Reply to: Skype interview... FFS

[PRC1964]

"Our so-called field of expertise is actually a complete waste of time and intended solely as a makework programme for humanities graduates who have nothing of monetary value to contribute to society."

As a humanities graduate, can I just say that that is entirely fair.

[original PM]

She is quite annoying, especially when the popup window gets hidden under other browser windows, only to reappear once someone else is using the computer

Don't know how that got there

good try but.......

[Bunk]

Outsource the web chat to Jasmin. She loves doing live video work.

She is quite annoying, especially when the popup window gets hidden under other browser windows, only to reappear once someone else is using the computer

Don't know how that got there

[PAH]

Outsource the web chat to Jasmin. She loves doing live video work.

[MarillionFan]

NEW DISCOVERY IN THE WORLD OF SCIENCE
A major research institution has recently announced the discovery of
the heaviest element yet known to science. This new element has been
tentatively named "Administratium".
Administratium has 1 neutron, 12 assistant neutrons, 75 deputy
neutrons, and 111 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic
mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by a force
called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of
lepton-like particles called peons.
Since Administratium has no electrons, it is inert. However, it
can be detected as it impedes every reaction with which it
comes into contact.
A minute amount of Administratium causes one reaction to take
over 4 days to complete when it would normally take only a
few minutes. Administratium has a normal half-life of 3 years;
it does not decay but instead undergoes a reorganization,
in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons
and assistant deputy neutrons exchange places, and additional
peons are added.
In fact, Administratium's mass will actually increase over time,
since each reorganization causes some morons to become
neutrons forming isodopes.
This characteristic of moron-promotion leads some scientists to
speculate that Administratium is formed whenever morons reach a certain
quantity in concentration.
This hypothetical quantity is referred to as "Critical Morass."
You will know it when you see it...

So what you're saying is that our (CUK) Admin is a moron and a waste of space.

Bit harsh. See you again in two years Brillo.

[bless 'em all]

Skype in Australia.

Turn your web-cam upside down.

[BrilloPad]

NEW DISCOVERY IN THE WORLD OF SCIENCE
A major research institution has recently announced the discovery of
the heaviest element yet known to science. This new element has been
tentatively named "Administratium".
Administratium has 1 neutron, 12 assistant neutrons, 75 deputy
neutrons, and 111 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic
mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together by a force
called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of
lepton-like particles called peons.
Since Administratium has no electrons, it is inert. However, it
can be detected as it impedes every reaction with which it
comes into contact.
A minute amount of Administratium causes one reaction to take
over 4 days to complete when it would normally take only a
few minutes. Administratium has a normal half-life of 3 years;
it does not decay but instead undergoes a reorganization,
in which a portion of the assistant neutrons and deputy neutrons
and assistant deputy neutrons exchange places, and additional
peons are added.
In fact, Administratium's mass will actually increase over time,
since each reorganization causes some morons to become
neutrons forming isodopes.
This characteristic of moron-promotion leads some scientists to
speculate that Administratium is formed whenever morons reach a certain
quantity in concentration.
This hypothetical quantity is referred to as "Critical Morass."
You will know it when you see it...

[Peoplesoft bloke]

"Our so-called field of expertise is actually a complete waste of time and intended solely as a makework programme for humanities graduates who have nothing of monetary value to contribute to society."

+1 but I would add "and ensure no-one who

a)can do the job
b)who the business actually wants or
c) expects a sensible rate

is ever appointed"

[Bunk]

Obviously change the quotes if its not Tom!!

Or don't. That'll really confuse 'em

[RSoles]

and make sure you organise it for just after lunch local time.

[Paddy]

Arrange for you to have a premium telephone number at £12 a minute diverted to your line. Tell them the only way to connect a webcam is by direct line as the Internet is slow. Make the interview last as long as possible and collect the money.

[Zippy]

"Our so-called field of expertise is actually a complete waste of time and intended solely as a makework programme for humanities graduates who have nothing of monetary value to contribute to society."

WHS

[d000hg]

Just tell them they don't have Skype in Australia.

[wobbegong]

I live in Australia.

Been approached about a job back in the UK.

Had phone interview with manager. Pretty much offered the job.

Then today had HR on the phone ("who were off last and should have been first") asking inane questions and wanted to arrange a face to face interview via skype if an in person interview is not possible.

"Um, don't actually have a strong internet connection at home for video chat. Signal comes and goes. Can we just have a phone call?"

"No we need to do this face to face and get a feel for the person."

Weird. Maybe they don't want to recruit swarthy people or something.

FTFY

[BoredBloke]

get a picture of Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt and move the mouth in time with your responses. There is no need to do the 'gottle of geer' thing as you'll be sat behind the picture during the interview. Drop in phrases like that would be an almost impossible mission or how you aim to be their Top Gun etc Good luck Mavrick!

Obviously change the quotes if its not Tom!!