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The Bar => The Lounge => Topic started by: Evil_Conservative on December 02, 2010, 05:13:42 PM
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Just wanted to give an update.
My job interview went well. At least I thought so anyway. I won't know until Monday at the earliest if I got the job. But the two ladies interviewing me seemed impressed that I was able to read a very important part of their reservation script very well when they put me on the spot. They said some of the people they interviewed kept screwing it up and were scared of reading out loud.
The job is at a resort across the street from the Hard Rock. I'd be working in the reservations department if I were to get this job. And it sounds like they would be willing to work around my schedule at Macy's until Christmas is over if they offer me the job. That's a huge plus.
And, if I get the job, I would have used only one week of unemployment. Since I cannot figure out where to go to file a claim. I guess I just don't care enough to look.
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Congratulations, madam.
But the key information seems to be missing here--how long was the interview?
Generally, the longer the interview, the better the odds.
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It was about 20-30 minutes long. But they didn't have a ton of questions like other interviews generally do.
I came in early, so I don't know the exact time they called me back. It was before 12:30pm though.
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It was about 20-30 minutes long. But they didn't have a ton of questions like other interviews generally do.
I came in early, so I don't know the exact time they called me back. It was before 12:30pm though.
That's a reasonably long time; if they don't like a person, it's usually over in ten minutes.
I always had, uh, complications with interviews.
The only "special accommodation" I ever requested was that the interview be in an empty office or a conference room (i.e., no "noise," no distractions, from visual sights that interfere with my "hearing" a person).
The longest interview I ever had (I was hired) lasted for three and a half hours, but it was my fault.
Being a modest person, I would rather have people talk about themselves, rather than me talk about myself.
Role reversal, I guess; the interviewee as the interviewer, and vice-versa.
It works, but man, it can make interviews long.
There were a couple of jobs (records supervisor with Immigration & Naturalization, second-shift foreman with a basketball equipment manufactory) where I wasn't even aware of the responsibilities, or even my pay, until my first day on the job, because those things weren't covered during the interview, as I spent all my time inquiring of the interviewer about him.
Odd, that the less one says something, and the more the other person talks, that one is considered an "interesting person."
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I"m of the same thought, Frank. Every interview I've ever went on where I ended up with the job, I was given the 'tour' and meeting this manager and that. The place I'm at now, I just kept going up in rank after being told I'd only meet with HR and my potential immediate manager. That interview was 2 hours long :thatsright: but I got the job and it's going well. :-) First time as a professional I've worked for a small business and I love it!
YOu'll land on your feet, ev. I don't post a lot anymore, but I do read on occasion and feel like I know what were newbies relative to when this place started.
It's a positive thing too you are getting prospects already. I stayed home for 12 years and it took several months before I got my job now and only 3 interviews in that entire time. Getting calls and interviews so soon is positive. I've also learned you can always continue to put your feelers out there, even if you are content with most aspects of your job. Pays to network and just get a feel for what's going out there so you know maybe where you might look in the future.
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Being a modest person, I would rather have people talk about themselves, rather than me talk about myself.
I totally agree with you.
The biggest issue I dread about interviewing is when they say, "tell me about yourself" It's like, what exactly do you want to know? It isn't fun to ramble on and on about yourself or your life. Especially if it's something they don't really care about.
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I am glad it went well.. I sure hope you get the job EC.
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Congratulations, madam.
But the key information seems to be missing here--how long was the interview?
Generally, the longer the interview, the better the odds.
Generally true indeed Frank.
My shortest interview lasted about 10 minutes. I got the job after the manager found out on the 3rd question that I was intimately familar with a certain telco test system they used.
My longest interview was about 2 hours and consisted of 3 back to back sessions with 3 different engineers. I got that job too, but boy was I ever drained after that interview.
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I totally agree with you.
The biggest issue I dread about interviewing is when they say, "tell me about yourself" It's like, what exactly do you want to know? It isn't fun to ramble on and on about yourself or your life. Especially if it's something they don't really care about.
The way I usually respond to the "tell me about yourself" question is:
I could probably go on for hours about my work experience. Is there any particular aspect about my training or experience that you would like me to expand on.
It puts the ball back into their court.
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The job I have now I honestly thought I didn't do that great on the interview. Probably not one of my best ones but I still got hired. I've had a few what I thought were very good interviews in the last six months and was never hired. There's always a chance there's going to be someone better than you interviewing for the same job and I try not to take it personally when I get a rejection letter/phone call (after you've seen a few dozen of them, you get used to it).
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That's awesome news! Good Luck!
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Good to hear EC.
I hope you get the job. GOOD LUCK! :cheersmate:
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Regardless of everything else, early is always best. If you are early you are on time, and if you are on time, you are late.
I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Sounds very promising. :cheersmate:
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Glad to hear it went well. Good luck Jess.
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Without actually hitting the "quote" button, I second BEG's wishes. From briefly scanning the thread, it would appear that you did well.
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So where will you be dancing?
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So where will you be dancing?
I think she said at or near The Hardrock Cafe.
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I think she said at or near The Hardrock Cafe.
Not the Hard Rock, across the street from it. I'd never work for the Hard Rock Resort brand. Trashy trashy trashy place.
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Not the Hard Rock, across the street from it. I'd never work for the Hard Rock Resort brand. Trashy trashy trashy place.
Across the street is near it, right?
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Olympic Gardens then?
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What's Olympic Gardens?
I interviewed at a non-gaming resort.
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What's Olympic Gardens?
I interviewed at a non-gaming resort.
(http://i1.glitter-graphics.org/pub/2316/2316431pjpo14al7r.gif)
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(http://i1.glitter-graphics.org/pub/2316/2316431pjpo14al7r.gif)
WWWWHHHHHAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTT?!? :o
:lmao:
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If anyone has an animated GIF of a mostly-naked dancing girl saved on their computer, it's thundley4. :-)
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Good luck EC
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If anyone has an animated GIF of a mostly-naked dancing girl saved on their computer, it's thundley4. :-)
and...and....he promised if I sent it to him, he wouldn't show it to anyone else. :bawl: :bawl: :bawl:
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Jessica....sent up a prayer for you to get the job!
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(http://www.my-mistake.net/images/animated%20gif/Dancing%20Girl.gif)
yesh...
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If anyone has an animated GIF of a mostly-naked dancing girl saved on their computer, it's thundley4. :-)
I had to search for that one on teh interwebs.
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It's a very good sign that they were willing to work around Macy*s for Christmas. Means, naturally enough, that you're worth a little extra short-term accommodation for the long-term.