Interview

KingIsaacLinksr · June 11, 2008, 12:12:31 PM

Quote from: billybob476 on June 10, 2008, 12:10:16 PM
Quote from: Jen on June 10, 2008, 11:52:53 AM
Titles are over rated. ;)
I find they're overrated when you're in a job, but for an interview it's nice to know rouglhy what your responsibilities will be. A title is usually a quick idea.

Yea, this was my complaint. I don't care if I'm called King Dukem of the Lord's Chili maker, I just want to know what I would be doing. "Cutting meat" is about as specific as Geek is to what he likes.

iceman · June 11, 2008, 07:35:58 PM

Because of my unique resume I used to get employment agencies and people wanting me to come in for interviews because they were curious about my work experience, and then tell me I didn/t have enough work experience for the job, This get old when you have to travel all over the city.

So I finally started asking questions over the phone before I decided to go for an interview to avoid having my time and money waisted.

It was quite funny at times going for an interview, when you have a post graduate designation in human resources management and you and up doing the interview or knowing who a bad interviewer was because they asked you what your strengths and weaknesses were.

Like anyone will tell the person what their real weaknesses were.

davekill · June 11, 2008, 08:14:30 PM

Not always possible, but it sure helps to know someone who already works for the company.

By far the easiest job I ever got was just a lucky break.
I was next in line and I could hear the interview in process through the open door. This applicant was sharp, knew much more than I did about the position - maybe even over qualified. I didn't think I had a chance!
My turn came and after the same questions, I was shown around the building. I saw a casual friend that I didn't know was working there and said "hi". The manager stopped right there and asked " Do you guys get along ok?" I said "yeah" and was offered the job on the spot. :)

KingIsaacLinksr · June 11, 2008, 08:19:38 PM

Quote from: davekill on June 11, 2008, 08:14:30 PM
Not always possible, but it sure helps to know someone who already works for the company.

By far the easiest job I ever got was just a lucky break.
I was next in line and I could hear the interview in process through the open door. This applicant was sharp, knew much more than I did about the position - maybe even over qualified. I didn't think I had a chance!
My turn came and after the same questions, I was shown around the building. I saw a casual friend that I didn't know was working there and said "hi". The manager stopped right there and asked " Do you guys get along ok?" I said "yeah" and was offered the job on the spot. :)

I think half the time Managers prefer that. It prevents conflict in the marketplace and I'll bet anything they have enough to do without employees wanting to kill each other. :)

King

KingIsaacLinksr · June 13, 2008, 10:39:15 PM

Well, I just got informed via a Mailed letter that:

"We appreciated the opportunity to speak with you in an interview; unfortunately, we are unable to offer you a position at this time".....

All I can say is "Wow". Not brave enough apparently to call me. This kinda screws me. Never heard from Werners either so.....I only have a part time job....again......

King

jedijeff · June 13, 2008, 11:19:39 PM

A lot of places just send out rejection letters, it is normal practice. Sorry to hear that you did not get the position, keep your spirits up and something will land.

moyer777 · June 13, 2008, 11:51:35 PM

Hang in there Tim. You'll find something.

KingIsaacLinksr · June 14, 2008, 09:03:21 AM

Quote from: jedijeff on June 13, 2008, 11:19:39 PM
A lot of places just send out rejection letters, it is normal practice. Sorry to hear that you did not get the position, keep your spirits up and something will land.

As true as that probably is, couldn't they just call the person? Saves time and $$ as far as I'm concerned......oh well.

Ty guys.

King

jedijeff · June 14, 2008, 03:09:36 PM

They Probably automate it, and print off form letters from all the applicants that did not get hired. If they called you, chances are it would not be the person who did the interview, so you probably would not get any useful information to use for the future. Everything is a lot less personal these days, and more streamlined to save on operating costs.
I guess you could look at it, that a better job is waiting for you, and the one you did not get was not the one. Keep plugging at it, and you will strike gold...or a better pay check :)

Meds · June 15, 2008, 01:59:33 PM

You know i went for a job once and i breezed the interview, i really wanted the job but they said no because i didn't have a fork lift truck license. I said "look I'll pay for a license". They said "no "and i was absolutely gutted. About two days later i received a letter from them inviting me for another interview and i was thrilled i phoned them to say thanks only for them to say "sorry we sent that to you by mistake, we meant to send you the rejection letter". Man that hurt.

KingIsaacLinksr · June 15, 2008, 02:02:13 PM

Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on June 15, 2008, 01:59:33 PM
You know i went for a job once and i breezed the interview, i really wanted the job but they said no because i didn't have a fork lift truck license. I said "look I'll pay for a license". They said "no "and i was absolutely gutted. About two days later i received a letter from them inviting me for another interview and i was thrilled i phoned them to say thanks only for them to say "sorry we sent that to you by mistake, we meant to send you the rejection letter". Man that hurt.

Owwww....that sucks. Thank goodness that hasn't happened to me. Otherwise I'd have a rant about it. ;)

King

Meds · June 15, 2008, 02:07:57 PM

Oh man talk about rejected. It was at a ammunition supply warehouse. And i passed the test when they handed me the hand gun (bear in mind here in the UK it's illegal to carry guns) and i immediately put the safety catch on, unloaded the bullets and then checked the weapon out. the guy was so impressed and said I'd employ you straight away and then boom. Not happy, and i was 18 years old at the time so i felt really shit on. Still long time ago mate ha ha.

KingIsaacLinksr · June 15, 2008, 02:12:52 PM

Quote from: HawkeyeMeds on June 15, 2008, 02:07:57 PM
(bear in mind here in the UK it's illegal to carry guns)

Really. Didn't know that, but then again, why would I? ;)

All I can hope for is that eventually I'll find another part-time job. Otherwise I'm going to bore myself to death this summer. Also, my parents are thinking of taking a trip to Southern California next summer for vacation so I'm working on $$$ for that. Might be my first vacation when I drive my own car and not "borrow" it. Who knows? We'll see.

King

Meds · June 15, 2008, 02:16:44 PM

Ah well keep saving mate, you'll get another part time job soon. It's all about the dollars mate ha ha. Yeah we can have guns but you need to be a member of a gun club. Of course people do have them but if you get caught out police will shoot you ha ha. I've a Co2 air hand gun which i really do like to hold when watching Lethal Weapon ha ha.

billybob476 · June 17, 2008, 05:58:58 AM

I'm actually impressed they bother to send out rjection letters. Any place I've ever interviewed at they don't bother.