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The stupidest one , and the one I have the hardest time with is "Why do you want to work for this Co'.? I just feel like telling them, "I really don't want to work for you or anyone else, but since the lottery isn't paying off and I can't find a sugar momma, I figure your Co. is a good place to kick it for awhile and pay a few bills and get some good green". I swear next time I go on an interview , I really don't want the job , I'm telling them this.
I would LOVE that question. What's stupid about asking why you want to work for the company?
The stupidest one , and the one I have the hardest time with is "Why do you want to work for this Co'.? I just feel like telling them, "I really don't want to work for you or anyone else, but since the lottery isn't paying off and I can't find a sugar momma, I figure your Co. is a good place to kick it for awhile and pay a few bills and get some good green". I swear next time I go on an interview , I really don't want the job , I'm telling them this.
It's a GOOD question. They are trying to determine if they are THE corp you really HOPE to work for (as opposed to just any old one), just as the candidates hope they are THE candidate-not just, eh, one of many indistinquishable from each other.
It's a GOOD question. They are trying to determine if they are THE corp you really HOPE to work for (as opposed to just any old one), just as the candidates hope they are THE candidate-not just, eh, one of many indistinquishable from each other.
Bob I;m hoping I get that question on the next interview. It's a very good one
I would LOVE that question. What's stupid about asking why you want to work for the company?
Well, I've only encountered a couple of times, but when I'm applying in my niche specific trade realm, it should be obvious to them from my resume, this is what I do, I've been doing it since 1986. I obviously must like it since I've invested so much time to it. They know they are one of a handfull of companies in any given State that offer the opportunity. Generally, if I get a call back, I get a job and the interview more pertains to when can you start and what kind of money do you want. It's rare to be asked the question but sometimes a recruiter or biz just slightly outside my trade might ask.
It was the first and only question he asked, and I was left speechless. it's such an open ended question--I didn't know if he wanted to know about my personal or professional life. The interview ended very quickly
Why? He gave you an opportunity to tout your own horn and you didn't take advantage? You should have told him that you are a hard worker, dedicated and always wanted to work in the field and for the company where you applied.
If I was interviewing and the person asked such simple questioncould not comfortably talk for five minutes I would hesitate before. Making you talk to some managers.
Why? He gave you an opportunity to tout your own horn and you didn't take advantage? You should have told him that you are a hard worker, dedicated and always wanted to work in the field and for the company where you applied.
If I was interviewing and the person asked such simple questioncould not comfortably talk for five minutes I would hesitate before. Making you talk to some managers.
It's too general which is why so many people I talked to had issues with the question. It sounds better to say, tell me a little bit about your work history or talk a little about your personality. Not just coming out and saying..."tell me about yourself"
It's such a lazy way to find out about a job candidate
I had this happen to me by a male interviewer earlier this year. Most awkward and weird moment of my life. I just thought he didn't like me. And I didn't get the job either.
Sorry to hear that.
I find rough tactics like that very disarming.
Tells a lot about the interviewer, if they have to do things like that.
It's a GOOD question. They are trying to determine if they are THE corp you really HOPE to work for (as opposed to just any old one), just as the candidates hope they are THE candidate-not just, eh, one of many indistinquishable from each other.
Yes, they want to make sure they aren't getting a free thinker or a deep thinker, no way...they want to see signs of the suck up mentality right off, so they can read you loud and clear.
If it didn't matter, they wouldn't be SO focused on personality and have their interest in your skills and what you can do for them.
You KNOW they really aren't interested in your golf game or how well you play piano.
It's funny to watch how folks find this question so threatening. LOL!
what question? Tell me about yourself?
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