OK, you're in a job interview...

[Big Vern]

I think you might have dressed too warm. Next time, show up in a tank top and shorts, but make sure you bring a picture of yourself in a suit. Present the picture, and inform the interviewers that that's what you look like in a suit if they're thinking about hiring you.

[IFG]

Vodka?

[JohnR]

Yer all a bunch of funny guys

Yeh, should have asked for water but I had just had a cup 5 minutes before going in to the interview room. It was one of those old buildings (more like a house) that has the extra dry heat coupled with an extra dry, cold day...

I was a little dissapointed in the questions being asked as I had little to no opportunity to impress upon them my techinical prowess. I'm by no means a newbie in the interview process and actually consider myself good at it. Yesterday wasn't my best performance and I wish I could have it over - but that just is not possible.

But next time I'll remember to let one lose and then when I don't get the job, send Chris my mortgage payments

Hmmm, maybe I should have all of you phone the places I interview with and you can speak of my charachter (then again, probably shouldn't do that - we'll all get locked up)

[Fisherwoman]

JohnR, don't sweat it. Your resume will speak for itself as far as your talent. I used to do alot of interviews and sometime they are just trying to see what your personality is like, not just your work as they already have that from your resume. DOn't worry about it. When ts meant to happen it will, put a little faith in the guy upstairs he will take good care of you.

We are all praying for ya bud. Your a great guy and good things will soon come your way. Enjoy the time you have right now with your family as when you go back to work that gets alot harder to do. Just remember everything happens for a reason!!!!!

[TheSpecialist]

John with a resume like yours, I am sure they did'nt need to ask questions. I showed it to my wife , hoping she could do some networking for you, she said you had aan excellent resume. They probably saw that, and said this guy knows his stuff, lets not waste time with the techie stuff...

[chris L]

everyone can send me their mortgage payments . just keep the bills cause If I get them I will have a way of starting a fire and they will never see the cash .

[fishweewee]

John, I think you probably wouldn't have gotten the meeting if the screeners didn't feel you weren't qualified.

Screeners figure out if you CAN do the work. Your resume did that I think.

An interview is to find out if you WILL do the work and if you FIT IN.

-WW

[hooked]

What if you just show up for the job tomorrow morning?

You could probably get the W-4, automatic deposit form and orientation well underway before they notice you are there.

[Jimbo]

FWW - How can I check to see if there are any screemers reviewing resumes in my company. It's usually pretty quiet over there, maybe we don't utilize resume screemers. Is it to my advantage to get a screemer involved everytime I update it?

[Rappin Mikey]

I once had a screemer. My neighbors called and complained to my landlord the next day. I felt very competant that day none the less.

[chris L]

tiny bubbles

[BEETLE]

Best of luck to ya cottonmouth

[fishweewee]

Originally posted by Jimbo
FWW - How can I check to see if there are any screemers reviewing resumes in my company. It's usually pretty quiet over there, maybe we don't utilize resume screemers. Is it to my advantage to get a screemer involved everytime I update it?

Jimbo, in larger companies it's usually an HR guy/gal.

This person will filter the pile and send in prospects to the hiring managers.

[Got Stripers]

Been through two good ones, today I get the call to meet with the personel manager, before we meet again. I think I hear the door opening, can't be soon enough, it will be nice to be paid to think again as the brain is starting to grow some cob webs.

[blackeye]

the best way to avoid the drymouth would be to wait till after the interview before firing up the bonggggggggggg

[CustomMarineProducts]

Don't bring a bottle of water! Your going to an interview not a picnic!
It is though perfectly acceptable to say ," Excuse me, my mouth is awful dry, would it be posible for me to get a drink of water?"

Good Luck in your search. What do you do for a living? How long have you been doing it?
Pete

[Skitterpop]

You would be good for this growing company John....bridges still open?

Best,
Mike

[goosefish]

Good luck John!
I've never really had a job interview. Most of my job hunting has taken place on docks standing around barrels of skate and flounder racks.

But i do get nervous and anxious and my palms have sweated like an ebbing tide at the narrow river; and I'm not saying that you were nervous, only parched, dry-lipped.
I'm the one with a nervous disposition--a gale I can handle, but a job interview is something that is somehow different: five guys hovering, asking questions............
Good to meet you at plugfest, and again good luck with the search.

[goosefish]

OK I lied--I hated and got frightened whenever a gale sprang up offshore. Eight day trips: Nov., Dec., Jan., Feb., its no wonder I'm skinny.

[RI Popper]

Hey Goosefish, let me know how those jigs I gave you work when you try them. I've been catching cod on them this winter. One thing is you should dip them in some eurothane or something or I found they get oxidized after a while. but for the price not bad.

Nice meeting you the other day.

[Bliz]

Your only concern should be that you are overqualified John...

That can be just as budensome as lacking technical prowess in today's job market...

Employers won't hire those of whom they feel they are under-compensating.

Just my 2cents...

[justplugit]

Hey JOHN,
If they don't hire you, with your exceptional qualifications,and the sincere kind of person you are,you wouldn't want to work for that kind of company anyway.

[schoolie monster]

Dude, my first interview out of college was 3 people. Its a bit unnerving to be so outnumbered... I had the dry mouth 'cause I was nervous. 5 is kinda ridiculous. Set up a couple of interviews, no need to barrage prospective employees like that.

Bottle of water definitely.

Hope it went well.

[179]

I'd suggest a halls cough drop.

[fishweewee]

Most career counselors you will run into will tell you not to have anything in your mouth at the time of the interview (gum, mints, etc) as it will be interpreted as a sign of disrespect.

Nothing wrong with asking for water or bringing your own. In fact, the interviewers should be asking you if you need water...

[Bass Nut]

Originally posted by CustomMarineProducts
Don't bring a bottle of water! Your going to an interview not a picnic!
It is though perfectly acceptable to say ," Excuse me, my mouth is awful dry, would it be posible for me to get a drink of water?"

I dunno, I am in technology, have been on plenty of interviews and almost always bring a bottle of water with me in my bag. If the interviewers bring water with them, and dont offer any I'll put it on the table before we get going.
There have been rare occasions that the I/V'ers dont have water with them, then I would not pull out a bottle. (we're talking a small 10oz bottle, nothing bigger)

It's not like you would be s#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g it down like it's the last water you would ever have. I wouldn't bring a coffee or soda with me. But Water should be fine.

And as far as asking for water in an interview, it may look like you are trying to buy time to answer or come up with something to say. Which can be read as cannot think on feet.

Good Luck John.

C

[Surely Bassey]

Actually during an interview asking for a glass of water is a good thing to do even if you don't need it. It shows that you are not afraid to ask and it gives your interviewer a shot at "charity" toward you....just a psychological perspective