Opinions, please

[Pussy]

Dale Carnegie's 'How to win friends and influence people' is an old book now but the truths are still true and it's probably the most highly regarded advice of its type available. Not being a smart arse, it seems like you could use it.

I try not to say..."I wanna come and work for you cunts" at an interview.

ALTHOUGH... true story... Joe Ridley from McKenzie and Ridley, a boilermaking firm in Edgecumbe, told me a story about a bloke who applied for a job with them a few years ago.
The applicant proudly stated that he was clean living and of sober habits etc etc.
Joe said "Well you might as well fuck off right now, then. You'll never fit in with the bunch of cunts I have got working for me..."

[Scuba_Steve]

You should count yourself lucky that you got any reply. It demonstrates that the consultant was at least polite and rewards effort with effort. Many won't even send out a message.

Usually those messages come from those stupid fucking cv processing programs used by HR firms, no human interaction required. I've had a few, if you don't get a rejection THATS when your've reached a human (generalization)

[nzspokes]

I know a lady thats a very high level HR manager for a multinational. She has some funny stories of CVs and people having big gaps in them. Normally turns out they spent time at Her Majesty's pleasure. And men to scared to come inside for interviews so she had to talk to them in the carpark. Doubt they got the position.....

[The Singing Chef]

What I have done in the past and going to do now, is to call up with a friendly demeanour and basically set up an interview with them.

You talk to them quickly about the job to confirm they are still looking for someone, be very friendly and have an up beat voice (Nothing worse than talking to somebody that sounds like they just had to sit through 10 minutes of a Justin Bieber song.)

Tell them that you are interested about the position and you would like to meet up with them for a coffee, then say how does "insert day" work for you? If they say not that day then either ask which day or sort out another day in which you can meet up.
Now if you have good people skills and can bullshit your way into anything, then by that stage, you will have the job.

That's how it works for me any way, then my CV speaks for itself.

[avgas]

I know a lady thats a very high level HR manager for a multinational. She has some funny stories of CVs and people having big gaps in them. Normally turns out they spent time at Her Majesty's pleasure. And men to scared to come inside for interviews so she had to talk to them in the carpark. Doubt they got the position.....

Any chance you can have a chat to her about possibly passing on contact details to a few on here looking for work?

As mentioned earlier many times its who you know.

I am interested, and I imagine MSTRS is also. It you could PM us her details would be most appreciated.

Cheers
Stew

[MSTRS:Me]

Not too many multinationals in Napier, but certainly interested if there is anything available.

[Maha]

MacDonalds is a Multinational innit?..
And they have a carpark.

[MSTRS:Me]

MacDonalds is a Multinational innit?..
And they have a carpark.

You'll keep...

[avgas]

MacDonalds is a Multinational innit?..
And they have a carpark.

No McD's is a global. There is a difference

[Maha]

You'll keep...

No McD's is a global. There is a difference

No wonder I missed out on a job as a youngster, ok I lied about my age at the time but, during the interview at Avis, I was asked if ''I was self motivated''?
I said ''Yes, I have a Car''....
Didn't get the job...

[avgas]

No wonder I missed out on a job as a youngster, ok I lied about my age at the time but, during the interview at Avis, I was asked if ''I was self motivated''?
I said ''Yes, I have a Car''....
Didn't get the job...

Then I will let you in on a hint. The answer to "What is your most perfect role?", "What are your aspirations?" or "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
is NOT

"In your seat interviewing my replacement"

I didn't get that job either.

[jasonu]

Looks way too wordy to me. It looks more like a story or speech and most HR people won't be bothered to read it. Imagine if a potential employer gets say 100 CV's to look at for a position listing. They will likely be glanceing over them looking for something that stands out immediately and will weed out the few that do this and ditch the rest.

Below is an example of a simple resume template I found in my MS Works. It is simple, to the point and quickly shows your skills and quals.

Just my opinion for what it is worth.

[Your Name]
[Street Address, Town, Country Postal Code] [Phone number] [E-mail address]


Objective [Describe your career goal or ideal job.]

Experience [Job Title]
[Dates of employment] [Company Name], [Town, County]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]


[Job Title]
[Dates of employment] [Company Name], [Town, County]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]


[Job Title]
[Dates of employment] [Company Name], [Town, County]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]


[Job Title]
[Dates of employment] [Company Name], [Town, County]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]
[Job responsibility/achievement]


Education [School Name], [Town, County]
[Dates of attendance]
[Degree obtained]
[Special award/accomplishment]

Interests [Briefly list interests that may pertain to the type of the job you want.]

References References are available on request.




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I am going to an interview in a couple of days and will be presenting my resume using the above format.

[avgas]

I am going to an interview in a couple of days and will be presenting my resume using the above format.

Lots of US employers are using Linkedin these days - as its easier to get in contact with your previous employers.

[jasonu]

as its easier to get in contact with your previous employers.

That may or may not be a good thing...
Anyway it is already in his in box so now it is up to my in person interview to hopefully convince him his company couldn't possible survive without me.

[The Singing Chef]

Sweet, should be hearing back soon from an interested restaurant owner about a chef's position, they hadn't advertised at all and I was there having drinks and some platters with mates, bonus is, is that it is just a short walk up the road from me.

God damn I need to get working again, I feel the laziness creeping up now, the T.V series beckon and tubs of ice cream lay in wait.

I think I am going mad, and it's only been 2 weeks!