A PSA to those looking for a job

[Evil Genius]

Try not to drop the f bomb every third word during your interview.

 

[Savanah'sMom]

Try not to drop the f bomb every third word during your interview.

 

[MIGrandma]

Seriously? Someone actually did that?!

 

[C.Ann]

 

[PatsMom]

I can believe someone did that. We've interviewed some real winners over the years!

It's also not typically a good thing to announce that you hear voices in your head and they help you with your job.

 

[Donaldswife]

I have two friends who work for DWD (Dept of Workforce Development, ie unemployment) and it is not uncommon for people to do this at interviews in order to blow their chances of being hired so they don't lose their benefits. Not saying that was the OP's case, but there are people who use tactics like these in interviews in order to appear to be struggling to find work to keep their state benefits in place without actually having to get a job.

 

[momof1princess]

ugh, i can't even GET an interview, and people who do get them are blowing them! (intentionally or unintentionally) i just don't get it! i WANT to work.

 

[Donaldswife]

ugh, i can't even GET an interview, and people who do get them are blowing them! (intentionally or unintentionally) i just don't get it! i WANT to work.

Hang in there. Here's hoping you find something soon!

It does suck to know you could do a job and are ready to work, only to be passed over then hear about other people squandering their opportunities.

 

[momof1princess]

Hang in there. Here's hoping you find something soon!

It does suck to know you could do a job and are ready to work, only to be passed over then hear about other people squandering their opportunities.

thank you it really is frustrating. that's what i get for being a SAHM for 11 years-no one wants to give me a chance.

 

[Donaldswife]

thank you it really is frustrating. that's what i get for being a SAHM for 11 years-no one wants to give me a chance.

I had a difficult a few years re-entering the workforce 5 years ago and I was a SAHM for only one year! Took me several months and about 10 interviews before i found someone willing to take a chance. With so many resumes, I think they will look for anything to weed you out before the interview process. And I think they are afraid you will not put your work high enough on the priority list since you dedicated so much time to your family. It is really not fair!

Good luck!

 

[jen0610]

ugh, i can't even GET an interview, and people who do get them are blowing them! (intentionally or unintentionally) i just don't get it! i WANT to work.

My DH is right there with you. He wants a job, but out of 100's of applications that he has submitted in the last 13 months, he has had ONE interview for a full time job or part time job. He is getting fustrated beyond belief.

And the one interview he did get, with the Sheriff's Department, it clearly stated on the letter with the interview information, that jeans and tennis shoes were not acceptable attire to wear to the interview. Out of the 10 other people he saw going thru the processes, 6 were wearing jeans and/or tennis shoes.

 

[DisneyBelle99]

I used to do some hiring, and was amazed at how many people came in as if it was "dress down day"! They definitely did not get hired, because I figured if that was the outfit to impress me, they failed. Our dress code was fairly relaxed, but it scared me to think how they might look after they felt at home.
My mother always said "First Impressions Last! " F bombs and inappropriate clothes don't make for good impressions- Deborah

 

[lovetoscrap]

I overheard a manager interviewing someone at Chik-fil-a a few weeks ago. It was all I could do to keep from ! DH couldn't figure out why I was so humored as he couldn't hear it.

The first thing that I overheard was the manager ask him what his weakness was. They guy just couldn't come up with anything. Kept thinking and thinking with a very long silence, and some dramatic head and chin scratching. Then said he couldn't think of any.

I didn't hear the question but the next thing I heard the guy say was that he was impulsive. The manager asked what he meant and the guy very proudly said "well I like to act first and then stop and think about the decisions I make." Yep, he said that like it was a good thing!

A bit later, again I didn't hear the question again but heard the guy say "I'm loud, you will probably be able to hear me all over the store" (thus why I was overhearing things he was saying!)

They manager said at the end he would check his references and call him back. I really need to go back and see if they guy was hired!

 

[mickeymedic]

I used to be in charge of hiring employees for a public service job. Our employees were highly visible and expected to behave professionally at all times. The level of professionalism required of this job was no secret to anyone who applied.

I once had a candidate who f-bombed at least 10 times during the interview. Plus he used a few other interview-inappropriate words. The best part....he kept calling me to see if he got the job. I did the job offers, but someone else sent the "Thanks but no thanks" letters. I'm sure he got a letter. But he just kept calling.

I finally asked the Regional HR manager what I should say to him the next time he called. She suggested that I tell him to stop ******* calling because we were not going to ******* hire someone who did not realizing it was ******* inappropriate to ******* swear at an ******* interview.

Of course, I did not actually say any of the above...but the fact that she told me to was priceless.

 

[KNJWDW]

I worked in HR for many years. Unfortunately, people dropping the f-bomb was not that unusual of an occurence. I usually didn't bat an eye, but surely didn't hire them. I actually had to stop an interview once because the lady was complaining so badly about not being able to find a job, how horrible her previous employers were, etc. I stopped her and very kindly tried to explain to her that this negative attitude may be part of the reason she wasn't getting hired. One I will never forget was this young man that wanted a job so badly. He was trying to be very sincere about wanting to work for us. His work history wasn't that great, but it was an entry-level job and I would have given him a chance. He went for his drug test and called me numerous times to see if the results were in. Well, the results finally came in and he tested positive for cocaine! I was shocked! It was early in my career and I couldn't believe someone would be calling over and over to see if he could have the job and then fails the drug test!

Amy

 

[ctinct]

My DH is right there with you. He wants a job, but out of 100's of applications that he has submitted in the last 13 months, he has had ONE interview for a full time job or part time job. He is getting fustrated beyond belief.

And the one interview he did get, with the Sheriff's Department, it clearly stated on the letter with the interview information, that jeans and tennis shoes were not acceptable attire to wear to the interview. Out of the 10 other people he saw going thru the processes, 6 were wearing jeans and/or tennis shoes.

What a sad thing that they should even feel it necessary to tell prospective applicants that jeans and tennis shoes are not acceptable attire for an interview. You'd think people would know that.

 

[krcit]

Try not to drop the f bomb every third word during your interview.

When does (s)he start?

 

[Agri]

LOL That sounds like my ex. He is the sort who will curse and talk about his drinking (he's an alcoholic) as soon as someone acts remotely positively towards him. There is no filter on his mouth and he eventually got fired from his job (because everyone hates him and the world is against him, not because they found out those "energy drinks" had alcohol in them).

The best part is, his new gf's dad is in the same line of work and he thinks he will be able to own his company some day if they move back to her hometown and he can work for him.

Of course, he also has not gotten his GED because he's been too busy being unemployed to go re-take the math portion. And firmly believes that not having a GED absolutely does not influence his ability to get a job nor does it effect his pay scale.

Not one of my brighter ideas to date him, obviously.

 

[scottishduffy]

He he he. Had similar experience whne interviewing people for admission into a highly competitive Graduate school program. You would think Grad level students would be a bit better at this.

#1. Walking into a room full of females and announcing "I feel like such a chic with all this junk you gave me to hold!" is generally not going to go over well.

#2 This program requires work experience of at least 2 years in a particular field. When questioned upon WHY you had worked in this field prior, but have not within the past 3 years it is generally wise not to cite 'stress' as your deciding factor to quit. It is a graduate school focused in this arena, you think you will be less stressed now???

#3 Having a drug conviction 2 months prior is frowned upon.

#4 Having your only references be family members is also frowned upon. That *really* makes me wonder what other people think about if the only people who will say nice things about you are your Mommy and Auntie.

#5 As the OP stated, try not to curse profusely. Also, try not to call previous employers things like '*********s'.

#6 Spending 20 minutes elaborating on your strengths, and listing your only weakness as "There is only one of me, more people should be like me" makes you look like a jerk.

#7. You should be able to properly pronounce your field of study. Also, do not cite $$$$ as the main reason for entering the profession.

 

[quentina]

Try not to drop the f bomb every third word during your interview.

Yep....and I will add, don't dress like your going to the beach.

Interviewing......a vital part of my job, that I don't like very much.