Questions, questions
Topiary has had three job interviews in the last couple weeks. To say that she is looking for a new job is an understatement.
She has found it's really true what they say about interviewing being "good practice." Practice for hari-kari, presumably.
On the factually-based questions, what experience have you had doing x? the humble Cow always does fine. It's those others:
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Well, ugh, I am lucky to get through today.
What are your long-range career goals? To keep working at another meaningless job...
How do you deal with co-workers who are "difficult?" Well, by looking for another job?
Why are you interested in this job? Uh, it was open and I qualified for it?
They never tell you what you really need to know: is the boss insane? Are your co-workers bundles of attitude and determined to "get" you so they can have your better-paid position for themselves? Will you ever be considered for a raise or are those reserved for the secretary since she gets the boss lunch every day, or childhood friends of the boss?'
Cow is just hoping maybe she didn't do as poorly as she thought, or at least that maybe she will improve...
Moo!
She has found it's really true what they say about interviewing being "good practice." Practice for hari-kari, presumably.
On the factually-based questions, what experience have you had doing x? the humble Cow always does fine. It's those others:
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Well, ugh, I am lucky to get through today.
What are your long-range career goals? To keep working at another meaningless job...
How do you deal with co-workers who are "difficult?" Well, by looking for another job?
Why are you interested in this job? Uh, it was open and I qualified for it?
They never tell you what you really need to know: is the boss insane? Are your co-workers bundles of attitude and determined to "get" you so they can have your better-paid position for themselves? Will you ever be considered for a raise or are those reserved for the secretary since she gets the boss lunch every day, or childhood friends of the boss?'
Cow is just hoping maybe she didn't do as poorly as she thought, or at least that maybe she will improve...
Moo!
posted by The Topiary Cow at
6:56 AM
11 Comments:
I hate those kinds of questions. "Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" I'm applying for a job TODAY not 10 years from now, so what does that have to do with anything?
Job hunting is the worst. Best of luck to you, tc. Really.
Hate that. I find myself wanting to say, "Do you want the truth or is there some 'right' answer you're looking for? Because if it's the truth you want, I'll be happy to tell you, but if it's not then I'm wondering if I want to work here after all..."
Doghouse, you are absolutively right. Today, today, is what I care about!
Thanks Sandi for your good wishes.
Susan, TC is wondering the same thing, from the one interview with all the "personal" questions....the more she thinks about it, the more she thinks "pass"
Cow has always thought you should be allowed to try out a job before quitting one to go to another. How can you make a decision based on one hour of everyone being on their best behavior?
Cow wants inside info. Perhaps a tiny bug placed in the office during the interview would do the trick....
Moo!
Just make sure wherever you go has the important perks - like blog access!
Oh good luck... how nerve-wracking!
And yes, blog access is a perk to consider.
Blog access, difficult to check out without tipping your hand.
Me: can I go anywhere and do whatever I want on the Internet, or do you censor your employees?
Them: Next!
Good point. You'll have to be stealthy. Casually glance at every availalbe computer screen and see if any of them are checking out blogs. Then make notes of the names of several employees and search Blogger for them. Come to think of it, that's probably a good way to get the scoop on the company, because you KNOW people are going to blog about work!
Susan,
You are right. Stealth IS the way to go. And searching.
Will get on that right away!
Moo!
Good luck TC ..
"In ten years time I see myself working in a team delivering quality services. Or else sitting in a dumpster drinking methylated spirits strained through a sock.
"My long-term career goals are predicated on survival and fulfilment. Bucketloads of money and easy access to hedonistic pastimes wouldn't hurt any either.
"Difficult co-workers are an interesting challenge. I would apply my objective skills as an anthropologist to the situation; study the group dynamic; and then hit the bastards with a crowbar.
"I'm interested in this job because I'm told that you're probably not insane and might have the funding and/or management capacity to deliver the occasional promise. Unless my contact was lying, in which case it's probably just the money."
Good luck anyway!
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