And like that , some thread jumper for post counts.wow just wow.
I am guessing you make 5 figures. Companies do pay for experience and loyalty these days.
You must have missed that bus. It's not always the short one you should have got on.
I don't do drugs, I do drink mich ultra though.
You must have the absolutely most boring life.
I am betting you have fucked less than 5 women in your life.
I am betting that is going to really piss you off now.
I sat in on an interview a while ago. It wasn't a millennial, but the interviewee still managed to completely eliminate any chance of hire. "So, why did you decide to go into teaching?" "Well, my company laid off a lot of workers at the same time. I hadn't been keeping up to date on the skills in my field, because I had moved on to a higher position where I was more of a liaison between the other workers and the customers. So, when they cut the whole department, I figured I didn't have a chance against all the other people who were laid off. I tried to find positions like my old position, but didn't have any luck. So, I decided to try sales. I got a job at a car dealer. That didn't turn out so well. So, I got another job in sales. That too was all commission, and didn't work out very well or pay the bills. So, as a last resort, I decided to give teaching a shot."
The interviewee was the ONLY person who submitted all the required paperwork on time. We reposted the position and found a much better candidate.
My investments these days at least almost make what I make salary wise at least yearly lately I guess sad as that is.And like that , some thread jumper for post counts.
If you're being interviewed for anything, you ought to be prepared to take notes, jot down questions, etc. But if you're interviewing for a developer position, wouldn't you expect to need to jot down some pseudocode for a test problem? It amazes me how many people showed up with nothing to write on or with. No fun stories from this one, though.
I've never had to write any code at an interview. Amusingly enough, I think one of the biggest problems with places where I've worked is the lack of difficult interviews. All they ever do is ask you about your resume.
One time, I had a fellow coworker ask another about a Boolean statement. I went and took a look, and this wonderful conversation took place:
Me: You're using a single equals when you should be using a double.
Them: No, I think that's right.
Other Coworker: I think it'll work.
Them: Yeah.
A month later...
Them: Oh, I fixed a bug in my code! I was using a single equals!
:|
Let's talk about sacrificing. People always talk about how they want to be successful. How are you going to do that when you spend your leisure time playing video games. .
4. Cannot accept criticism - Every young lawyer I have critiqued recently seems to think that the reason their work product sucks is because I or someone else in the firm hasn't spent enough time training them. Newsflash, you all were hired because you were a 3-4th year associate! You should know how to do most of the stuff we ask you to do already!
5. Have absolutely no clue - ME: this patent application is crap because ABC . . . Recently fired lawyer - "At my old firm I was told to do that because . . . . " Me: You were told wrong. I don't know who trained you, but here are five reasons why you don't do that. Recently fired lawyer - "But at my old firm . . ." Me - I don't care what you did at your old firm because what you did at your old firm is wrong, for the reasons I just explained to you. Recently fired lawyer - "But. . . " Me - No buts! And don't bring up your old firm again. You haven't demonstrated to anyone here that you know what you are doing. In fact all you have done is demonstrate to every senior attorney in the firm that you do not know what you are doing. So if I were you I would try to forget what your old firm trained you to do, because frankly they shafted you. They filled you with a false sense of knowledge and accomplishment, while teaching you precisely the wrong way to approach XYZ type of projects.
Argh . . . pisses me off just thinking about it.
Casual Clothes:
I've been interviewed by managers wearing jeans and polo shirts. First class hotels are Not casual environments.
Late without explanation or apology:
I've lost count of the number of interviewing managers who do this when they set the interview time.
No printed copies of resume :
I've had interviewers ask me for a copy (which I always give them) when I can see a copy in their folder in front of them. They then begin to peruse it, obviously never having looked at the folder in front of them. A few have the grace to acknowledge they already have a copy when they open the folder to put the copy I just gave them away at the end of the interview.
No pen :
I've never been interviewed by a manager without a pen but, I have been interviewed by managers who couldn't answer my questions about specifics of the job being applied for.
Of course, I'm not a millennial.
I'm a middle manager and consider myself an interview veteran. I would very much expect that if I was too unprepared to print out the resume for the person entering my office, or at the very least have it readily accessible from my computer, that they might find it offensive. It would suggest a whole slew of things that I, were I being interviewed, would make me question if I wanted to work at said organization.
I'd suggest trying to put things into perspective. You may very well be (see: most likely scenario) the asshole in this situation. It's even more disheartening that you're also apparently too pretentious to realize it.
As leaders, being passive-aggressive gets you nowhere. Asking questions like, "Why can't you just be here on time?" or "Why can't you just learn the product on your own like Danny does?" only demoralize individuals.
so it could hurt someone's feeling to ask why they can't figure out how to show up on time? Are you saying that manager should take the opportunity to build that worker up with positive feedback about his attendance issues?
"Why are you late?" is different from "Why can't you just be here on time?".
one would indicate a one-time occurrence and one a pattern of tardiness. I see no issue with either being asked if the employee has shown they just don't care. No need to coddle
And so the circle of bad management continues.
No worries. You actually sound like the kind of person most of the rest of us are trying to avoid hiring, so it will all work out. I mean, if you think someone is an asshole because they'd like to see a modicum of preparation from you, who knows what kind of tool you'll be when you're actually asked to work
And so the circle of bad management continues.
it's not a freaking daycare. If someone shows they don't care about the rules around their employment why worry about hurting their feelings? When I'm going to be late I let my coworkers and manager know. An ongoing issue with a start time should have been discussed before the manager was forced to bring it up.
It's not the manager's job to groom a perpetually late/irresponsible employee into a basic semblance of a professional.
Innately shitty employees are not to be fixed, they are to be replaced or, better yet, avoided altogether.
Life: It's a hardhat area. Come prepared.
Yes. You are so right. That's probably why I've only ever been unemployed for a few days in my entire life, and it was only because I was weighing which of the three offers I had on the table to take while negotiating with all 3.
1) I wear a suit to an interview. I think the types of environments that executives wear casual clothes are, by and large, either organizations trying to be too hip (you know, the ones with "open" floor plans with tables and no assigned seats, high ceiling, etc), or a small-medium mom and pop shop. My skills are typically wasted at either of these organizations.
2) I always have a pad and pen. I let my interviewer and/or interviewee speak their piece, and I write notes on questions for later rather than being rude and interrupting. 100% of my own interviews have always had a point when I was asked if I had any questions, and I feel it's good etiquette to show you paid attention and ask things relevant to you.
3) If I was going for a position and the interviewer entered (and/or I entered his room) and he didn't have a copy of my resume, I would offer to e-mail it to him/her right there and if that was insufficient I would excuse myself and leave.
I don't need to speak my credentials to you, because frankly you'd probably be too ignorant to understand most of them - the reality is you're likely levels lower than I on the typical organization hierarchy which your attitude and opinion reflect. I don't really judge you for it, someday you'll understand. Well, maybe (see: probably not with that attitude).
Yes. You are so right. That's probably why I've only ever been unemployed for a few days in my entire life, and it was only because I was weighing which of the three offers I had on the table to take while negotiating with all 3.
1) I wear a suit to an interview. I think the types of environments that executives wear casual clothes are, by and large, either organizations trying to be too hip (you know, the ones with "open" floor plans with tables and no assigned seats, high ceiling, etc), or a small-medium mom and pop shop. My skills are typically wasted at either of these organizations.
2) I always have a pad and pen. I let my interviewer and/or interviewee speak their piece, and I write notes on questions for later rather than being rude and interrupting. 100% of my own interviews have always had a point when I was asked if I had any questions, and I feel it's good etiquette to show you paid attention and ask things relevant to you.
3) If I was going for a position and the interviewer entered (and/or I entered his room) and he didn't have a copy of my resume, I would offer to e-mail it to him/her right there and if that was insufficient I would excuse myself and leave.
I don't need to speak my credentials to you, because frankly you'd probably be too ignorant to understand most of them - the reality is you're likely levels lower than I on the typical organization hierarchy which your attitude and opinion reflect. I don't really judge you for it, someday you'll understand. Well, maybe (see: probably not with that attitude).
Yes. You are so right. That's probably why I've only ever been unemployed for a few days in my entire life, and it was only because I was weighing which of the three offers I had on the table to take while negotiating with all 3.
1) I wear a suit to an interview. I think the types of environments that executives wear casual clothes are, by and large, either organizations trying to be too hip (you know, the ones with "open" floor plans with tables and no assigned seats, high ceiling, etc), or a small-medium mom and pop shop. My skills are typically wasted at either of these organizations.
2) I always have a pad and pen. I let my interviewer and/or interviewee speak their piece, and I write notes on questions for later rather than being rude and interrupting.
3) If I was going for a position and the interviewer entered (and/or I entered his room) and he didn't have a copy of my resume, I would offer to e-mail it to him/her right there and if that was insufficient I would excuse myself and leave.
I don't need to speak my credentials to you, because frankly you'd probably be too ignorant to understand most of them - the reality is you're likely levels lower than I on the typical organization hierarchy which your attitude and opinion reflect. I don't really judge you for it, someday you'll understand. Well, maybe (see: probably not with that attitude).
A manager's job is to manage and part of that is knowing how best to deal with people.