Interviews

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

Its almost impossible to get a driving job..

So I believe, know a fella that a Virgin manager in Manc but wants to go driving as more money but no jobs available.

 

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

I applied for a job the other day, 1st time on about 12 years, certainly in 11 since I went self employed, had to attempt to do a c.v. but just ended up using the one from back then with my self employment added, might be wrong formay with being word 2003 but hey-ho.
Broth-in-law works there & fella I know is Accounts Manager so gonna get him to find out a bit more about it for me as well, could do with the steady income tbh in fact could really do with it.
Job is 'QC Test Inspector' for a company that makes stuff for the rigs, some on site some off and maybe some abroad, which could be almost anywhere worldwide.
Got all of the Quals & exp that they've asked for so I suppose it might come down to if someone that has been doing that job somewhere else applies.
Got a decent record as far as job apps go tbh when I've really wanted the job I've almost always got it, but we'll see.

Didn't even get any kind of a reply from that job .... don't you just hate that, a generic email to all aplicants that aren't called to interview would cost them absolutely nothing.



Currently have some applications in.....

1 is to work at a well known (and also my fav) potato snack manufacturer, good money but 1 of those weirdo (2-3-2) rotating shift patterns.

1 is to work for a Railway Company on about the same wedge, shifts but not of the above kind.

2 others are for a different Railway Company, the same job in 2 different locations that were advertised separately, again shifts but not like the top 1.

now last 2 are 10 grand less than the others, however the way that tax credits are calculated I would only be £120 a month worse off, obviously this would alter as my kids come of age but the thing with the rail companies is that if you show aptitude & willing they do have a 'ladder' to climb so by the time the kids are leaving you could be a couple of rungs further up.


From the above I'd be made up with any of the Rail jobs and would deffo prefer them over the 1st option, although beggars cant be choosers.


Downside to all is the impact they could potentially have on being able to watch footy, both the kids and Everton, but the way things are going I can see the day arriving where 'she' gives me the "we cant afford the season tickets" which could possibly be this Spring.
The rail jobs would prevent me from an Euro trips this season as no leave is allowed during the training period, 1 option would possibly allow me a trip to Warsaw as training 'may' finish the week before.

 

[Deleted member 28206]

I've got one for Sony!

 

[Deleted member 28206]

Damn, they just cancelled The Interview.

 

[steken1]

Damn, they just cancelled The Interview.

[Poor language removed] that. Hope you get another go at it. Merry Xmas Bry!

 

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

Got an assessment day at the 'Potato Snack Manufacturer that's owned by a Cola Company' next week, best paid of the jobs I've applied for but as I explained previously... despite being 10k more I'll only end up being just over £100 a month better off, I need a job like but out of all the 1's I've applied for it would be probably down the list if offered them all... basically due to being rotating shifts and how much I didn't enjoy them previously.

Done some online assessments with the railways for Trainee Conductor Jobs ( 1st choice without a doubt) and some Customer service ones for which the pay is a hell of a lot less than the Crisp place but it would be a chance to get a foot in the door with the railways... and again tax credits would mean that it wouldn't be a massive amount different in wages but probably a weeks wage different per month. I understand that on the railways you get some weird hours but the stop start of night shifts on the rotating 1's slaughtered me.

 

[Eggs]

.....as someone who has done a fair bit of interviewing, I would advise you base your responses on competency based evidence. Similarly the same with application paperwork.

Too often folk say they are really good at this and really good at that without backing it up with specific examples. Best evidence is based on what was the challenge; what did you do to overcome it; and what was the outcome. The more difficult the situation the stronger the evidence.

It's not so much a matter of saying how good you are for the job, it's more about demonstrating how good you are for the job. EVIDENCE.

 

[Caso01]

Are you a kopite?

 

[Reidy's Bottle Of Grecian]

.....as someone who has done a fair bit of interviewing, I would advise you base your responses on competency based evidence. Similarly the same with application paperwork.

Too often folk say they are really good at this and really good at that without backing it up with specific examples. Best evidence is based on what was the challenge; what did you do to overcome it; and what was the outcome. The more difficult the situation the stronger the evidence.

It's not so much a matter of saying how good you are for the job, it's more about demonstrating how good you are for the job. EVIDENCE.

The railway ones are a 'mare, I did an online DSI one e.g.

select answer which applies to you

I work Well as Part of a Team
I prefer to work alone
Neither

When doing the test you kind of dont want to answer 'Neither' as it's a negative, but then when you think about it afterwards it can mean that you are happy in either situation. Apparently the test doesn't have wrong or right answers though and is structured in a way to look for consistency in answers. At end of the day though it's just another way of separating applicants and whittling them down due to amount that apply for the positions.

Fairly certain as well that if you 'knew someone' then a word put in for you wld get you beyond the 1st stages as well.

 

[Eggs]

The railway ones are a 'mare, I did an online DSI one e.g.

select answer which applies to you

I work Well as Part of a Team
I prefer to work alone
Neither

When doing the test you kind of dont want to answer 'Neither' as it's a negative, but then when you think about it afterwards it can mean that you are happy in either situation. Apparently the test doesn't have wrong or right answers though and is structured in a way to look for consistency in answers. At end of the day though it's just another way of separating applicants and whittling them down due to amount that apply for the positions.

Fairly certain as well that if you 'knew someone' then a word put in for you wld get you beyond the 1st stages as well.

.....it is a bit of a game but you stand a chance if your application is strong. It's all down to who's doing the sift, one might put you through whilst another doesn't. You stand little chance, though, if you're evidence is flimsy.
Weird thing is that everything is geared to what you do well whereas a real strength is recognising areas where you're not very good and overcoming them.

It's so tough for applicants these days, I truly wish anybody in that situation well.

 

[Tramps_mate]

Is this hopeful?? I emailed to the technical director.. And reply was ' thanks for your application..'

For information I’ve passed it directly to our Northwest Regional Manager for her attention. It is hoped that she will be in contact very shortly to arrange a meeting/interview.

Fingers crossed, as it's the job iv been wanting for years and found an opening in Preston...

 

[icburns]

Just had one confirmed for tomorrow, Less than 24 hours warning, nice and organised as usual then.

Typical questions

What do you know about the company
Why would you fit the role
Where do you see yourself in x amount of years
Why are manhole covers round

Typical interview questions forward please.

A candidate enters a vacant conference room with a table and two chairs. He is followed by the interviewer, who asks him to take a seat. The candidate takes a seat, and interviewer notes which is taken. This is but a minor detail, but can be telling no less. A pair of shallow boxes are stacked atop the table, and as the interviewer begins to sit, he indicates toward the boxes, says "we'll get to that at the end," and carries on with the usual questions (see above). Following the interview, and barring any glaring issues, the interviewer thanks the candidate for coming in. As the candidate begins closing his/her portfolio and reaching for his/her briefcase, the interviewer gestures again toward the boxes and asks if the candidate has some time to stick around for a few more minutes. If not, the candidate has shown apathy, and can be removed from the pool. If the candidate remains, the interviewer then explains that the boxes contain pizza, and that they should share a few slices before the candidate leaves.

The top box contains a simple, but sound pizza. Perhaps a margherita. The bottom box, aptly base, contains a monstrous pineapple ham combo. Should the candidate select the first pizza without consideration of the second box, the interviewer gains insight into the depth of the candidates curiosity and dedication to detail, but this does not disqualify the candidate outright. If the candidate opens the second box and opts still for the first pizza, the candidate has proven his/her character and resolve when faced with adversity. Should the candidate select of the befouled slices, he/she should be politely shown out, but have their resume blacklisted for obvious concerns over personal and professional ethics. Ideally, the candidate, on opening the second box, will thank the interviewer for his/her time, and express that they are no longer seeking to be employed by the company due to misaligned corporate values, at which point the game is up, the interviewer will show his/her hand, and the candidate will receive a generous offer.

 

[Tramps_mate]

A candidate enters a vacant conference room with a table and two chairs. He is followed by the interviewer, who asks him to take a seat. The candidate takes a seat, and interviewer notes which is taken. This is but a minor detail, but can be telling no less. A pair of shallow boxes are stacked atop the table, and as the interviewer begins to sit, he indicates toward the boxes, says "we'll get to that at the end," and carries on with the usual questions (see above). Following the interview, and barring any glaring issues, the interviewer thanks the candidate for coming in. As the candidate begins closing his/her portfolio and reaching for his/her briefcase, the interviewer gestures again toward the boxes and asks if the candidate has some time to stick around for a few more minutes. If not, the candidate has shown apathy, and can be removed from the pool. If the candidate remains, the interviewer then explains that the boxes contain pizza, and that they should share a few slices before the candidate leaves.

The top box contains a simple, but sound pizza. Perhaps a margherita. The bottom box, aptly base, contains a monstrous pineapple ham combo. Should the candidate select the first pizza without consideration of the second box, the interviewer gains insight into the depth of the candidates curiosity and dedication to detail, but this does not disqualify the candidate outright. If the candidate opens the second box and opts still for the first pizza, the candidate has proven his/her character and resolve when faced with adversity. Should the candidate select of the befouled slices, he/she should be politely shown out, but have their resume blacklisted for obvious concerns over personal and professional ethics. Ideally, the candidate, on opening the second box, will thank the interviewer for his/her time, and express that they are no longer seeking to be employed by the company due to misaligned corporate values, at which point the game is up, the interviewer will show his/her hand, and the candidate will receive a generous offer.

Only Kopites don't like pineapple on a pizza...

 

[icburns]

Only Kopites don't like pineapple on a pizza...

That is just bang out of order.

 

[Tramps_mate]

That is just bang out of order.

Truth hurts...