HR Interview

[reddog]

Hello - I'll probably be flamed for asking this question but here goes.

I will be having a HR interview for a permie job next week, and have been warned that the 'why do you want to go back to permanent work from contract will come up', what sort of answers have any of you given for this in the past?

My real answer would be:

-was'nt looking for permie role, a friend put me forward and it sounds good
-the permie salary is not too far off a good year of contracting in the UK
-in all honesty I need to do a little 'reskilling'
-chance to get into German market with some support from an employer (role is based in Germany, and I plan to learn German)

Apart from the change of culture/language bit, I am not sure HR will want to here that, what do you suggest I say?

I am happy to stick around for at least 3 years, so I am not planning to screw them by leaving after 6 months.

[pmeswani]

Hello - I'll probably be flamed for asking this question but here goes.

I will be having a HR interview for a permie job next week, and have been warned that the 'why do you want to go back to permanent work from contract will come up', what sort of answers have any of you given for this in the past?

My real answer would be:

-was'nt looking for permie role, a friend put me forward and it sounds good
-the permie salary is not too far off a good year of contracting in the UK
-in all honesty I need to do a little 'reskilling'
-chance to get into German market with some support from an employer (role is based in Germany, and I plan to learn German)

Apart from the change of culture/language bit, I am not sure HR will want to here that, what do you suggest I say?

I am happy to stick around for at least 3 years, so I am not planning to screw them by leaving after 6 months.

If you are going to lie, you have to lie convincingly. However, I don't endorse lying to anyone, unless it is to protect them from the truth which may cause them harm.

If I were in your position, you could tell them the following:

"I was shown the opportunity to work for your organisation by a friend of mine who works for you and it looked very much along the lines of what I want to achieve out of my long term career goals. The opportunity that exists within your organisation would benefit my long term career goals and I believe I can offer the company a wealth of expertise based on my diverse experience within the different marketplaces. I also believe that the company can offer the stability I need for the long term."

You should give them the impression that you stint in contracting was based on opportunity, and not desire to earn loads of wanga and pay little tax. Don't give them the impression that you are only going to take the role for the short term. It doesn't matter if it is the truth. If you want the job, for the short or long term, tell them what they want to hear, not what you want them to hear.

HTH.

[Support Monkey]

"I see this a good oppurtunity to work for a company like yours as these kind of oppurtunites don,t come along when contracting"

"I see this as a natural progression in my career to work for this company"

"I a looking to settle down now into a more secure position"

If you need any further help no problem the more people go permie the better me thinks

[DaveB]

Hello - I'll probably be flamed for asking this question but here goes.

I will be having a HR interview for a permie job next week, and have been warned that the 'why do you want to go back to permanent work from contract will come up', what sort of answers have any of you given for this in the past?

My real answer would be:

-was'nt looking for permie role, a friend put me forward and it sounds good
-the permie salary is not too far off a good year of contracting in the UK
-in all honesty I need to do a little 'reskilling'
-chance to get into German market with some support from an employer (role is based in Germany, and I plan to learn German)

Apart from the change of culture/language bit, I am not sure HR will want to here that, what do you suggest I say?

I am happy to stick around for at least 3 years, so I am not planning to screw them by leaving after 6 months.

The one I used was that the family was fed up with the uncertanty of contracting and wanted me to go back to regular employment.

[swamp]

Do not refer to yourself as a contractor. You are an IT professional, and your recent 'opportunities' have all been contract-based.

[jmo21]

The one I used was that the family was fed up with the uncertanty of contracting and wanted me to go back to regular employment.

this!

[stek]

this!

Also if it's true tell them your contracts have been longer than most permies have stayed in one job, I've had a 5 year one, and two 3 year ones.

[russell]

"I have paid of my mortgage bought some flats and now want to relax, taking lots of holidays sickies etc, while still getting paid"

[swamp]

"I have paid of my mortgage bought some flats and now want to relax, taking lots of holidays sickies etc, while still getting paid"

Careful. They'll mark you down for senior management.

[darrenb]

"Because I give up. You win."