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This week, mostly everyone is heading back to work for the new year, but also this is the time people are trying to find jobs in a month that is likely to fill positions. However, 2009 brings an unusual time where the economy is down, jobs are lost in a rapid rate, and a new administration is trying to bring hope.
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01.05.09
Hey Tracy, great post. I especially like question number one, "what position did you apply for." I have a funny feeling that a ton of people would get this wrong. If I was interviewing and someone didn't know, I would probably end the interview right there. It's important that people being interviewed really want to be there.
Also, I like the question about the company, hopefully the person will have a good answer. However, this can also have a lot to do with how your company positions itself as an employer. A candidate can only know what you present to the outside world. So if the company is honest and transparent, the candidate will want to work there for the right reasons. If the company pretends to be different then they are, you will never get the answer you are looking for on this question.
Anyway, just my two cents.
Ryan
01.05.09
@Ryan - The Company part is a little tricky and I understand where you are coming from. I would have them be transparent and honest, but at times you're not going get that, but I do feel it's a necessary question to ask because you want to know why they applied.
I would add that if the applicant feels uncomfortable or in the middle of the organization, I would ask them go through all your friends from social media sites and ask them about their work and the atmosphere for that company. It might not be the same area you work with, but you get a sense. That's why hiring is an art, not a science, although we use mostly science on recruiting.
01.05.09
Hey Tracy,
Excellent post! I'm heading for an interview tomorrow and I'm glad I was able to answer all the questions about the company I was applying for.
Mark
01.05.09
Haha.
Your list reminded me of when I used to do interviews. My standard opening question was "what interests you in this position?" And more often than not, the reply was:
"I just need a job"
Wonderful!
01.05.09
@Mark - Great, good luck on the interview tomorrow. It's great you know the company and job, but the most important thing, know yourself.
@Office Newb - Yeah, it amazes me that the opening question is the easiest, but hardly executed answer. I'm not shock if that's the answer during these times.
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