Posts tagged interview
Congrats Richard Head, you’re fired! Don’t start Monday.
Oct 22nd
So this is it! Big day for a kid, just out of school and looking to explore all the world of finance has to offer. As he walks in, we shake hands and I introduce myself. I notice no tie and no belt. Weird, but his shoes have shoelaces. I doubt he’s on suicide watch. Anyway, I didn’t catch the name so I ask for a copy of the resume. And then a shocking reply: “Nah, y’all should have it on file already.” Really? Maybe I should have prepared better before I decided to take the time out of my day to listen to this garbage…
So, tell me about yourself, any internships or experience working in finance?
Yeah, it should be on my resume, you know I’m sayin’?
No, not really. I do know that this interview is over Mr…your name is on your resume. Good luck on your next interview, Mr. Harry Johnson!
Added to by Mr. Fired:
Interview Tips
This is a classic example of what NOT to do at the interview. That is, as long as you’re trying to get HIRED. Make sure you bring at least 2 copies of your resume to the interview, and be prepared to answer ANY question, no matter how big or small, and even if the information is already readily available on your resume. Don’t forget that the biggest thing that is influencing the interviewer is the first impression and not just your qualifications, so it’s important to be polite, courteous, and well spoken.
This post was submitted by iVi.
Who’s the B*tch?
Oct 21st
Working at a staffing agency, you really meet a lot of interesting people. As the person that screens every candidate – I hear the good and the bad – I hear it all.
Calming down before continuing an argument will work to your advantage
This woman called today, looking for a job. I was straight to the point in scheduling her for an interview but when verifying her e-mail address she accused me of having an attitude and calling me a bitch.When she asked to speak to my supervisor, I transferred her and she began yelling at my supervisor and my supervisor was just shocked at her language and herattitude. She told my supervisor that she was going to spread the word that we are a terrible agency. Read the rest of this entry »
This post was submitted by Gabrielle.
Dog at the interview
Oct 19th
Through my years of conducting medical staffing, I have never come across anything quite like this. I’ve interviewed drug addicts and criminals. 
Single parents and new grads. Some came with their wives or husbands, some with their parents, some just brought a friend. Today I interviewed a woman for an open Art Therapist position at a local hospital. She walked in dressed very casually, looking almost Bohemian, with a long bag over her shoulder. As she’s taking a seat in front of me, out of the bag comes a long Pekingese! I was shocked! And she even brought the dog a bone! While I was trying to interview this woman, her dog sat on her lap chewing the bone, and kept barking at me cautiously to make sure that I wasn’t going for her prize.
I’m not sure what the hell she was thinking – how do you coach somebody on something like that? I mean you can coach on wardrobe, resume, grammar, posture… but you would think that someone with a masters from Columbia would think twice…
At one point, I decided to give her the benefit of the doubt, and asked her if the reason why she brought the dog in is because she is considering Read the rest of this entry »
This post was submitted by Greta.
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