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    glennPattonWork3
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    Hi All, Just had a phone interview. They always leave me with a feeling that I have just said the wrong thing. I think the guy on the end of the phone was expecting someone who had more High Frequency design experience than I have :( . Also this new set up with the emoticons hidden :( I don't really like mind you it will stop some ridden messages I suppose need :beer: (hey still works!)

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      Hi All, Just had a phone interview. They always leave me with a feeling that I have just said the wrong thing. I think the guy on the end of the phone was expecting someone who had more High Frequency design experience than I have :( . Also this new set up with the emoticons hidden :( I don't really like mind you it will stop some ridden messages I suppose need :beer: (hey still works!)

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      OriginalGriff
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      What hidden emoticons? They are still there to the right of my screen... Good luck with the job though! :thumbsup:

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        Hi All, Just had a phone interview. They always leave me with a feeling that I have just said the wrong thing. I think the guy on the end of the phone was expecting someone who had more High Frequency design experience than I have :( . Also this new set up with the emoticons hidden :( I don't really like mind you it will stop some ridden messages I suppose need :beer: (hey still works!)

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        Tim Carmichael
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        My last position and current position were both phone interviews. At the last site from 1999 to 2011; at the current site since leaving last site - only the weekend off between.

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          What hidden emoticons? They are still there to the right of my screen... Good luck with the job though! :thumbsup:

          Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...

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          glennPattonWork3
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          I seem to remember some talking about this yesterday as I type this I have:

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          :cool:Click here to view the range of emoticons available.

          except the here is a link. It's strange I am still using Firefox (mind you it did update this morning). Ah well off to play with Python...

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            Hi All, Just had a phone interview. They always leave me with a feeling that I have just said the wrong thing. I think the guy on the end of the phone was expecting someone who had more High Frequency design experience than I have :( . Also this new set up with the emoticons hidden :( I don't really like mind you it will stop some ridden messages I suppose need :beer: (hey still works!)

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            Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan
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            Since I avoid personal interviews as I am just a student at the moment. Most of the HRs and company owners reach me by mobile. Almost 80% of my interviews have always been through a mobile phone as they call me directly and start offering me different packages. Frankly, the same feeling is going on at both ends. That is why, I would personally recommend that you look forward to a personal interview. :laugh:

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              My last position and current position were both phone interviews. At the last site from 1999 to 2011; at the current site since leaving last site - only the weekend off between.

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              glennPattonWork3
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              I find phone interviews awkward as I am never that good at saying 'I did X' and just find it easier to talk in person.

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                Since I avoid personal interviews as I am just a student at the moment. Most of the HRs and company owners reach me by mobile. Almost 80% of my interviews have always been through a mobile phone as they call me directly and start offering me different packages. Frankly, the same feeling is going on at both ends. That is why, I would personally recommend that you look forward to a personal interview. :laugh:

                The shit I complain about It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem ~! Firewall !~

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                glennPattonWork3
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                I must admit it's easier face to face. The fact that you take cues from expressions I find easier to take the hint to shut the elephant up!

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                  I seem to remember some talking about this yesterday as I type this I have:

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                  :cool:Click here to view the range of emoticons available.

                  except the here is a link. It's strange I am still using Firefox (mind you it did update this morning). Ah well off to play with Python...

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                  Jochen Arndt
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                  You are not alone. There are others having the same problem after Firefox has been updated to version 42.

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                    I must admit it's easier face to face. The fact that you take cues from expressions I find easier to take the hint to shut the elephant up!

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                    Afzaal Ahmad Zeeshan
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                    Exactly, that is much more simpler to tackle and make sure "it went great!". :-) Anyways, good luck with the interviews! Find the best one..

                    The shit I complain about It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem ~! Firewall !~

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                      I seem to remember some talking about this yesterday as I type this I have:

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                      :cool:Click here to view the range of emoticons available.

                      except the here is a link. It's strange I am still using Firefox (mind you it did update this morning). Ah well off to play with Python...

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                      OriginalGriff
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                      I just checked with FireFox (version 39.0 and the latest, 41.0) and I still see them... And you on a tablet or phone, perhaps?

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                      "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt

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                        Exactly, that is much more simpler to tackle and make sure "it went great!". :-) Anyways, good luck with the interviews! Find the best one..

                        The shit I complain about It's like there ain't a cloud in the sky and it's raining out - Eminem ~! Firewall !~

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                        Thanks alot

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                          I seem to remember some talking about this yesterday as I type this I have:

                          Quote:

                          :cool:Click here to view the range of emoticons available.

                          except the here is a link. It's strange I am still using Firefox (mind you it did update this morning). Ah well off to play with Python...

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                          OriginalGriff
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                          Ignore the last, I just double checked the FF revision, and...it's updating again... Nope, 42.0 and I still see them.

                          Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...

                          "I have no idea what I did, but I'm taking full credit for it." - ThisOldTony
                          "Common sense is so rare these days, it should be classified as a super power" - Random T-shirt

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                            I seem to remember some talking about this yesterday as I type this I have:

                            Quote:

                            :cool:Click here to view the range of emoticons available.

                            except the here is a link. It's strange I am still using Firefox (mind you it did update this morning). Ah well off to play with Python...

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                            It's an on-going problem with the server-side browser detection code ... which just goes to show why you shouldn't use server-side browser detection! :rolleyes: The results from this page[^] will help the hamsters track down the problem. The usual request is to email them to Chris. In the meantime, you could always change your useragent to spoof FF41. :)


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                              Ignore the last, I just double checked the FF revision, and...it's updating again... Nope, 42.0 and I still see them.

                              Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...

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                              glennPattonWork3
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                              You multiple monitors don't you, I wonder...

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                                Hi All, Just had a phone interview. They always leave me with a feeling that I have just said the wrong thing. I think the guy on the end of the phone was expecting someone who had more High Frequency design experience than I have :( . Also this new set up with the emoticons hidden :( I don't really like mind you it will stop some ridden messages I suppose need :beer: (hey still works!)

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                                A phone interview is getting a data set in an excel sheet. If it is a "interviewer" and NOT some manager of the company it leaves a bad taste. I am really keen to see the office and people of a new company. It is the most important detail for me and one the other side cant deceive.:cool:

                                Press F1 for help or google it. Greetings from Germany

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                                  Hi All, Just had a phone interview. They always leave me with a feeling that I have just said the wrong thing. I think the guy on the end of the phone was expecting someone who had more High Frequency design experience than I have :( . Also this new set up with the emoticons hidden :( I don't really like mind you it will stop some ridden messages I suppose need :beer: (hey still works!)

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                                  The only thing I want to hear when an interviewer calls, is the date of the actual interview. Anything that can be checked by phone can be verified by email.

                                  Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)

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                                    A phone interview is getting a data set in an excel sheet. If it is a "interviewer" and NOT some manager of the company it leaves a bad taste. I am really keen to see the office and people of a new company. It is the most important detail for me and one the other side cant deceive.:cool:

                                    Press F1 for help or google it. Greetings from Germany

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                                    glennPattonWork3
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                                    In my case it was the VP R&D with out any assistance from HR on a speaker phone!

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                                      The only thing I want to hear when an interviewer calls, is the date of the actual interview. Anything that can be checked by phone can be verified by email.

                                      Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)

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                                      glennPattonWork3
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                                      Hmm, I use to be the same way until I had to conduct a telephone interview...

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                                        Hmm, I use to be the same way until I had to conduct a telephone interview...

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                                        I usually don't carry one at work, as it means interruptions whenever I'm in flow. If there is an offer, they can describe it and explain why I would be interested. If they can't or won't, then they are not interested in hiring me.

                                        Bastard Programmer from Hell :suss: If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^][](X-Clacks-Overhead: GNU Terry Pratchett)

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                                          Hi All, Just had a phone interview. They always leave me with a feeling that I have just said the wrong thing. I think the guy on the end of the phone was expecting someone who had more High Frequency design experience than I have :( . Also this new set up with the emoticons hidden :( I don't really like mind you it will stop some ridden messages I suppose need :beer: (hey still works!)

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                                          I once had a phone+teamviewer test of skills. Most of the time I was waiting for the text to catch up with me as the connection was very slow. Took me almost an hour to make a simple calculator. Oh and every time I hit compile/run, the only feedback I would get is crash or successful - from the guy on the other side of the phone. No why or any errors written. Luckily the errors showed up in the IDE, but still, it was annoying. By the end of that test, I was left with a very low self-esteem and even though they said that I should learn and call them back for another test like that, I never did.

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