anyone whos' ever interviewed someone for a job! (impressions and stereotypes)?

Question

I'd like your personal opinion. If you've ever interviewd some one for a job and they've used slang terms (what's up, yo, etc.) what was your impression. Did their language affect your opinion and overall impression of them? How-so?

Answer 1

I think it depends on what terms are used. If they talk like Fifty Cent, that's not so hot, but if they say terms like "cool" it's not so bad since they've been around so long it's come into the mainstream. All in all, a job interview is supposed to be a professional experience and if someone uses a lot of slang, it sends the signal that they don't know when to be serious, which can be construed as unprofessional.

Answer 2

i was store manager for a 12 Billion dollar a year industry and language deffinately effected my opinions of people. Slang generally suggested a weak minded, and weak vocabulary person. However using large words and intelectual sounding speech ussually told me this person is trying to kiss a@@ by sounding intelligent. My advice is deffinately stay away from slang. Try not to use too big of words especially out of context. that just makes you sound dumber. Sit up straight but not analy. DO NOT wear a shirt that shows cleavage? Though it might help you get a job at the local convenient store it will not improve your chances at a proffesional business. Don't go overdressed. Simple bussiness casual works best. Vocabulary is a must. Sound like you have a solid vocabulary but don't go overboard. If you use a word, make sure you know exactly what it means. If you don't the person interviewing may??? Hope I've helped. You can E-mail me if you want more advice on this. I've hired and fired more than 50 people..

Answer 3

Similar to the first poster, cool is fine, yo is not. If you can imagine an older person saying it with a straight face, i would say it could be okay at an interview.. however.. an interview is all about making a great impression. Slang will not help you on your interview at any job, unless its a promoter or something like that.

Answer 4

It is always best to wear a smart suit when you go for a job interview, even if it is for a job where at work people dress casually. Make sure your shoes are shining and you look good everywhere, and do not wear things like earings as they do not make a good impression on some employers.But at your interview you can ask them whether they prefer you to wear a suit to work or dress more casually. when you come in to work. At your interview the points they will be looking for are 1. Are you a responsible and reliable person 2. Will you make a good impression on customers that is good for Boots reputation, such as in the way you address people being friendly, helpful and respectful. 3. Are you industrious and not lazy in your oattitude to work. 4. Can you get on work well as part of a team with others of all ages, races and genders. 5. Are you self disciplined (e.g. will get out of bed as early in morning as necessary and make sure you report to work on time for every single shift every day they want you to work, and obey orders given to you without arguing. 6. Do you have a drink or drugs problem (if so it could stop you getting a job so kill it!) 7. Are you good at figues such as being able to add up correctly and give people the right change when they pay for several items they have bought. 8, Are you trustworthy and honest 9.Will you willingly work whatever hours they require you to including weekends... How they will assess these points may vary and they may do so quite cunningly, so it is up to you to convey the impression they want to see you have for each question by thinking in advance what they are looking for.. Best of luck and hope you get the job.

Answer 5

Anyone who cannot manage to speak properly at such a vital meeting is likely to speak even worse once they're comfortable in the position. I'd make the interview as short as possible and dump the application into the shredder. When you hire people, you're hiring representatives of the company. Unless you're looking for someone to be all out on the street and "urban" it's probably not the representation you're looking for.

Answer 6

Since I've only interviewed for professional positions where formal communication skills are part of the interview process, I've never had anyone use that kind of slang. If I had, though, it would have reflected very badly on the candidate. I wouldn't want to hire someone who wouldn't communicate at a level appropriate to the situation.

Answer 7

Honestly yes it did... I interview people on a regular basis and unfortunatley even myself, I speak differently in my work environment with my superiors then I do with my co-workers at my same level or at home...

I would not think of it as a sterotype they aren't thinking look at this thug or black person or hispanic or what ever when you talk like that, we're thinking, is this how this guys communicates professionally....

that's the key thing... remember your interview is your first and last impression, it determines a lot, so using appropriate language is essential.

Answer 8

yes it does affect the first impression if you go for a job interview and say "yo man" "whats up" you get the impression either this person is not educated or just does not care one way or another. also body language speaks pretty loud also the way you wear your clothes and the way you shake someones hand. the eye contact.

Answer 9

Sloppy language during a job interview is never appropriate. Slang, vulgarity, and poor grammar will put your application in the "do not hire" pile.