Whatever they ask, NEVER say you like to spend time playing chess online.
Probably not what they're looking for.
Also, if you're going for a job at a graduate scheme for a large employer in the City of London, they will want you to prove to them that you are really involved in extra-curricular activities (sports, etc).
They will offer you the job because of this and then work you 48 hours a week, leaving no time for said activities.
Originally posted by knightwestI am not sure about that. I think one thing they tried to find out in my case was whether I was likely to be happy living in a small town with a lot less entertainment than in the cities I had lived in before. Someone who plays chess online would be more likely to be happy in such a place than someone whose favourite activity is to visit the opera (eek), for example.
Whatever they ask, NEVER say you like to spend time playing chess online.
Probably not what they're looking for.
Originally posted by NordlysSo did you get the job?
The first question I got in my job interview was what I like to do outside work. I was prepared for all kinds of work-related questions, but this really threw me off (I still don't know whether that was the intention or whether it was a question meant to create a relaxed atmosphere). The rest was more like what I had expected - they told me about the job, as ...[text shortened]... t have to worry about how to dress or body language. I was sitting comfortably on the floor.
I had a good break when Lucent almost went bellyup, Lucent/Agere in Pa. I knew the end was near, people getting laid off left and right, I was just waiting in line. That was in 01. So I am pushing some wafers, doing microscope inspection of same, a woman comes in with some more to check, we get to yakking, she says she visited Israel in '96
and I go, wow, I was there in '96 too. (97.96.95.94. and 90 also)
so I asked her what she was doing there, she says visiting my husband, he is on contract to Intel in Jerusalem. I go, OMG, thats where I was, who is your husband? Alex Paunescu she says. FRIGGING ALEX? Great ceasers ghost! We worked together as separate contractors in Jerusalem for several years, he on cleanroom furnaces and me on Varian Ion Implanters, he came to several of our music parties, he was one of the few people I could talk to there, we talked about everything under the sun. I had never met his wife however, and it was just a shock I found myself talking to her after such a journey from Jerusalem to Allentown Pa. So the next day, I get a phone call from Alex. Don, we are starting a new company in New Jersey and I know what you did in Jerusalem and wonder if you would like to be our maintenance department? 63 K a year, benys, etc. I go does the pope look Catholic? I got layed off the next day at Agere, and the next day after that went to work at what we called Key Optics, now Inplane Photonics and worked there for over 5 years, now on part time due to financial problems but may get back on full time in a few months, things are looking better now for them. So my interview was on the phone also and he asked for me personally so you can't get much better than that!
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Originally posted by NordlysI can only fantasize of an employer that considers my happiness level outside of work.
I am not sure about that. I think one thing they tried to find out in my case was whether I was likely to be happy living in a small town with a lot less entertainment than in the cities I had lived in before.
I guess I don't really fantasize about this, but it sounds pretty nice.
Originally posted by RahimKCheck this out for interview tips
Hey guys, what questions did you get asked during your interview?
Any help/advise?
I've got one coming up and wanted to prepare myself.
I know that there will be 2-3 people interviewing me. That's the way it's done now days I hear.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2007/01/03/nbnq03.xml
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Originally posted by Dragon FireLOL...What a case !!!
I don't go to job interviews. I run my own company.
I they are young, female and attractive and will sleep with the boss that is usually a big plus. Sometimes I even get people that can do the job as well which is a really big bonus.
Of course if they are ugly old gay sods with 1 leg I am now required to employ them as I would fall foul of Employment Legislation.
At the end of your interview when they ask if you have any questions ask them: Are there any reasons why you wouldn't give me this job?
If there are, ask what and attempt to overcome their objections, it is much better to do this while you are still there rather than the interviewer take these negative points through to his decision making process. If there aren't (or the interviewer is a novice) they will say No and then it's time to buy yourself a celebratory drink 😉
Originally posted by Dragon FireAre you required to sleep with them too?
I don't go to job interviews. I run my own company.
I they are young, female and attractive and will sleep with the boss that is usually a big plus. Sometimes I even get people that can do the job as well which is a really big bonus.
Of course if they are ugly old gay sods with 1 leg I am now required to employ them as I would fall foul of Employment Legislation.
Originally posted by knightwestI don't play online chess. As my profile says: Retired Chess player not at his prime.
Whatever they ask, NEVER say you like to spend time playing chess online.
Probably not what they're looking for.
Also, if you're going for a job at a graduate scheme for a large employer in the City of London, they will want you to prove to them that you are really involved in extra-curricular activities (sports, etc).
They will offer you the job because of this and then work you 48 hours a week, leaving no time for said activities.
Or something like that.
I'll 1 up it. I like teaching chess. How is that?
Originally posted by RahimKI thought ATY's response was strange at first, but I've re-read it and think I know what he means. He's suggesting that the laws which require you to employ people you rather wouldn't might also require you to sleep with people you rather wouldn't. Fortunately PC laws in this country haven't gone as far as making sex with ugly people compulsory, although I would probably get laid more often if they had!
I think that should read:
Are they required to sleep with you?
Originally posted by cadwahDamn right (set of steak knives for Cadwah). Try to close the deal and address any objections right there on the spot. Hell, I respect it when someone does that with me.
At the end of your interview when they ask if you have any questions ask them: Are there any reasons why you wouldn't give me this job?
If there are, ask what and attempt to overcome their objections, it is much better to do this while you are still there rather than the interviewer take these negative points through to his decision making process. If ther ...[text shortened]... iewer is a novice) they will say No and then it's time to buy yourself a celebratory drink 😉
Make sure you send a thank you letter (not an e-mail) right after the interview.
Also, they're probably interviewing several people. You may have a few additional accomplishments that won't fit on your resume. Send them a follow up letter 3 days after your interview, listing some of these additional accomplishments.
Read up on the company (and its competitors) before the interview.
Prepare for, "What's your greatest weakness?" Don't say, "I'm a perfectionist" or "I'm a workaholic". Try to come up with something slightly more original.
Originally posted by Ian68Nah, he was saying as the boss he hires people who are hot.
I thought ATY's response was strange at first, but I've re-read it and think I know what he means. He's suggesting that the laws which require you to employ people you rather wouldn't might also require you to sleep with people you rather wouldn't. Fortunately PC laws in this country haven't gone as far as making sex with ugly people compulsory, although I would probably get laid more often if they had!
And if they can do the work, then it's a bonus!