Interview questions

[Irving]

Oh they all browsed off a clip board. The Peer guy didn't actually ask me about anything.
Everyone I interviewed with had actually done the job at one point. The last guy (and highest up) would read the paper and say stuff like, "Well it says this, but that's bullshit." He was pretty cool.

[Irving]

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Just venting my frustration from not having heard anything yet. It's really probably not that big of a deal that they told me to expect a call by Monday or Tuesday, and I haven't heard anything. It just feels like a big deal to me because I'm pretty pumped at this opportunity.

For those of you who hire people, do you think it's a big deal if I call them tomorrow? They set specific expectations and then didn't meet them. I need to know asap as I've gone ahead and applied at other places that have already contacted me. However, I want THIS job, so I'd like to know so I can plan my next move.

[ChunkyMonkey]

Nothing wrong with pursuing a position you want aggressively - just don't sound desperate. I started out my last two jobs as a free - pro bono position because they simply didn't have any openings. Once they see what value I could bring in, they offered me full time etc.

I also love to interview the interviewer. Pre-emp any question they might have and stay in control of the conversation.

[gcrookston]

Please post an interview question that you've had at an interview. It can be anything you want.

-One that you weren't prepared for and really stumped you. If you were an animal, what animal would you be? -- from a leasing company in GA
-One that you are ALWAYS asked in every interview you've ever had. I see by your resume you've moved around a lot...
-Your favorite one to answer. Compensation requirement (A: I'm sure you have a matrix with a range for this position. I feel confident the offer you make based upon my experience and ability will receive my most sincere consideration).
-The one you hate the most. Ever been fired?
-The one you've always wondered how to answer. Where do you want to be in 5 years...

You get the idea. Let's hear it.

[Zundfolge]

For those of you who hire people, do you think it's a big deal if I call them tomorrow?

I doubt it would, its been long enough that you don't appear over eager and as long as you don't call and pester them a lot you won't come off as too needy.

Its probably been too long, but when I was interviewing for some minions one of them (that I hired) really impressed me by sending me a thank you note after the interview.

That's a trick I plan on using next time I interview for a job.

[Irving]

I sent out my first thank you note to another company that I had a phone interview with a few months ago. I felt pretty good doing it. I realize this is just an excuse, but this time around, I interviewed with 4 different people, tested with another, and was contacted by yet another. So not including all the different people I met with for various orientations, I met with 6 different people. I wrote down all their names, but had difficultly even finding their office numbers. It is a shitty excuse though, because I could have figured it out.

[Byte Stryke]

-The one you hate the most. Ever been fired?

I have been terminated from a position, However I would like to think of it as more of a learning curve error on my part. Please let me explain.
I failed to understand the full scope of the office politics involved and the specific goals and means to which my colleagues would devise to ensure their own survival with the company.
it wasn't anyone's "Fault" so much as it was an error on my part to foresee collaborative events and adjust accordingly.

I gave that answer(not exactly verbatim) at an interview for Lockheed-Martin.
the HR Manager sat there with a Blank look, the IT Department guys were trying as hard as they could not to burst out laughing

[ChunkyMonkey]

-The one you hate the most. Ever been fired?

Hehehe..good one.

What about a simple No. They may not ask it to your previous employer(s) anyway.

[Irving]

I've said, "Does getting laid off count?" The lady laughed and said "no, that's fine."

[ChunkyMonkey]

... or I got fired for trying to quit.