Reply to: Off the bench

[MrMark]

Just had an interview this afternoon but don't hold out too much hope.
It was one of those wishy-washy interviews with questions like...

"Give us one good reason we should hire you and one good reason why we shouldn't"

Came up with some bull, but should have said...

"I'm a chuffing contractor are you sure your not looking for a permie?"

Also after every technical question, when I'd thought I'd answered it quite comprehensivly the 3 of them would scribble a bit and then say "Do you want to add anything more..."

Don't think it's a goer, which is a shame as it is nice and local and the money is not bad for this part of th world.

Back to my depressed state....

Know exactly where you're at my friend. I'm scared I'm going to start stating the truth, the next time an agent calls or I have an interview with permie hirers (yes it's so desperate I'm taking permie interviews)

Q. So ideally what area of work are you looking for?

A. The one that pays

Q. Could you explain why you've moved about in different roles in the last few years

A. I've been contracting. It means doing in 6 months what a permie takes 3 years.

Q. How have you been finding the job market lately?

A. The fact I'm even talking to you should give you a little clue

Q. Have you had any interviews lately?

A. This has no bearing on my application for this job. Kindly go forth and multiply.

[norrahe]

Congratulations Bren.

There's another bit of bench going here. I've given my bit a polish and taken my empties with me.

As first days go, not bad. A morning of introductions, decent lunch then an afternoon to get E-mail and t'internets and most importantly the timesheet app and expenses claim forms * sorted out.

* yes that's right, expenses are paid when working away from base, which is nice because base is local.

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[Sysman]

Congratulations Bren.

There's another bit of bench going here. I've given my bit a polish and taken my empties with me.

As first days go, not bad. A morning of introductions, decent lunch then an afternoon to get E-mail and t'internets and most importantly the timesheet app and expenses claim forms * sorted out.

* yes that's right, expenses are paid when working away from base, which is nice because base is local.

[bren586]

I can leave the full packs of smokes as well then, gave up 2 months ago.

[norrahe]

Only the empty ones...

WSS

[NickFitz]

Congratulations!

[cojak]

Do I have to take all my gin bottles with me?

Only the empty ones...

[bren586]

Do I have to take all my gin bottles with me?

[Zippy]

Well I'm still firmly on it.

Turns out the mugs who interviewed me this morning wanted a BA with UML and didn't mention it on the spec.

Last week it was for a PM role and it turns out when I turned up to interview they wanted a Programme manger..

Back to Bench polishing for me, though Pogle has made a right old mess with all her choccie wrappers, vodka bottles and straw

Idiots

[Pogle]

Back on topic -

Congrats on the new role -

[Pogle]

Well I'm still firmly on it.

Turns out the mugs who interviewed me this morning wanted a BA with UML and didn't mention it on the spec.

Last week it was for a PM role and it turns out when I turned up to interview they wanted a Programme manger..

Back to Bench polishing for me, though Pogle has made a right old mess with all her choccie wrappers, vodka bottles and straw

Oy I'm still 'ere you know! the start date has been put back to next Monday, It will be sparkling when I leave on Friday

[bellymonster]

Just had an interview this afternoon but don't hold out too much hope.
It was one of those wishy-washy interviews with questions like...

"Give us one good reason we should hire you and one good reason why we shouldn't"

Came up with some bull, but should have said...

"I'm a chuffing contractor are you sure your not looking for a permie?"

Also after every technical question, when I'd thought I'd answered it quite comprehensivly the 3 of them would scribble a bit and then say "Do you want to add anything more..."

Don't think it's a goer, which is a shame as it is nice and local and the money is not bad for this part of th world.

Back to my depressed state....

[alreadypacked]

Well I'm still firmly on it.

Turns out the mugs who interviewed me this morning wanted a BA with UML and didn't mention it on the spec.

Last week it was for a PM role and it turns out when I turned up to interview they wanted a Programme manger..

Back to Bench polishing for me, though Pogle has made a right old mess with all her choccie wrappers, vodka bottles and straw

If these guys can't even write a spec. for a role, you don't want to work for them

Put it down as a lucky escape, feel sorry for the poor guy who does

[cojak]

Well I'm still firmly on it.

Turns out the mugs who interviewed me this morning wanted a BA with UML and didn't mention it on the spec.

Last week it was for a PM role and it turns out when I turned up to interview they wanted a Programme manger..

Back to Bench polishing for me, though Pogle has made a right old mess with all her choccie wrappers, vodka bottles and straw

[norrahe]

Well I'm still firmly on it.

Turns out the mugs who interviewed me this morning wanted a BA with UML and didn't mention it on the spec.

Last week it was for a PM role and it turns out when I turned up to interview they wanted a Programme manger..

Back to Bench polishing for me, though Pogle has made a right old mess with all her choccie wrappers, vodka bottles and straw