Friday, March 19, 2010

50 Things You SHOULDN'T Do In An Interview

So Yahoo compiled this list of the top 50 most common and worst things a job applicant can ever do in an interview. I thought it might be helpful so I'm reposting it. Read it, Remember it, Don't ever do these things... =)

1. Arriving late.
2. Arriving too early.
3. Lighting up a cigarette, or smelling like a cigarette.
4. Bad-mouthing your last boss.
5. Lying about your skills/experience/knowledge.
6. Wearing the wrong (for this workplace!) clothes.
7. Forgetting the name of the person you're interviewing with.
8. Wearing a ton of perfume or aftershave.
9. Wearing sunglasses.
10. Wearing a Bluetooth earpiece.
11. Failing to research the employer in advance.
12. Failing to demonstrate enthusiasm.
13. Inquiring about benefits too soon.
14. Talking about salary requirements too soon.
15. Being unable to explain how your strengths and abilities apply to the job in question.
16. Failing to make a strong case for why you are the best person for this job.
17. Forgetting to bring a copy of your resume and/or portfolio.
18. Failing to remember what you wrote on your own resume.
19. Asking too many questions.
20. Asking no questions at all.
21. Being unprepared to answer the standard questions.
22. Failing to listen carefully to what the interviewer is saying.
23. Talking more than half the time.
24. Interrupting your interviewer.
25. Neglecting to match the communication style of your interviewer.
26. Yawning.
27. Slouching.
28. Bringing along a friend, or your mother.
29. Chewing gum, tobacco, your pen, your hair.
30. Laughing, giggling, whistling, humming, lip-smacking.
31. Saying "you know," "like," "I guess," and "um."
32. Name-dropping or bragging or sounding like a know-it-all.
33. Asking to use the bathroom.
34. Being falsely or exaggeratedly modest.
35. Shaking hands too weakly, or too firmly.
36. Failing to make eye contact (or making continuous eye contact).
37. Taking a seat before your interviewer does.
38. Becoming angry or defensive.
39. Complaining that you were kept waiting.
40. Complaining about anything!
41. Speaking rudely to the receptionist.
42. Letting your nervousness show.
43. Overexplaining why you lost your last job.
44. Being too familiar and jokey.
45. Sounding desperate.
46. Checking the time.
47. Oversharing.
48. Sounding rehearsed.
49. Leaving your cell phone on.
50. Failing to ask for the job.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Never again...

So I'm starving and it's raining outside so delivery sounds good, no? I'm kind of tight on cash but I still want pasta so I decide to order from Dominos. I usually get the Chicken Alfredo but I don't really like the chicken that much. Regardless, the bowl without protein is still $6.99 so I opt for the cheaper Mac and 3 Cheese option ($5.99). Never again will I try to save a buck. Not only was the price exactly the same due to taxes, delivery fees, and tip, but it looked and tasted terrible. Compare the pictures below and you tell me. Not only was I disappointed, but I was also left hungry =(. Thanks Domino's....


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Monday, March 8, 2010

Our Favorite Beauty Queen Wins an Oscar =)

Sandra Bullock is the first Actress to ever win Bet Actress and Worst Actress in the same weekend =). The lovely 45 year old finally won her first Oscar for her role in The Blind Side and won a Razzie for her role in All About Steve. I'm sure both recognitions were prestigious, and bizarrely gratifying at the same time. Bad PR is better then no PR. As she graciously accepted her Razzie, she jokingly said "Thank you so much, I was told no one watched the movie but now I can see that's not true. For sure at least the 700 Razzie members watched it" or something along those lines. When she accepted her Oscar she thanked mommas everywhere for taking care of children even if they are not biologically theirs. Aww how sweet. Congrats to all her achievements, she deserved it for Miss Congeniality ;)

Muaz =)

Friday, March 5, 2010

The NEW Domino's Pizza

Is honestly no big deal. The cheese, sauce, and toppings taste the same. But I must say, they definitely improved the crust by 300%. The Garlic powder makes it extra delicious. Also, visit their site dominos.com really good deals, but if you call in for local deals they're so much better (Key Biscayne folks, medium pizza 1 topping for $5, waaaattt???) lol

Either way, I'm sorry but I must say, Pizza Hut is still the winner in my book. They on't drench their toppings and their breadsticks are amazing. I think it's the most expensive pizza but it's worth it.... mmm <33 =)

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Aesthetics and Values

The Frost Art Museum Presents
2010 Aesthetics & Values Exhibition
An art exhibition curated by FIU Honor’s College Students


MIAMI, FL (March 1, 2010)—The Patricia & Philip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University (FIU) along with FIU’s Honors College students announced the featured artists for the fifth annual Aesthetics and Values Fine Art Exhibition (A&V). This event, free and open to the public, opens March 9, 2010 at The Frost Art Museum located at 10975 SW 17 Street, Miami, FL 33199, with opening reception to be held March 24, 2010 from 6 – 9 p.m.

“This is a wonderful collaboration between the Frost Art Museum and the Honors College students,” said Director Carol Damian. “Students are able to curate a show and learn how to work within the confines of a true operational museum.”

“Aesthetics & Values’ move to the Frost Art Museum is an opportunity and challenge for the student-curators. The museum setting offers greater exposure and a more formal environment for the exhibition. It, therefore, also creates higher expectations. The group of participating artists demonstrates that the student-curators have embraced this challenge,” Professor Bailly added.

The A&V 2010 exhibition will feature the works of Bhakti Baxter, Xavier Cortada, Guerra de la Paz, Richard Haden, Bert Rodriguez, Gerry Stecca, TM Sisters, Frances Trombly, Wendy Wischer, and Ricardo E. Zulueta. This year, several of the artists featured will be making works specifically for the exhibition.

“We will create a site-specific sculptural work inspired by the environment in which it will be displayed and a general consensus amongst the students and ourselves in which we agreed to produce a suitable piece that engages dialog with its surroundings. We invited the students to visit our studio to view finished work and discuss their curatorial choices in order to get a feel for their expectations and also for them to have a better understanding of our creative process, decision-making and the range of subjects we address. As a result we mutually concluded in developing a new work of art for this exhibit,” said internationally-acclaimed Guerra de la Paz.

The A&V students not only curate their exhibition, but they become immersed within the art community. The Aesthetics & Values 2010 exhibition is the culmination of an Honors College seminar, taught by artist and Honors College Fellow John Bailly, which examines the role visual art plays in the social and cultural dialogue of controversial issues. The annual exhibition provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their resourcefulness and creativity through the research, curation, and organization of an on-campus exhibition of contemporary Miami artists.

“My participation in the Aesthetics and Values Exhibition Project has proven to be a wonderful experience in many ways. The energy and enthusiasm of the students is truly amazing and I always look forward to their unique insights into the artists, artwork and art community. This is a proven success story of providing an educational experience, integrating communities and initiating lasting connections,” said artist Wendy Wischer.

"Being a part of the Aesthetics & Values class is an amazing opportunity. Being able to work with Miami based artists and the Frost Art Museum curating such an exhibition while being a non-Art major is something that very few people have the privilege of doing and I am extremely glad I can be one of them,” said Lien Hernandez.

The A&V Exhibition has also garnered national recognition. Since 2007, A&V students have presented the project at the National Collegiate Honors Council Conference. After learning of A&V at NCHC, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will be organizing their own Aesthetics and Values Exhibition in the Spring 2011.

This year the A&V show will host its opening reception during The Frost Art Museum’s popular Target Wednesday After Hours series on March 24, 2010 from 6 to 9 p.m. Target Wednesday After Hours is designed to complement The Frost Art Museum’s exhibitions and give visitors the chance to meet contemporary artists and engage with controversial art, live music, talks, films, dance, and performance art. The event is free and open to the public.

About Aesthetics and Values
The Aesthetics and Values seminar, taught by artist and Honors College Fellow John Bailly, examines the vital role visual art plays in the social and cultural dialogue surrounding controversial issues. It investigates how artists have challenged or enforced authority by creating new aesthetics. It further explores how art is used to initiate, accelerate, or combat social change. Website: http://www.avexhibition.org

About The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University
The Frost Art Museum opened its current 46,000-square-foot state of the art building in November, 2008. Over 30,000 people have visited The Museum in its new building since its opening in November, 2008. Admission to The Museum is always free. The Frost is an AAM accredited museum and Smithsonian affiliate and is located at 10975 SW 17thSt across from the Blue garage and adjacent to the Wertheim Performing Arts Center on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Closed on Mondays and most legal holidays. For more information, please visit thefrost.fiu.edu or call 305-348-2890. Find The Frost Art Museum on Twitter (twitter.com/frostartmuseum ) and Facebook (facebook.com ).

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

To my brothers...

Because I did not want to seem like a biter, I decided to post the following on my blog (and for every 5 people that look it i get a penn >.<) lol anyways I though what andres did was very special and I wanted to express my thoughts as well. Excuse me if I'm blunt or if you're not mentioned, it's like the oscars when the best actress winner is giving her speech and there's just so much on their mind only a fifth of their thoughts come out... Hope you enjoy and I mean everything with a whole heart <3

To some select few of the fallen pledges that will never read this- i miss you, and wish you would've given it a second chance or the other way around..
Abdel- you are beautiful, I've never seen anyone so accomplished and really look up to you. I think Lily is also beautiful and you are both very lucky. Take care of each other and you better invite me to the wedding! =)
Akeiro- You know what a think, I hope I can actually visit you in the Bahamas next time even if it's not for your wedding ;P
Alan Rivera- Where r u? I miss you so much =( even though you already graduated I know AKPsi was a huge part of your life before, maybe you can make some time for us in the after. Congratulations in advance, I know you will do many great things in life.
Albert Marrero- I'm glad I got to see you again =) Thank you for all your help
FOFO- i PROMISE you i will go out to one of the games to see how well you coach my sisters, other than that I love your special meal thats only come when it's in season and I love you as a person. you are very sincere and I know if anything ever happens I can always count on you
Alejandra Maruri- PCB!!! I missed you when you came to visit =( But I always remember your lion king song (Pink Iguanas, penguins and bananas!!!) lol, Even though you're so far away, you still bring a smile to my face X)
Cool- no i do not think you're a creeper, you're amazing and a huge softy at heart. The best pillow there is and I know that you'll always have a shoulder for me if something happens<3
Alexis Zaldivar- Congratulations on all your accomplishments old BOB! lol Thank you for always making an effort, you're really special...
Alain Hernandez- for some reason if i see you i just HAVE to smile =)
Alison- when the hell are we gonna go party in Nica??? lol and thanks for the thing on wed ;) lol
ANA MORALES- I LOVE MY WIFEY!!!!!!!!!! bebe we need another wingman date, thank you very much ...
Andres Correa - Big... I love how you're not afraid of anything and I no you're there for me if anything because yo've proved it on some occasions, I'm glad i chose you (and you accepted lol) and i love you cuddle buddy <33
Andres Rodriguez- I have nothing but love for you, you are the epitome of "always do the right thing" congratulations on all your accomplishments, I'm truly happy for you =)
Rob bell- is an interesting character and always has something to say, you should come around more often =)john perez- does have a sexy smile ;) fish and beans all the way lol
Brandon Alexander- I hope you are happy wherever you are, he is the only brother who ever intimidated me lol.
Carlos- lil!!!!!!!! I love your face and I'm glad you look at it every morning because it's a beautiful one =) I love you soooo sooo much, and you give the best hugs <3 Thanks for staying up with me til 3 or 4 in the morning hearing me vent during the summer <3 lol
Cesar Ruiz- where'd you go?
Cesar Castillo- loves always, AO! Glad you cut that hair lol
Charlie Chan- Roomie! <333333333 I love your work ethic and how you take school seriously, you proved me wrong about some people, hopefully it never happens again.. but if it does, protect me please <3
Christina Smith- It makes me happy when you come back and visit =)Chris lawton - I wish you came around more often, it makes me happy when you do =) Hope everything is well!
Robert Chung- MY VPM IS THE COOLEST VPM EVER!!! just because of something that happened but I am so happy to have him in my life again, he came back for a second bachelor and is in some of my classes. Thank you for feeding me and I am so sorry about your sister...
Danny Pamp- <333333333 Do i really have say anything? I'll tell you in person ;)
Danissa Gutierrez- where are you my sexy little sausage, You're so fun to be around.. I wish you came back <3
Danny Duarte- I HOPE you are HAPPY wherever you are. That is what your truly deserve in life, all the happiness in the world and success.
Danny gonzalez- Love me, hump me, get me from behind... - nuff said... oh.. and sexy ankles ;)
Daphne Gaetjens- I really wish we had an interview =( thanks for helping me out with finance =)
Desire Hernandez- que salsera.. can't wait to go out with you again =)
Deya- BOB!!!! Thank you so much for helping out with LC!!! I hope you had fun and that we do well in finance !! Same goes for you too though, when are we gonna party in Nica??
Donn Kamundilus- Great Gbig! muaz!I've heard wonderful stories =) Doug londono- where you at ???
Dulce Duran- we practically wore the same dress to prom!!! haha we planned it ;) Beautiful girl, congratulations on everything!
Elizabeth Cho- when are you gonna hook me up with a drink!?!?! I'm old enough now i promise =)
Elizabeth gil- i LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!! I wish we hung out more, but whenever I see you its a blast... I love my bitches =)
Emma- i already said it, super proud of you.. you are a whole new woman =)
Farah Mohsin- makes all the other girls look like craaaaaappppppp (cept for me ;P) lol come back so you can get many people jealous
Fareed Issa- I love you my Thai buddy! she is not your daughter, but Im sure she'd love to be
Francys- you know ;) I'm glad we got on the right side in the end with some things in common, thank you for everything =) you need to visit more often!
Frank Leon- SPLAT!!! fucker didnt sign me into class.. but I love my DR buddy! someone needs to bring him back <3
Gabby Torres- LOCA!!! Wish you would come back for your last couple of weeks =( Must party soon..
Gabriel Oms- my muffin man !!! =) Good times always, thank you for being you
Gaby Santiago- sometimes i'm scared someone's gonna call you out =/ but ur such a good girl and very sweet deep down.
Genesis- left too soon, love your hot new body =)
Georgia- made me hold a pee stick!!! lol jk ;) I always imitate your "if i were a boy" lol
Carla Ferris- ay ay ay ay mi amor!!! I miss you bitch!!!!!!!!!!! I was sincerely jealous when you got a bf, i felt as if he took you away too soon. =( but we must repeat the good times.. they'll just have to be cleaner and with less men... hahaha love u so much brosis <3
GONZALO MONCALEANO- COME BACK NOW!!!!!!!! my wonderful PCB that if he ever needed anything I'm there, even if i had to fly to colombia. Thank you for being there when I was hurting, it meant a lot and I hope that every happy moment in our lives we are there for each other <3
Humberto Busto- Busto, busto, busto, you were the first person in the chapter, pledge class, fraternity, whatever that was there for me and I appreciate you so much for that. Unfortunately you were in a bad relationship and you changed a little. I still need some time but if anything ever happens to you I hope you know that I am always here for you no matter what I'll be there (yes just like the cheesy song) I hope what happened never happens again because it is a matter of family and respect. regardless, i do consider you family and if anything major happens to me I would love to share those events for you. You know my relationship with my family, whenever i would dream of my wedding (gay i know!!) i'd see you giving me away... Thats how much you mean to me buddy... don't let me down againIsmale Iribar- always tries to reunite me with my gainesville boyfriend, glad you became one of us but miss u
Isselle- DO I HAVE TO SAY ANYTHING?!?!? i don't think words can explain but you know you're my sunshine =)
Jackie Ginarte- this girl knows how to get down... I love spending time with her, doesnt sugarcoat anything and thats my fave characteristic of her <3
Michael Jadoo- I owe so much to you mike, thank you for all that you do! You have helped make my life a success. I hope everything is well in California!
Jaime Montalvan- oh inca, I don't know if you remember but in our first semester as brothers something happened and the only person who could relate was you. Thank you for taking the time to help me through it and thanks for all the good times. I hope you're not graduating soon so we can have more =0)
Jean- where r u ???
Jellane- Thanks for coming back, congratulations on graduation =)
Jen Houston- AO Booby Buddy! ur crazy but i adore you. Can't wait to see you soon. I'm so glad we went through the pledge process together and enjoyed everything we've shared. We still need a Spice Girls Kareoke Night!!!!
Jenny Espinal- sorry I missed ur bday =( hope it was a fun time =)
Jessica Godard- i already said it! lol I heard you made a goal, congrats! and i can't believe you wore boots on the field =)
Jin- were are you =( ur such a cutie, wish you were around more
Jose alvarez- you insert bad name here... I can't believe you're MIA! I want to go on your boat again... Hope you're well =) truly, ily.. miss u
Jose estevez- the sistine chapel sucks... but ur the best <3 miss u, hope ur well and can't wait til we dance again =)
Judene- I loved spooning with you at PBLI ;), miss you and wish you were around more often.
karina cossio- Disney! You will forever remind me of Whinnie the Pooh Kevin- where the hell is our album!!!!! I loved you Jaime brought you around <33
Kristi Gonzalez- Treasurer mama! Hope you're well =) Larhone- tatas.. Love you, you sexy bitch <3 =)
Laura Elizalde- GBig who turned jewish?
Leilani- i love being naughty with you <3333 thank you for saving me from all my classes, beauty u da beessttt =) Hope you liked ur present!
Leslie- VPM mama! Thank you for this great opportunity, I hope we get to hang out in nica soon (i found passes for $200!!! =D)
Lidia alvarez- I would do u right now!!! I love you so much !! you are such a trip and i wish you came back!
Maru- my love, U've been there for me through everything. I appreciate you sso much. Looking forward to more times where we get locked out of our apartment and hopefully be roomies in DC !!! <3 love you !
Linda Ward- i miss u babe... i miss being 3 years old with you
Lynn Diptee- Pixie ;)
Marisa Barone- Miss you! wish we hung out more
Marti Lobos- hope to get to know you better soon =)
Matt ohashi- i loved him, tmobile hook up! where are u buddy. I loved how ur gf surprised me =)
Meaghan James- hope to see you around more often!mei-ling rosario- mama!!! we need a drink!!!! I'm going to make up missing your bday. Miss you!!! Looking forward to more good times.
Melissa Vargas- so strong, I commend youMichelle Rodriguez- I'm glad we have mutual friends outside of AKPsi
Miley Arguello- where do i no you from before???Monica rodriguez- drove me crazy!! But was fun =)
Monica Singletary- you are my homecoming queen. Love you PCB
mohammed eltikania- hope you come back safe =)
Munyaka- Thank you for being so strong, it's taught me alot. I hope your life is going well
Nadia Lima- little! I'm so proud of all your endeavors. Miss you =)
Andrea Narino- BABY MAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOOOOOOOVEEEEEEEEE YYYYYYOUUUU!!!
Nattaly Morales- i love your brownies. Thank you for all your hard work! <3 Best shadow ever.
nicholi maillard- Nick, our third musqueteer. Miss you! Still jealous that you're leaving me too.
Oren- Roomie! I hope theres more South Beach moments to come. Thanks for being patient with me =)
Oscar cepero- why are you so far away =((( Miss you teddy bear.
Paola- mi amor <3 thank you for being you. Can't wait til you isselle and i have kids =)
Paul calderon- Finally! I miss the old you, but I'll deal with the new one <3
Rafael Gabeiras- I'm still so sorry! lol Love you!
Richard Lopez- best director of Finance! Thank you for all your help! Can't wait til ur presidency ends so we can have fun =) Thank you for everything.
Rob sepulveda- should've met up in amsterdam man!!
Alex ROCK!!!!!- my european love. Can't wait to build more memories! <33333333 love you
Ruel- waiting for great things =)
Ryan Mckinley- u never wrote back!!!! <33 lol
Sam Jaques- wish you came around! Thanks for letting me know when break was =)
Sara Ignacio- you made me feel so tall and I loved you for it =)Saul- I hope you will always see me as a friend. Love you
Senen Garcia- Thank you for all you do =)
Sherene- >.< Congrats on everything! I am proud of you PCB
Sherwin- you are a life saver and i love your hugs! Thanks for always reminding me to pay attention in class.
Stephanie Ollino- Ay I didnt mean to scare you! Thank you for always inviting me to things, sorry that Im always busy but I appreciate how you take me into account. I promise I'll be there at an event soon <3
Stephen Hassan- Bones! I love your hugs and how you always think of me. I hope graduation is all you expected and more. Miss you!
Teri- PCB, I'm so glad we pledged together, I dunno what i would do without your warmth <3
Tia- tres fab
Tony Gutierrez- Mi amor!!!! I miss you so much. I can't wait to party with you soon!
Travis Ramsey- Thank you for always coming around =)
Vero- thanks so doing everything lol but breathe!
Vinnie Rodriguez- my big!! who is a professional soccer player for ecuador. =) Dinner soon please =)
Yami Martinez- thank you for being so good to my best friend =)
Yasser- Thanks for coming back =)
Yuri Velasco- i saw you doing something naughty ;)
Zeliha Beyoglu- agh!!! My apple bottom jeans!!!! Need to Party Soon!
Alan davidson- So glad you finally became one of us, can't wait to have great times with you soon =)
Aliza- just keep smiling, just keep smiling =D
Miss Berry- u took alot of my lip gloss lol
Ana Diaz- keep up the good work.
Andres Agudelo- french buddy!!!! Glad you're one of us now =)
Hochoy- Thank you for listening to me vent <3 lol
Rice- Love you Rice Patty
Bess- I just punched you =) good times =)
Diana Hernandez- how do we never do our hw and still get awesome grades? lol
Gabriel Marin- i want to see you drunk!
Greg fernandez- BOB!!! I hope this is a really good semester =)
Jarrod- I want to see you grow
Jason- thank you for the sweater, that was true brotherhood =)
John reguera- love you... period
Kathy Maceda- I know how you will feel in 3 years lol
Kellie- smile babe =)
Lisette- GL in J&J!
Luis Sanches- I am ur sibling, get over it
Melvin- glad ur hear, love your hugs =) ill try and get you the fake
Michael Lamarre- you're so sweet
Mohales- Little! you're very ambitious, congrats on your success but remember to breathe! <3
Monica Rivas- i loved how you came out exasperated in the potluck from that "interview" get ready for more of those lol
Nati Piedra- boi want to go on your boat lol
Neala- Hope we do well in class =)
Nicole- I want more edward/jacob nights!
Sheena- Good job with the pledges =)
Tyrone- we need to have sushi =)
Vicky- i love how you spell my name =)

Forever AO though ;)

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Lauren Conrad is coming to FIU

Hello !! For anyone who is interested, Lauren Conrad is coming to FIU on January 23rd at noon! For more info visit www.mymarkstore.com/jbaez =)

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

SoBe

It's amazing how lazy Americans can get. It's not enough that we cant't say "I'll have a whopper with fries and coke", you have to say "I'll have a #1". People are now chopping off the names of their home towns... Is it for convenience? Out of laziness? So you can sound cool? It's really beyond me why people would say SoBe instead of South Beach. Both words both have 2 syllables so why make that extra effort to shorten the name? To me SoBe is a drink... not South Beach Florida. And NoVa... Come on people! Northern Virginia has been abbreviated to a spanish idiom that means "no go". Is it really hard to say the proper name? Geesh...