I am about to interview some bloke for a job. I have no idea what the job is. Wish me luck.
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Originally posted by doodab View PostI am about to interview some bloke for a job. I have no idea what the job is. Wish me luck. -
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Good luck!
Work on the basis of can you talk to the chap and see that he understands what you are saying and why. Then decide if you could sit in a bar and have a beer at the end of the week then work from there...Comment
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Originally posted by bobspud View PostGood luck!
Work on the basis of can you talk to the chap and see that he understands what you are saying and why. Then decide if you could sit in a bar and have a beer at the end of the week then work from there...While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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If he is good, and knows his stuff he should be able to tell you what the job is himselfOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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Originally posted by doodab View PostI am about to interview some bloke for a job. I have no idea what the job is. Wish me luck.
#10: What do you want out of life?
– World peace, 2.5 kids, 3 holidays a year & a season ticket at Old Trafford.
#9: You are offered a better paid job by a competitor, would you take that job over this one?
– ditto
#8: Why should we hire you?
- I’m dating the boss’s daughter and my sense of humor.
#7: What interests you about this company?
- Working with you and 10 mins less of a commute every day
#6: How would your last manager describe you?
- 6ft and needing to to lose a few pounds.
#5: Do you work well as part of a team?
- Yes of course well except on Mondays & Friday afternoons.
#4: If you were an animal what would you be?
- Mmm let me see now, mammal, omnivore, member of the primate family, smarter than a chimp & invented civilisation.
#3: Have you ever lied?
– No.
#2: What are your weaknesses?
- Workaholic, Jaffa cakes & a compulsion to answer silly questions.
#1: Where do you hope to see yourself in 5 years?
– In a mirror.
HTHComment
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Originally posted by bless 'em all View PostHere's a list of questions to get you started - see how close he gets to the answers.
#10: What do you want out of life?
– World peace, 2.5 kids, 3 holidays a year & a season ticket at Old Trafford.
#9: You are offered a better paid job by a competitor, would you take that job over this one?
– ditto
#8: Why should we hire you?
- I’m dating the boss’s daughter and my sense of humor.
#7: What interests you about this company?
- Working with you and 10 mins less of a commute every day
#6: How would your last manager describe you?
- 6ft and needing to to lose a few pounds.
#5: Do you work well as part of a team?
- Yes of course well except on Mondays & Friday afternoons.
#4: If you were an animal what would you be?
- Mmm let me see now, mammal, omnivore, member of the primate family, smarter than a chimp & invented civilisation.
#3: Have you ever lied?
– No.
#2: What are your weaknesses?
- Workaholic, Jaffa cakes & a compulsion to answer silly questions.
#1: Where do you hope to see yourself in 5 years?
– In a mirror.
HTHComment
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Originally posted by bless 'em all View PostHere's a list of questions to get you started - see how close he gets to the answers.
#10: What do you want out of life?
– World peace, 2.5 kids, 3 holidays a year & a season ticket at Old Trafford.
#9: You are offered a better paid job by a competitor, would you take that job over this one?
– ditto
#8: Why should we hire you?
- I’m dating the boss’s daughter and my sense of humor.
#7: What interests you about this company?
- Working with you and 10 mins less of a commute every day
#6: How would your last manager describe you?
- 6ft and needing to to lose a few pounds.
#5: Do you work well as part of a team?
- Yes of course well except on Mondays & Friday afternoons.
#4: If you were an animal what would you be?
- Mmm let me see now, mammal, omnivore, member of the primate family, smarter than a chimp & invented civilisation.
#3: Have you ever lied?
– No.
#2: What are your weaknesses?
- Workaholic, Jaffa cakes & a compulsion to answer silly questions.
#1: Where do you hope to see yourself in 5 years?
– In a mirror.
HTHOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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You should have a pretty good idea in the first 20 seconds of meeting him. I find second rounds harder when you had to actually do some digging to find out about them.
First couple of minutes and you will know if he is the arrogant guy, the useless quite one, the talker knows nothing type etc so can filter the first group out quite easily.
Check his handshake, quality of his suit and cufflinks and his attitude as he greets you. That will sort half of them out before you get to the interview room'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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