Life Tip for Job Seekers - Page 7

**Rain Man** · 09-23-2014, 11:11 AM

Show up at your freakin' interview on time. Seriously. If you show up 45 minutes late to a JOB INTERVIEW, it makes a BAD IMPRESSION. I don't care if you missed your bus or overslept or had other things going on. I don't care at all.

There are no excuses for being late to a job interview. Zero. If you were pulling people out of a burning car en route to the interview, that's great and I commend you for it, but it only takes three minutes to pull people out of a burning car. You should have planned ahead to be within sight of the interview location an hour before your interview. You should still be on time, but with a slight aroma of burning rubber and a great story for me.

I guess possibly if you were on your way to an interview in Holland and you saw a dam breaking, and you put your finger in the dam, and it then took an hour for the dam repairers to show up, then that might be a feasible excuse since you saved countless lives. But I'd still want to see it on the news that evening, and I'd want to know that there were no other people around who could have switched fingers with you.

Here's how you go to a job interview:

1. Drive to the interview with plans to be there an hour early.
2. Walk to the front door of the place an hour early just to be sure you know where it is.
3. Go to the nearest coffee shop and check out the company's web site and come up with some good questions and talking points.
4. Show up 10 minutes early.

Sheesh. Humanity amazes me sometimes.

Mennonite · 09-23-2014, 10:02 PM

I've always done factory work. For those that have never done it, this will illustrate your frame of mind after doing it for a little while:

**Dunit35** · 09-23-2014, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmo20002

Get a new e-mail address.
Don't use hornyguy69@yahoo.com in your contact info.

Haha. When I finally grew up I had to get a more professional email address.

Jiu Jitsu Jon · 09-23-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

I think this signature exceeds the proper amount of signature space. Mods please smite Jiu Jitsu signature.

Because **** you Raider fan.

That wasn't a very nice thing to post.

**morphius** · 09-23-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kc rush

Only apply for the job you are qualified for if there are multiple openings if you want to be taken seriously.

We have three openings, one entry level, one with 1-2 years experience with a specific skill set and one with 8+ years and a proven track record.

I had some guy 4 years out of college with no relevant experience ask to be considered for all three positions.

The problem I have seen, is that when the company lists the requirments for my jobs they put such high level of wants that the person would be nearly impossible to find. So I'll apply to a gig if I'm even close.

**Rausch** · 09-23-2014, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

Your first questions should not be about salary or benefits.

I've probably done that myself in the past.

Honestly, that's the most important in my case. I can eat a lot of $3it for the right money and I've passed on jobs I know I would have loved because it just wasn't enough to pay the bills.

On second thought, sure seems fair. The employer is asking whatever they can to get the right person, why shouldn't the employee ask the only two questions that really matter?...

Miles · 09-23-2014, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

I've probably done that myself in the past.

Honestly, that's the most important in my case. I can eat a lot of $3it for the right money and I've passed on jobs I know I would have loved because it just wasn't enough to pay the bills.

On second thought, sure seems fair. The employer is asking whatever they can to get the right person, why shouldn't the employee ask the only two questions that really matter?...

Guess it depends on the size of the company and job but I've always felt pay is something brought up by HR/at the offer stage unless the interviewer volunteers it.

**Buehler445** · 09-23-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

Guess it depends on the size of the company and job but I've always felt pay is something brought up by HR/at the offer stage unless the interviewer volunteers it.

It depends on the job. Entry level shit is a no go. You get what they offer. If you've got some skills or if it's a small business most of the time it's negotiable.

**cdcox** · 09-24-2014, 01:33 AM

I'll offer some tips I've learned (some the hard way) for hiring:

1. At the entry- to mid-level hire someone who needs the job.
2. At the upper level, run, run, run from anyone who needs the job.
3. People who did x well can't necessarily do different task y well just because you think both tasks are equally challenging.
4. Anyone can hide their freak show for a day or two.
5. Any reservations that you form during the job interview will become amplified post-hiring.
6. Entropy applies to people. The natural tendency is for them to get worse with time, but it is possible for them to get better if energy is added to the system.
7. Hiring has the crap shoot element of the NFL draft. No matter how much energy you inject into the hiring process, the hit rate may not be what you desire.

Bruiser · 09-24-2014, 12:29 PM

MAKE SURE YOU WATCH A GOOD YOUTUBE VIDEO ON TYING A TIE BEFORE THE INTERVIEW.

Jimmya · 09-24-2014, 12:43 PM

Agree with KCUnited!

**New World Order** · 09-24-2014, 12:56 PM

How important is putting your GPA on a resume? Can it help get the job?

I have a job now, but it wouldn't hurt to know this for the future.

**ptlyon** · 09-24-2014, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by New World Order

How important is putting your GPA on a resume? Can it help get the job?

I have a job now, but it wouldn't hurt to know this for the future.

Mr. Blutousky ~ zero point zero

**loochy** · 09-24-2014, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by New World Order

How important is putting your GPA on a resume? Can it help get the job?

I have a job now, but it wouldn't hurt to know this for the future.

I read somewhere that if your GPA was over 3, put it on there

also, your GPA matters less and less as you get more experience

Frosty · 09-24-2014, 01:11 PM

I was told that GPA should only be on there for your first professional job after college. After that, no one cares. However, I've been out of the game for a long time so it might have changed.

KC native · 09-24-2014, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by New World Order

How important is putting your GPA on a resume? Can it help get the job?

I have a job now, but it wouldn't hurt to know this for the future.

Depends on the industry, job you're applying for, and how long you've been out of school.

View Poll Results: Showing up late to a job interview is...
A sign that you don't want the job.	27	26.73%
A sign that you can't manage the basic requirements of life.	56	55.45%
A good negotiating strategy, since it shows that you don't need the job.	8	7.92%
A way to exert control over a situation that historically favors the hiring party.	4	3.96%
The way things work in the modern world. Only the uncool show up on time.	5	4.95%
Sometimes necessary if you're watching the end of a really good TV show.	5	4.95%
A colossally stupid move.	60	59.41%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 101. You may not vote on this poll

09-23-2014, 11:11 AM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3328491 VARSITY	Tip for Job Seekers Show up at your freakin' interview on time. Seriously. If you show up 45 minutes late to a JOB INTERVIEW, it makes a BAD IMPRESSION. I don't care if you missed your bus or overslept or had other things going on. I don't care at all. There are no excuses for being late to a job interview. Zero. If you were pulling people out of a burning car en route to the interview, that's great and I commend you for it, but it only takes three minutes to pull people out of a burning car. You should have planned ahead to be within sight of the interview location an hour before your interview. You should still be on time, but with a slight aroma of burning rubber and a great story for me. I guess possibly if you were on your way to an interview in Holland and you saw a dam breaking, and you put your finger in the dam, and it then took an hour for the dam repairers to show up, then that might be a feasible excuse since you saved countless lives. But I'd still want to see it on the news that evening, and I'd want to know that there were no other people around who could have switched fingers with you. Here's how you go to a job interview: 1. Drive to the interview with plans to be there an hour early. 2. Walk to the front door of the place an hour early just to be sure you know where it is. 3. Go to the nearest coffee shop and check out the company's web site and come up with some good questions and talking points. 4. Show up 10 minutes early. Sheesh. Humanity amazes me sometimes.
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09-23-2014, 10:02 PM	#91
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09-24-2014, 01:33 AM	#98
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2351769	I'll offer some tips I've learned (some the hard way) for hiring: 1. At the entry- to mid-level hire someone who needs the job. 2. At the upper level, run, run, run from anyone who needs the job. 3. People who did x well can't necessarily do different task y well just because you think both tasks are equally challenging. 4. Anyone can hide their freak show for a day or two. 5. Any reservations that you form during the job interview will become amplified post-hiring. 6. Entropy applies to people. The natural tendency is for them to get worse with time, but it is possible for them to get better if energy is added to the system. 7. Hiring has the crap shoot element of the NFL draft. No matter how much energy you inject into the hiring process, the hit rate may not be what you desire.
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09-24-2014, 12:29 PM	#99
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09-24-2014, 12:43 PM	#100
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09-24-2014, 12:56 PM	#101
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09-24-2014, 01:11 PM	#104
Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Warshington Casino cash: $5688243	I was told that GPA should only be on there for your first professional job after college. After that, no one cares. However, I've been out of the game for a long time so it might have changed.
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