Hey all, Well I went in & had my interview I didn't get the dreaded "what is your weakness/strength" per se...It was put another way "We all make mistakes, can you tell me a mistake you made on a job & what you learned from it"
I didn't even think about it, (& I think that's probably the key in any interview), just said the first thing that came to mind. I spoke about a filing mistake that I had made and admitted I had made this mistake because acting as a perfectionist and trying not to leave any unfinished work for my relief dispatcher I was working faster than I should have. A file was misplaced and caused more time wasted than if I had left some work to be done by the other person. I learned that when I start to feel overwhelmed or rushed that is the time to step back, take a breath, and regroup. I also learned that I don't have to do it all.
I felt very relaxed in the interview, we went over my experience. and THEN BIG HUGS to all advice givers/well wishers on boards. I got the question "Why do you want to work here"? I wanted to show that I knew all about this hotel & that I had stayed at some of their affiliates..one of them gives chocolate chip cookies at check-in. I said "When I think of stellar customer service with theme parks I think of Disney, when I think of this when it comes to a hotel the name _____________ (where I was applying) is the one I think of. I further said how I felt when I stayed at __________ that it was always a warm welcome, like coming home, and then mentioned the cookies at _________. I stated that _________ went above & beyond in making their guests feel welcome & I wanted to be a part of that.
This was met with a warm smile &
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When the interview was wrapping up she asked "Do you have any questions for me?" Now prior to the advice I must admit I had stupidly in the past said something lame like, no..I don't think so....(always believing that this was NOT the time/place to ask about benefits, etc. so what else was there to ask?
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THIS time I was prepared! I said that I was curious as to where I would be working, in an office? a cubicle? a seperate room? Long story short, she seemed a little surprised ( & I believe impressed) that I even asked, which made me feel like no one ever had.
Next thing I know the interview had NOT ended & we went on a "tour" we saw the laundry room, the break room, the supply room, and then she took me to where the dispatcher office was. I asked questions throughout (how many rooms, how many room attendants each shift, do you provide uniforms for me, et al......it felt natural & a comfortable conversation. She then left me with the dispatchers for about a 1/2 hr . We clicked very well , they showed me & explained the computer system, and the average day behind the scenes.
When it was done I walked to my car with the confidence of Chef Gordon Ramsay and the calm assertiveness of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan.
Next week a decision will be made. In the meanwhile thanks again for all your help, I hope this thread can help someone else with those interview jitters and I'll let you know either way when I find out
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being a perfectionist or highly detailed oriented is a big plus but this question still makes me cringe. I mean there is such a fine line. 
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Cesar Millan) so now that you know a little bit more about me HELP!
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well I feel alot better now & I will take all your input with me 
..please think of me tomorrow at 11 am (Florida time) I know I won't have an answer whether I get the job when I get home (boy in the old days things went alot faster...yes I know patience...I am a work in progress) but I will come back & let you know my gut feelings.
Now I'm on the ASKING end, and I'm glad I know what that person sitting across from me feels.
I love all my Disney friends ! I'll let you know what happens...
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