Best advice in this entire thread, imho.It is hard out there now. Just keep going. Don't give up. It is a numbers game and the game is changing.
Good luck.
GJS
Best advice in this entire thread, imho.It is hard out there now. Just keep going. Don't give up. It is a numbers game and the game is changing.
Good luck.
GJS
I wish that, one day, we would finally evolve past such crap."You're a Jew, aren't you?"
I wish that, one day, we would finally evolve past such crap.
I once went to an interview at a company I had previously worked for. I left on good conditions and wanted to return after a 3 year absence.
They gave me a written test to complete, and I blew it out of the water. I knew this corporate culture and I knew how they wanted the questions answered. It was pretty easy. So I moved on to the next round, which was a face-to-face interview.
The interviewer and I already knew each other. She had started about the same time I did previously, and brown-nosed her way into a District Manager position.
The interview was going well, or so I thought ... then she asked me a question that really floored me.
"You're a Jew, aren't you?"
I tried not to visibly flinch, hesitated for a few seconds while I composed my answer, and I said "Yes, I am."
She wrote something down on her notes, and after an uncomfortable pause, I asked "How does my Religion relate to my qualifications for this job?"
She knew she was busted for asking an illegal question. She shuffled some papers on her desk, closed my application folder, and she said "We'll be in touch. Send in the next candidate." No handshake. No thank you. I gathered myself together and left.
Needless to say, I didn't get this job. When I called back several times over the next two weeks to inquire, my phone calls were never returned. Nor did I get anything in the mail to let me know I can stop holding my breath.
I considered reporting her illegal question ... but I had no proof. It was my word against hers.
This was a national chain of retail stores, with headquarters in Texas.where was this interviewing company located??
I suspect, that the question that you were asked was totally contrary to the company's policy.This was a national chain of retail stores, with headquarters in Texas.
My interview took place in Maryland.
This has been a stickler for me. I won't lie to people, but I'm careful how much detail I give them.
Lying is hard work. Once you lie - you've gotta make sure that every time this situation comes up later - you've gotta remember ALL of your lies so they match up. Who said what, why I said so and so, what I did. Forever after you gotta make sure your facts line up. Eventually you slip up, and it all comes crashing down. Better to just tell the truth - then you don't have to lie awake at night and sweat it out, because - if you continue to tell the truth - your facts will always automatically line up. Alot less work that way. Did you screw up? Admit it, and take your lumps. It'll almost certainly be less painful than lying about it and it coming out later.
If you really need the job, most people will say what they think the interviewer wants to hear. My last interview I told the guy the truth - flat out, straight forward, up front, honest truth. And he hired me. Only I found out down the road that he had been less than truthful with me. Even called him on one of them. I quit at the end of the probationary period.
During my next interview I'll probably just ignore listing this job - you know, let a sleeping dog lie. But if it comes up I'll tell the next guy the truth. Honesty is the best policy. If some potential boss doesn't want your honesty then I don't wanna work for him.
Was he also curious what you do on Friday afternoons or Sunday mornings?
Some of those questions are illegal to ask in Canada.
Of course you can chose not to answer, but that doesn't look too promising for you, same way asking those questions doesn't look too good on that particular employer (assuming they are legal in your state).
Bottom line as I said before, interviews mostly suck, but we all have to "play the game", and rules are far from perfectly clear. In ideal scenario, you are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you, but to get to that point one needs certain level of financial independence and skills that are highly in demand. Often that's not the case - often there are several candidates that could do the job equally well.
This was the case for me. I went in with the mindset that if I need to lie to get the job then I didn't need it. I was brutally honest and said what I thought. I got the job only to find out that the company was dishonest. I didn't need the hassle so I quit. This may sound hard, but be who you are, and be honest. That is the best you can do. Be aware, the liar in the room just might be the guy conducting the interview.
I suspect, that the question that you were asked was totally contrary to the company's policy.
I would suggest contacting the corporate headquarters to report your incident to prevent future cases.
This happened over 20 years ago, so its a moot point, and it was my word against hers. No proof.
And the company in question is now defunct.
They recently went bankrupt TWICE in three years, and closed all their stores.
No, their demise was due to much more serious problems than poor interview practices.certainly this is symptomatic of their demise.
I once went to an interview at a company I had previously worked for. I left on good conditions and wanted to return after a 3 year absence.
They gave me a written test to complete, and I blew it out of the water. I knew this corporate culture and I knew how they wanted the questions answered. It was pretty easy. So I moved on to the next round, which was a face-to-face interview.
The interviewer and I already knew each other. She had started about the same time I did previously, and brown-nosed her way into a District Manager position.
The interview was going well, or so I thought ... then she asked me a question that really floored me.
"You're a Jew, aren't you?"
I tried not to visibly flinch, hesitated for a few seconds while I composed my answer, and I said "Yes, I am."
She wrote something down on her notes, and after an uncomfortable pause, I asked "How does my Religion relate to my qualifications for this job?"
She knew she was busted for asking an illegal question. She shuffled some papers on her desk, closed my application folder, and she said "We'll be in touch. Send in the next candidate." No handshake. No thank you. I gathered myself together and left.
Needless to say, I didn't get this job. When I called back several times over the next two weeks to inquire, my phone calls were never returned. Nor did I get anything in the mail to let me know I can stop holding my breath.
I considered reporting her illegal question ... but I had no proof. It was my word against hers.
Truly unbelievable that she could be so..... Evil, for lack of a better word. Wow. I will go to my job tomorrow with a much more appreciative attitude.Wow. Just wow. Hearing that story makes me want to turn my phone on and record the entire interview. While the recording may not be admissible in court, it sure could get someone fired if it surfaced to the right people, especially if it carried the threat of being released to the press. In fact, I think I'm going to do that. There are just too many dirty, crooked bigots in the world today. Sorry for the negative perspective but I'm becoming an angry person in my old age.
Truly one of life situations you would never expect and therefore are not prepared to respond with a smile and a go f yourself.Truly unbelievable that she could be so..... Evil, for lack of a better word. Wow. I will go to my job tomorrow with a much more appreciative attitude.
It is sad .its an old school touch but a way to stand out and follow up .Mentioning something that came up in the interview. Something to stand out .Thank you notes? That is so old school. Sad.
They taught this in nursing school. I never received any though ...It is sad .its an old school touch but a way to stand out and follow up .Mentioning something that came up in the interview. Something to stand out .