No, he just listened to your advice :DQuote:
Originally Posted by BohsPartisan
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No, he just listened to your advice :DQuote:
Originally Posted by BohsPartisan
i respect your opinion but for me i'm glad i asked the question, just had job interview going for job which would be a step up for me going from a assistant golf professional to a head golf professional position but on my cv it has vast experience of my duties as a assistant but none on a head now i did everything you said on your list but when i asked that question at the end, i got the answer i expected which was a YOUNG LAD LIKE YOURSELF (31 not young) THIS IS A BIG STEP IT COULD MEAN SINK OR SWIM, CAN YOU UNDERSTAND WHERE WE ARE COMING FROM? cause i asked that question i was able to ease any of those doubts or least got the chance to answer that question they were thinking which is better than leaving an interview without it being answered don't you think. now if i didn't ask that, here more an likely they would have used it as excuse not to hire me but now if they don't hire me least i will know its not from that but get a better answer to move forward with to next interview.Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
By the way, how are supposed to answer the question: Where do you see your role in a team? It seems too pretentious to say leader and too weak to mention as a subordinate, what is one supposed to say?:confused: There was also another question: How do you motivate yourself? It seems a stupid question in a general abstract sense. How is one supposed to articulate such an internal process?:confused:
Regarding the team thing I think you should say it depends on who the other member of the team are and that your role might vary depending on the circumstances. An alternative answer is centre-half.Quote:
Originally Posted by Poor Student
Regarding motivastion I would think it best to say you feel pretty motivated most of the time so that you don't usually have to make a special effort.
In general it's best to avoid giving a straight answer to 'stupid questions', a good idea is to (politely) throw their carp question back at them, ie "Can you give me an example of a situation in which I would need to motivate myself?" So either give a vague answer or get them to modify their question into one which you can answer. (This might encourage then to stop asking stupid questions).
They are pretty stupid questions and interviews are the most insincere situation you will ever be in. Bottom line is whoever lies the best gets the job.Quote:
Originally Posted by Poor Student
What kind of ballacks would you have considered good answers from the other side of the table?Quote:
Originally Posted by BohsPartisan
They also asked me how I'd deal with someone not pulling their weight. I said something along the lines of I'd have a word with them (but in a more detailed way). Your one then said: What if they still don't pull their weight? It seemed like a childish "and then? and then?" kind of thing. The question also seemed to make no sense from the perspective that I'd be starting off as a grunt.
I would not ask that myself, it could make you appear over confident, it also invites them to think about you in a negative way. You have just had an interview so I would expect if there was anything bothering them thay would have already asked you.Quote:
Originally Posted by holycrossjock
If you don't genuinely have a question I would not bother asking one just for the sake of it, I generally say "Not really I think you have covered everything I was going to ask." Which is a nice compliment to them!
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Originally Posted by Poor Student
I would say I would say I would mention it to them and ask if there was some sort of problem and then mention it again and have a word with your superior
it the situation continued (which may have been what they were looking for).
For the motivation one, something along the lines of the chance of promotion, gaining skills that will help your carreer progress etc. etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Poor Student
For the teamwork one, you have to emphasise that you can follow instructions, pull your weight and be a role model for less motivated employees. Dress it up a bit but that is the jist of it.
The next part of that is you'd go to your manager and have a word with them about the person not pulling their weight. I.E. you try to sort it out yourself but if that doesn't work you take it to the next level.Quote:
They also asked me how I'd deal with someone not pulling their weight. I said something along the lines of I'd have a word with them (but in a more detailed way). Your one then said: What if they still don't pull their weight? It seemed like a childish "and then? and then?" kind of thing. The question also seemed to make no sense from the perspective that I'd be starting off as a grunt.
Holycrossjock, a mate of mine used to go out with this guy and one nite when we were all drunk she told us his job was a "golf professor" think she got it slightly wrong!
i feel there is blonde joke following this :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Magicme
I don't have HR training & interviewing only becomes necessary part of job when need new staff. I don't proclaim any better knowledge than anyone else.
I never ask stupid "where do you see yourself questions" as i approach every interview as wanting to hire the person. I just try to be honest & ensure its clear what the role is what is expected from future employee. I also try to point out what will not be part of role. I don't believe trying to trip someone up. If not up to the job will find out soon anyway.
As an interviewee nothing to lose whereas interviewer is responsible for hiring someone so has to make good choice.
Going for an interview in the morning. Hoping the info earlier in the thread is of some use!
Best of luck with it! Let us know how you get on.Quote:
Originally Posted by harpskid
Find some what to drop in that you have other interviews lined up. Nothing to get company to prioritise like thought that may have other offers lined up. It may not get you the job but will get quicker interview.
Had the following happen to me last week.
Was offered a new job, sent the contract, went to new employee to sign and exchange.
They then said they were rescinding the contract as they were getting a new CEO. I was shocked and said they can't do that because I'd pretty much resigned from my current job (in fact I haven’t). They then said they would be able to sort it, and have since offered me the same contract.
Has anyone had an experience like this ? Is it common for contracts to be withdrawn like that ?
Got the job! Yay - hard to beat the aul advice from foot.ie :DQuote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
A few more tips on interviews.... that may or may not have been covered...
Being on both side of the process as I have employed many people in my time..
-do NOT babble..
-do NOT interupt the interviewer even if you know what they are going to say.
-do NOT appear too cocky
-do NOT slate your previous empolyer.
-do NOT lie
Do..
- Always say a move to their company is a career progression and thats why you are looking to leave your current job
- Answer every question as honestly as you can.. If they say "what do you do if you dont know the answer".. you say.. "go find it on the internet or read for the answer and then solve the problem.
- Always look at the interview at all times.
I've an interview coming up next week. One question, I know it's good to ask interviewer questions at the end of interview so-What's the best questions to ask? I know, promotional prospects, working hours, daily tasks should be asked, anything else? Wages?:confused:
Yeah, can I have the job?:DQuote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
When I seen you replied I knew it wouldn't be worthwhile...I was right:p.Quote:
Originally Posted by strangeirish
NEVER ask about salary/wages Surely you know what the job is paying before you agree to go for an interview otherwise you're potentially wasting each others time?Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
Don't ask about hours or daily tasks unless you haven't been told but as with wages, surely you have seen a job description (or at the very least have a good idea of what the job entails) before you would agree to an interview.
Ask about prospects by all means, try not to make it sound like you're after the interviewee's job though.
Generally if possible try to pick up on something that has been discussed in the interview itself. Otherwise prepare fall back questions on the company by doing some research. You could ask about department size or company size, if it's, part of a group you could ask where it fits in to the group strucutre etc... essentially to show yo've done some research and are interested in knowing more.
I suppose the simple answer is to ask any questions you have about the job itself. Maybe ask about the team you would be working in, maybe ask some general questions about training (it may depend how senior the role is)...Quote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
There are few worse things than when a candidate has no questions to ask. I've have yet to understand how anyone could come to an interview with no questions.
I once asked "why did this job opportunity come up?" for an NHS post (great money and only 30 hours, just out of uni mind) expecting somebody to say somebody got promoted or left for pastures new.......
Both interviewers started sweating and couldn't answer the question. I never did find out because I didn't the job, the lady who got it had a masters in public health and I ended up in Local government instead!
Sounds like a prefectly reasonable question. Easy enough to answer too - replacing person left, new role, promotion...Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
I've turned down 2 jobs because of the answer to that question. basically in both cases the outgoing bod was getting the can & I was being brought in to clean up the mess, I've done it before but my gut feel was that there was a good chance I would have been next in the firing line :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by shakermaker1982
Obviously depends on interview but I've been at one or two were they asked "So Dodge, is there anything you'd like to aks us" and the response has been "No, I think we pretty much covered everything already"Quote:
Originally Posted by pete
Good interviewers will incorporate a lot into the 30/40 minute conversation
I gave an interview recently and when we came to the end and asked the candidate did they have any questions they said "Ehm no, because I am in a rush back to work and am already late!"
They still got the job!
I agree. I suppose I was trying to say when the candidate asks no question in the entire interview. As an interviewer I would use the "anything you like to ask" when I was fishing the CV for anything else for me to ask :) Interviews were like episodes of Seinfeld - low talker, fast talker, no talker (Yes/No answers & no questions) :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
They call you Dodge?:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
Got an interview tomorrow, hopefully all your advice comes in handy ;). BTW I applied for the job online at 4ish this afternoon and by 6 the interview was arranged and everything for tomorrow :eek:
That happened me once too, they replied straight away as soon as I sent off my CV.Quote:
Originally Posted by Raheny Red
^ (apologies)
Going through fairly rigorous sets of interviews at the minute and amongst the technical questions asked, the one that bothers me is "So dfx-, have you any other applications/interviews at the moment"
There's two possible answers I can think of:
1. Lots of interviews, indicating that you're looking for a job in any similar role anywhere.
2. No interviews, implying that this job is the one you've searched for all your life in this lovely company and are not interested in other places, but perhaps showing that nobody else is interested in you.
Is there a right answer?
Evening all.
I have two interviews on Thursday.
One for a Barman position, the other for a waiter position.
Any advice seeing as both would be minimum wage jobs not like the others here.
Say your available the whole time, worry about when you can/can't work when/if you get the job.Quote:
Originally Posted by SligoBrewer
Mention somewhere that you are very outgoing and like meeting people as this will help for the jobs you are applying for.
You might be asked have you any experience dealing with a situation where you have been under pressure, having more than one thing to do at a time. Have an answer ready saying "when I was blah blah blah etc". Don't be afraid to make it up, but make sure you would be able to answer any further questions that could arise.
Most important thing though is the same that applies to any interview- be confident, look the interviewer in the eyes and don't panic if an answer doesn't come to straight away.
Good luck.:)
You lucky b0llocks.Quote:
Originally Posted by SligoBrewer
I must be after sending away nearly 50 C.V's in the last 3 months and in that time i've got 3 letters back telling me kindly NO! and i've had 2 interviews that I didn't have any success in because I wasn't qualified enough.
It will be easier next year, when become Rambler 15. With age comes wisdomQuote:
Originally Posted by rambler14
I've been Rambler14 since 2003. You do the Math and realise my frustration!Quote:
Originally Posted by oldyouth
My advice would be to try everywhere and I mean everywhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by rambler14
I currently work in an opticians on Saturdays and I'm only 17.
Held back eh??Quote:
Originally Posted by rambler14