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Title: HELP!
Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 12:11:39 PM: I have an interview this afternoon, in all seriousness what are sensible answers to the question I always dread the most, what would you say your weaknesses are?
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Nick on September 04, 2009, 12:14:33 PM: 'I get too wrapped up in my work'

'I am a bit of a perfectionist'

'I hate making mistakes'

char048

Good luck
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 12:16:45 PM: Well I am hardly going to tell the truth now am I! :D

Thanks Nick.
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Post by: Nick on September 04, 2009, 12:17:46 PM: But if they don't ask that question don't start bluriting out the answers as though they had. They will think you are a nutter angel1
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Post by: Snoopy on September 04, 2009, 12:19:12 PM: (https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fculturekitchen.com%2Ffiles%2Fimages%2Fcrossed_fingers_0.jpg&hash=cb192fcbb2eb55dc1029bc2567ead877eccbbf9d)
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Post by: Snoopy on September 04, 2009, 12:22:25 PM: And for Heaven's sake check your dress before leaving the ladies.

(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.thesun.co.uk%2Fmultimedia%2Farchive%2F00422%2Fsnf2277i_422706a.jpg&hash=8ac45b1c4a0bc2097b983c91c4c6d142a9f0ead5)
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 12:25:49 PM: I have already been warned to keep the verbal vomit to a minimum! :D

I am wearing a suit with trousers so that won't be a problem Snoops!
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Post by: Snoopy on September 04, 2009, 12:27:57 PM: We really did have a girl come for an interview and whilst in reception she asked to use the ladies and came out like that!

We (The Sales Management team) gave her the job on the spot! HR didn't seem to like the logic behind our decision redface:
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 12:30:28 PM: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo

poor woman and what a bunch of pervs you were! :D
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Post by: Uncle Mort on September 04, 2009, 12:44:31 PM: Good luck Wenchy. happy088

Anyway, what would you say your weaknesses are? rubschin:
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 12:53:20 PM: According to my brother I fart, Mr Wench I am too loud, friends irritatingly punctual if not early. Only sensible answers so far have been here and one from my old work colleague who is also a very close friend.
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 04, 2009, 12:58:46 PM: GOOD LUCK

The old chestnut about weaknesses is a bit of an old question now and to my knowledge is not asked very often.

What will impress is if you have done your research on the company - looked at it's business plan etc - no matter what your job entails and at the end ask questions pertinent to that. Also bring this in whilst you can answering the questions they ask you.

Think of your answers to questions like a story i.e. briefly explain the issue / your experience etc - what you did and then the outcome

Sell yourself - there is nothing wrong with at the end of the interview if they have not asked you something you think is relevant or you think shows some of your skills then tell them about it anyway
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Post by: Barman on September 04, 2009, 01:01:20 PM: Never mind weaknesses and research... ::)

Ask them if you can access the pub and facebook while you are supposedly working... whistle:

Good luck Wenchy! happy088
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 01:04:00 PM: Thanks folks!
Leaving shortly so logging off now to get dressed etc!
scared2:
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Post by: Snoopy on September 04, 2009, 01:05:56 PM: Don't forget the knickers and leave at least three buttons undone on the blouse ~ make it four if it's a bloke doing the interview.
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 04, 2009, 01:18:13 PM: I presume your references are in the post whistle:
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Post by: Snoopy on September 04, 2009, 01:20:28 PM: Oh I never believed any proffered references. Only those I wrote for and received back were considered ~ unless she had a nice bum redface:
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Post by: Nick on September 04, 2009, 01:49:13 PM: She is applying for a job in a chocolate shop. Mentioning her weaknesses truthfully would not go in her favour noooo:
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Post by: Uncle Mort on September 04, 2009, 02:04:12 PM: I have weakness for model trains ~ would I get a job in a cake shop? whistle:
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Post by: Nick on September 04, 2009, 02:04:30 PM: cussing:
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 04, 2009, 02:09:51 PM: I am just weak cry:
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Post by: Nick on September 04, 2009, 02:12:48 PM: Quote from: Miss Demeanor on September 04, 2009, 02:09:51 PM
I am just weak cry:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2047041343288498755# (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2047041343288498755#)
angel1
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Post by: Snoopy on September 04, 2009, 02:15:45 PM: Gawdelpus!
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Post by: Uncle Mort on September 04, 2009, 02:20:00 PM: You have to wonder what he typed in his search engine. eeek:
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Post by: Snoopy on September 04, 2009, 02:22:39 PM: People have been arrested for less!
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 04, 2009, 02:23:00 PM: Quote from: Uncle Mort on September 04, 2009, 02:20:00 PM
You have to wonder what he typed in his search engine. eeek:

Please don't - it's not good for your health noooo:
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Snoopy on September 04, 2009, 02:31:24 PM: It is a worry none the less. confused:
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Post by: Pastis on September 04, 2009, 06:51:48 PM: @ Wenchy

So? ............... Popcorn:
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Post by: Snoopy on September 04, 2009, 06:53:29 PM: She's teasing us ~ or getting plastered somewhere.
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 04, 2009, 06:56:28 PM: But we NEED to know whistle:
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 07:04:22 PM: Sorry! Dinner arrived!

Think it went ok! Seemed to be mainly about whether they thought you would fit in with the current team more than anything else. Although a bit of standard interview questioning took place. Second interviews are taking place next week. They did ask about my availabity for next week so think that is a good sign! Should hear about that either over the weekend or early next week! So is still a case of fingers crossed!

Oh yes and some literacy and mental maths written tests with some reasoning thrown in for good measure!

If anything I want it even more now. Really liked the feel of it if that makes sense!

And your biggest weakness question did come up! So was just as well I thought about it!

Thanks for helping!
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 04, 2009, 07:06:26 PM: well I didn't help much then lol:

Glad it went well.... have you discussed the fact you will want 6 months off a year yet and a Mac lol:
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 07:11:27 PM: 29 days holiday! So not too bad! Still no idea of salary though. Obviously quite a lot depends on that if they did happen to offer it to me. Wasn't mentioned today, nor in the ad and didn't feel appropriate to bring it up! :D
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Post by: Uncle Mort on September 04, 2009, 07:24:27 PM: Glad it went well. As long as the money isn't insulting I'd recommend taking it.
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Post by: Pastis on September 04, 2009, 07:27:45 PM: Quote from: Uncle Mort on September 04, 2009, 07:24:27 PM
Glad it went well. As long as the money isn't insulting I'd recommend taking it.

Wot the man said, if the offer come through. happy088
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 07:35:25 PM: Assuming they offered it that is pretty much what I have decided. I'd be prepared to take a pay cut for it. The benefits package is pretty good. Travel would be an AWFUL lot cheaper. Plus benefits for promotion etc. well worth it I reckon. I think I'd be happy there too. cloud9:

The idea of doing administration for another x years is soul destroying and this would get me out of that area.
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Uncle Mort on September 04, 2009, 07:38:19 PM: Admin is soul destroying! tell me about it, I doubt that even the devil would make me an offer for mine anymore.
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Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on September 04, 2009, 10:04:51 PM: Quote from: Uncle Mort on September 04, 2009, 07:38:19 PM
Admin is soul destroying! tell me about it, I doubt that even the devil would make me an offer for mine anymore.

Aww Uncle, I'll make an offer for your admin....
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 11:03:05 PM: Got a second interview!!!!! cloud9:
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Post by: Darwins Selection on September 05, 2009, 12:56:16 AM: Quote from: Bar Wench on September 04, 2009, 11:03:05 PM
Got a second interview!!!!! cloud9:
Well done young lady. ;D
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Barman on September 05, 2009, 05:34:37 AM: Excellent Wenchy! cloud9:

Wot about the Intermong access tho like...? rubschin:
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Post by: The Moan Ranger on September 05, 2009, 07:44:13 AM: Very well done Wenchy - i have everything crossed for you.
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Post by: Snoopy on September 05, 2009, 08:07:54 AM: Nice one Wenchy! happ096
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 05, 2009, 11:25:19 AM: Quote from: Barman on September 05, 2009, 05:34:37 AM
Excellent Wenchy! cloud9:

Wot about the Intermong access tho like...? rubschin:

I can always post from my phone!
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Post by: Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons) on September 05, 2009, 11:29:34 AM: Well done that girl. happ096
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Post by: Barman on September 05, 2009, 04:35:14 PM: Quote from: Bar Wench on September 05, 2009, 11:25:19 AM
Quote from: Barman on September 05, 2009, 05:34:37 AM
Excellent Wenchy! cloud9:

Wot about the Intermong access tho like...? rubschin:

I can always post from my phone!
That'll do like! happy088
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Nick on September 05, 2009, 04:45:46 PM: Jolly good!!!!!
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 07, 2009, 04:42:02 PM: 10:30 am tomorrow.

I haven't been out of the house at that time for months!?!?!? eeek:
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 07, 2009, 04:46:02 PM: lol:

Early night for you then young lady whistle:

Do you know what tomorrow will entail ?
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Bar Wench on September 07, 2009, 04:52:20 PM: Interview with the boss man. The two people that interviewed me Friday said they had recently employed some people that when he met them after the fact he said he wished he had met so from now on he meets them two. Think Friday was more about whether I would fit into the team or not. Have been given no indication of what tomorrow will entail. All I was told on Friday was that if I were called back it would be for an informal chat. So who knows what that means!

However, having stalked one of the interviewers twitter accounts, redface:, it would appear that the job is no longer available. Not sure if that is a good or a bad thing!
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 07, 2009, 04:55:10 PM: Think positively you !!!! ( the irony is not lost on me when I can't do that in my own situation lol: )

Time to discuss your salary and any 'perks' tho and flexible working hours of course whistle:

Really hope it goes well
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Bar Wench on September 07, 2009, 04:58:43 PM: Those are all on my list! lol:
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Post by: Pastis on September 07, 2009, 05:07:49 PM: Alternatively............ whistle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheNUWyROv8
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Post by: Nick on September 07, 2009, 05:35:23 PM: I have crossed my legs
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 07, 2009, 05:46:34 PM: Quote from: Pastis on September 07, 2009, 05:07:49 PM
Alternatively............ whistle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheNUWyROv8

Love Lauren Bacall! cloud9:
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Bar Wench on September 08, 2009, 10:16:45 AM: Just popping in to say it is over. Have done all I can. Not got a good feeling about this one though noooo:
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 08, 2009, 10:17:29 AM: When will they let you know???

What was the Big Boss like then ???
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Post by: Uncle Mort on September 08, 2009, 10:19:35 AM: happy100

Let's hope your womanly intuition is wrong.
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Post by: Bar Wench on September 08, 2009, 10:24:04 AM: He was perfectly pleasant. Think I just answered some of the questions badly. I'll know sometime this week.
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Post by: Miss Demeanour on September 08, 2009, 10:26:32 AM: Is this just the post mortem panic though when you come out and suddenly remember things you should have also said ?

What you are forgetting is all the really good stuff you have actually said
Title: Re: HELP!
Post by: Bar Wench on September 08, 2009, 10:47:37 AM: It is possible. That is what Brother Wench is trying to convince me happened. I certainly have fabulous answers for every question now!!!

Right now I am going to have some lunch and try to find something crap to watch to take my mind off it. Housework later that is always good for removing crap from my mind.

Thanks Miss D!