking to many people and thus is looking for a reason NOT to hire you.if 10 people have equal qualifications, the person who got the job most likely was lucky enough not to be asked a question they would have answered wrong
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a good way to increase your odds is to post your resume on monster dot com, or one of the other resumee posting agencies. Then employers looking for something specific can go hunting for it.\nThe very best way is still knocking on doors. But take a relaxed approach. Don't think theres anything magic you can say or do. There isn't and that's impossible pressure you put on yourself. If the interviewer has a job for you, that you are qualified for, he'll give it to you. If he doesnt he won't. Be sure to check back, and always come in the AM's. Guys who come in the afternoon dont get half as many jobs.\nBest of luck.
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That is a good sign.  Some companys will interview 2 or 3 times so others in the company can judge you.  As long as they keep asking you back, you are that closer to getting the job.
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Luck has nothing to do with it.  Life gives you what you are willing to fight for....and everyone knows we will fight for anything..hahah