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15 years ago

If you were interviewed for your best talent, what would that talent be?

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azzalea
15 years ago
Probably my instinct for creating new recipes in my head and having them work out successfully.

And since I've been fairly successful at it, I actually HAVE been interviewed--in the newspaper, on radio and on TV, in magazines and books--about that skill.

Understand, though--I take very little credit for that talent. It's just something I was born with, like being born with blue eyes. Only thing I can take credit for is finding ways to USE it to make a few extra $$$ for my family.
Marilyn Sue McClintock
15 years ago
I would probably say my baking, pies especially.

Sue
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good36
15 years ago
Sewing for me!
Linda Wayman
15 years ago
Organizing parties and get togethers; at least that's what I've been told. I'm not that out going and social though, so I'm not sure.

Linda
sharon_fl
15 years ago
I guess the same as Linda...the ability to come up with a theme concept, planning, cooking, decorating & emceeing any special occasion from 25 to 250 people. Been outgoing all of my life & love creating a fun time for all.
grammahony
15 years ago
I'd have to say, raising the number of Eastern Bluebirds in two counties. Setting up a trail of 14 boxes to be monitored and checked out weekly (at least). From the time the 'pair' start looking for a nesting site/box until the last batch fledge.
I was interviewed for our paper here in Fremont.
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marilyn_c
15 years ago
Well...kind of lacking in the talent dept. I can raise baby possums, hybridize waterlilies and La. irises, and I am very good at naming cats, but I think my best talent is finding really good junk for free or very cheap.
rthummer
15 years ago
Piano and violin
casey_nfld
15 years ago
Probably my photography since I don't really have any talents.
Jodi_SoCal
15 years ago
Powerpoint presentations.

I'm a graphic designer with experience and knowledge in wide range of design software and projects but am known as a Powerpoint guru.

I've created thousands of presentations with three different applications over the last 15 years. And before that created them by hand on vue-graphs and flip charts going back to practically the stone age. :-)

Jodi-
vannie
15 years ago
Working with and teaching and entertaining children. I think it's b/c I'm not much smarter than they are.
terilyn
15 years ago
I think mine would being a therapist or an advocate for someone needing help. My DH has spent the last 30 years with phone calls in the middle of the night, people showing up on our doorstep, all needing help. I am a mother lion when it comes to dealing with arrogant doctors when someone I am close to isn't getting the appropriate care.
yayagal
15 years ago
Art
I'm an artist, I do oils, watercolors, sculpture, carvings and make pottery. I could talk a bit about that ;-) (about ten hours non stop, I LOVE it)
barb_from_pa
15 years ago
Singing I guess. I was a voice major in college. (Getting old, though .)
Pooh Bear
15 years ago
Redneck engineering or teaching physics.

Pooh Bear (aka Fluff For Brains)
joyfulguy
15 years ago
Greeting folks, even strangers, with a smile and a jaunty, humourous expression ... that often brings a smile to light up the faces of the targets.

Now that I don't have more important things to do - such as helping folks make more effective use of their income and assets, often avoiding some former tax costs, as well: that brings a smile to folks' faces, as well!

ole joyful
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
15 years ago
I'm good for a laugh or two.
joyfulguy
15 years ago
More happy ... or lucky ... on-the-go Gayle?

o j
itsmesuzq
15 years ago
My artistic talents: watercolor painting, quilting & crocheting. People do mention my abilities with grilling good food too.

Susan
User
15 years ago
It would be a very boring interview is all I can say.
samkaren
15 years ago
Painting and sketching
czech_chick
15 years ago
Organizational skills - I'd be a wonderful choice for project manager on The Apprentice!

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