Interview advice

[greenlake]

In 4 days time, I am going to have to SUCCESSFULLY answer the question "how come you are applying for this junior / midrange role when you, apparently, have so much experience?"

I want this one, so cannot say "I'm desperate, its all I could get, and my only loyalty will be to my family".

[Cliphead]

Sounds like HR can't tell the difference between Permie and contract. Good advice in earlier posts, I'd push the new challenges, better, quicker, quality work.

[psychocandy]

Went for similar gig once. I was skint and desperate to get off JSA. Bit worried about the same when I went for interview.

First thing guy said, look I know the rate is crap, its the nhs so I'm stuck but thats my problem not yours. I know you can get double this and I know you won't stay forever. If you stay for the whole 3 months its a bonus in my book, but its a weeks notice, if you get something else I don't have a problem with that.

I got the gig and he was probably the best client manager I ever worked with. I did end up staying 3 months. Great attitude from him I thought.

Funny thing was after I left they had two more contractors in who just never turned up etc when it suited them and he had to let them go. This was probably the hardest gig ever to get the boot from - the guy was just so chilled and laid back.

[LondonManc]

Went for similar gig once. I was skint and desperate to get off JSA. Bit worried about the same when I went for interview.

First thing guy said, look I know the rate is crap, its the nhs so I'm stuck but thats my problem not yours. I know you can get double this and I know you won't stay forever. If you stay for the whole 3 months its a bonus in my book, but its a weeks notice, if you get something else I don't have a problem with that.

I got the gig and he was probably the best client manager I ever worked with. I did end up staying 3 months. Great attitude from him I thought.

Funny thing was after I left they had two more contractors in who just never turned up etc when it suited them and he had to let them go. This was probably the hardest gig ever to get the boot from - the guy was just so chilled and laid back.

Thanks. Just spat coffee all over my keyboard.

[psychocandy]

Thanks. Just spat coffee all over my keyboard.

??? Why? The deal was clearly laid out by the client manager at interview. Contract was for 3 months with a weeks notice by either side. Client was merely outlining his expectations.

Makes a change for client to actually live in the real world and understand what they're signing up to.

Of course, I'm sure you'd be one of those who've got a bigger willy than me and "no way would they give notice on a contract". Or at least thats what they'd say on this forum.

[LondonManc]

??? Why? The deal was clearly laid out by the client manager at interview. Contract was for 3 months with a weeks notice by either side. Client was merely outlining his expectations.

Makes a change for client to actually live in the real world and understand what they're signing up to.

Of course, I'm sure you'd be one of those who've got a bigger willy than me and "no way would they give notice on a contract". Or at least thats what they'd say on this forum.

You not jumping ship