The title is a reference to the game, Kya: Dark Lineage, which really fits this interview.
As I'm writing this, I already know I didn't get the job, as I asked the lady to send me an email if I got it or not.
I had applied for a position on a Sunday, and I got an email hours later requesting for an interview. The next day, I got TWO emails in an hour from them, requesting an interview, I was like geez lady, calm down.
So this is the first time I went on an interview, and forgot my portfolio, with my resume, cover letter.. etc.. I've never forgotten it before! The funny thing is, the last 5 interviews I've been on, the interviewer didn't want to see it, so I was hoping I wouldn't need it. It worked out because she was talking about how people don't like phone calls, and everyone does emails, so I told her I would email my references when I got home.
Apparently it was me vs one other person.
It was mostly just her talking about the job the whole time.... She went on.... and on... and on... and she even mentioned she talks so much. It was hard to get two words in, because I felt like I was being rude, and interrupting.
I just told her that I am on the shy side, but open up and she said that she expects that from everyone, because they don't know each other yet.
Then I said three adjectives I would describe myself in. This was the first time, the interviewer didn't write those down.. they always write down my list of three adjectives.
She was really nice, I just didn't get to say much....
She asked me salary range, I said around 14, an hour, but it's negotiable.
She told me they have vacation days, 401k. She said in a week or two, but I wouldn't start until March because they're updating their systems to Sage, which I later found out was a math program. I am terrible at math, so probably a good thing I didn't get it.
She told me she wanted to hire a guy, because one of her girls is leaving due to pregnancy, so she wants a guy because they can't get pregnant. I told her I promise I won't get pregnant. Which is rather sexist. Because she basically only hired girls before, which is sexist, and now she only wants a guy, which is also sexist!
I don't mind that I didn't get the job because, I felt like the job would have been boring. But the thing is, she did most of the talking, so I don't know what I could have done differently, like other interviews gave me time to comment... but she really didn't.
Lesson Learned: Sometimes, the interviewer talks too much!
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Thursday, March 15, 2018
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Interview # 40: I'd like to mail YOU!
Interview # 40, is very interesting. I was applying fore warehouse/assembly line type of jobs, because why not, I really hate retail, and I'm ready to slap a bitch.
So, I applied for a position that said it was for shipping and packaging, but what I didn't know was... it was actually for a mom and pop shop version of UPS and FedEX.
So, I get a call from an unknown number at 8pm, and I don't answer it, because I don't know who's calling.
I just got a new phone, and it translates voicemails into text, which I didn't know was a thing.. but shortly realized it was for an interview?! I thought, why would someone call for an interview at 8pm?! I didn't call back, as I didn't know what the job was at the time, and had to look it up... in which they proceeded to text me 20 minutes later, I feel that's a bit of invasion of privacy/personal space. Like ho, I don't know you. But when I read that it was like a UPS kind of place, I was like, why not?
On the phone, I told the guy that I love working with customers, but wanted a more clerical environment.. since it involves computes, printers, copy machines... etc
We ended up setting up an interview for 6 pm, on Thursday.
The GPS sent me the wrong way, but I ended up finding the place just two minutes before I was supposed to be there, traffic got crazy right around that time.
I get into the store, it's this tiny store that looks, and smells like an auto parts store, which really confused me. I was given a paper to fill out, it asked what schools I went to, what my jobs were, what are my references.. These kinds of papers annoy me, I literally have a resume, a cover letter, and a reference sheet that explains all of this! But no, I have to take 10 minutes to fill these things out, and what annoys me is I do this online with numerous jobs, wasting my time, because I never get contacted after that!!
So I fill out the form, and I start the interview. I told the man that I love challenges, and I'm always telling people, give me a challenge. When he asked why I was leaving my job, I said I was looking for a quieter atmosphere.. in which he responded that it gets crazy there. But little does he understand how crazy my store gets, we could literally have 20 people on line, and 1 cashier... Like this tiny little mom and pop shop is nothing compared to that department store!!
He told me that they don't have benefits, which I told them that I have a health insurance plan on my own, and not by my current company.
When he asked if I had questions, I said "What is it like to work here", and he said that he pretty much just told me, that was a mistake on my part. lol
Then I asked who I would report to, he said his wife, who was at the counter.
Overall, it was a lame experience. I wasn't feeling the job, mainly due to how ugly it was, and we were obviously on two different playing fields. He did thank me for dressing up however, and I mentioned to him that the GPS sent me the wrong way, he said that happens all the time!
Now I kind of want to apply for UPS, because they're hiring, ans their stores actually look much nicer!
Lesson Learned: Sometimes accidentally applying for a job, can lead to interesting opportunities. While, sometimes it falls flat on it's face. Never be afraid to say, this isn't for me, but also, never be afraid to try something new!
So, I applied for a position that said it was for shipping and packaging, but what I didn't know was... it was actually for a mom and pop shop version of UPS and FedEX.
So, I get a call from an unknown number at 8pm, and I don't answer it, because I don't know who's calling.
I just got a new phone, and it translates voicemails into text, which I didn't know was a thing.. but shortly realized it was for an interview?! I thought, why would someone call for an interview at 8pm?! I didn't call back, as I didn't know what the job was at the time, and had to look it up... in which they proceeded to text me 20 minutes later, I feel that's a bit of invasion of privacy/personal space. Like ho, I don't know you. But when I read that it was like a UPS kind of place, I was like, why not?
On the phone, I told the guy that I love working with customers, but wanted a more clerical environment.. since it involves computes, printers, copy machines... etc
We ended up setting up an interview for 6 pm, on Thursday.
The GPS sent me the wrong way, but I ended up finding the place just two minutes before I was supposed to be there, traffic got crazy right around that time.
I get into the store, it's this tiny store that looks, and smells like an auto parts store, which really confused me. I was given a paper to fill out, it asked what schools I went to, what my jobs were, what are my references.. These kinds of papers annoy me, I literally have a resume, a cover letter, and a reference sheet that explains all of this! But no, I have to take 10 minutes to fill these things out, and what annoys me is I do this online with numerous jobs, wasting my time, because I never get contacted after that!!
So I fill out the form, and I start the interview. I told the man that I love challenges, and I'm always telling people, give me a challenge. When he asked why I was leaving my job, I said I was looking for a quieter atmosphere.. in which he responded that it gets crazy there. But little does he understand how crazy my store gets, we could literally have 20 people on line, and 1 cashier... Like this tiny little mom and pop shop is nothing compared to that department store!!
He told me that they don't have benefits, which I told them that I have a health insurance plan on my own, and not by my current company.
When he asked if I had questions, I said "What is it like to work here", and he said that he pretty much just told me, that was a mistake on my part. lol
Then I asked who I would report to, he said his wife, who was at the counter.
Overall, it was a lame experience. I wasn't feeling the job, mainly due to how ugly it was, and we were obviously on two different playing fields. He did thank me for dressing up however, and I mentioned to him that the GPS sent me the wrong way, he said that happens all the time!
Now I kind of want to apply for UPS, because they're hiring, ans their stores actually look much nicer!
Lesson Learned: Sometimes accidentally applying for a job, can lead to interesting opportunities. While, sometimes it falls flat on it's face. Never be afraid to say, this isn't for me, but also, never be afraid to try something new!
Friday, October 27, 2017
Phone Interview # 7: Good luck. *Hangs Up*
There is a company that I had applied for in August, and I never got back to them because, I could barely tell what the lady was saying on the phone. Three months later, I decided that I'd apply for the same company again. I could tell what her phone number was, and a few other things, but I could not make out her name. I decided that this time, I was going to call her back, and hope I can tell what she's saying!
She told me to hold on, and she'd close her door. After she did that, I could hear her loud and clear, I was shocked. She conducted a phone interview with me, she asked all the questions, what I did in my previous positions, what I was looking for in a job. She asked where I worked, and I told her that I still work there, and that I was on break when I called her. I also said this so she doesn't take a million years to talk to me, and know that I'd have to get back to work soon.
The phone interview was pleasant, until the very last question. She asked me a question that I did not know how to respond to.. The question was something along the lines of "Describe the perfect position", or "How would you describe the perfect position"... I don't remember how it was worded, but I just didn't understand the question. So there was lot's of silence, and me whispering (What do I say, what do I say..) She probably heard me, and thought I was asking someone for help. I figured out, that I would say the perfect position is where I could be in a good environment, with good people.
Not to mention, it was a customer service position, and my perfect position would be a Graphic Design job, so obviously I can't say that. After that, she seemed to get kind of snotty. She told me there are several positions, and she's doing phone interviews to sift through everyone, and she's not the actual hiring manager. I told her that it was a pleasure to talk to her, and she said good luck, and hung up the phone without saying bye, or anything. I found it to be rather rude. Now I know not to apply for that company again, no wonder they had two ads within a span of 2-3 months!
She told me to hold on, and she'd close her door. After she did that, I could hear her loud and clear, I was shocked. She conducted a phone interview with me, she asked all the questions, what I did in my previous positions, what I was looking for in a job. She asked where I worked, and I told her that I still work there, and that I was on break when I called her. I also said this so she doesn't take a million years to talk to me, and know that I'd have to get back to work soon.
The phone interview was pleasant, until the very last question. She asked me a question that I did not know how to respond to.. The question was something along the lines of "Describe the perfect position", or "How would you describe the perfect position"... I don't remember how it was worded, but I just didn't understand the question. So there was lot's of silence, and me whispering (What do I say, what do I say..) She probably heard me, and thought I was asking someone for help. I figured out, that I would say the perfect position is where I could be in a good environment, with good people.
Not to mention, it was a customer service position, and my perfect position would be a Graphic Design job, so obviously I can't say that. After that, she seemed to get kind of snotty. She told me there are several positions, and she's doing phone interviews to sift through everyone, and she's not the actual hiring manager. I told her that it was a pleasure to talk to her, and she said good luck, and hung up the phone without saying bye, or anything. I found it to be rather rude. Now I know not to apply for that company again, no wonder they had two ads within a span of 2-3 months!
Friday, June 3, 2016
Interview #35: Ordering Made Easy!
The title may or may not be a hint of the companies name..
Back in April, I went on an interview for a place that helps market restaurants. I actually applied for this position without knowing it, because I hadn't applied for anything for a week or two and I got a call from them, so I Was like sure!! I apparently applied for a Customer Service position, which I'm trying not to apply for, because I don't want to deal with customers anymore, but I'm glad I did apply for this place because it was one of my better experiences. The place was near another place I went on an interview, but the GPS sent me a different way. It made me a little nervous because I didn't know where it was taking me, but it ended up being fine and I actually got there 7 minutes early.
I got into the building, and I immediately saw two hot guys working next to each other on desks. One of them asked who I was, they got the interview lady, that I had spoken with the prior week on the phone. I was sat down in a room, I had to fill out some paperwork and the lady said two other people would be in shortly. I finished the paper work and reread some questions and answers that I could talk to them about and then three of them came in, so it was perfect timing!
They asked me questions about the company, and asked me about many questions that I answered either well, or ok. I usually bounced back if I paused for a minute..not knowing what to say, I got back in with something colorful. They asked me about my current job in a store, and what I do there. I told them that I am on the floor, but asked to ring when needed, they told me that at this place, they're adding more people and that they have many doing more than one task. I said to them that I do that already at my current job, so it would be no problem for me, and that I like being a Jack of all Trades. An interesting thing is, they asked me about graphic design programs, as they saw I have the knowledge, I told them what programs I knew and I feel like I did poor on explaining my skills with them. They asked about a customer experience and how I handled it, I told them about this time in August when I had this nasty customer that had an invalid coupon, I told them that I handled it very calmly and did what was needed to be done. I left the part out where I didn't ask for a phone number, and didn't say have a nice day, but like no one wants a lady that nasty to come back! There was one part where I pulled words out of my butt, because what was I supposed to do? It was just a question about a customer that I didn't have an answer to. However, there was one question they asked about dealing with rude customers on the phone, I told them that I've never actually dealt with rude customers on the phone for some reason. They asked what my interests were, I went on about how I went to college for Graphic Design, and how I worked in a mail room and an office. I told them that I enjoy creativity, drawing, video games and tv. In which I told them that I was currently watching Daredevil, which is about a blind superhero and they all seemed like surprised at that, like the blind superhero concept. There were parts where I would ease up and just say something like that, which I think was good because it made me more like a person and not a robot who was just answering questions! At one point, my throat was clogged, so I said, sorry there's a frog in my throat, it needs to get out! And they all thought that was funny, so brownie points for making them laugh on purpose! They asked me who my least favorite manager at work was, and how do I deal with them. I said that my least favorite is the store manager, who is just cranky all of the time, I said that I just deal with it and do what I have to do. They asked who my favorite was, and I said my favorite is the one on my references; I told them that shes such a good person who will go out of their way to help people.
When I told my aunt about this, she told me that I have to be cautious about manager questions, so I'm not sure if I should have said I have no problem with managers... or if maybe I shouldn't have said my favorite was on the references.
I asked them what it's like to work there, they said it's a very relaxed environment, everyone's like friends and are friends out of work too. I said that was just like my current job as well. I asked them questions on how long the company has been there, I was surprised because they said 10 years and I was under the assumption that it was 3. I asked what their favorite thing about the job was, this was interesting, because they had very intriguing answers. The one lady told us about this job where she was looking up people's resume's and would find interesting jobs that she didn't know existed, like one girl she reviewed had worked for a company where she translated documents into different languages. I explained her that my friend did something similar once, my friend Karina, she got a job in an office where she translated things into or from Spanish. She had to leave because the owner was hitting on her, and told her he'd buy her a car if she slept with him; of course, I didn't tell them that part. I asked at the end of the interview, if there was a second interview, or what happens, she said that they don't do second interviews, they still have some interviews to go and will let me know next week if I got the job or not.
I realize now I shouldn't have said that, because it sounds kind of cocky, I should have asked them what the next step was.
The one lady set me out, and I told her it was a pleasure to meet her and she asked if I had work today, I said that I am off and I had made it that I'm always off every Thursday so I can make plans if I have to, like hang out with friends or something. She thought that was cool, I told her it was great meeting her.
I think the interview went very well, it was definitely one of the better ones I've been on. The managers were very relaxed and I got to talk about them like people, they weren't robots. I thought it went very well, unfortunately they told me they'd get back to me in a week and I never heard from them again, it's been a month and a half so I figure I was not hired.. which is annoying-ly weird, because I pretty much was everything they were looking for... they probably hired someone with more experience or something. It was strange too, because I got this very strong feeling like I got the job, I never had that feeling before.. and then a couple of days after the interview, that feeling went away.. it was strange. It's as if some strange psychic force was trying to tell me something!
I'm going to try and add them on Linkedin and see what happens, mainly because I want more contacts!
Lesson Learned: I don't really have one, I guess the best thing to do is you learn more about what to say every interview.
Back in April, I went on an interview for a place that helps market restaurants. I actually applied for this position without knowing it, because I hadn't applied for anything for a week or two and I got a call from them, so I Was like sure!! I apparently applied for a Customer Service position, which I'm trying not to apply for, because I don't want to deal with customers anymore, but I'm glad I did apply for this place because it was one of my better experiences. The place was near another place I went on an interview, but the GPS sent me a different way. It made me a little nervous because I didn't know where it was taking me, but it ended up being fine and I actually got there 7 minutes early.
I got into the building, and I immediately saw two hot guys working next to each other on desks. One of them asked who I was, they got the interview lady, that I had spoken with the prior week on the phone. I was sat down in a room, I had to fill out some paperwork and the lady said two other people would be in shortly. I finished the paper work and reread some questions and answers that I could talk to them about and then three of them came in, so it was perfect timing!
They asked me questions about the company, and asked me about many questions that I answered either well, or ok. I usually bounced back if I paused for a minute..not knowing what to say, I got back in with something colorful. They asked me about my current job in a store, and what I do there. I told them that I am on the floor, but asked to ring when needed, they told me that at this place, they're adding more people and that they have many doing more than one task. I said to them that I do that already at my current job, so it would be no problem for me, and that I like being a Jack of all Trades. An interesting thing is, they asked me about graphic design programs, as they saw I have the knowledge, I told them what programs I knew and I feel like I did poor on explaining my skills with them. They asked about a customer experience and how I handled it, I told them about this time in August when I had this nasty customer that had an invalid coupon, I told them that I handled it very calmly and did what was needed to be done. I left the part out where I didn't ask for a phone number, and didn't say have a nice day, but like no one wants a lady that nasty to come back! There was one part where I pulled words out of my butt, because what was I supposed to do? It was just a question about a customer that I didn't have an answer to. However, there was one question they asked about dealing with rude customers on the phone, I told them that I've never actually dealt with rude customers on the phone for some reason. They asked what my interests were, I went on about how I went to college for Graphic Design, and how I worked in a mail room and an office. I told them that I enjoy creativity, drawing, video games and tv. In which I told them that I was currently watching Daredevil, which is about a blind superhero and they all seemed like surprised at that, like the blind superhero concept. There were parts where I would ease up and just say something like that, which I think was good because it made me more like a person and not a robot who was just answering questions! At one point, my throat was clogged, so I said, sorry there's a frog in my throat, it needs to get out! And they all thought that was funny, so brownie points for making them laugh on purpose! They asked me who my least favorite manager at work was, and how do I deal with them. I said that my least favorite is the store manager, who is just cranky all of the time, I said that I just deal with it and do what I have to do. They asked who my favorite was, and I said my favorite is the one on my references; I told them that shes such a good person who will go out of their way to help people.
When I told my aunt about this, she told me that I have to be cautious about manager questions, so I'm not sure if I should have said I have no problem with managers... or if maybe I shouldn't have said my favorite was on the references.
I asked them what it's like to work there, they said it's a very relaxed environment, everyone's like friends and are friends out of work too. I said that was just like my current job as well. I asked them questions on how long the company has been there, I was surprised because they said 10 years and I was under the assumption that it was 3. I asked what their favorite thing about the job was, this was interesting, because they had very intriguing answers. The one lady told us about this job where she was looking up people's resume's and would find interesting jobs that she didn't know existed, like one girl she reviewed had worked for a company where she translated documents into different languages. I explained her that my friend did something similar once, my friend Karina, she got a job in an office where she translated things into or from Spanish. She had to leave because the owner was hitting on her, and told her he'd buy her a car if she slept with him; of course, I didn't tell them that part. I asked at the end of the interview, if there was a second interview, or what happens, she said that they don't do second interviews, they still have some interviews to go and will let me know next week if I got the job or not.
I realize now I shouldn't have said that, because it sounds kind of cocky, I should have asked them what the next step was.
The one lady set me out, and I told her it was a pleasure to meet her and she asked if I had work today, I said that I am off and I had made it that I'm always off every Thursday so I can make plans if I have to, like hang out with friends or something. She thought that was cool, I told her it was great meeting her.
I think the interview went very well, it was definitely one of the better ones I've been on. The managers were very relaxed and I got to talk about them like people, they weren't robots. I thought it went very well, unfortunately they told me they'd get back to me in a week and I never heard from them again, it's been a month and a half so I figure I was not hired.. which is annoying-ly weird, because I pretty much was everything they were looking for... they probably hired someone with more experience or something. It was strange too, because I got this very strong feeling like I got the job, I never had that feeling before.. and then a couple of days after the interview, that feeling went away.. it was strange. It's as if some strange psychic force was trying to tell me something!
I'm going to try and add them on Linkedin and see what happens, mainly because I want more contacts!
Lesson Learned: I don't really have one, I guess the best thing to do is you learn more about what to say every interview.
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Interview 34: Why does this look so familiar?
Okay, so my 34th interview took place later in the day after my 33rd one. My earlier interview was at 10am, while my later one was at 4pm... it was in a similar area to my 32nd interview, so I already knew how to get half way there.
Unfortunately, the navigation system messed me up at the last second... Usually, the GPS will say when you'll be close to it, when it says 0.05 miles ahead, that means get ready to turn... when it says the location is 0.02 miles away, that means you need to turn at the next turn.. but instead, the GPS said I was 0.04 miles away, and then instantaneously says I have arrived at the address...By the time it said this, I had just passed the turn to make and OF COURSE, I could not turn around because it ended up being a very long road of just forest on both sides. I had to drive 10 minutes out of the way, just so I could turn around and go back. By the time I actually got there, I was 10 minutes late, and originally I was going to be 10 minutes early. The fun doesn't end there either, when I got to the building, it was a big square that housed about 27 different companies. So, I walked around the entire building, just to find out that the place I was supposed to go to, was right by where I had parked my car.....
When I finally got into the office, I talked to the receptionist, and told her that my GPS made a mistake, she told me that it actually happens all the time. I was seated in the waiting room; it was really all one big room. The Receptionist was at this little dainty desk thing in the corner next to the doors, and to the left were some couches, a TV and a Table, but going forward were the offices.
As I waited, I had noticed that many of their decorations were not only bhuddist themed, but also many decorations that I have seen being sold at my store! I figured maybe they go to the store I work at all the time!
I waited around 10 minutes, and I was seated. The guy asked me a few questions, the usual stuff like where do I see myself in 5 years.. Am I good with a team and alone.. etc..
While I was on the interview, I realized that I wouldn't have been a very good fit. The job was for a consultant, and I would have been consulting people or something. I didn't think I got the job, and I didn't mind because I knew it wasn't the right place for me.
Lesson Learned: GPS systems aren't always correct and can screw you up! Make sure to leave at an even earlier time than you would have normally!
Unfortunately, the navigation system messed me up at the last second... Usually, the GPS will say when you'll be close to it, when it says 0.05 miles ahead, that means get ready to turn... when it says the location is 0.02 miles away, that means you need to turn at the next turn.. but instead, the GPS said I was 0.04 miles away, and then instantaneously says I have arrived at the address...By the time it said this, I had just passed the turn to make and OF COURSE, I could not turn around because it ended up being a very long road of just forest on both sides. I had to drive 10 minutes out of the way, just so I could turn around and go back. By the time I actually got there, I was 10 minutes late, and originally I was going to be 10 minutes early. The fun doesn't end there either, when I got to the building, it was a big square that housed about 27 different companies. So, I walked around the entire building, just to find out that the place I was supposed to go to, was right by where I had parked my car.....
When I finally got into the office, I talked to the receptionist, and told her that my GPS made a mistake, she told me that it actually happens all the time. I was seated in the waiting room; it was really all one big room. The Receptionist was at this little dainty desk thing in the corner next to the doors, and to the left were some couches, a TV and a Table, but going forward were the offices.
As I waited, I had noticed that many of their decorations were not only bhuddist themed, but also many decorations that I have seen being sold at my store! I figured maybe they go to the store I work at all the time!
I waited around 10 minutes, and I was seated. The guy asked me a few questions, the usual stuff like where do I see myself in 5 years.. Am I good with a team and alone.. etc..
While I was on the interview, I realized that I wouldn't have been a very good fit. The job was for a consultant, and I would have been consulting people or something. I didn't think I got the job, and I didn't mind because I knew it wasn't the right place for me.
Lesson Learned: GPS systems aren't always correct and can screw you up! Make sure to leave at an even earlier time than you would have normally!
Interview 33: Are you a useless Potato?
My 33rd interview happened back in January, a week or two after my 32nd interview. I actually had two interviews that day, one in the morning at 9 am and the other at 4pm.
I was contacted by a recruiter who will be referred to as "B", who said I was a likely candidate for a Jewelry company that was hiring.
The early interview I went on, was for a staffing agency called Express Employment Professionals. I was late by like 15 minutes, but it wasn't a big deal because I knew I'd be filling stuff out for an our, in which being on time isn't a big deal. I was late that day, because I was sick and woke up with an absolutely terrible sore throat! I was like this is going to be great!!!
I got to the building, and I took a seat and I was filling out their forms, half I didn't have to do because I had already completed them online.
I waited a while and noticed outside of the window, was actually a corporate building for McDonalds! I thought to write down the information, so I could check them out as well, as I love McDonalds! However, I was not able to really find out how to apply for a job for that building, so it never went anywhere.
When I was interviewed by the recruiter T, she was very nice and very bubbly. She asked me a few questions about my skills with Graphic Design Programs and what my weaknesses are.. she had asked how I was with being late, and I said I'm rarely late, but when I am, it's by five minutes. I told her about how I tried out Randstad, and how they were as useful as a potato, in which she bursted out laughing. She told me about this position near me, a photography company that would be hiring people for Data Entry, Graphic Design, Customer Service and I think Warehouse. I said that I liked three out of four positions, she put me up for Data Entry to just choose a selection and then on the interview with the company, I could make a decision.. She wanted me to call every week so they know that I am available... this particular position would start in mid March. So I called every week and half of the time, I actually talked to B and not T. By the time March came around, I spoke to B and she told me that the company had decided to do their own thing and hire their own employees, rather than affiliate with Express. She told me that she would look for something for me in the area.. that was the last I heard from them for a while, I didn't bother calling them because I WASTED A MONTH AND A HAlF thinking this people were going to help me..Weeks later, in May T texted me about a position, and I couldn't answer until two days later, I called them up and apparently she was busy so I left a message and never got an answer back..
So, basically, they are also as useless as a potato!
Lesson Learned: I've really started to give up on Staffing Agencies, that's why I declined to go on an interview for two other companies.. I've given up on them, I really have! They are useless and I go on more interviews by applying for jobs directly anyways! Plus, staffing agencies get a part of the cut anyways, you'd make more money getting a job directly.
Lesson Learned: I've really started to give up on Staffing Agencies, that's why I declined to go on an interview for two other companies.. I've given up on them, I really have! They are useless and I go on more interviews by applying for jobs directly anyways! Plus, staffing agencies get a part of the cut anyways, you'd make more money getting a job directly.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Interview #32: 'Bout to Drop the next Big Beat Yo!
My 32nd interview happened the next Thursday, after my 31st interview. Unlike my 31st interview, this was for a full time position in an office. The company is a DJ company that sells DJ equipment to DJ's, and even has a few physical stores.
When I was getting ready for the interview, I found out that I would have to take the expressway.. Which I really didn't want to, and I learned to just take the service road, which really wasn't that bad either, since it was only about 4-5 lights until I got to my destination.
When I got to the place, I was excited because I was thinking I would have to work in the actual store, just behind the scenes, but it was actually the corporate office! (Which is what I wanted)
When I went inside, I was seated and I had to fill out some paperwork. I had noticed that there was a whole booklet of separate application papers, I figured that they either had many people applying.
When I got in for the interview, it went very well. Even though I hadn't been on many interviews for a while, I answered questions very well and they really liked me. They really grilled me too, they asked all sorts of questions that I've been asked separately.. almost like every interview all at once.
They asked questions like...
"Where do you see yourself in 5 years"
I said, I see myself in a company that values professionalism and advancement.
They asked me what my weakness was, I said math, but if needed I would use a calculator.
He asked me a question about my personality, I said that I am shy, but once I get comfortable with everyone, I open up.
The guy asked many questions and I answered them very well, I could tell I did good because he had this stupid grin on his face.
At one point, he asked about my hobbies, I said I enjoyed playing Video games, watching Japanese Animation, Drawing, Photography.
He told me he was doing a side project where he was making a video game with somebody.
The interview went very well and he introduced me to the entire staff! I shook hands with everybody, and learned their names.
The last on the list was to OK a background check, the lady at the front desk said they just wanted to make sure I wasn't wanted in any states or anything.. I was just worried about my credit score, since mine isn't great due to a crazy amount of student loans.
I really enjoyed that interview, and at 5:00pm I got a strange call that came from the same town..since that was the only interview I went on in that area, It must have been them, right? They said I did not get the job, but they'd keep my resume on file.
I was really disappointed because it seemed like a great job, with lot's of fun people!
A few days passed and I actually got a call back from them, they wanted me in for another interview! What.. huh? Confused??? So either the number that called me wasn't them, or they had a change of heart. (Or maybe I wasn't supposed to get that call?)
The funny part was, at first I wanted the job, but then I thought about it and I didn't really want it anymore because I feel that the product they're selling is not very interesting to me.
They wanted me for an interview the next day.. which annoyed me because I need time to get it together, let the thought sink in. Unfortunately, I had closed at my job, so I didn't go to bed until like ... 2 am and I had to be there at about 10 am.. Easy to say, I didn't get lot's of sleep.
I got there really quick, it took me 20 minutes to get there, which was awesome timing!
I got into the building and the guy immediately recognized me through the glass window, and I was seated very quickly, I found out I was only competing with one other person! this marked the second time I've been on a second interview.
This time I met with the interviewer from before, and another person higher in the ranks.
Because I was tired and because I didn't really want the job, I wasn't on my A game, but I was still good. I answered questions, but maybe not as well. There was one time when they asked what I liked most about my current job, and I said the people. They asked what I liked least about the job, I said that there was too much work and not enough people.. which I regret saying and I should have just said that the annoying thing is there are no employee bathrooms (I've since asked a few co-workers and they agree with this statement)
I think I did okay, not as great as the first time. Conveniently, I had a wardrobe malfunction and had to leave the room in haste as I was leaving and didn't get to say to them, that if they hire me, they will not regret their decision.. but I had to fix my wardrobe malfunction.. but I probably looked ridiculous as I was leaving.....
The place seemed great and it clearly had good people, but I knew it wasn't for me. I have no care for their products (They did say they prefer people that have an interest with DJ supplies, which I didn't.). The other thing was, that I knew I'd never want to leave that place once I got it, I really just want a job I will stay at for a while, not forever. I need a fun little job to last me months to a year or two. I just need a better paying job, one with a normal 9-5 schedule, so I can make some more money and get situated with my life goals, it was definitely one of my best interview experiences and it helped me get familiar with the area, as I had never driven to the town before.
I would have loved to work there, if they sold interesting items or if it was a Video Game company.. Then I'd do everything I can to get the job. Right type of setting, but wrong product....It had a great atmosphere.
Lesson Learned: I've said this one already, but sometimes the job isn't right for you. It could be perfect, but it's not exactly what you need in your life right now, you need something different.
When I was getting ready for the interview, I found out that I would have to take the expressway.. Which I really didn't want to, and I learned to just take the service road, which really wasn't that bad either, since it was only about 4-5 lights until I got to my destination.
When I got to the place, I was excited because I was thinking I would have to work in the actual store, just behind the scenes, but it was actually the corporate office! (Which is what I wanted)
When I went inside, I was seated and I had to fill out some paperwork. I had noticed that there was a whole booklet of separate application papers, I figured that they either had many people applying.
When I got in for the interview, it went very well. Even though I hadn't been on many interviews for a while, I answered questions very well and they really liked me. They really grilled me too, they asked all sorts of questions that I've been asked separately.. almost like every interview all at once.
They asked questions like...
"Where do you see yourself in 5 years"
I said, I see myself in a company that values professionalism and advancement.
They asked me what my weakness was, I said math, but if needed I would use a calculator.
He asked me a question about my personality, I said that I am shy, but once I get comfortable with everyone, I open up.
The guy asked many questions and I answered them very well, I could tell I did good because he had this stupid grin on his face.
At one point, he asked about my hobbies, I said I enjoyed playing Video games, watching Japanese Animation, Drawing, Photography.
He told me he was doing a side project where he was making a video game with somebody.
The interview went very well and he introduced me to the entire staff! I shook hands with everybody, and learned their names.
The last on the list was to OK a background check, the lady at the front desk said they just wanted to make sure I wasn't wanted in any states or anything.. I was just worried about my credit score, since mine isn't great due to a crazy amount of student loans.
I really enjoyed that interview, and at 5:00pm I got a strange call that came from the same town..since that was the only interview I went on in that area, It must have been them, right? They said I did not get the job, but they'd keep my resume on file.
I was really disappointed because it seemed like a great job, with lot's of fun people!
A few days passed and I actually got a call back from them, they wanted me in for another interview! What.. huh? Confused??? So either the number that called me wasn't them, or they had a change of heart. (Or maybe I wasn't supposed to get that call?)
The funny part was, at first I wanted the job, but then I thought about it and I didn't really want it anymore because I feel that the product they're selling is not very interesting to me.
They wanted me for an interview the next day.. which annoyed me because I need time to get it together, let the thought sink in. Unfortunately, I had closed at my job, so I didn't go to bed until like ... 2 am and I had to be there at about 10 am.. Easy to say, I didn't get lot's of sleep.
I got there really quick, it took me 20 minutes to get there, which was awesome timing!
I got into the building and the guy immediately recognized me through the glass window, and I was seated very quickly, I found out I was only competing with one other person! this marked the second time I've been on a second interview.
This time I met with the interviewer from before, and another person higher in the ranks.
Because I was tired and because I didn't really want the job, I wasn't on my A game, but I was still good. I answered questions, but maybe not as well. There was one time when they asked what I liked most about my current job, and I said the people. They asked what I liked least about the job, I said that there was too much work and not enough people.. which I regret saying and I should have just said that the annoying thing is there are no employee bathrooms (I've since asked a few co-workers and they agree with this statement)
I think I did okay, not as great as the first time. Conveniently, I had a wardrobe malfunction and had to leave the room in haste as I was leaving and didn't get to say to them, that if they hire me, they will not regret their decision.. but I had to fix my wardrobe malfunction.. but I probably looked ridiculous as I was leaving.....
The place seemed great and it clearly had good people, but I knew it wasn't for me. I have no care for their products (They did say they prefer people that have an interest with DJ supplies, which I didn't.). The other thing was, that I knew I'd never want to leave that place once I got it, I really just want a job I will stay at for a while, not forever. I need a fun little job to last me months to a year or two. I just need a better paying job, one with a normal 9-5 schedule, so I can make some more money and get situated with my life goals, it was definitely one of my best interview experiences and it helped me get familiar with the area, as I had never driven to the town before.
I would have loved to work there, if they sold interesting items or if it was a Video Game company.. Then I'd do everything I can to get the job. Right type of setting, but wrong product....It had a great atmosphere.
Lesson Learned: I've said this one already, but sometimes the job isn't right for you. It could be perfect, but it's not exactly what you need in your life right now, you need something different.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Phone Interview/Convo
I had started my new job search in the end of September 2015, I had applied for a job that was up my alley. It was a job in a Mail Company, that was looking for someone to do clerical work and light Graphic Design. This job was perfect for me, and it paid 17 an hour! How could I pass that up?! I worked in a mail room for 4 months, I worked in an Office for a year and I went to school for graphic design!
I sent my resume, and a minute later I got a call! The guy on the phone told me, he just got my resume and he asked me a few questions. He asked me if I had Microsoft Office experience, he asked me some clerical related questions and he asked if I was good with Excel. I told him I have little Excel experience, but I am a quick learner. He asked what I would be in Excel, a Novice, Medium or Intermediate, I said a Novice. He told me that he would get back to me later about more details....
A day had passed and I was telling some people at work about this job, and two people were so excited for me. The one lady was like, I'm so excited for you, you're going to get this job! I told her, that I probably wasn't, and I'm used to being let down, she told me not to think like that. But what can I say, I went on 20 interviews in a year, back in 2012 and I didn't get a single one of them!
But because she was so happy about it, she got me excited about it and she started to make me think I actually had a chance.... especially since she was telling me about her daughter's boyfriend who she thought worked for the company. (It was a different company.)
The next day, I emailed the company, just to ask what the status was. They emailed me back, saying they were reviewing all of the candidates and that they would let me know the outcome.
I never heard from them again!
But what bothered me is, It was clear I had no chance at getting this job! So why did the guy call me in the first place?! He got my hopes up! Getting someone's hopes up is not cool, and he was just baiting me the whole time! I wish I had remembered the name of the company or something, this way I could complain about it on Glassdoor or Yelp!
I sent my resume, and a minute later I got a call! The guy on the phone told me, he just got my resume and he asked me a few questions. He asked me if I had Microsoft Office experience, he asked me some clerical related questions and he asked if I was good with Excel. I told him I have little Excel experience, but I am a quick learner. He asked what I would be in Excel, a Novice, Medium or Intermediate, I said a Novice. He told me that he would get back to me later about more details....
A day had passed and I was telling some people at work about this job, and two people were so excited for me. The one lady was like, I'm so excited for you, you're going to get this job! I told her, that I probably wasn't, and I'm used to being let down, she told me not to think like that. But what can I say, I went on 20 interviews in a year, back in 2012 and I didn't get a single one of them!
But because she was so happy about it, she got me excited about it and she started to make me think I actually had a chance.... especially since she was telling me about her daughter's boyfriend who she thought worked for the company. (It was a different company.)
The next day, I emailed the company, just to ask what the status was. They emailed me back, saying they were reviewing all of the candidates and that they would let me know the outcome.
I never heard from them again!
But what bothered me is, It was clear I had no chance at getting this job! So why did the guy call me in the first place?! He got my hopes up! Getting someone's hopes up is not cool, and he was just baiting me the whole time! I wish I had remembered the name of the company or something, this way I could complain about it on Glassdoor or Yelp!
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Interview #30: Free meds for everyone!!
Except for Bob! He doesn't get any! Curse you Bob!!!!!!
So my 30th interview was in November 25th, Thanksgiving week! It was for a Pharmaceutical company (With less than positive reviews on Glassdoor.com, but you didn't hear it from me! *Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* )
This was actually an interview that I got via Randstad, so I guess they aren't as useless as I had thought! (They'restillprettyuselessbutyoudidn'thearitfrommeagain*Wink* *Wink**Wink*)
Unfortunately, I was 12 minutes late for this interview because I didn't think there would be traffic at 11am. I wasn't sure if they had noticed or not..... ( I left 30 minutes before, and the map said it would take that long.)
Funny enough, the Randstad representative called me while I was on the interview, to ask if I was going to the interview.
When I got to the front desk, I had found out that I was in the wrong building. They were next door (Same company, but for some reason they had two sectors.), I get there and everything seemed fine, I didn't think they noticed I was late because of traffic. I had to wait in the waiting room for like 10 minutes, and eventually they took me.
The interviewer was very nice and down to earth, this was actually the first interview I had where I was more outgoing and friendly. I thought I did a pretty good job, I was more interactive than I used to be in the past! It was clear to me when I asked her "What's it like to work here?", she had this look on her face... It was easy to tell that it was hectic and crazy to work there. Like, I thought maybe it's a good idea not to work there? But the place I work at now, is pretty crazy, I mentioned to her that I work in a crazy environment already.. or did I say busy? Well, something like that. The interview, I thought went well. Maybe to me, it was well because in the past I was more shy and quiet.
I emailed the Randstad representative and asked her if I could send a thank you letter to the company for interviewing me. It took her two days to respond to me, and then she gave me a sob story about how "She's sorry, but she can't give out information like that and that the company decided to choose another candidate". I was like really? It took you two days to respond to me? But other times she responded very quickly? She had some sort of ulterior motive or something.
I was like, whatever, I don't need them anyways! I also thought to look onto the website of the company and apply directly instead, but I couldn't find any ads for it...
Lesson Learned: Make sure to leave much earlier! If it takes 30 minutes to get there, leave an extra 20 minutes, or something.. this way you have extra time to get there, and chances are, they'll take you right away anyways, sometimes they may ask you to fill out forms.
So my 30th interview was in November 25th, Thanksgiving week! It was for a Pharmaceutical company (With less than positive reviews on Glassdoor.com, but you didn't hear it from me! *Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* *Wink**Wink* )
This was actually an interview that I got via Randstad, so I guess they aren't as useless as I had thought! (They'restillprettyuselessbutyoudidn'thearitfrommeagain*Wink* *Wink**Wink*)
Unfortunately, I was 12 minutes late for this interview because I didn't think there would be traffic at 11am. I wasn't sure if they had noticed or not..... ( I left 30 minutes before, and the map said it would take that long.)
Funny enough, the Randstad representative called me while I was on the interview, to ask if I was going to the interview.
When I got to the front desk, I had found out that I was in the wrong building. They were next door (Same company, but for some reason they had two sectors.), I get there and everything seemed fine, I didn't think they noticed I was late because of traffic. I had to wait in the waiting room for like 10 minutes, and eventually they took me.
The interviewer was very nice and down to earth, this was actually the first interview I had where I was more outgoing and friendly. I thought I did a pretty good job, I was more interactive than I used to be in the past! It was clear to me when I asked her "What's it like to work here?", she had this look on her face... It was easy to tell that it was hectic and crazy to work there. Like, I thought maybe it's a good idea not to work there? But the place I work at now, is pretty crazy, I mentioned to her that I work in a crazy environment already.. or did I say busy? Well, something like that. The interview, I thought went well. Maybe to me, it was well because in the past I was more shy and quiet.
I emailed the Randstad representative and asked her if I could send a thank you letter to the company for interviewing me. It took her two days to respond to me, and then she gave me a sob story about how "She's sorry, but she can't give out information like that and that the company decided to choose another candidate". I was like really? It took you two days to respond to me? But other times she responded very quickly? She had some sort of ulterior motive or something.
I was like, whatever, I don't need them anyways! I also thought to look onto the website of the company and apply directly instead, but I couldn't find any ads for it...
Lesson Learned: Make sure to leave much earlier! If it takes 30 minutes to get there, leave an extra 20 minutes, or something.. this way you have extra time to get there, and chances are, they'll take you right away anyways, sometimes they may ask you to fill out forms.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Interview # 29: Well, that was pointless.
So this interview was interesting, and by far the most pointless interview I have ever been on in my life!
I was at work, and I got a call from some lady named Lin. She was telling me she worked for a company called National something..later on I found out the name.
But, I had applied for another job that had the name National in it, so I thought it was them calling me back. I made the mistake of putting my resume for employers to see on Monster, which I have taken down again. The lady said that they were looking for a Consultant and she asked me what I was interested in doing, I said I was interested in Clerical or Graphic Design, she said I should come on an interview anyways. The place is actually a 40 minute to an hour drive from my house, but she said that they give you local jobs anyways. So despite the fact that I'm a newer driver and I lived far away from the place, I went anyways.
The drive there was annoying and I'm realizing I don't like to drive for a long time, but I kept getting lost because I wouldn't understand the navigation system. The system would tell me to make a left and then when I made a left, it would have to find another route. I was also bad at understanding it too, I wouldn't understand when to turn, because I need it to be very specific for me to really get it.
The previous interview I went on, 28, I had taken the bus in the area so I was more familiar with the surroundings.
When I got there, I got lost because the number for the building was not there, it went from 200, to 1650.. I then found out it was hidden inside of a different numbered building, as it went from 1650, 200 to 80.
When I got in, there were two doors, and I didn't know which one to go in. There was a door and then another door with a glass window and a lady at a desk, I didn't think it was the door with the lady because there was a sign that said the company name in abbreviation and it didn't register with me that was the place! XD
The lady knocked on the window and I went over, she asked if I was there for an interview and I was seated with a clipboard and a sheet.
The sheet said some strange things like "What do you avoid in a career", which I replied long travel distances. Another question was "How competitive are you?" I put 5-8 because I can get competitive.
It all sounded fishy, like a sales job!
A guy came over and asked for my name and I was seated next to another guy who also worked there, they introduced themselves. They asked me very little questions and didn't really talk about the job, but more about the company. They said they wanted to know the face of the people applying and then they asked what position I was more interested in, they said something I forgot and Human resources, which I said I would prefer human resources.
They told me, if I hear from them by 5pm, then I would go onto the next step, and if not that they found someone more suitable.
It was the shortest interview I had ever been on, and the whole thing smelled like a scam and a sales type of job, which is not what I was looking for. I thought, what a waste of time to drive an hour there, just for a 5 minute interview! I didn't want them to call me back, and they didn't!
The funny part is, a week later, I got an email by them. They said that they've tried to contact me several times, but still didn't get an interview with me yet, which was a lie, as I already did and they didn't want me, which was fine because it was sketchy.
I had to make sure that I didn't get anymore unwanted invites for jobs I wouldn't want to do, so I made sure to block employers from viewing my resume online.
Later on, I looked online and apparently the place is a scam! They make you pay to get some sort of insurance license and then many times the job doesn't work out since it's a commission type of job.
Lesson Learned: Some interviews are a total waste of time! And don't bother putting your resume out for anyone to see, otherwise you get a boatload of commission and sales based jobs looking to hound you down. I mean, unless you want a commission based job, then it's easy.
I was at work, and I got a call from some lady named Lin. She was telling me she worked for a company called National something..later on I found out the name.
But, I had applied for another job that had the name National in it, so I thought it was them calling me back. I made the mistake of putting my resume for employers to see on Monster, which I have taken down again. The lady said that they were looking for a Consultant and she asked me what I was interested in doing, I said I was interested in Clerical or Graphic Design, she said I should come on an interview anyways. The place is actually a 40 minute to an hour drive from my house, but she said that they give you local jobs anyways. So despite the fact that I'm a newer driver and I lived far away from the place, I went anyways.
The drive there was annoying and I'm realizing I don't like to drive for a long time, but I kept getting lost because I wouldn't understand the navigation system. The system would tell me to make a left and then when I made a left, it would have to find another route. I was also bad at understanding it too, I wouldn't understand when to turn, because I need it to be very specific for me to really get it.
The previous interview I went on, 28, I had taken the bus in the area so I was more familiar with the surroundings.
When I got there, I got lost because the number for the building was not there, it went from 200, to 1650.. I then found out it was hidden inside of a different numbered building, as it went from 1650, 200 to 80.
When I got in, there were two doors, and I didn't know which one to go in. There was a door and then another door with a glass window and a lady at a desk, I didn't think it was the door with the lady because there was a sign that said the company name in abbreviation and it didn't register with me that was the place! XD
The lady knocked on the window and I went over, she asked if I was there for an interview and I was seated with a clipboard and a sheet.
The sheet said some strange things like "What do you avoid in a career", which I replied long travel distances. Another question was "How competitive are you?" I put 5-8 because I can get competitive.
It all sounded fishy, like a sales job!
A guy came over and asked for my name and I was seated next to another guy who also worked there, they introduced themselves. They asked me very little questions and didn't really talk about the job, but more about the company. They said they wanted to know the face of the people applying and then they asked what position I was more interested in, they said something I forgot and Human resources, which I said I would prefer human resources.
They told me, if I hear from them by 5pm, then I would go onto the next step, and if not that they found someone more suitable.
It was the shortest interview I had ever been on, and the whole thing smelled like a scam and a sales type of job, which is not what I was looking for. I thought, what a waste of time to drive an hour there, just for a 5 minute interview! I didn't want them to call me back, and they didn't!
The funny part is, a week later, I got an email by them. They said that they've tried to contact me several times, but still didn't get an interview with me yet, which was a lie, as I already did and they didn't want me, which was fine because it was sketchy.
I had to make sure that I didn't get anymore unwanted invites for jobs I wouldn't want to do, so I made sure to block employers from viewing my resume online.
Later on, I looked online and apparently the place is a scam! They make you pay to get some sort of insurance license and then many times the job doesn't work out since it's a commission type of job.
Lesson Learned: Some interviews are a total waste of time! And don't bother putting your resume out for anyone to see, otherwise you get a boatload of commission and sales based jobs looking to hound you down. I mean, unless you want a commission based job, then it's easy.
Interview #28, We'll get you a job, lol just kidding, we don't give a fu..
This post is going to be about my 28th job interview and it's also going to be a warning, because this company is nothing but a scam anyways!!
Okay, so my 28th interview was for the staffing agency known as "Randstad". This is one of those occasions where fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.
Apparently, I've never talked about the company before. But around three years ago from the date posted in this blog post... 11/12/2015..I went on an interview with a staffing agency called Randstad.. omg I think I've heard that before, oh yeah, I just mentioned it seconds ago.... anyways. I had went on an interview for whatever it was I applied for, and the guy said that they were getting many jobs in and that they would contact me. It was either a week or a few weeks later, I heard nothing from them, so I was like, well I guess he was a liar liar pants on fire now wasn't he!
So a half of a month ago to around two weeks... I was on the website Indeed and I found job adds for clerical positions, which is what I was looking for, and it was supplied by Randstad. I figured that since I wasn't applying for the company itself, maybe it would be different this time? Well, I was wrong! First off, they didn't contact me until a week later, but I didn't think anything of it. We played phone tag a little bit and then I finally set up an interview, the lady was telling me they really needed to get this position filled and actually asked if I could come in before work. Where as I was going in at 9:15 that day, she wanted me in at 8am, I told her I had work at nine.
Funny enough, I was running late and they called me, I said I got lost, because that's what you say, instead of sounding like a bum. Anyways, I got there like 15 minutes later. I hadn't been on an interview for a bit of a year, so I was out of the loop. The interview was for a File Clerk at a University or a Hospital, (Both places are associated with each other), apparently there was also an office assistant position as well. I was a little awkward, but I think I did pretty well, the lady seemed down to earth and friendly. She was asking me questions about how experienced I was with certain things and she asked me to do a skills test online. Everything seemed okay and I just thought it was different this time, especially since it was a different person and a different building. Although, there were certain things that stuck out in my mind. Such as at the end of the interview, she said if she didn't get back to me, to call or email her, but email is preferred. Which is fishy, because wouldn't phone be better?
I waited a week and I emailed her and I got nothing, a waited a few days and realized that she was just as useless as the first time! WASTE OF TIME!! The only good thing is that I got re-familiar with interviews and the area, since it was a 30 minute drive, I got some experience of the surroundings.
I was telling my aunt about the interview and she said, I should look online on the university's website and see if I could get the same job through them, and I would get paid more since staffing agency's take some of the cut.
I had told some people I work with about the company Randstad, and in fact, one girl has tried them and they were no use to her at all. Another woman, who is also a Donna, which is a tag on this blog. Had told me about how her job, actually supplies people from another staffing agency called Aerotek and that I should try them out instead, she couldn't recommend Randstad either!
I do however know two people who did get jobs through Randstad, but they're weird jobs and they don't allow you to have references for the company that they loan you out to. So if you work for a company through Randstad for two years, you can't use a supervisor or whoever as a reference, you're not allowed to!
Later on, I looked up Randstad and I found reviews upon reviews. Looks like "Randstad" likes to pull a fast one on people all of the time, there were so many people that went on interviews and Randstad did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR THEM! Apparently the company has a monthly quota, they HAVE to have a certain amount of people for interviews, but they don't have to hire them for anything, so they waste people's time and money just so they don't get fired from their own job! They pretty much prey on the unemployed, or people searching for something new. But what about that person that has no money? You just screwed them out of gas money! This company is just a bad company! I don't recommend at all!
This is not only a post about an interview experience, but also a WARNING! Try another staffing agency, I know Robert Half is better, because they actually tried to get me something three years ago.
But for the love of everything, don't go to Randstad!
I was applying for jobs the other day, and I was actually very inclined to put that lady's phone number and email in for a job search engine, so people would call her.. but I didn't. Karma can be a ho' sometimes and I hope it gets her.
Lesson Learned: Sometimes a new dog has the same old tricks! You have to be cautious of applying for a company you've applied for before!
Okay, so my 28th interview was for the staffing agency known as "Randstad". This is one of those occasions where fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.
Apparently, I've never talked about the company before. But around three years ago from the date posted in this blog post... 11/12/2015..I went on an interview with a staffing agency called Randstad.. omg I think I've heard that before, oh yeah, I just mentioned it seconds ago.... anyways. I had went on an interview for whatever it was I applied for, and the guy said that they were getting many jobs in and that they would contact me. It was either a week or a few weeks later, I heard nothing from them, so I was like, well I guess he was a liar liar pants on fire now wasn't he!
So a half of a month ago to around two weeks... I was on the website Indeed and I found job adds for clerical positions, which is what I was looking for, and it was supplied by Randstad. I figured that since I wasn't applying for the company itself, maybe it would be different this time? Well, I was wrong! First off, they didn't contact me until a week later, but I didn't think anything of it. We played phone tag a little bit and then I finally set up an interview, the lady was telling me they really needed to get this position filled and actually asked if I could come in before work. Where as I was going in at 9:15 that day, she wanted me in at 8am, I told her I had work at nine.
Funny enough, I was running late and they called me, I said I got lost, because that's what you say, instead of sounding like a bum. Anyways, I got there like 15 minutes later. I hadn't been on an interview for a bit of a year, so I was out of the loop. The interview was for a File Clerk at a University or a Hospital, (Both places are associated with each other), apparently there was also an office assistant position as well. I was a little awkward, but I think I did pretty well, the lady seemed down to earth and friendly. She was asking me questions about how experienced I was with certain things and she asked me to do a skills test online. Everything seemed okay and I just thought it was different this time, especially since it was a different person and a different building. Although, there were certain things that stuck out in my mind. Such as at the end of the interview, she said if she didn't get back to me, to call or email her, but email is preferred. Which is fishy, because wouldn't phone be better?
I waited a week and I emailed her and I got nothing, a waited a few days and realized that she was just as useless as the first time! WASTE OF TIME!! The only good thing is that I got re-familiar with interviews and the area, since it was a 30 minute drive, I got some experience of the surroundings.
I was telling my aunt about the interview and she said, I should look online on the university's website and see if I could get the same job through them, and I would get paid more since staffing agency's take some of the cut.
I had told some people I work with about the company Randstad, and in fact, one girl has tried them and they were no use to her at all. Another woman, who is also a Donna, which is a tag on this blog. Had told me about how her job, actually supplies people from another staffing agency called Aerotek and that I should try them out instead, she couldn't recommend Randstad either!
I do however know two people who did get jobs through Randstad, but they're weird jobs and they don't allow you to have references for the company that they loan you out to. So if you work for a company through Randstad for two years, you can't use a supervisor or whoever as a reference, you're not allowed to!
Later on, I looked up Randstad and I found reviews upon reviews. Looks like "Randstad" likes to pull a fast one on people all of the time, there were so many people that went on interviews and Randstad did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING FOR THEM! Apparently the company has a monthly quota, they HAVE to have a certain amount of people for interviews, but they don't have to hire them for anything, so they waste people's time and money just so they don't get fired from their own job! They pretty much prey on the unemployed, or people searching for something new. But what about that person that has no money? You just screwed them out of gas money! This company is just a bad company! I don't recommend at all!
This is not only a post about an interview experience, but also a WARNING! Try another staffing agency, I know Robert Half is better, because they actually tried to get me something three years ago.
But for the love of everything, don't go to Randstad!
I was applying for jobs the other day, and I was actually very inclined to put that lady's phone number and email in for a job search engine, so people would call her.. but I didn't. Karma can be a ho' sometimes and I hope it gets her.
Lesson Learned: Sometimes a new dog has the same old tricks! You have to be cautious of applying for a company you've applied for before!
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Interview # 26: Get your floaties, we're going swimming!
My current job doesn't give me enough hours, so I went on an adventure and started to apply for other jobs... a particularly popular pool company took interest in me...this is that interview...
Also, here is some adventure music... you're welcome..
My 26th interview was actually a really interesting interview, I had two interviews on two different days, one on Monday and one on Wednesday, my first interview on Monday was a phone interview on account of the manager having to go to another store.
When I found out I had an interview for the company, I had pictured what the place would look like, so I was surprised when I found out it looked incredibly different and slightly like the inside of a garage.
The only person there was the assistant manager, the manager was out at another store for whatever reason. I was actually really excited that the managers were men; most of the time they are women, and I just think it's a bit refreshing to see male managers rather than all of the female supervisors and managers I have had, as well as interviewers. Male managers and supervisors are just rare, so I thought it was cool that there were some here.
Since the manager was at another store, I was given a phone interview. The assistant manager gave me a phone and showed me to the office room so I could have my interview..
The interview went nicely, the manager even said that I was what they were looking for.. and for someone who hadn't been on an interview for 4-5 months, I think I did well. the manager had no problem that I already have a job and just looking for a second one..
Since he liked me as a candidate, he said he would contact me soon.
I was contacted later that day via phone and was scheduled a second interview on the Wednesday.
I finally got to meet the manager, I was kind of hoping the manager would be really attractive, but he wasn't.
The interview was just as good as the phone interview, they were looking for someone who could be working in the day on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday... which was perfect because I usually work at my job in retail at nights.. so I could go there in the morning and go to my current job at night.
There was one part where he asked me if I was familiar with POS (Point of Sales)... and I said I had no idea what that was, but I do have register experience... in which he said POS was being on the register.
After more of the interview, he said the last thing to do was to call my references, which is something no employer has ever said to me before. I gave him my references after he said he would look at the ones that I put in online, since the one I had printed was evidently a bit longer.
He said after he called my references he would send me an email.
I have no idea if I got the job or not, as it is already Sunday and I haven't heard back at all. I'm guessing I didn't get it!
Edit: It's almost been two weeks and so I will assume I did not get it.
Lesson Learned: Even if you get a second interview with a company, it still does not mean they will hire you.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Interview 25: It's so magical~
My 25th interview was for Macy's the third time! It took place Friday October 5th, 2012.
For the first time, I actually woke up early at 10 am and had breakfast, something I hadn't done before because interviews always made me nervous and I'd end up sleeping at like 3 or 4 in the morning.
My interview was at 11:45 am.
I got dressed and I left to go to Macy's....
When I got there, I was getting so excited, my first interview was a bust and my second one was pointless. But this time, this time felt different and I was wide awake and not sleepy either... I felt a magical energy at work.
When I got there, I waited for about 10 minutes thinking about how much better I was than the two other people in the room looking for an interview.
When I finally got interviewed it was by a woman with very hairy arms, she was very nice though.
The interview went well and the lady even gave me the answer to one of the questions.
She asked these questions which could be helpful to someone else.
○ Why do you want to work at macys?
My answer was that I wanted to work in retail.
○ Do you have retail experience
In which I said no and the woman said they'd train me.
○ If you saw someone stealing a product, what would you do?
I said that I'd tell them not to do that, but she said it was the wrong answer in which I said tell the supervisor.
Apparently, at Macy's... if someone steals something, the employees become ninja's and sneak around the building to watch what that person who stole the first time, it's a big hush hush until the person is caught.
○ What was a time you had to work as a team?
I said one time I went with my friends to take pictures for our photography class.
In the end I said that the reason why they should hire me was because I am Reliable, honest and Hardworking and they would not be disappointed.
The next day I got an email at 10 am, although I didn't read it until 2 am on the 7th.
It said your basic, "We didn't like you.. but have a nice day!"
For the first time, I actually woke up early at 10 am and had breakfast, something I hadn't done before because interviews always made me nervous and I'd end up sleeping at like 3 or 4 in the morning.
My interview was at 11:45 am.
I got dressed and I left to go to Macy's....
When I got there, I was getting so excited, my first interview was a bust and my second one was pointless. But this time, this time felt different and I was wide awake and not sleepy either... I felt a magical energy at work.
When I got there, I waited for about 10 minutes thinking about how much better I was than the two other people in the room looking for an interview.
When I finally got interviewed it was by a woman with very hairy arms, she was very nice though.
The interview went well and the lady even gave me the answer to one of the questions.
She asked these questions which could be helpful to someone else.
○ Why do you want to work at macys?
My answer was that I wanted to work in retail.
○ Do you have retail experience
In which I said no and the woman said they'd train me.
○ If you saw someone stealing a product, what would you do?
I said that I'd tell them not to do that, but she said it was the wrong answer in which I said tell the supervisor.
Apparently, at Macy's... if someone steals something, the employees become ninja's and sneak around the building to watch what that person who stole the first time, it's a big hush hush until the person is caught.
○ What was a time you had to work as a team?
I said one time I went with my friends to take pictures for our photography class.
In the end I said that the reason why they should hire me was because I am Reliable, honest and Hardworking and they would not be disappointed.
The next day I got an email at 10 am, although I didn't read it until 2 am on the 7th.
It said your basic, "We didn't like you.. but have a nice day!"
Thank you for your interest in the position of Macy's
We have carefully reviewed your skills and qualifications. Unfortunately, we do not have an appropriate job opportunity for you.
We thank you again for your interest in exploring employment opportunities with us, and wish you much success in your future endeavors.
Sincerely,
Human Resources
Macy's
Blah Blah Blah, at this point I'd rather not be notified... I really thought it would work out this time, but I guess not.
At least I got to see a cute guy at the supermarket later on...
It also had a bad pay, 8.00$ an hour is criminal...
I think all companies should make minimum wage set as 10 an hour, it's a fair pay..I mean a gallon of milk is 5 dollars..
I think all companies should make minimum wage set as 10 an hour, it's a fair pay..I mean a gallon of milk is 5 dollars..
Lesson Learned: Yeah, I really don't know anymore...
I guess, don't get your hopes up and just keep applying...
Friday, September 21, 2012
Interview #24: That went well.... NOT!
Interview #24 happened to me today 9/21/2012, at about 11:30 AM.
I received a phone call from a woman named Stephanie, I remember it ringing. But I let it go to my messages because it was 8 AM and I was tired...
I called back at around 11 Am, and the receptionist had me on hold for literally about 3 minutes, as I checked the timer my phone has.
When I spoke with the lady, she asked me what kind of worker I was. I said I was a hard worker and I always do what I'm supposed to do.
She then asked me what my negatives were; in which I responded Math. I continued to say that "In order to combat it, I would use a calculator".
She said that the job has a whole lot of math and then she started to pause... she said she'd get someone to call me later. In which she said "You know what, to be honest. I won't be calling you back, good luck on the job search".
I was like "Well, that was rude".
I thought that maybe I should have said something before she hung up... after that I just said that I didn't need that job anyways, since I don't like math... it would have been terrible. I then said that I should get back to more important things, like mailing a letter to my friend Donna, it's about a photography contest.
The funny thing is, in the message... I couldn't pick out what the companies name was and so I have no idea how they got my resume. I do think it may be a job I applied for that was a graphic design job, but also has lot's of math involved. Which is stupid because usually artists are terrible at math, finding someone that is good with both is incredibly rare. I only know two people who are artists and good at math, out of thirty people. I hope these idiots realize that.. if it of course is that job that I am thinking about... it may not be though.
Lesson Learned: On occasion, you will have no idea where the company got your resume, or who they are.
An interesting trick is to put their phone number in the search bar on a search engine, and usually links will show what company the phone belongs to... it doesn't always work, but it does work most of the time.
I actually just tried this, and it worked! It is in fact not the company I thought it was, but one I applied for the other day.
If you'll excuse me, I have some negative reviews to make about them on the internet....
UPDATE: I actually sent them something in the comments on their website and I told them how they shouldn't be rude.
They actually called me back and apologized for it, but they said it was someone else that I was interviewed by, not the original person that called me.
I received a phone call from a woman named Stephanie, I remember it ringing. But I let it go to my messages because it was 8 AM and I was tired...
I called back at around 11 Am, and the receptionist had me on hold for literally about 3 minutes, as I checked the timer my phone has.
When I spoke with the lady, she asked me what kind of worker I was. I said I was a hard worker and I always do what I'm supposed to do.
She then asked me what my negatives were; in which I responded Math. I continued to say that "In order to combat it, I would use a calculator".
She said that the job has a whole lot of math and then she started to pause... she said she'd get someone to call me later. In which she said "You know what, to be honest. I won't be calling you back, good luck on the job search".
I was like "Well, that was rude".
I thought that maybe I should have said something before she hung up... after that I just said that I didn't need that job anyways, since I don't like math... it would have been terrible. I then said that I should get back to more important things, like mailing a letter to my friend Donna, it's about a photography contest.
The funny thing is, in the message... I couldn't pick out what the companies name was and so I have no idea how they got my resume. I do think it may be a job I applied for that was a graphic design job, but also has lot's of math involved. Which is stupid because usually artists are terrible at math, finding someone that is good with both is incredibly rare. I only know two people who are artists and good at math, out of thirty people. I hope these idiots realize that.. if it of course is that job that I am thinking about... it may not be though.
Lesson Learned: On occasion, you will have no idea where the company got your resume, or who they are.
An interesting trick is to put their phone number in the search bar on a search engine, and usually links will show what company the phone belongs to... it doesn't always work, but it does work most of the time.
I actually just tried this, and it worked! It is in fact not the company I thought it was, but one I applied for the other day.
If you'll excuse me, I have some negative reviews to make about them on the internet....
UPDATE: I actually sent them something in the comments on their website and I told them how they shouldn't be rude.
They actually called me back and apologized for it, but they said it was someone else that I was interviewed by, not the original person that called me.
Interview # 23: Who ordered 50 awards for Mr. Sparkly butt? Who is that?!
My 23rd interview was at a familiar place, I went on my 5th interview.
http://transcendingintojobs.blogspot.com/2012/09/interview-5.html
This position was for a "Production Artist", apparently it was about adding lettering and text to customizable items for customers.
Despite it being a place I've been to, I was late by an hour because I got lost. I think it's because my mother was driving (Who always gets lost).
I told her I think we should have went one way, but then we went another way. We kept going down this one road and then we were practically in another town and then there was a roadblock so traffic was heavy.
By the time I got there, I told them why I was late and about 10 minutes later they saw me. I think the interview went nicely, I also went on to say that I also have an online portfolio that has newer things. Since the last Graphic Design position I went on an interview went badly, and one reason was because I had older things on my physical portfolio.
I think the interview went well... but three hours after I got home. I received an email saying this...
We certainly enjoyed speaking with you and appreciate your patience throughout our search process.
While we were very impressed with your qualifications, we were faced with a difficult decision of continuing our search for candidates who we believe are more closely matched with what we are looking for in this position.
Please accept our best wishes and thank you for your interest in Positive Promotions.
One thing I'm not doing, is accepting their best wishes...It's useless.. It;s just like saying "We didn't like you.. but have a nice day!"
Lesson Learned: Really, make sure you know where you're going. Also, if they say they'll contact you within a week, they may just send you an email or call you as little as three hours later saying they are looking for a different kind of person.
http://transcendingintojobs.blogspot.com/2012/09/interview-5.html
This position was for a "Production Artist", apparently it was about adding lettering and text to customizable items for customers.
Despite it being a place I've been to, I was late by an hour because I got lost. I think it's because my mother was driving (Who always gets lost).
I told her I think we should have went one way, but then we went another way. We kept going down this one road and then we were practically in another town and then there was a roadblock so traffic was heavy.
By the time I got there, I told them why I was late and about 10 minutes later they saw me. I think the interview went nicely, I also went on to say that I also have an online portfolio that has newer things. Since the last Graphic Design position I went on an interview went badly, and one reason was because I had older things on my physical portfolio.
I think the interview went well... but three hours after I got home. I received an email saying this...
We certainly enjoyed speaking with you and appreciate your patience throughout our search process.
While we were very impressed with your qualifications, we were faced with a difficult decision of continuing our search for candidates who we believe are more closely matched with what we are looking for in this position.
Please accept our best wishes and thank you for your interest in Positive Promotions.
One thing I'm not doing, is accepting their best wishes...It's useless.. It;s just like saying "We didn't like you.. but have a nice day!"
Lesson Learned: Really, make sure you know where you're going. Also, if they say they'll contact you within a week, they may just send you an email or call you as little as three hours later saying they are looking for a different kind of person.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Interview # 22: Closure Closure, you need closure! *Closes door*
Interview number 22 was my third interview at a book publishing company called "Nova".
I was interviewed by a woman named Jo-Ann, I would have been interviewed by Donna 3 if she hadn't been on vacation.
I think I had a very nice interview, I presented myself well and I would jab at anything about the position.
For example, it was about editing and re reading subjects in books and I would make sure everything was correct. So I would go on about how I've used programs like microsoft word and excel.
They also liked me for my graphic design experience, they mentioned there was someone who had so much work to do that extra help would have been... well....helpful!
I was on the interview for about a half an hour! I really thought that maybe I had a chance... before I left I asked if I could be contact whether or not I got the position or not. The interviewers exact words were "You want closure."
BUT! I never got a response! It's almost been a month since then, it was at the middle of August 2012.
So, it's safe to say I didn't get that job. =_="
Lesson Learned: It can really really seem like you got the job, the person/s may love you... but it doesn't mean you did get it.
I was interviewed by a woman named Jo-Ann, I would have been interviewed by Donna 3 if she hadn't been on vacation.
I think I had a very nice interview, I presented myself well and I would jab at anything about the position.
For example, it was about editing and re reading subjects in books and I would make sure everything was correct. So I would go on about how I've used programs like microsoft word and excel.
They also liked me for my graphic design experience, they mentioned there was someone who had so much work to do that extra help would have been... well....helpful!
I was on the interview for about a half an hour! I really thought that maybe I had a chance... before I left I asked if I could be contact whether or not I got the position or not. The interviewers exact words were "You want closure."
BUT! I never got a response! It's almost been a month since then, it was at the middle of August 2012.
So, it's safe to say I didn't get that job. =_="
Lesson Learned: It can really really seem like you got the job, the person/s may love you... but it doesn't mean you did get it.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Interview #21: You... you... have a PUMA?!?! Can I pet it!?!?! Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaase!!!
The next interview I went for was for a receptionist, but they also liked me because of my Graphic Design experience. It was a job where I would have gotten to do more than one kind of work, like clerical and graphic design.
The place was a social media marketing company.
I got there right on time, but I had a bit of trouble as to which was the right entrance... as it was a square building with like 5 companies and 5 doors. I actually did not know anything about this company as the woman who left a message on my phone talked very lightly, and I could not hear anything but the address and town..
When I got to the building, it looked very nice... and I was seated a few minutes after I filled out an application.
When I got into the interview room, I presented myself well and I think I did well.
A few notable things were.... I didn't know about the company and out of all the companies that didn't ask me what the company was about, this was not one of them... they did ask me about it. So, I told them that I knew a little, but I was eager to learn more about it. They explained that it was an internet marketing company and they went into detail what it was all about.
They also mentioned that one of their workers had a puma that they take to the vet every two weeks, for whatever reason... it stays at their job once or twice a month.
I told this to some of my friends, I told my friend Donna... who thought it was cool.
Some of the ladies at work wasn't sure if I said Puma and wanted to make sure because of how bizarre it is for anyone to have a puma... we were all laughing, and one of the ladies said that maybe it should be a pass if they have a puma.
After the interview, the guy that interviewed me told me that he hoped I get a job soon, if not this one... because I have a "Kind" air to me. Which I think was nice to say; they also said they had about 40 other people to interview!
Although they said they'd call me whether or not I got the job, they never called.
Lesson Learned: Some jobs are awesome, you can really like the place and the people can really like you. But don't forget, the interviewers probably have lot's of more candidates to interview. It's a very tough battle that not everyone will win.
The place was a social media marketing company.
I got there right on time, but I had a bit of trouble as to which was the right entrance... as it was a square building with like 5 companies and 5 doors. I actually did not know anything about this company as the woman who left a message on my phone talked very lightly, and I could not hear anything but the address and town..
When I got to the building, it looked very nice... and I was seated a few minutes after I filled out an application.
When I got into the interview room, I presented myself well and I think I did well.
A few notable things were.... I didn't know about the company and out of all the companies that didn't ask me what the company was about, this was not one of them... they did ask me about it. So, I told them that I knew a little, but I was eager to learn more about it. They explained that it was an internet marketing company and they went into detail what it was all about.
They also mentioned that one of their workers had a puma that they take to the vet every two weeks, for whatever reason... it stays at their job once or twice a month.
I told this to some of my friends, I told my friend Donna... who thought it was cool.
Some of the ladies at work wasn't sure if I said Puma and wanted to make sure because of how bizarre it is for anyone to have a puma... we were all laughing, and one of the ladies said that maybe it should be a pass if they have a puma.
After the interview, the guy that interviewed me told me that he hoped I get a job soon, if not this one... because I have a "Kind" air to me. Which I think was nice to say; they also said they had about 40 other people to interview!
Although they said they'd call me whether or not I got the job, they never called.
Lesson Learned: Some jobs are awesome, you can really like the place and the people can really like you. But don't forget, the interviewers probably have lot's of more candidates to interview. It's a very tough battle that not everyone will win.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Interview # 20: Hello? Yes, I'd like to buy a llama please.
My 20th interview was another phone interview... It was for Raymour & Flannigan.
There's not much to say about this one... The only thing is that they called me at a bad time, so they told me to call them at a good time, in which they were busy! It was back and forth of being unavailable.... Until FINALLY we were able to talk on a Friday at like 11:00 Am. they were going to call me, but they actually didn't call me until like 11:20 AM.
The phone call was nice, I think I presented myself very well and I was very alert for someone who literally woke up at 10:55 AM.
I got an email a week later saying I did not get the job and my first thought was "All of that and for nothing!".
I'm happy I didn't get it though, because on the job you'd have to wear a suit, and me with no money does not have a suit...Well, I have this old one... but it doesn't fit very well anymore.
Lesson Learned: Phone interviews can be a pain in the butt, there can be lot's of times when the time just isn't right. It can take forever to have a proper phone interview.
There's not much to say about this one... The only thing is that they called me at a bad time, so they told me to call them at a good time, in which they were busy! It was back and forth of being unavailable.... Until FINALLY we were able to talk on a Friday at like 11:00 Am. they were going to call me, but they actually didn't call me until like 11:20 AM.
The phone call was nice, I think I presented myself very well and I was very alert for someone who literally woke up at 10:55 AM.
I got an email a week later saying I did not get the job and my first thought was "All of that and for nothing!".
I'm happy I didn't get it though, because on the job you'd have to wear a suit, and me with no money does not have a suit...Well, I have this old one... but it doesn't fit very well anymore.
Lesson Learned: Phone interviews can be a pain in the butt, there can be lot's of times when the time just isn't right. It can take forever to have a proper phone interview.
Interview #19: Sooby dooby doo, where are you?
Interview 19 was one of the most horrible experiences I have ever had....
I spoke with a woman who called me on a Friday, she sounded nice and was very pleasant. I scheduled an interview for the day after Interview #18. The position that I applied for was a graphic designer.The company is a company that makes it's own products, from stickers to chocolates. My mother had something else to do with my neighbor, so they went to another building while I went on my interview.
The building was huge and kind of looked like an abandoned school or warehouse.
When I got to the place, I found it a bit creepy. The inside was even creepier, I thought I'd run into Scooby and the gang in there!
The woman I spoke on the phone with greeted me and I filled out an application for like 20 minutes.
After I completed the application, the woman came to interview me and she brought an older man who apparently was a part of the graphics department.
Talking to the woman while on the interview was good, I spoke well and it was pleasant.
However, the man was incredibly mean and rude towards me.
I showed him my physical portfolio while I was being asked questions by the woman; and while I was being asked these questions, the man was violently thrashing my portfolio's pages... he didn't really seem to care if something fell out or was damaged. Then he asked me a question about one of the graphic design images I made, he questioned a book design I did on Othello... which everyone that I had shown prior loved. Although, he did point out what was wrong with it and I agreed with what he was telling me. But the way he acted was incredibly rude and nasty; I told him that I made the cover 2-3 years ago and that I have changed since then. So then, he starts flipping all of the other pages and goes "Change, change. I don't see change!"
I said that my more recent things are on my portfolio online, he responded saying I should print my newest things for when I go on the next interview, he said "I think we're done here". The woman said they'd contact if they were interested and I knew I wasn't going to get contacted because obviously that guy did not like me and I sure didn't like him.
I met back up with my mother and my neighbor and I told them about the horrible experience, my neighbor loved it when I called the guy a douche-bag. XD
In which she began to tell a story about her mother worked with a very Christian woman who never cursed. Eventually her mother got the woman to curse and it was all the talk at her funeral about when she started cursing, because after that it was F bombs everywhere.
When I went to my job the next day, one of the ladies that I work with said I should have said something to that jerk. Like maybe "I have been on many interviews before, and this is the first time I have ever been treated with such rudeness and disrespect." Then she told me I should have flipped them off. XD
Lesson Learned: Some people are nasty, job interviewers are no exception. Some jobs are not even worth it if people treat you rudely on an interview, they'll probably treat you just as bad on the job. This doesn't always include customer service positions, as that may be a part of the test, but only for Customer Service jobs.
I spoke with a woman who called me on a Friday, she sounded nice and was very pleasant. I scheduled an interview for the day after Interview #18. The position that I applied for was a graphic designer.The company is a company that makes it's own products, from stickers to chocolates. My mother had something else to do with my neighbor, so they went to another building while I went on my interview.
The building was huge and kind of looked like an abandoned school or warehouse.
When I got to the place, I found it a bit creepy. The inside was even creepier, I thought I'd run into Scooby and the gang in there!
The woman I spoke on the phone with greeted me and I filled out an application for like 20 minutes.
After I completed the application, the woman came to interview me and she brought an older man who apparently was a part of the graphics department.
Talking to the woman while on the interview was good, I spoke well and it was pleasant.
However, the man was incredibly mean and rude towards me.
I showed him my physical portfolio while I was being asked questions by the woman; and while I was being asked these questions, the man was violently thrashing my portfolio's pages... he didn't really seem to care if something fell out or was damaged. Then he asked me a question about one of the graphic design images I made, he questioned a book design I did on Othello... which everyone that I had shown prior loved. Although, he did point out what was wrong with it and I agreed with what he was telling me. But the way he acted was incredibly rude and nasty; I told him that I made the cover 2-3 years ago and that I have changed since then. So then, he starts flipping all of the other pages and goes "Change, change. I don't see change!"
I said that my more recent things are on my portfolio online, he responded saying I should print my newest things for when I go on the next interview, he said "I think we're done here". The woman said they'd contact if they were interested and I knew I wasn't going to get contacted because obviously that guy did not like me and I sure didn't like him.
I met back up with my mother and my neighbor and I told them about the horrible experience, my neighbor loved it when I called the guy a douche-bag. XD
In which she began to tell a story about her mother worked with a very Christian woman who never cursed. Eventually her mother got the woman to curse and it was all the talk at her funeral about when she started cursing, because after that it was F bombs everywhere.
When I went to my job the next day, one of the ladies that I work with said I should have said something to that jerk. Like maybe "I have been on many interviews before, and this is the first time I have ever been treated with such rudeness and disrespect." Then she told me I should have flipped them off. XD
Lesson Learned: Some people are nasty, job interviewers are no exception. Some jobs are not even worth it if people treat you rudely on an interview, they'll probably treat you just as bad on the job. This doesn't always include customer service positions, as that may be a part of the test, but only for Customer Service jobs.
Interview #18: Hi, this is Tricia Takanawa... reporting from news -20
Interview #18 Was once again at Nova... this time it was the 30th of July.
It was actually a different department than the previous one with a woman named Donna.
This time it was with a woman named Tricia; I thought it was cool that she only contacted me via email, because I hate it when someone calls me. Cause most, if not all the time I get contacted via phone... it's always at the worst time and then I can't even hear what they're saying...
The interview was pretty basic, I went on the interview and I think it went well. But I got an email a few days later from Tricia, saying I did not get the job.
I said that I was thankful she actually contacted me, because I hate how most companies leave you hanging and never tell you. NOTE: By the first month... if they didn't contact you, you really just have to let it go... they didn't to hire you....
Lesson Learned: It may seem like the interviewer likes you as a candidate, but it doesn't mean they will choose you.
It was actually a different department than the previous one with a woman named Donna.
This time it was with a woman named Tricia; I thought it was cool that she only contacted me via email, because I hate it when someone calls me. Cause most, if not all the time I get contacted via phone... it's always at the worst time and then I can't even hear what they're saying...
The interview was pretty basic, I went on the interview and I think it went well. But I got an email a few days later from Tricia, saying I did not get the job.
I said that I was thankful she actually contacted me, because I hate how most companies leave you hanging and never tell you. NOTE: By the first month... if they didn't contact you, you really just have to let it go... they didn't to hire you....
Lesson Learned: It may seem like the interviewer likes you as a candidate, but it doesn't mean they will choose you.
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