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  1. elendil elendil is offline

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    Mar 10th, 2011 (3/10/2011 10:23am)

    I'm going for my first job interview in 5 years tommorow. The position is for a coordinator to organise service technicians days for a company who makes forklifts etc.
    What are some good questions to ask my future employer?? I'm a bit stumped as to what to ask without sounding like a chump.

  2. donkiman donkiman is offline

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    Mar 10th, 2011 (3/10/2011 2:47pm) in reply to elendil

    Who's he like in the East Celtics or Bulls? If he says Bulls then immediately move on to salary negotiation, if Celtics just give him a stern look for 10 seconds or so then walk out.
     
  3. Popperhead Popperhead is offline

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    Mar 10th, 2011 (3/10/2011 3:07pm) in reply to donkiman

    When asked if you have any existing seatbelt tickets change the subject
  4. MilBestDrnkr MilBestDrnkr is offline

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    Mar 10th, 2011 (3/10/2011 3:47pm) in reply to Popperhead

    most underrated and overrated fruit.
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    Mar 10th, 2011 (3/10/2011 4:57pm) in reply to MilBestDrnkr

    Okay, here's the shot out of the cannon: Oprah, Barbara Walters, your wife. You gotta fuck one, marry one, kill one, go!
     
  6. mdshack14 mdshack14 is offline

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    Mar 10th, 2011 (3/10/2011 4:59pm) in reply to thedylan

    Does this look infected?
     
  7. C_Bomb C_Bomb is offline

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    Mar 10th, 2011 (3/10/2011 11:32pm) in reply to mdshack14

    Do they offer flexi time?

    When they have jobs in higher positions do they look to promote from within first? do they advertise the jobs and let any current employees know that its up fr grabs?

    Do they have plans or structures in place for career/professional development?

    As a side not have you been employed for the last 5 or are you just looking for work now?
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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 12:13am) in reply to elendil

    Ask if it's against company policy to play "guess her muff" in the workplace.
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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 12:53am) in reply to C_Bomb

     
    Originally Posted by C_Bomb View Post

    Do they offer flexi time?

    When they have jobs in higher positions do they look to promote from within first? do they advertise the jobs and let any current employees know that its up fr grabs?

    Do they have plans or structures in place for career/professional development?

    As a side not have you been employed for the last 5 or are you just looking for work now?

    I haven't had a job in over 12 months, cheers for the legit answer C_Bomb. LOLZ at the rest of ya.
    I had a minor car accident prior to attending the interview today, not a good start, not my best performance in the interview either. FML.
    Edited By: elendil Mar 11th, 2011 at 12:54 AM
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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 12:54am) in reply to thedylan

     
    Originally Posted by thedylan View Post

    Okay, here's the shot out of the cannon: Oprah, Barbara Walters, your wife. You gotta fuck one, marry one, kill one, go!

    How much do you make a year, before taxes?
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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 1:00am) in reply to elendil

    If I'm writing an article in the newspaper about you, what would the headline be if limited to 3 words.

    What can you tell me that will make me remember your name instead of the other interviewers I will be conducting?

    Ask about what he thinks is his true weaknesses (dont let him turn it into a positive) and ask how he will go about changing that.
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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 1:05am) in reply to ZeeDustin

    Couple of pointers:

    Learn about the company - if they are public, what's been happening with their stock, check latest news (say like new contracts/projects).

    Ask questions about the interviewer - they generally like talking about themselves.

    How long have you been with the company. What was your career path with the company?

    What kind of community projects is the company involved in? (basically implying that you enjoy doing charitable works).

    What are the particular challenges going on in the company? And from there offer potential solutions (even if they are obvious) - it shows that you understand the business and are willing to think about those things that will improve the company. And if you get lucky and come up with a point they hadn't considered, they will definitely be talking about you after the interview.
     
  13. Ozzie Ozzie is offline

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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 1:06am) in reply to SpankyHamm

  14. elendil elendil is offline

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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 1:09am) in reply to ZeeDustin

     
    Originally Posted by ZeeDustin View Post

    If I'm writing an article in the newspaper about you, what would the headline be if limited to 3 words.

    What can you tell me that will make me remember your name instead of the other interviewers I will be conducting?

    Ask about what he thinks is his true weaknesses (dont let him turn it into a positive) and ask how he will go about changing that.

    These are great questions for the interviewer to ask, I'm sitting on the other side of the desk tho. I was looking for questions besides the standard questions you can ask about the role etc. Cheers Zee
    Cheers spanky, I did a bit of research on the company. I will ask more questions about the interviewer in my next one, seems like a good stratergy.
    Edited By: elendil Mar 11th, 2011 at 01:14 AM
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  15. heavykiddy heavykiddy is offline

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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 1:09am) in reply to elendil

     
    Originally Posted by elendil View Post

    I'm going for my first job interview in 5 years tommorow.

     
    Originally Posted by elendil View Post

    I haven't had a job in over 12 months,

    Huh, you haven't had a job in a year, but also havent gone on an interview in 5 years... What have you been doing the last year? go back to school?
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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 1:21am) in reply to heavykiddy

     
    Originally Posted by heavykiddy View Post

    Huh, you haven't had a job in a year, but also havent gone on an interview in 5 years... What have you been doing the last year? go back to school?

    I was at my last job for 3.5 years, haven't done much this last year as I've been pretty ill.
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  17. Paki_Poker Paki_Poker is offline

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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 4:22pm) in reply to elendil

    "What types of opportunities for growth are there in this organization/company?"

    This question shows that you have goals and the desire to grow in your position. You're looking at the bigger picture, rather than just finding a job just for the short term.

    My last job interview went very well. I'm not familiar with the intricacies of your job, but in my field (Information Management), I was able to discuss the systems and tools they use. Plans they have for the next 5 years. The types of initiatives/projects I would be working on, etc. I asked a lot of questions...

    Given my experience, I was able to flip the interview to "why should I come work for you/what do you have to offer me" (without directly saying that). I also inquired about personal growth and the ability to receive additional training/courses, such as a CRM certification.

    Also keep in mind that eye contact and confidence is so important.

    Good luck in the interview.
     
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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 4:38pm) in reply to elendil

    How about, "I don't smoke much but I am a compulsive masturbator. Will the company provide tissues for my masturbation breaks throughout the day or do I need to bring my own?"
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    Mar 11th, 2011 (3/11/2011 6:25pm) in reply to Clerk

    how up to date is your technology compared to the competitors.
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