Today, I went for a stupid interview for an admin post. I have indicated in my resume all my working experiences. However, the interview kept asking me if I have done [abc] or [efg] or [opq] before, all of which I have not done before.
I told him whatever exp I have is all in my resume and he told me to "wait for a decision". Immediately, I know that the game is over.
I mean, what is this? Whether I fit their bill or not is so obvious from my resume. What is the purpose of a resume if the interviewer don't even look at them? I feel that it is a waste of my time asking me to go all the way down just to tell me that I do not fit their requirements. So frustrating....
I just feel that they are so unprofesional. Would you be mad if you were in my shoes?
2007-07-20 04:29:03 · 6 answers · asked by Bernstein 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
ANGELCAKE464, I experienced what you said before.
For me, so far, this kind of situation happens during the stage where they called, and not until the stage where I have shown up in their office.
2007-07-20 04:51:08 · update #1
ken_ken0730,
Thanks. Stay positive....I know and I'm really trying....sweat!
2007-07-20 04:53:15 · update #2
Jay P,
I don't think you really understand the story down here. But that's not hard to see why, cos you are talking in a interviewer position!
And assumed that you do really understand what's going on, by saying that "...I do a lot of interviewing and I ask people these questions all of the time...", I think you just fit into the category of the kind of interviewer I was talking about. (the 'waste my time' type)
2007-07-20 07:09:44 · update #3
I agree with you, it's stupid. However, next time, tell them you have never done abc but would look forward to learning abc.
It's a game, you have to play it to get a job. Don't point out the fact that they are being stupid, they tend to not like that.
2007-07-20 04:33:09 · answer #1 · answered by Chloe 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Interviewing is a process that all companies have to go through. A resume is informative, but it is just a piece of paper and people can put anything down on paper. Sometimes they want to know if you can work well with people, how you conversate, etc and they can't be determined from a resume. So an employer can't truly select an employee strictly based on a resume.
First you have to accept the fact that companies will interview and use that opportunity to sell yourself. Know your resume from front to back and don't be afraid to tell them any additional information about you that will make them consider you more (i.e. "I'm a team player", "I'm a fast learner", "I'm willing to learn whatever it takes to excel").
It can be a bit discouraging when you go for interview after interview and you aren't picked, but stay positive. Your window of opportunity will soon open.
2007-07-20 11:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by ken_ken0730 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you're kind of wrong here. An interview is a conversation. They want to get to know you and assess you as a person. Part of a conversation about a job prospect is talking about your experience. talking about your background. If you can't communicate that in person, they should be looking at someone else quite frankly. I'd have answers prepared. I do a lot of interviewing and I ask people these questions all of the time. I want to hear about what they learned at previous positions. What they liked about them. What they didn't liked, etc. There;s a reason why you're not there anymore.
2007-07-20 12:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by Jay P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason they ask you that question (as ridiculous as it seems) is because they want to conversate with you to get an idea of your intellectuality. You have to answer their questions in a professional manner and just go through a brief detail of your work history with them. most people don't like to just judge you from what they see on a piece of paper, they want to get to know the person in front of them by communication.
that's the way of the world my friend.........done my share of hiring people, so i know.
my advice......put your best foot forward in the interview, answer the questions clearly(even if your repeating what's on the resume), add extra details if you have to, smile, and have a more positive attitude.......job searching can be frustrating, but it's a job in itself just looking for a job, don't give up and don't give in:-)
2007-07-20 11:36:45 · answer #4 · answered by WHOISTHEPUPPETMASTER? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about when they see all the past experience you have, want you to know all these programs and then drag you down for an interview and tell you the salary is $10.00 an hour....Can't they tell from all your experience on your resume that you most likely won't take a job with that salary......Duh!!!
2007-07-20 11:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anglcake 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. They have your resume on file. Maybe another position will open up for you.
Look at it this way, you got experience in interviewing.
2007-07-20 11:34:08 · answer #6 · answered by Chef dad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋