Hey everyone! My name is Becky and I’m currently a junior at UW-Eau Claire. I also work for the university at the Career Services office. It’s been awesome to be able to work on-campus because it’s so convenient. Not to mention that we get free food all the time! I’m actually at work right now and I wanted to blog about something I heard in my business law class yesterday:
How many of you think the word “sucks” is a swear word? Well, since my mom doesn’t yell at me for saying that one, I never thought it was one. My professor mentioned that employers were noticing more and more how often students say “that sucks” or “school sucks” during interviews or conversations.
We use the word unconsciously, but it’s something we should be aware of because some employers are offended by it; which makes sense because if you say “school sucks” you’re bad mouthing your education, which is one of the main reasons employers are interviewing you! Next time you think about using the word “sucks” to describe something….DON’T!
Try using demanding, challenging, or testing. Those kinds of words make it sound like you’re accomplishing something or overcoming an obstacle, which are qualities that are appealing to prospective employers.
Just a little tip to keep in mind for your next interview, Good Luck!
Becky
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I completely agree. "Sucks" makes you sound so inarticulate, and is completely inappropriate in a professional setting.
Also, my mom DOES yell at me for saying it. ^_^
-Moriah
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