I have applied for jobs in factories. Sometimes the interviewer will take you out to the plant during the interview. Why do they do that?
2006-10-12 14:12:58 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It's called a realistic job preview. They are taking you out there to give you a sense of what the job will entail. (noise, duties, etc.) This is to prepare you for what you could possibly be doing. Often they might look to see your reaction to all of it to get a clue about whether you want to do that kind of work.
2006-10-12 14:16:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
Generally it is NOT a good idea to contact the interviewer before the interview. Lots of reasons for this: the interviewer has a format set up for the interview with a plan that they will likely view as being disrupted; they have so much time for the process which you are inflating; there are legal implications for example, are you getting an unfair advantage compared to other candidates?; if you need more info about the logistics of the interview (time, location, etc.) that's ok, but I imagine that will all be covered anyway. When asked about questions you may have you should ask why the position is open, about when they will make a decision and if you will be contacted in either case, and if it's ok to follow up with the interviewer and how.
2016-03-28 06:59:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many reasons a potential employer may take you out around the facility during your interview. They definitely want you to see exactly where you would be working and the type of work you would be doing. They expect questions from you, and taking you around the facility may prompt a question or two. Employers also like to see your reactions and expressions while touring the facility. Is the job right for you? You could very well figure that out if you are on the fence by seeing everything and how it works.
2006-10-12 14:22:14 · answer #3 · answered by tmtm 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good question. I interview people and show them around all the time. It is assumed you are interested in the place you are applying to work and would like to see the grounds of your potential new work place. I have not hired people because of extreme disinterest in the grand tour but would not use it in and of itself to weed out interviewees.
2006-10-12 14:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do that!
We want to take you to the actual working environment for a few reasons.
1) Gauge your reaction - it will be written all over your face
2) Give you a realistic view of the position, so there are no surprises. If you have seen the working environment and it is not for you, then why waste time?
3) It is all about marketing/sales and being proud of your company.
2006-10-12 16:20:10 · answer #5 · answered by Jennifer J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
I think they want to show you around the plant, hope you can get a picture wht kind of company that you dealing with. it's will give you some site seeing so you will be not blank anymore.
Cheers!!
MS
2006-10-12 14:27:25 · answer #6 · answered by Monalisa 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They want to show you what you'll be getting yourself into. That's a positive thing to do at an interview, I'd say you probably did well.
2006-10-12 14:21:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just to show you around, and give you a feel for the place you may be working at
2006-10-12 14:20:50 · answer #8 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To give you an idea of the products and processes involved in making the products, also to watch your reaction and interest on the shop floor, it is part of the assessment.
2006-10-12 14:18:16 · answer #9 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
to show you the enviroment you would be working in and to see if you recognize the equipment or processes
2006-10-12 14:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's to see if you're still interested in the job once you've seen what it entails.
2006-10-12 14:16:50 · answer #11 · answered by Sarah H 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋