Life Job Interviews

Jenson71 · 08-15-2011, 02:27 PM

You know, I don't mind interviews at all. Ask me questions. Grill me about something on my resume. But please don't spend 17 minutes telling me about either 1) your niece or 2) the business' reputation as you see it.

It just tells me that 1) you're not interested in me at all and 2) you don't care at all that I know this.

It's kind of rude.

**Bwana** · 08-15-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenson71

You know, I don't mind interviews at all. Ask me questions. Grill me about something on my resume. But please don't spend 17 minutes telling me about either 1) your niece or 2) the business' reputation as you see it.

It just tells me that 1) you're not interested in me at all and 2) you don't care at all that I know this.

It's kind of rude.

Or

3. The guy conducting the interview, is a no focus dumbass and likely stealing a paycheck.

Huffman83 · 08-15-2011, 02:31 PM

So...where do you see yourself in 5 years?

**SuperChief** · 08-15-2011, 02:31 PM

Was it exactly 17 minutes? How do you know this? Were you keeping track of time instead of actively participating in the interview?

This was all a test.

Ebolapox · 08-15-2011, 02:33 PM

blaise · 08-15-2011, 02:33 PM

It's hard to judge just based on that, but sometimes at smaller companies they're trying to see if you're someone they can get along with every day for 8 hours. They could have several people with similar qualifications and they want to see which one they would rather see 5 days a week.

Stewie · 08-15-2011, 02:34 PM

You wouldn't believe the first interview for the job that I've now held for 20 years. I suffered through it and the subsequent interviews went much better. The first interview was an HR doofus that didn't have a clue about the position. One of his questions was, "Can you lift 50 lbs.?"

Ummm, yes I can, but this is an engineering position. Am I going to be hauling copy paper around? (I didn't say that, just thought it.)

**BigRichard** · 08-15-2011, 02:34 PM

A guy I use to work with was about the most unprofessional ****er when it came to interviews. I was trying to move to a position under him and he sat and read emails the entire time he was interviewing me. I thought maybe he just had no interest in hiring me so he was just being a douche.

A guy I work with now says he interviewed with him and he sat and ate a sandwich throught the entire interview. He said he was about to get up and tell him to shove it up his ass.

From what I understand he was a complete douch to work for. I believe they ended up firing him.

**SuperChief** · 08-15-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blaise

It's hard to judge just based on that, but sometimes at smaller companies they're trying to see if you're someone they can get along with every day for 8 hours. They could have several people with similar qualifications and they want to see which one they would rather see 5 days a week.

This is very true. Depending on the type of company/work you're doing, nowadays employers seem very focused on having good "team players" from a personality perspective.

**noa** · 08-15-2011, 02:36 PM

I had an interview where the interviewer talked the entire 30 minutes and didn't give me a chance to say a thing. When the interview ended, I said thank you and left thinking the worst. Got a call a few days later saying he really liked me and wanted to make an offer. Sometimes if they don't ask too much on point, it can be a good sign.
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Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-15-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Or

3. The guy conducting the interview, is a no focus dumbass and likely stealing a paycheck.

This. Interviewer didn't know how to interview... and probably doesn't know much else concerning his job. I'd take it as a sign to say thanks but no thanks.

Hydrae · 08-15-2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperChief

This is very true. Depending on the type of company/work you're doing, nowadays employers seem very focused on having good "team players" from a personality perspective.

The right 53!

**BigRichard** · 08-15-2011, 02:38 PM

I almost forgot, he got several phone calls while I was in there and took everyone of them. I just thought WTF.

**SuperChief** · 08-15-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrae

The right 53!

The right administrative assistant!

lol

**SuperChief** · 08-15-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRichard

I almost forgot, he got several phone calls while I was in there and took everyone of them. I just thought WTF.

. . . dass****edup.

08-15-2011, 02:27 PM
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blaise In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Plano, TX Casino cash: $9999900	It's hard to judge just based on that, but sometimes at smaller companies they're trying to see if you're someone they can get along with every day for 8 hours. They could have several people with similar qualifications and they want to see which one they would rather see 5 days a week.
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Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $1869901	You wouldn't believe the first interview for the job that I've now held for 20 years. I suffered through it and the subsequent interviews went much better. The first interview was an HR doofus that didn't have a clue about the position. One of his questions was, "Can you lift 50 lbs.?" Ummm, yes I can, but this is an engineering position. Am I going to be hauling copy paper around? (I didn't say that, just thought it.)
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BigRichard Buddy Christ is a Chiefs fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $1849546	A guy I use to work with was about the most unprofessional ****er when it came to interviews. I was trying to move to a position under him and he sat and read emails the entire time he was interviewing me. I thought maybe he just had no interest in hiring me so he was just being a douche. A guy I work with now says he interviewed with him and he sat and ate a sandwich throught the entire interview. He said he was about to get up and tell him to shove it up his ass. From what I understand he was a complete douch to work for. I believe they ended up firing him. __________________ "You know, they lay down with their ugly wives in front of their ugly children and just look at their loser lives and then they look at me and say, "I CAN'T PROCESS IT!" Well, no, and you never will. Stop trying. Just sit back and enjoy the show .... You know?" Carlos Irwin Estevez
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noa Band Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $1555453	I had an interview where the interviewer talked the entire 30 minutes and didn't give me a chance to say a thing. When the interview ended, I said thank you and left thinking the worst. Got a call a few days later saying he really liked me and wanted to make an offer. Sometimes if they don't ask too much on point, it can be a good sign. Posted via Mobile Device
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BigRichard Buddy Christ is a Chiefs fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $1849546	I almost forgot, he got several phone calls while I was in there and took everyone of them. I just thought WTF. __________________ "You know, they lay down with their ugly wives in front of their ugly children and just look at their loser lives and then they look at me and say, "I CAN'T PROCESS IT!" Well, no, and you never will. Stop trying. Just sit back and enjoy the show .... You know?" Carlos Irwin Estevez
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