Job Interview - Page 2

GreekGodX · 06-10-2010, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Good luck! Be sure to prepare for the question "What is your biggest weakness?"

I f'ing hate that question.

If I was you I would respond, "Dan".

06-21-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by elderboy02

Good luck! Be sure to prepare for the question "What is your biggest weakness?"

I f'ing hate that question.

Everybody says the same thing, "well, I don't have any dehabiliting weaknesses, but if I had to choose something, I'd say that I'm a perfectionist (or I'm too goal-oriented, I'm too focused, I work too hard, etc. etc. etc.)." This question isn't going to win you the job, but it could lose you the job if you don't spin it into something semi-positive. "Boss, basically you are going to have to make me shut it down, because I'm a gosh-darned machine, and I'll work until I pass out if you don't remind me to go home!"

akakirby · 06-10-2010, 06:06 AM

good luck!

HK3- · 06-10-2010, 07:05 AM

Good luck! My wife is an HR Director if you need some pointers or a trial interview over the phone.. just an idea.

icantbejon · 06-10-2010, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Good luck! My wife is an HR Director if you need some pointers or a trial interview over the phone.. just an idea.

Thanks for the offer Hal...but a little late for it. I hope I'm prepared at this point in time. If I am not, not much is going to change between now and 11am tomorrow.

HK3- · 06-10-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by icantbejon

Thanks for the offer Hal...but a little late for it. I hope I'm prepared at this point in time. If I am not, not much is going to change between now and 11am tomorrow.

Well, good luck!

icantbejon · 06-10-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Well, good luck!

Thanks man. I really do appreciate the offer.

JaKaacH · 06-10-2010, 07:26 AM

Good luck..
I think I have read here once or twice "Be yourself, unless you're a @$$hole"

Don't wear a Tux..

NSFW audio
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT-j_LSWM_A

icantbejon · 06-10-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JaKaacH

Good luck..
I think I have read here once or twice "Be yourself, unless you're a @$$hole"

It's so funny for me to see this posted, because I've been thinking it all day. Everyone tells me to be myself, and when I see or hear that all I can hear in my head is the Bill Cosby skit where he says, "well yes...but what if you're an @$$hole?" It's all I can think everytime I see "be yourself."

CigarNut · 06-10-2010, 08:52 AM

It's OK to be nervous, but remember to be confident!

icantbejon · 06-11-2010, 07:26 AM

Well...here we go. Interview in an hour and a half.

06-11-2010, 07:59 AM

Good luck Ferg!

bvilchez · 06-13-2010, 03:37 PM

So....how did it go?
Posted via Mobile Device

icantbejon · 06-14-2010, 11:35 AM

I think it went pretty damn well honestly. The interview lasted 2 hours and I ended up talking to way more people than I was scheduled to speak with. I also got an email from the HR manager today letting me know she was calling my references today.

Now I'm just playing the waiting game to find out....which sucks. I definitely would like the instant gratification of knowing right now.

Thanks everyone, for all the well wishes.

Blindjimme · 06-14-2010, 11:57 AM

Well, hopefully during the interview you weren't yourself!

Waiting sucks, good luck Bro.

icantbejon · 06-14-2010, 12:06 PM

I actually was...and it almost got me in trouble. They asked me about my hobbies and I mentioned cigars. Well come to find out this company has a no smokers policy because of the type of health insurance they offer.

I believe I was able to talk myself out of that jam though. Who in the world anticipates a no smokers policy? Never saw it coming.

Skywalker · 06-14-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by icantbejon

I actually was...and it almost got me in trouble. They asked me about my hobbies and I mentioned cigars. Well come to find out this company has a no smokers policy because of the type of health insurance they offer.

I believe I was able to talk myself out of that jam though. Who in the world anticipates a no smokers policy? Never saw it coming.

Good luck!!!

06-21-2010, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by icantbejon

I actually was...and it almost got me in trouble. They asked me about my hobbies and I mentioned cigars. Well come to find out this company has a no smokers policy because of the type of health insurance they offer.

I believe I was able to talk myself out of that jam though. Who in the world anticipates a no smokers policy? Never saw it coming.

Yeah, I never ever EVER mention this as a hobby in interviews. In corporate America, a smoker = a health liability, and a health liability = a bad thing. When they ask for hobbies, I only mention working out, bike riding, swimming, golf, skiing, etc. I'm not ashamed to be a cigar/pipe smoker, but I need a good job to fund these activities too! I hope you hear the results soon. So, are you leaving active duty? I left about 3.5 years ago, so if you have any transition questions, feel free to PM me.

Tenor CS · 06-14-2010, 12:27 PM

And whatever you do, DON'T TELL THE PIG JOKE.

+1 if you get the reference

icantbejon · 06-21-2010, 08:26 AM

I continue to wait on this job...ugh. I took my drug test on Wed and they said I will hear early this week pending the results. The suspense is killing me. I'm entirely too much a instant gratification kind of guy for this prolonged process. It's time for someone to just call/email me with a

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06-10-2010, 06:06 AM	#3
akakirby Feeling at Home Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Daniel Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 565 Trading: (20)	Re: Job Interview good luck!

06-10-2010, 07:05 AM	#4
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Job Interview Good luck! My wife is an HR Director if you need some pointers or a trial interview over the phone.. just an idea.

06-10-2010, 07:26 AM	#8
JaKaacH ROCK Chalk JAYHAWK K U Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Living in the golden age of ignorance in power. Posts: 1,363 Trading: (32)	Re: Job Interview Good luck.. I think I have read here once or twice "Be yourself, unless you're a @$$hole" Don't wear a Tux.. NSFW audio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT-j_LSWM_A __________________ --Anger Management Graduate-- WHAT the F^#% you looking at???

06-10-2010, 08:52 AM	#10
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Job Interview It's OK to be nervous, but remember to be confident! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

06-11-2010, 07:26 AM	#11
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Job Interview Well...here we go. Interview in an hour and a half. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

06-11-2010, 07:59 AM	#12
Wanger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Job Interview Good luck Ferg!

06-13-2010, 03:37 PM	#13
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Job Interview So....how did it go? Posted via Mobile Device

06-14-2010, 11:35 AM	#14
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Job Interview I think it went pretty damn well honestly. The interview lasted 2 hours and I ended up talking to way more people than I was scheduled to speak with. I also got an email from the HR manager today letting me know she was calling my references today. Now I'm just playing the waiting game to find out....which sucks. I definitely would like the instant gratification of knowing right now. Thanks everyone, for all the well wishes. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

06-14-2010, 11:57 AM	#15
Blindjimme Judgement Impaired Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: JB Location: North OC, CA Posts: 790 Trading: (14)	Re: Job Interview Well, hopefully during the interview you weren't yourself! Waiting sucks, good luck Bro.

06-14-2010, 12:06 PM	#16
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Job Interview I actually was...and it almost got me in trouble. They asked me about my hobbies and I mentioned cigars. Well come to find out this company has a no smokers policy because of the type of health insurance they offer. I believe I was able to talk myself out of that jam though. Who in the world anticipates a no smokers policy? Never saw it coming. __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."

06-14-2010, 12:27 PM	#19
Tenor CS Feeling Better! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Christian Location: Davenport, FL (near Orlando) Posts: 717 Trading: (2)	Re: Job Interview And whatever you do, DON'T TELL THE PIG JOKE. +1 if you get the reference __________________ When the world itself seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies?

06-21-2010, 08:26 AM	#20
icantbejon Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jon Location: Chester, VA Posts: 1,219 Trading: (10)	Re: Job Interview I continue to wait on this job...ugh. I took my drug test on Wed and they said I will hear early this week pending the results. The suspense is killing me. I'm entirely too much a instant gratification kind of guy for this prolonged process. It's time for someone to just call/email me with a or __________________ "Learn to pay attention. Life is hard.....it's even more challenging when you're stupid."