Interview Tips Continued:

I had a feeling the last round of suggestions wouldn't be the last that I had the joy of passing on to you, I just didn't expect some of these this time around. You might want to use the restroom before reading these suggestions as I am not responsible for you wetting yourself. Keep in mind that these are not made up and actually happened in our office. Now sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh.

* No matter how attractive you find the receptionist, don't ask her out on a date. (refer back to the last round of tips for reasons why)

* Being early to the interview makes a good impression. Walking in the door right on time out of breath because you obviously had to sprint up the stairs to be on time, not so much.

* If you have trouble finding the place, call the office, they can probably help you find the place. Arriving 15 minutes late for the interview because you got lost and didn't bother to call reduces your chance of being hired.

* It is not appropriate to wear a ball cap to your interview. Even though you are wearing a suit, topping it off with a ball cap isn't considered "business professional"

* There is a good chance that your interviewer will ask you for your resume (especially if they asked you to bring one with you), it is suggested that you have your resume in your hand, or maybe even in a folder to keep it free of wrinkles. Folded up in your pocket, not so much.

* Ladies: If you decide to wear a low-cut shirt for your interview, I'd suggest wearing a cami under it. The only exception to this tip is if you are interviewing to be a stripper or something along those lines. Otherwise, cover the girls.

* Keep in mind that most employers drug test. With that said, walking in smelling of weed, doesn't give the impression that you'll pass that test.

* This tip is a good interview tip, but should also be observed in day to day life. Instead of bathing in cologne, just bathe. And deodorant is not optional, especially in Houston.

Due to the fact that I found these tips too important to hold onto for a long time, I didn't have as much time to gather them. As much as I hope people will take note of these tips and use some common sense, I highly doubt this will be the last round of tips. Until next time, stay smart, or at least try to.

Male or Female?

Many romance Languages (Italian, Spanish, French) give even inanimate objects a gender. In French, for example, this determines whether you use "la" or "le" in front of the noun. If English designated things as either male or female, here are a few of our recommendations...

• COPIER: Female, because once turned off, it takes a while to warm up. Because it is an effective reproductive device when the right buttons are pushed. Because it can wreak havoc when the wrong buttons are pushed.
• HAMMER: Male, because it hasn't evolved much over the last 5,000 years, but it's handy to have around.
• HOT AIR BALLOON: Male, because to get it to go anywhere you have to light a fire under it... and, of course, there's the hot air part.
• HOURGLASS: Female, because over time, the weight shifts to the bottom.
• KIDNEYS: Female, because they always go to the bathroom in pairs.
• REMOTE CONTROL: Female... Ha! You thought I'd say male. But consider � it gives a man pleasure. He'd be lost without it. Lastly while he doesn't always know the right buttons to push, he keeps trying.
• SHOES: Male, because it is usually unpolished, with its tongue hanging out.
• SPONGES: Female, because they are soft and squeezable and retain water.
• SUBWAY: Male, because it uses the same old lines to pick people up.
• SWISS ARMY KNIFE: Male, because even though it appears useful for a wide variety of work, it spends most of its time just opening bottles.
• TIRES: Male, because it goes bald and often is over inflated.
• WEB PAGE: Female, because it is always getting hit on.
• ZIPLOC BAGS: Male, because they hold everything in, but you can always see right through them.