I had an interview yesterday with midsize private company. I tried to make it to the IT Department. One interviewer met me at the lobby to meet the other people. At first it was good, then I noticed they becoming unprofessional ( which they admitted) and rude. They're just wearing casual clothes. One of them even had a bit of bread crumbs on his lips, anyway he found it later. One guy tossed his business card to me - literally, just like that. One gave it to me nicely. Then started asking technical questions. Most of the time chuckling sarcastically. It was intense. One guy asked me "so you done a lot of schooling, here it's more practical" sarcastically. One just staring at me. It so uncomfortable and unprofessional. And the job description wasn't the way it was before. And the salary range was below the industry standard. Are they being rude and obnoxious towards me? What should I do during this kind of situation?
2007-01-20 02:34:09 · 9 answers · asked by Confuse_Guy 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Sounds like a company that won't be around very long.
I would find a different place to work... Are these REALLY the kind of people that you want to work for?
2007-01-20 02:37:35 · answer #1 · answered by my-kids-mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are two ways to look at this. Firstly, they were being intentionally rude to see how you would handle it. I have been through that interview technique too. I wasn't impressed. I think there are better ways to find out your mental and emotional weaknesses. Having said that, maybe it works for them and maybe they will not be quite so bad to work for.
On the other hand, maybe they are just not your type of employer. The direct quote you put in was interesting. It really depends how it was said. Sometimes it is a valid observation. Other times, I think, it demonstrates that they do not value advancement and continuing education.
I once took a job in that situation (without the casual clothes - this was an accounting firm). I took the job because it paid well and because I felt it was worth it overall. The good times were the best job I ever had. The bad times really sucked. In the end, I got burned out and moved on, having enhanced my skills.
Well, I've rambled on quite enough. Hope some of this helps.
2007-01-20 02:44:28 · answer #2 · answered by skip 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes the company already has someone in line for the job but some higher up or bylaw forces the department to post the job position. The interview panel may have been "forced" to be there. They might have had no intention of hiring you or anyone else that day. Some guy has already been picked and is just waiting out the "interviews". It is more rare in private companies but in Academia it happens all the time.
The "you have to know someone" quote is true most of the time. Forget those losers and move on.
2007-01-20 04:10:22 · answer #3 · answered by Nojunk N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be as professional as you can at the interview, don't sink to their level. It is possible they were trying to get a reaction from you, either to see how you would handle their attitude, or to find a reason to disqualify you. You should also realize that these people may be at another company some day, and you may meet them again. Leave them with a better impression of you then you have of them.
2007-01-20 02:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Beau R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Move on to the next interview. The bread crumb thing cracked me up. Hey at least it wasn't a dangling booger.
2007-01-20 02:37:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interviews are always tense in IT. I would seriously ask myself, "Are these people that I would really enjoy working with?" If the answer is "no", be happy you got the experience of interviewing with them and look elsewhere for employment.
2007-01-20 02:40:09 · answer #6 · answered by annazzz1966 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go west, young man! There are other opportunities out there. Would you want these boorish prigs to be your life for 40+ hours a week? Happy hunting!
2007-01-20 02:39:06 · answer #7 · answered by jake78745 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When the time comes that you feel you do not need this job, YOU terminate the interview.
In any case, always be professional and courteous, even if they aren't
2007-01-20 02:46:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thank them for their valuable time, tell them you don't think you'd be a good fit for their firm and withdraw.
2007-01-20 02:37:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋