Tuesday, May 10, 2005

How not to get a job

Basically I am not a meeting or a seminar person. These are quite boring for a restless soul like me. I either practicie pen twiddling or pretend to take notes by penning down my own thoughts and scribbling hearts and flowers on the pad. But today's program was not all that bad. The key topic of discussion was Job Interviews. I sometimes have to attend such workshops for what they call 'Professional Development'.

The speaker talked about interview foibles. Sharing with you some accounts of what recruiters at my institution have seen.

• One candidate admitted she would not pass the drug test. (For Pete's sake, don't they know this is mandatory now?)
• Another disclosed he only wanted the job for employee discounts. (I call this honesty :))
• A candidate brought his mom. (This reminds me of my first SSC board exam. Dad came along to the center)
• Another prospective employee asked for directions to another interview. (Smart move)
• One person forgot what postion she was applying for but wanted to know how soon she could have ther interviewer's office. (LOL!, I bet she was shown the exit door of the office)
• A candidate came in wearing pajama bottoms and flip flops. (This is heights of being casual)
• Another sang the national anthem to make himself memorable. (Well, he was memorable)
• And last but not the least, a prospective employee brought wine to the interview and offered the interviewer a glass. (Omigod!)

Posted by Dewdrop :: 3:13 PM :: 12 Scribbles!

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