Life Hiring employees - Page 4

Mr. Plow · 01-09-2009, 10:10 AM

We are in the process of hiring probably 4-5 new employees in addition to 1-2 new supervisors. Let me say that I am so glad that I have no responsibilities when it comes to hiring them. By the way some act, or talk, you would think that we should feel lucky that we have them in for them to think about our position.

In the last two days, we have had:

- 1 came in dressed as if they just got out of bed. Literally wearing flannels, sweatshirt, and slippers.

- 1 saying as soon as the interview started: "Let me tell you MY availability. I won't work any Saturdays/Sundays/Mondays, but I want full time hours."

- When asked about previous employers, literally cursed their names and used vulgar language in reference to them. Going so far as to call one a "Sl*t A$$ Whore" to the person interviewing them.

In the past, we have had people bring their kids with them to interviews. What is wrong with people? Do they not understand that first impression for a potential employer is important?

Anyone else got any dumb people stories?

Fairplay · 01-09-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

On the opposite side of the spectrum, I remember an interview I had where the interviewer made some crack about me being over-dressed (black pants, white dress shirt, tie).

My reply was "yea, sorry about taking this opportunity too seriously".

As a general rule of thumb. Its better to overdress then otherwise.

xbarretx · 01-09-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

As a general rule of thumb. Its better to overdress then otherwise.

yes, and if you get that type of response form the person interviewing....then that probably tells you all you need to know about that company.

i agree, better to over than under dress

crazycoffey · 01-09-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

You can move to KC if you can commute 3 hours each way daily.

that's right you're not in KC. I'm in St. Louie now, where do you want me to move? I'm available to work anyday, only need to make median salary for what you want me to do, am loyal and trustworthy and have a degree.

Hire me...

StcChief · 01-09-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

Ah, call center employees. I used to install phone equipment in them, a short list of the types I saw:

* Giant (400lbs+) and smelly (lots)
* Sitting around talking about their current/ex boyfriend instead of working (lots)
* The gum chewer
* The token man (usually also the one that had figured out a way to game the reporting system to make it look like he was busier than he was)

My favorite three all came from the same overnight crew in the same call center, though. They had a dude with a (no s**t) bone in his nose. It was plastic or something, but it was probably three inches long. Then there was the girl who thought she was a vampire. Couldn't stay for training after the shift because she had to get home before the sun came up, which she told us very loudly like we were dips**ts for not seeing and respecting her vampire-ness. Then there was the guy who was beet red and covered in acne who's cube looked like a miniature GNC store. I'd rank them in order of crazy, but I wouldn't know where to begin.

and they wonder why the Call centers are outsourced.......

xbarretx · 01-09-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

that's right you're not in KC. I'm in St. Louie now, where do you want me to move? I'm available to work anyday, only need to make median salary for what you want me to do, am loyal and trustworthy and have a degree.

Hire me...

CC, i thought you were a cop? what happened to your deams of waiting till the world ends to have a 50 cal. mounted on top of a stolen hummer? i doubt you'll have access to such spoils anywhere other than the St Louis PD.

Demonpenz · 01-09-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by StcChief

and they wonder why the Call centers are outsourced.......

pfft over seas call centers aren't any better. Most of them have towels on their hads as if they just got out of the shower

Mr. Plow · 01-09-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by xbarretx

nice then

good to see some companies still thrive.

ive been at my company here in KC for 8 years..my experience is 7 years logistics, 5 customer service, 3 project mgmt, 3 warehousing and dist, 2 international business, and now im in Accounting. its a pain in the butt to get a promo regardless of what i bring to the table b/c now we have 80 - 120 apps per open req instead of the normal 12 - 35

Call centers are not the ideal job, but I've stumbled upon:

Owning my own business
Setting my own hours with the opportunity to do things with my kids that other jobs wouldn't allow
Making enough money to keep my impulse buying up
Play enough golf that I'll have a heart attack by the time I'm 40

It's not a glamorous position, but I've got enough money to do what I want to do and I get to spend the time with my kids.

With the way the world is right now, it's good to just have a job.

Mr. Plow · 01-09-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCoffey

that's right you're not in KC. I'm in St. Louie now, where do you want me to move? I'm available to work anyday, only need to make median salary for what you want me to do, am loyal and trustworthy and have a degree.

Hire me...

You'll need to move to North Dakota. Of course the commute time will be roughly 10 hours each way.

Fairplay · 01-09-2009, 01:20 PM

Plus to do practice interviews with someone who knows what to do and what not to do/or say helps if you are out of the looking for a job business for a while.

I've seen resumes that look way over done and some that are horrendous.

xbarretx · 01-09-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Call centers are not the ideal job, but I've stumbled upon:

Owning my own business
Setting my own hours with the opportunity to do things with my kids that other jobs wouldn't allow
Making enough money to keep my impulse buying up
Play enough golf that I'll have a heart attack by the time I'm 40

It's not a glamorous position, but I've got enough money to do what I want to do and I get to spend the time with my kids.

With the way the world is right now, it's good to just have a job.

i agree with everything 200%

Demonpenz · 01-09-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by xbarretx

i agree with everything 200%

you interviewed for a stats job didn't you

xbarretx · 01-09-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

you interviewed for a stats job didn't you

nope, i can deal with accoutning and baseline stats' but an actualy statistician(sp?) is not my cup of tea.

Chief Chief · 01-09-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

- 1 came in dressed as if they just got out of bed. Literally wearing flannels, sweatshirt, and slippers.

THE ABOVE PERSON DESERVES A BREAK HERE! LOOK: HE/SHE OBVIOUSLY BELIEVES WORK IS SO IMPORTANT THAT THEY DON'T BOTHER TAKING THE TIME TO CHANGE OR PROBABLY EVEN TO LET THE DOG OUT IN THE MORNING. THEY'RE RIGHT OUT OF BED AND STRAIGHT TO THE OFFICE. IT'S CLEAR THAT THIS PERSON HAS THEIR PRIORITIES ALIGNED PROPERLY! YOU'LL NEVER HAVE ATTENDANCE PROBLEMS WITH THIS DEDICATED WORKER. PLUS, HERE'S SOMEONE WHO APPEARS CASUAL BUT REALLY IS ALL BUSINESS, WHICH GIVES YOUR COMPANY A HUGE ADVANTAGE WHEN YOU SEND THIS PERSON TO INTERFACE WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS AND/OR COMPETITORS ON A DAILY BASIS. YOU SHOULD REALLY RECONSIDER HIM/HER AT ONCE!

- 1 saying as soon as the interview started: "Let me tell you MY availability. I won't work any Saturdays/Sundays/Mondays, but I want full time hours."

NOW THIS PERSON IS ONE WHO IS WELL-ORGANIZED AND WILLING TO WORK ANY AND ALL HOURS DURING A 4-DAY PERIOD. BESIDES...AND LET'S BE REALISTIC HERE...NOBODY WORKS ON ANY MONDAY OF THE TRADITIONAL 5-DAY WORK WEEK. SO REALLY YOU'RE GETTING A GEM HERE -- SOMEONE WHO'LL DO 40 HOURS OF ACTUAL WORK WHILE EVERYONE ELSE IS GETTING AWAY WITH PERFORMING ONLY 32 HOURS OF WORK PER WEEK. LET'S JUST HOPE YOU'RE ABLE TO SHOW SOME HUMILITY HERE BY CALLING THIS PERSON BACK, APOLOGIZING, AND OFFERING HIM/HER AN ABOVE-AVERAGE SALARY AND DOING WHATEVER ELSE IT TAKES TO STEAL THIS PERSON FROM ALL OTHER EMPLOYERS.

- When asked about previous employers, literally cursed their names and used vulgar language in reference to them. Going so far as to call one a "Sl*t A$$ Whore" to the person interviewing them.

UNBELIEVEABLE!! HERE YOU HAVE SOMEONE WHO'S NOT ONLY UPFRONT BUT HONEST TO BOOT! TELL ME: WHO WAS THE LAST U.S. PRESIDENT YOU COULD SAY THAT ABOUT?? AND DON'T BE AFRAID THAT THIS PERSON WILL SOON BE REFERRING TO YOU AS A MOTHER***IN' A$$WIPE. YOU WOULD BE WISE TO ENSURE YOUR BOSS IS AROUND WHEN THIS PERSON EMPLOYS HIS/HER DESCRIPTIVE REFERENCES REGARDING YOU...NOT ONLY COULD IT RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE PROMOTION OR AT LEAST BONUS IN SALARY FOR YOU BUT MOST LIKELY WILL INSTANTLY IMPROVE YOUR REPUTATION AND STANDING WITH YOUR FELLOW GAWD*** S**T-EATIN' C***-SUCKIN' SUPERVISORS/MANAGERS.

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crazycoffey · 01-09-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by xbarretx

CC, i thought you were a cop? what happened to your deams of waiting till the world ends to have a 50 cal. mounted on top of a stolen hummer? i doubt you'll have access to such spoils anywhere other than the St Louis PD.

no, was for 5 years in Dallas area, after moving to St. Louis, the wife at the time didn't want me to be a cop anymore, so in the spirit of compromise I sold office product, recruited doctors/then CPA's, and now in am in Corporate Security. I did just put in an application to a local department, NOT the metro of St. Louis (I already served my country in third world areas, thank you very much)

01-09-2009, 10:10 AM
Mr. Plow In Search of a Life Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $2007391	Hiring employees We are in the process of hiring probably 4-5 new employees in addition to 1-2 new supervisors. Let me say that I am so glad that I have no responsibilities when it comes to hiring them. By the way some act, or talk, you would think that we should feel lucky that we have them in for them to think about our position. In the last two days, we have had: - 1 came in dressed as if they just got out of bed. Literally wearing flannels, sweatshirt, and slippers. - 1 saying as soon as the interview started: "Let me tell you MY availability. I won't work any Saturdays/Sundays/Mondays, but I want full time hours." - When asked about previous employers, literally cursed their names and used vulgar language in reference to them. Going so far as to call one a "Sl*t A$$ Whore" to the person interviewing them. In the past, we have had people bring their kids with them to interviews. What is wrong with people? Do they not understand that first impression for a potential employer is important? Anyone else got any dumb people stories?
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01-09-2009, 01:20 PM	#54
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