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Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
Dean
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Date: August 27, 2013 04:51PM
Serious question:
If you're called to set up a job interview and they give you 4 choices, which is the best one to take:
1st time slot?
2nd time slot?
3rd time slot?
4th time slot?
I took the first one, figuring I'd be setting the bar (for good or bad) but now I'm wondering if I should have taken the last one. That way, if I do a good job, that would have left a good impression at the end of their process. Whatta ya think?
If you're called to set up a job interview and they give you 4 choices, which is the best one to take:
1st time slot?
2nd time slot?
3rd time slot?
4th time slot?
I took the first one, figuring I'd be setting the bar (for good or bad) but now I'm wondering if I should have taken the last one. That way, if I do a good job, that would have left a good impression at the end of their process. Whatta ya think?
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
advice guy
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Date: August 27, 2013 05:00PM
Get the time slot right after lunch. I read an article that defendants in criminal cases are more likely to receive a lighter punishment if the sentencing is done after lunch break. Im guessing the same concept might apply.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
Number 4
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Date: August 27, 2013 05:47PM
I would have gone for the last time slot. Many details of your interview will be forgotten as they interview the other three. Make sure you wow the shit out of them when you go so they remember you.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
keepin it real
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Date: August 27, 2013 10:39PM
It makes no difference. Go for the time slot that works best for you. Either you have the skills and personality they want or you dont.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
eesh
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Date: August 27, 2013 10:42PM
When I applied to Union Aerospace, they did the same thing. I took the last slot and got the job. Then again, I have a PhD in quantum physics and another PhD in astronomy, so naturally I was most qualified.
FYI: abelard and ThePackLeader were my supervisors.
FYI: abelard and ThePackLeader were my supervisors.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
Dick Simmons
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Date: August 27, 2013 11:02PM
Tell the panel you are gay. They will be scared shitless not to hire you.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
Stillwater XII
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Date: August 27, 2013 11:03PM
As a poster above noted, interview periods after lunch might be characterized by languish detachment. The interviewer will be less inclined to speak, to engage.
Is this the initial screening process? If so, there will be a relatively large quality gap among candidates. High caliber candidates could exploit the gap by choosing to go 2nd, 3rd, or 4th; a swift and adept demonstration (i.e. abrupt disruption) will serve to both bolster the candidate and knock-out the immediately preceding candidate.
Turn even the subtle to your favor.
Is this the initial screening process? If so, there will be a relatively large quality gap among candidates. High caliber candidates could exploit the gap by choosing to go 2nd, 3rd, or 4th; a swift and adept demonstration (i.e. abrupt disruption) will serve to both bolster the candidate and knock-out the immediately preceding candidate.
Turn even the subtle to your favor.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
wmN4L
()
Date: August 27, 2013 11:09PM
Dick Simmons Wrote:
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> Tell the panel you are gay. They will be scared
> shitless not to hire you.
And Hispanic. Even if you're not really.
Just let them try to challenge you.
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> Tell the panel you are gay. They will be scared
> shitless not to hire you.
And Hispanic. Even if you're not really.
Just let them try to challenge you.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
eesh
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Date: August 27, 2013 11:11PM
What about transgender?
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
ex-Lester
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Date: August 27, 2013 11:32PM
Take the last one. By then, they'll have gotten their act together and the interview will flow a lot smoother. From the interview, you should have an idea whether the job is still available or not.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
abelard
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Date: August 27, 2013 11:44PM
>As a poster above noted, interview periods after lunch might be characterized by
>languish detachment. The interviewer will be less inclined to speak, to engage.
It's all about taking advantage of whatever you find. If the guy's gonna be sleepy right after lunch, use small words and keep it punchy.
>FYI: abelard and ThePackLeader were my supervisors.
The advice I gave then is still valid today: how'd you get in my office and don't make me call the campus police.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/27/2013 11:48PM by abelard.
>languish detachment. The interviewer will be less inclined to speak, to engage.
It's all about taking advantage of whatever you find. If the guy's gonna be sleepy right after lunch, use small words and keep it punchy.
>FYI: abelard and ThePackLeader were my supervisors.
The advice I gave then is still valid today: how'd you get in my office and don't make me call the campus police.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/27/2013 11:48PM by abelard.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
Number 4
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Date: August 28, 2013 01:20PM
Stillwater XII Wrote:
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> As a poster above noted, interview periods after
> lunch might be characterized by languish
> detachment. The interviewer will be less inclined
> to speak, to engage.
This is a good point, but it works both ways. You might be the kind of person less inclined to speak and engage after lunch. If so, they will not see at your best.
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> As a poster above noted, interview periods after
> lunch might be characterized by languish
> detachment. The interviewer will be less inclined
> to speak, to engage.
This is a good point, but it works both ways. You might be the kind of person less inclined to speak and engage after lunch. If so, they will not see at your best.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
NotFirst
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Date: August 28, 2013 02:04PM
Avoid the first one. Interviewing can be awkward on both sides of the table. The first one of the day will warm the interviewers up.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
Dean
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Date: August 28, 2013 03:49PM
The 4 interviews are over 2 different days. One morning (10:00) and one in the afternoon (2:00) on each day. I took the first day, 10:00 am slot. I think I should have takend the day 2, 2:00 pm slot.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
Ashburn Mike
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Date: August 28, 2013 03:55PM
It makes no difference. Go for the time slot that works best for you. Either you have the skills and personality they want or you dont.
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This is the most accurate answer given to you so far.
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This is the most accurate answer given to you so far.
Re: Question about Job Interview
Posted by:
jhgfrt
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Date: August 29, 2013 06:20AM
become a turbin wearing hispanic lesbian with 7 kids. then you hold all the cards