Job Interview Today! - Page 3

CigarNut · 08-24-2010, 10:35 AM

Good luck Darrell!

Whee · 08-24-2010, 10:37 AM

Good luck, bro!

Gophernut · 08-24-2010, 10:41 AM

Good luck, and wear a tie! I have been a recruiter/headhunter for many years, and you'd be suprised at some of the things people wear. T-shirts and jeans with a ball cap on backwards? Didn't even bother to interview. Thanked them for the time as soon as they sat down across my desk. Quite a sad state of affairs. This was not a one time deal. Happened many times.

darkleeroy · 08-24-2010, 10:55 AM

Just, don't wear a suit...

If you're going to wear a tie, make sure it matches. Along with the rest of your outfit.

08-24-2010, 11:02 AM

I'll wear a tuxedo shirt. That says that I want to be formal, but I'm here to party.

Thanks for the info guys. Keep it coming.

neoflex · 08-24-2010, 11:10 AM

I would wear a shirt and tie with a pair of dress pants or at a minimal a nice pair of pants and a colored shirt tucked in. I always say you can't go wrong with going formal to an interview unless of course your interviewing for a job digging ditches. How you present yourself for an interview says a lot about you IMHO. Good luck today!

awsmith4 · 08-24-2010, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

I'll wear a tuxedo shirt. That says that I want to be formal, but I'm here to party.

Thanks for the info guys. Keep it coming.

Now if only you had a mullet to match

smokin5 · 08-24-2010, 11:21 AM

No dumb jokes, just positive thoughts heading your way, Bro -

Good luck!!

Don Fernando · 08-24-2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

Last night Whole Foods called to ask me to come in and interview to be a Meat Cutter.

I've never been to an actual job interview.

Should I wear a tie for an interview as a Meat Cutter?

Tips?

(please spare the "meat" jokes for later, haha)

a pink thong should do Darrell. With a sharp tongue like yours you won't even need a knife to cut the meat.

Subvet642 · 08-24-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

a pink thong should do Darrell. With a sharp tongue like yours you won't even need a knife to cut the meat.

Thanks for that mental image, Ferdie!

08-24-2010, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subvet642

Thanks for that mental image, Ferdie!

You need a few minutes alone, Brother?

Subvet642 · 08-24-2010, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

You need a few minutes alone, Brother?

Naw, that's alright, I'll just gouge my eyes out.

Ogre · 08-24-2010, 11:53 AM

Good luck Brother, will say a prayer for you.

longknocker · 08-24-2010, 12:07 PM

I Recommend "Suit" With Tie. GL, Brother!

KenyanSandBoa · 08-24-2010, 12:20 PM

Well, looks like the good advice was given, so I figured I would at least add my "GOOD LUCK!!" as well.

pnoon · 08-24-2010, 12:24 PM

Good luck, Darrell.

Resist the urge to tell them about your experience as a "meat inspector".

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Don Fernando · 08-24-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrell

(please spare the "meat" jokes for later, haha)

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

Resist the urge to tell them about your experience as a "meat inspector".

Posted via Mobile Device

That later just lasted for 3 hours

on a serious note: Good luck Darrell.

T.G · 08-24-2010, 12:58 PM

Definately go with the tie. A suit might be a bit overkill though.

Good luck.

Blueface · 08-24-2010, 01:54 PM

Darrell,
Good luck.
I don't think one can ever look over dressed for a job interview.
You only get one chance to make a first impression and why not make it the best possible.
Relax during the interview.
Get friends to do a mock interview and surprise you with questions.
Be prepared for the often asked, "what is your worse quality/trait".
Most screw that up. Turn a negative to a positive. Tell them your worst trait is you seek perfection and recognize not all things will be perfect but you can have a blast trying.
Speak of experiences where you have shined.

Good luck!!!
Whatever you do, don't mention your "meat packing" days.

08-24-2010, 03:03 PM

Thanks guys. I just got back.

2 other guys went before me and they were in and out in like 5 minutes. I sat there for over 40 answering questions and asking them.

08-24-2010, 10:35 AM	#1
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08-24-2010, 10:37 AM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: Job Interview Today! Good luck, bro! __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

08-24-2010, 10:41 AM	#3
Gophernut Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Hudson, WI Posts: 1,661 Trading: (15)	Re: Job Interview Today! Good luck, and wear a tie! I have been a recruiter/headhunter for many years, and you'd be suprised at some of the things people wear. T-shirts and jeans with a ball cap on backwards? Didn't even bother to interview. Thanked them for the time as soon as they sat down across my desk. Quite a sad state of affairs. This was not a one time deal. Happened many times. __________________ "My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government." Thomas Jefferson

08-24-2010, 10:55 AM	#4
darkleeroy Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Josh Location: Miami, FL Posts: 318 Trading: (0)	Re: Job Interview Today! Just, don't wear a suit... If you're going to wear a tie, make sure it matches. Along with the rest of your outfit. __________________

08-24-2010, 11:02 AM	#5
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Job Interview Today! I'll wear a tuxedo shirt. That says that I want to be formal, but I'm here to party. Thanks for the info guys. Keep it coming.

08-24-2010, 11:10 AM	#6
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: Job Interview Today! I would wear a shirt and tie with a pair of dress pants or at a minimal a nice pair of pants and a colored shirt tucked in. I always say you can't go wrong with going formal to an interview unless of course your interviewing for a job digging ditches. How you present yourself for an interview says a lot about you IMHO. Good luck today! __________________

08-24-2010, 11:21 AM	#8
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Job Interview Today! No dumb jokes, just positive thoughts heading your way, Bro - Good luck!! __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.

08-24-2010, 11:53 AM	#13
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Job Interview Today! Good luck Brother, will say a prayer for you.

08-24-2010, 12:07 PM	#14
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,266 Trading: (82)	Re: Job Interview Today! I Recommend "Suit" With Tie. GL, Brother!

08-24-2010, 12:20 PM	#15
KenyanSandBoa The Nightman Cometh... Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Jim Location: Massholia Posts: 1,463 Trading: (74)	Re: Job Interview Today! Well, looks like the good advice was given, so I figured I would at least add my "GOOD LUCK!!" as well. __________________ I hope you brought a change of clothes because your eyes are about to piss tears.

08-24-2010, 12:24 PM	#16
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Job Interview Today! Good luck, Darrell. Resist the urge to tell them about your experience as a "meat inspector". Posted via Mobile Device

08-24-2010, 12:58 PM	#18
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,591 Trading: (37)	Re: Job Interview Today! Definately go with the tie. A suit might be a bit overkill though. Good luck.

08-24-2010, 01:54 PM	#19
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Job Interview Today! Darrell, Good luck. I don't think one can ever look over dressed for a job interview. You only get one chance to make a first impression and why not make it the best possible. Relax during the interview. Get friends to do a mock interview and surprise you with questions. Be prepared for the often asked, "what is your worse quality/trait". Most screw that up. Turn a negative to a positive. Tell them your worst trait is you seek perfection and recognize not all things will be perfect but you can have a blast trying. Speak of experiences where you have shined. Good luck!!! Whatever you do, don't mention your "meat packing" days. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

08-24-2010, 03:03 PM	#20
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Job Interview Today! Thanks guys. I just got back. 2 other guys went before me and they were in and out in like 5 minutes. I sat there for over 40 answering questions and asking them.