Interview question

[Bird]

Kevin, a lot of employers like to have a little personal information on a resume, since they don't dare ask personal questions anymore. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I conducted a lot of very interesting, and often very comical, "stress" interviews of police officer applicants in past years.

 

[AndyM]

<font color="blue"> I have an interview for a "supervisory" position at a manufacturing plant in E Ohio. </font>

Why yes, my old job is still open. You're hired! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

They've replaced me twice since I started my new position almost two months ago, and now it's open again! I'm trying to do both postions until it's permenantly filled, and the 70 hour weeks are getting a little tiresome.

Seriously John, knowing your previous work experience, I'd give you the job, sight unseen, but I doubt you would want to make the 90+ minute drive to work each way! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif


I don't know what I would do at a job interview-- I've worked for the same company since age 18. In my newest position in the company, I got a phone call at home on a Friday asking if I was interested in this new position that was created. I said yes, and then I was told to start the following Monday.

For the interview, I would dress one level above the attire that would be worn in the position being interviewed for-
How's that sound? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[AndyM]

<font color="blue"> Years ago, you wouldn't think twice about wearing a suit. Times have changed -- no longer are white shirts and ties the norm, actually they are quite rare in most businesses these days.

If you wear a nice pair of Dockers, with a button down shirt, (sport jacket optional), you can't go wrong. </font>

I agree with Dave. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

At the large manufacturing facility where I work, all of the salaried associates who work in the manufacturing environment (shift supervisors, industrial or quality engineers, etc.) wear blue jeans and a polo shirt (usually with the company logo). Others in the non-manufacturing sections such as marketing or purchasing dress in the typical "business casual" attire (dockers and a button-down shirt). Even they have blue jeans Fridays now though.

This brings me back to my "dress for the interview one level above what is expected for the job" theory. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[daedong]

So how would i dress for an inteview, for the position of a CEO /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[AndyM]

<font color="blue"> So how would i dress for an inteview, for the position of a CEO </font>

OK, there's a few bugs to work out of it still.
Leave it to Vin to find the holes in my theory.

P.S. Vin, who is that in your avatar picture? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Good day!

 

[DocHeb]

That would be the $1500 Italian suit rather than the $250 one.

 

[DannyD]

never again
not even at my dads funeral ( he would not recognize me if I did)
and if I ever interview someone, they are going to get the suit dirty showing me they can get under a building or in an attic. Of course, me and ties dont get along. the choke me and I tie them up!

 

[BigDave]

I interview one or two folks each month for white collar jobs. I don't care what they are wearing as long as they look presentable. So what looks presentable? Something that fits. Something that is clean. Something that pretty much looks new. A nice pair Dockers & a new polo shirt may seem casual to some, but they will leave a better impression than an old brown suit that has seen better days. A bad looking suit leaves a bad impression. If you have a nice suit that fits you well, wear the suit, else go casual in new outfit.

BTW, Good Luck.

 

[shade2u2]

Thanx to all for the help. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I went to the interview. It went very well. I spoke with the National Director of Operations from NYNY for over an hour & then another hour with 3 other folks. The director spoke with me about 5 different positions & then I found out that only 1 of them was available. I think they feel that I'm "overqualified" and it's not a good fit for me anyhow... hours & $. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
The HR person offered to me that the Director may be looking at me for some other possible future position. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Well anyhow the interview went well... Thanx for the help.

<font color="blue"> Why yes, my old job is still open. You're hired! </font>
Hey thanx! but my commute the last 16 years has been 3 miles... /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[daedong]

<font color="blue"> So how would i dress for an inteview, for the position of a CEO

OK, there's a few bugs to work out of it still.
Leave it to Vin to find the holes in my theory.

P.S. Vin, who is that in your avatar picture? </font>


Thats my boss /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif