My second job interview
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Looks like you are interviewing with a job-shop, you are not interviewing with the 'real client'. All they want to know is * Are you warmer than room temperature? * Do you drool? * Do you pick your nose? * Do you speak a reasonable facsimile of English? * Do you know how to dress yourself? Now the interview with the client is a totally different matter.
MrPlankton
The Second Amendment, the Reset Button on the Constitution --- He that lives upon hope will die fasting. Benjamin Franklin -
Looks like you are interviewing with a job-shop, you are not interviewing with the 'real client'. All they want to know is * Are you warmer than room temperature? * Do you drool? * Do you pick your nose? * Do you speak a reasonable facsimile of English? * Do you know how to dress yourself? Now the interview with the client is a totally different matter.
MrPlankton
The Second Amendment, the Reset Button on the Constitution --- He that lives upon hope will die fasting. Benjamin FranklinActually, RMS the client. They have some requirement for a .NET professional.
MrPlankton wrote:
* Are you warmer than room temperature?
Depends on the lunch.
MrPlankton wrote:
* Do you pick your nose?
Never in public.
MrPlankton wrote:
Do you speak a reasonable facsimile of English?
I think so.
MrPlankton wrote:
Do you know how to dress yourself?
I am definitely going to fail this. I hate wearing formals. And the point I will put up if they ask me is: How can clothes change your ability to write code? If it is a business meeting with top shots I can manage, but not on daily basis.
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Actually, RMS the client. They have some requirement for a .NET professional.
MrPlankton wrote:
* Are you warmer than room temperature?
Depends on the lunch.
MrPlankton wrote:
* Do you pick your nose?
Never in public.
MrPlankton wrote:
Do you speak a reasonable facsimile of English?
I think so.
MrPlankton wrote:
Do you know how to dress yourself?
I am definitely going to fail this. I hate wearing formals. And the point I will put up if they ask me is: How can clothes change your ability to write code? If it is a business meeting with top shots I can manage, but not on daily basis.
i_want_to_learn_c# wrote:
some requirement for a .NET professional
Observed on thier home page; ...BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) refers to the relocation of business functions to third-party service providers who specialize in these functions and are thus able to complete the tasks in a more efficient and effective manner... --- Debt collection, outsourcing, education. kind-a sounds a mish-mash of stuff including job-shoppe to me. but Good luck.
MrPlankton
The Second Amendment, the Reset Button on the Constitution --- He that lives upon hope will die fasting. Benjamin Franklin -
How old are you 18?
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How old are you 18?
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CSS_Shadow(); wrote:
How old are you 18?
At least he's not trying to be a short-order cook in a burger joint like you were before you got fired
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.
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CSS_Shadow(); wrote:
How old are you 18?
At least he's not trying to be a short-order cook in a burger joint like you were before you got fired
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.
I wasn't fired I quit because they thought they could flex their muscles to put me back inline. I ate my food and left. ;P
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I wasn't fired I quit because they thought they could flex their muscles to put me back inline. I ate my food and left. ;P
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CSS_Shadow(); wrote:
I wasn't fired I quit
How clever of you, that way you can't collect unemployment compensation, which would, of course, violate all your principles.
CSS_Shadow(); wrote:
they thought they could flex their muscles to put me back inline
They did flex their muscles and you are no longer a problem for them.
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.
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CSS_Shadow(); wrote:
I wasn't fired I quit
How clever of you, that way you can't collect unemployment compensation, which would, of course, violate all your principles.
CSS_Shadow(); wrote:
they thought they could flex their muscles to put me back inline
They did flex their muscles and you are no longer a problem for them.
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.
Oakman wrote:
How clever of you, that way you can't collect unemployment compensation, which would, of course, violate all your principles.
They wouldn't fire me because they know I was a good worker. I just wouldn't pay 4 bucks for their 50 cent burgers and smile when I collect my slave wage.
Oakman wrote:
They did flex their muscles and you are no longer a problem for them.
Of course, now they have 30 other problems to deal with.
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Oakman wrote:
How clever of you, that way you can't collect unemployment compensation, which would, of course, violate all your principles.
They wouldn't fire me because they know I was a good worker. I just wouldn't pay 4 bucks for their 50 cent burgers and smile when I collect my slave wage.
Oakman wrote:
They did flex their muscles and you are no longer a problem for them.
Of course, now they have 30 other problems to deal with.
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CSS_Shadow(); wrote:
I just wouldn't pay 4 bucks for their 50 cent burgers and smile when I collect my slave wage.
But you kept telling us it was okay for you to steal food from your boss. Paying for your lunch was for the other guys.
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.
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CSS_Shadow(); wrote:
I just wouldn't pay 4 bucks for their 50 cent burgers and smile when I collect my slave wage.
But you kept telling us it was okay for you to steal food from your boss. Paying for your lunch was for the other guys.
Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface Algoraphobia: An exaggerated fear of the outside world rooted in the belief that one might spontaneously combust due to global warming.
Oakman wrote:
But you kept telling us it was okay for you to steal food from your boss
It was.
Oakman wrote:
Paying for your lunch was for the other guys.
Its for the customers.
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There are a number of things to think about: 1. You don't have to take the job if it is offered so at the lest it can be a chance to havea look around. 2. How long have you been in your current job. If I interview someone who has been in their job for less than a year I want to be sure they have a good reason for leaving. 3. Are there skills and/or technologies you want to learn at this place? 4. "The devil you know" - I assume you know the good and bad points of the place you are at now, take time to lok at the good and bad points of any new place. As you go around watch people and see if they seem happy. 5. Are there opportunities to develop more where you are now that you haven't taken? Have you talked to your manager about this? Sorry if this makes things more confusing but I hope it gives you things to think about. Elaine :rose:
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There are a number of things to think about: 1. You don't have to take the job if it is offered so at the lest it can be a chance to havea look around. 2. How long have you been in your current job. If I interview someone who has been in their job for less than a year I want to be sure they have a good reason for leaving. 3. Are there skills and/or technologies you want to learn at this place? 4. "The devil you know" - I assume you know the good and bad points of the place you are at now, take time to lok at the good and bad points of any new place. As you go around watch people and see if they seem happy. 5. Are there opportunities to develop more where you are now that you haven't taken? Have you talked to your manager about this? Sorry if this makes things more confusing but I hope it gives you things to think about. Elaine :rose:
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Thanks for all the points. Let me go one by one.
Trollslayer wrote:
1. You don't have to take the job if it is offered so at the lest it can be a chance to havea look around.
I am totally unsure about this.
Trollslayer wrote:
2. How long have you been in your current job. If I interview someone who has been in their job for less than a year I want to be sure they have a good reason for leaving.
I have spent three years. I am 23 now. I need to see the real world. This is the time to grow. After few years, there will be a family of mine to care of and hence the boundations.
Trollslayer wrote:
3. Are there skills and/or technologies you want to learn at this place?
No difference in skills apart from SSRS. But I expect to get rid of the crappy work I am doing now.
Trollslayer wrote:
4. "The devil you know" - I assume you know the good and bad points of the place you are at now, take time to lok at the good and bad points of any new place. As you go around watch people and see if they seem happy.
I have not heard of the new place. I dont believe in their website. Reason: Noone will ever say I suck. Hence I thought anyone out here might have heard of it.
Trollslayer wrote:
5. Are there opportunities to develop more where you are now that you haven't taken? Have you talked to your manager about this?
No. I have not had a word with my manager yet. It is going to be a surprise if I leave. The problem is. if I declare I want to get rid of my new job, and I am unable to, then my career here sucks.
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Thanks for all the points. Let me go one by one.
Trollslayer wrote:
1. You don't have to take the job if it is offered so at the lest it can be a chance to havea look around.
I am totally unsure about this.
Trollslayer wrote:
2. How long have you been in your current job. If I interview someone who has been in their job for less than a year I want to be sure they have a good reason for leaving.
I have spent three years. I am 23 now. I need to see the real world. This is the time to grow. After few years, there will be a family of mine to care of and hence the boundations.
Trollslayer wrote:
3. Are there skills and/or technologies you want to learn at this place?
No difference in skills apart from SSRS. But I expect to get rid of the crappy work I am doing now.
Trollslayer wrote:
4. "The devil you know" - I assume you know the good and bad points of the place you are at now, take time to lok at the good and bad points of any new place. As you go around watch people and see if they seem happy.
I have not heard of the new place. I dont believe in their website. Reason: Noone will ever say I suck. Hence I thought anyone out here might have heard of it.
Trollslayer wrote:
5. Are there opportunities to develop more where you are now that you haven't taken? Have you talked to your manager about this?
No. I have not had a word with my manager yet. It is going to be a surprise if I leave. The problem is. if I declare I want to get rid of my new job, and I am unable to, then my career here sucks.
What I meant by the first point is that if you have a successful interview and are offered the job you can still choose whether or not to take it. At a minimum you get to meet other people and gets some ideas about this firm. As for the last point, have you spoken to your manager about wanting to develop in your current role? There isn't any needd to talk about leaving.
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What I meant by the first point is that if you have a successful interview and are offered the job you can still choose whether or not to take it. At a minimum you get to meet other people and gets some ideas about this firm. As for the last point, have you spoken to your manager about wanting to develop in your current role? There isn't any needd to talk about leaving.
Visit http://www.notreadytogiveup.com/[^] and do something special today.
Trollslayer wrote:
What I meant by the first point is that if you have a successful interview and are offered the job you can still choose whether or not to take it.
Thats why I had posted if anyone has heard of it.
Trollslayer wrote:
As for the last point, have you spoken to your manager about wanting to develop in your current role? There isn't any needd to talk about leaving.
I am working for CitiBank North America(client). Is there a need to say how messed up they are? There almost no hope to get a good work to do.
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Why is this a "Soapbox Rant"? :confused:
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Looks like you are interviewing with a job-shop, you are not interviewing with the 'real client'. All they want to know is * Are you warmer than room temperature? * Do you drool? * Do you pick your nose? * Do you speak a reasonable facsimile of English? * Do you know how to dress yourself? Now the interview with the client is a totally different matter.
MrPlankton
The Second Amendment, the Reset Button on the Constitution --- He that lives upon hope will die fasting. Benjamin FranklinMrPlankton wrote:
All they want to know is * Are you warmer than room temperature? * Do you drool? * Do you pick your nose? * Do you speak a reasonable facsimile of English? * Do you know how to dress yourself?
Yes to all of the above. Do I get the job? :-D
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
Think inside the box! ProActive Secure Systems
I'm on-line therefore I am. JimmyRopes -
Why is this a "Soapbox Rant"? :confused:
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
Think inside the box! ProActive Secure Systems
I'm on-line therefore I am. JimmyRopes -
MrPlankton wrote:
All they want to know is * Are you warmer than room temperature? * Do you drool? * Do you pick your nose? * Do you speak a reasonable facsimile of English? * Do you know how to dress yourself?
Yes to all of the above. Do I get the job? :-D
Simply Elegant Designs JimmyRopes Designs
Think inside the box! ProActive Secure Systems
I'm on-line therefore I am. JimmyRopes:) My point, is a head hunter interview has low standards, it's the client interview that's really important.
MrPlankton
The Second Amendment, the Reset Button on the Constitution --- He that lives upon hope will die fasting. Benjamin Franklin