"Informal" interview

**Babysis** · 11/05/2005, 1:49 PM

Originally Posted by Eire06

On the other hand
a short skirt, low top and a big smile will always work!!

See perfect attitude - I could place you in a second

**paul_oshea** · 11/05/2005, 1:52 PM

a short skirt, low top and a big smile will always work!!

does that not depend who you are being interviewed by?

**Eire06** · 11/05/2005, 1:53 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

does that not depend who you are being interviewed by?

Nope...

Works every time

**Babysis** · 11/05/2005, 1:55 PM

Originally Posted by Eire06

Nope...

Works every time

Prett girls get far in recruitment - or so the 7 fellas I work with keep saying! They place nice looking girls quicker

**paul_oshea** · 11/05/2005, 1:56 PM

There's a job to be done and I want to know that the person we hire is going to do it for us.

peadar, thats because it is probably project work you are looking for, just to get something done, so you dont care who or what they do so long as they get the job done for you. he is going for a different interview. from when you first shake a managers hand, if its a city job, whether or not its a bank/consulting/software whatever, they will always be summing you up and will throw you a few feelers.

also it would be very hard to prove discrimination in that case.

**pete** · 11/05/2005, 1:58 PM

Originally Posted by Babysis

Ok, I work in recruitment but im no expert, but I will give you my opinion.

Oh no. In my experience knowledge of recruitment consultants varies greatly. Some very knowledgeable & give idea they know what they doing - others particularily in the boom days here were just chancers.

Best advice i ever had was never to trust recruitment consultants. never be fully truthful to them so just yell them what they want to hear as will pass onto their client (Employer) anyway.

Enthuasism will get anyone a long way in interviews.

While good to bring CV & other details with you to interview you should not need to have CV open in front of you. Its your CV so should know it backwards.

**paul_oshea** · 11/05/2005, 1:58 PM

They place nice looking girls quicker

please dont take this the wrong way or bite my head off, as i dont mean this in a patronising way but it might sound like that

, but im sure these are less technical jobs/jobs that require a lot of interpersonal skills and face to face communication if ye know what i mean.

**fosterdollar** · 11/05/2005, 1:58 PM

Originally Posted by Peadar

If you wear a tie and you're the only one, then you can always take it off and put it in your pocket.

Just don't make it look like you're doing some sort of Full Monty on them.

**strangeirish** · 11/05/2005, 2:01 PM

Originally Posted by Eire06

On the other hand
a short skirt, low top and a big smile will always work!!

And a "I can't believe they are Mine" bra......

**Babysis** · 11/05/2005, 2:04 PM

Originally Posted by paul_oshea

please dont take this the wrong way or bite my head off, as i dont mean this in a patronising way but it might sound like that

, but im sure these are less technical jobs/jobs that require a lot of interpersonal skills and face to face communication if ye know what i mean.

Its not something i deal with - Most of my candidates are fellas - nature of the market im in. The roles my colleagues work are �50K basic salries in many cases. these women might be atractive, but they are nails and can buy and sell most of us.

**Eire06** · 11/05/2005, 2:05 PM

Originally Posted by strangeirish

And a "I can't believe they are Mine" bra......

Oh ya and make sure you bring a pencil.....

.. For accidently dropping when a though question is asked and bending over to pic it up, Works a charm with all male interviewers guaranteed to forget what they are asking

**Peadar** · 11/05/2005, 2:08 PM

Originally Posted by Eire06

On the other hand
a short skirt, low top and a big smile will always work!!

I don't think he was going for a job as a receptionist so your experiences are probably not very relevant here.

**paul_oshea** · 11/05/2005, 2:08 PM

For accidently dropping when a though question is asked and bending over to pic it up, Works a charm with all male interviewers guaranteed to forget what they are askin

any why dont you just jump on the table and open your legs while you are at it

**drinkfeckarse** · 11/05/2005, 2:10 PM

Originally Posted by Babysis

Im the caring sharing headhunter.

Now I've told you before that that comment could lead you into all sorts of trouble

**Babysis** · 11/05/2005, 2:12 PM

Is it really much different to a fella flirting with a female interviewer?? I wouldnt reccommend any of it. If you cant get the job on your own ability, then its not worth putting them forward really. But most fellas like a good candiate, and a pretty face

**strangeirish** · 11/05/2005, 2:18 PM

Jaysus, poor Troy is going to think this interview is for transgendered experimentation by the time we are all done with him

I can see it now, a nicely ironed shirt, tie, leather mini skirt, knee high boots, fish net tights and a lollipop!

**tiktok** · 11/05/2005, 2:23 PM

Originally Posted by pete

Oh no. In my experience knowledge of recruitment consultants varies greatly. Some very knowledgeable & give idea they know what they doing - others particularily in the boom days here were just chancers.

I think it depends on whether the person has a background in the field you're applying to. If you've got that, the agent can be a great help.

Just today my 'significant other'

was told that by a recruiter that she wasn't suitable for a job by one recruitment agency after anotgher has put her forward for the same job.
The former didn't really understand the job she was applying for to be perfectly honest.

On that note, has anyone else ever been scolded by a recruiter for not taking a job

**Babysis** · 11/05/2005, 2:32 PM

Originally Posted by pete

Oh no. In my experience knowledge of recruitment consultants varies greatly. Some very knowledgeable & give idea they know what they doing - others particularily in the boom days here were just chancers.

Best advice i ever had was never to trust recruitment consultants. never be fully truthful to them so just yell them what they want to hear as will pass onto their client (Employer) anyway.

Enthuasism will get anyone a long way in interviews.

While good to bring CV & other details with you to interview you should not need to have CV open in front of you. Its your CV so should know it backwards.

Ok, well if your any good in recruitment you dont need to lie!

If someone lies, how can i know what they really need, or where they would be best suited?

Personnaly I pride myself on not lying - Far too much effort, and as a result im building up very good relationships, but everyones different in their approach I guess.

**Green Tribe** · 11/05/2005, 3:09 PM

Well Troy, all the best with it, hope it goes well, let us know how you get on. Relax and enjoy it, if it is an informal interview.

**Green Tribe** · 11/05/2005, 3:11 PM

Originally Posted by Eire06

Oh ya and make sure you bring a pencil.....

.. For accidently dropping when a though question is asked and bending over to pic it up, Works a charm with all male interviewers guaranteed to forget what they are asking

You should write a book about this!