The Official Interview and CV Thread

Lisnaholic · 10-01-2011, 07:55 PM

I used to work for a company that rented the seventh floor of a skyscraper. One day, I was in my boss`s office while he was waiting for an interview candidate to show up: suddenly the phone rings, and the doorman tells my boss," I just sent a lad up to your office. He said he was here for an interview, but I want to tell you that he was really disrespectful to me."
Although he didn`t know it, this cocky young candidate had already lost the job while he was still riding up in the elevator. So.... be nice to everyone in the building.

Jackhammer`s post is a good one. Two other difficult questions which I`ve been asked are :-
Why do you think you`d be good at this job ? and How much would you expect to be paid ?

Anyway, congrats on your first interview, Aurora. Sounds like you did fine. All you need is a bit of common sense, and to follow the good advice on this thread. And yes, I think shaking hands gives a good impression.

Sorry to hear that some of you are struggling with unemployment - I know how horrible it can feel. In the end, the only way I could find work was to leave the mother country altogether. Thanks, London !

The Monkey · 10-02-2011, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aurora

I've always been told to mirror your interviewers attitude. Like if they're informal, and laid-back copy it

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Also, a girl giving a handshake? I'm not sure I should or not

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What?

Why wouldn't you give a handshake? Has Scotland turned into Saudi Arabia or what?

Mojo · 10-02-2011, 01:19 PM

Probably cause it isn't really seen as a very feminine thing to do. I would still say it's a good idea for something like a job interview though.

FETCHER. · 10-02-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by The Monkey

What?

Why wouldn't you give a handshake? Has Scotland turned into Saudi Arabia or what?

Why would I ever shake someones hand? I'm not a ****ing man.

**Janszoon** · 10-02-2011, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Aurora

Why would I ever shake someones hand? I'm not a ****ing man.

What else would you do? Hug them? Maybe it's different in Scotland, but over here in a business context you shake hands regardless of what gender anyone is.

The Monkey · 10-02-2011, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Aurora

Why would I ever shake someones hand? I'm not a ****ing man.

Are you ****ing serious? I make no distinctions whatsoever between genders in my handshake and hugging practices, and I don't know anyone who does. This is seriously the first time in my life I've heard of a woman who doesn't shake hands.

Thom Yorke · 10-02-2011, 06:53 PM

Lol yeah, women not shaking hands is a new one to me.

Thom Yorke · 10-02-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

I mentioned asking them questions earlier in the thread but Larry's much better at getting the point across.

FETCHER. · 10-02-2011, 06:55 PM

Maybe it's just me, if you'd read the OP you'd know I've never been to an interview. It's unlikely next time I'm down the pub I'll give oor good mate Jeany a handshake and ask her what she's having.

Bloozcrooz · 10-02-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

What else would you do? Hug them? Maybe it's different in Scotland, but over here in a business context you shake hands regardless of what gender anyone is.

Depends on what position your applying for really...and how bad they want the job.

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Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	I used to work for a company that rented the seventh floor of a skyscraper. One day, I was in my boss`s office while he was waiting for an interview candidate to show up: suddenly the phone rings, and the doorman tells my boss," I just sent a lad up to your office. He said he was here for an interview, but I want to tell you that he was really disrespectful to me." Although he didn`t know it, this cocky young candidate had already lost the job while he was still riding up in the elevator. So.... be nice to everyone in the building. Jackhammer`s post is a good one. Two other difficult questions which I`ve been asked are :- Why do you think you`d be good at this job ? and How much would you expect to be paid ? Anyway, congrats on your first interview, Aurora. Sounds like you did fine. All you need is a bit of common sense, and to follow the good advice on this thread. And yes, I think shaking hands gives a good impression. Sorry to hear that some of you are struggling with unemployment - I know how horrible it can feel. In the end, the only way I could find work was to leave the mother country altogether. Thanks, London !

10-02-2011, 06:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
Thom Yorke Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,848	Lol yeah, women not shaking hands is a new one to me.