[stilts27]

Originally Posted by kk@jamsync.com

One thing *not* to do is to emphasize in your letter or résumé that you believe you can be of great service to or can help the facility. It's up to the interviewer to ask and you to respond. Being humble and willing to do whatever is necessary is the most important thing.

Even though you may have some insight due to your prior job, it's best to keep your suggestions to yourself or ask if you can make a suggestion until you're on firm footing. One thing that bothers me about interns is that they sometimes suggest a way to do something when they are not asked, interrupting my train of thought in the process. Whenever an engineer is silent and staring at the screen, it's not appropriate to speak, especially in front of clients. They're *thinking* about alternatives, not waiting for a suggestion.

Good advice..Thanks!