ozleicester Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 This is actually quite useful, thought some here might be able to use bits of it...
Uranyl Yellow Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 I yet remain to be convinced that interviews are anything other than a largely pointless exercise that rarely ever gets the best person for the job (at least for technical positions). They may have some worth for business/management roles where bullshit, confidence and flim-flam are the order of the day.
Fox92 Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 About a month ago I interviewed at a company and he asked me my aspirations. He said "you can say anything like being a millionaire" and I laughed and said "well yeah of course" to which he responded "it's not realistic though is it". Like man you've just suggested it not me
Guest Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 2 minutes ago, Fox92 said: About a month ago I interviewed at a company and he asked me my aspirations. He said "you can say anything like being a millionaire" and I laughed and said "well yeah of course" to which he responded "it's not realistic though is it". Like man you've just suggested it not me What sort of interviewing technique is that? Seems basically like they're trying to wrong foot you for no apparent reason.
Fox92 Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 1 minute ago, Emilio Lestavez said: What sort of interviewing technique is that? Seems basically like they're trying to wrong foot you for no apparent reason. I know, I thought that when I finished, I was so confused.
Guest Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 Having been for a lot of interviews over the last few years most commonly I get things such as "Give us an example of a time when you've......" Lead a team Dealt with conflict Dealt with a stressful situation Etc. Internal interviews in my experience often just want good ideas to action without giving you the job or indeed credit for them
Trav Le Bleu Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 18 minutes ago, Fox92 said: About a month ago I interviewed at a company and he asked me my aspirations. He said "you can say anything like being a millionaire" and I laughed and said "well yeah of course" to which he responded "it's not realistic though is it". Like man you've just suggested it not me The appropriate answer to, "it's not realistic though, is it?", would be, "maybe this isn't the job for me then." Touché.
DB11 Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 13 minutes ago, Emilio Lestavez said: Having been for a lot of interviews over the last few years most commonly I get things such as "Give us an example of a time when you've......" Lead a team Dealt with conflict Dealt with a stressful situation Etc. Internal interviews in my experience often just want good ideas to action without giving you the job or indeed credit for them Competency based interviews are quite common now and I think better than the type of questions in the OP
Guest BlueBrett Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 1 hour ago, DB11 said: Competency based interviews are quite common now and I think better than the type of questions in the OP Give me an example of a time when you made up a bullshit story with relevant themes... Not bragging or anything but I'm generally really good in interview situations. It's weird, it's like I turn into a completely different person... One designed by corporate committee and forged in the platitudinous fires of PC office banter. Sickening really. I did hesitate for a while recently though when someone asked me what my biggest weaknesses are..it's actually pretty tricky to come up with stuff that sounds legitimate without going too far and shooting yourself in the foot.
ScouseFox Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 im well good at blagging stuff so I love a good interview. turn on the charm make yourself sound like a hero get the job. easy.
Redouane Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 1 hour ago, Fox92 said: About a month ago I interviewed at a company and he asked me my aspirations. He said "you can say anything like being a millionaire" and I laughed and said "well yeah of course" to which he responded "it's not realistic though is it". Like man you've just suggested it not me Sounds like a dick
Izzy Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 3 hours ago, Fox92 said: About a month ago I interviewed at a company and he asked me my aspirations. He said "you can say anything like being a millionaire" and I laughed and said "well yeah of course" to which he responded "it's not realistic though is it". Like man you've just suggested it not me Was it the Wernam Hogg paper company in Slough by any chance?
SystonFox Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 I recently started interviewing as part of my job role. Almost as difficult as being interviewed!
Strokes Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 7 minutes ago, SystonFox said: I recently started interviewing as part of my job role. Almost as difficult as being interviewed! Just remember the only race where it is acceptable to discriminate against, is gingers.
SystonFox Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 No gingers were interviewed. I could tell by the bad cv's which the gingers were so binned them straight away
Fox92 Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 44 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: Was it the Wernam Hogg paper company in Slough by any chance? "I don't agree with that in the workplace"
Chico1958 Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 If you really want a job Research the Company Get to know their products Understand what the role would be and what it entails Then turn on the BS................. Simples
Collymore Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 8 hours ago, ozleicester said: This is actually quite useful, thought some here might be able to use bits of it... I actually think a lot of those answers would make you look like a robot. They've probably made their minds up within shaking your hand and having a bit of casual chit chat.
Izzy Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 5 minutes ago, Collymore said: They've probably made their minds up within shaking your hand and having a bit of casual chit chat. Good point. Research suggests we've already make our minds up about people within the first 6-10 seconds of meeting them. "You never get a second chance to make a first impression" and all that...
Wymsey Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 47 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: Good point. Research suggests we've already make our minds up about people within the first 6-10 seconds of meeting them. "You never get a second chance to make a first impression" and all that... If I was an employer, I'd give around 5 minutes to see what they're like. 5-10 seconds seems a very small duration to perceive the potential of someone. Most are bound to be nervous at first, and would give that into consideration at first before judging them on the whole in how they interact in the interview etc.
Izzy Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 Just now, Wymeswold fox said: If I was an employer, I'd give around 5 minutes to see what they're like. 5-10 seconds seems a very small duration to perceive the potential of someone. Yeah you're right of course and I'm sure any employer worth their salt would give any applicant a fair crack of the whip in an interview situation. But....human instinct dictates we make judgments on people we first meet within a matter of seconds. Are they a potential threat? Do we trust them? Do they look like they'd 'fit in' around here? Do they appear confident? Are they like we are? Did they make eye contact or avoid it? Was their handshake firm or weak? Do they look presentable and professional? All this stuff happens sub consciously and is a massive indicator in making our minds up. Even if we give all the 'right' answers in an interview..
Wymsey Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 Didn't know which thread to ask this..has Lamby got a job?..
Trav Le Bleu Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 12 minutes ago, Izzy Muzzett said: Yeah you're right of course and I'm sure any employer worth their salt would give any applicant a fair crack of the whip in an interview situation. But....human instinct dictates we make judgments on people we first meet within a matter of seconds. Are they a potential threat? Do we trust them? Do they look like they'd 'fit in' around here? Do they appear confident? Are they like we are? Did they make eye contact or avoid it? Was their handshake firm or weak? Do they look presentable and professional? All this stuff happens sub consciously and is a massive indicator in making our minds up. Even if we give all the 'right' answers in an interview.. I've been told on a couple of occasions that I got the job because I wore a suit to the interview. Guess the others didn't, yet it seems an obvious thing to me, even if the day to day job won't require you to wear one.
Izzy Posted 18 September 2017 Posted 18 September 2017 4 minutes ago, Trav Le Bleu said: I've been told on a couple of occasions that I got the job because I wore a suit to the interview. Guess the others didn't, yet it seems an obvious thing to me, even if the day to day job won't require you to wear one. Makes all the difference I think - shows prospective employers that you give a shit and getting the job is important to you. I agree it's obvious but some clearly some people don't realise that making just a bit of an effort can set you apart from the rest...
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