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So I have an interview this week. I got their email for directions to the place. In the email it says, arrive 15 mins early to fill out a section of the application.
So my question is, what could this section be? I had applied on indeed. This morning they called me to ask me to apply directly to their website for full consideration. Then two hours later, they called back to set up an interview. What did they leave out of the application online that I need to fill out at their office?
Sorry thought I just ask. Thought someone might know. Thanks.
When I worked for the Government in the stay in school program, I did have to fill out forms of my bank account number, SSN and agreement form to keep everything confidential. However, I highly doubt that's what I will be filling out. As you said, I will find out when I get there.
It might be a section on Reference checks. We always had candidates send in their application prior to the interview to check references. The funniest one was the candidate who stated there might be some "red flags" on his references. Lo and behold, there certainly were. Such as "I cannot recommend this candidate for employment for the following reasons: Blah, blah, blah. He didn't get the job.
It might be a section on Reference checks. We always had candidates send in their application prior to the interview to check references. The funniest one was the candidate who stated there might be some "red flags" on his references. Lo and behold, there certainly were. Such as "I cannot recommend this candidate for employment for the following reasons: Blah, blah, blah. He didn't get the job.
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Originally Posted by bobsell
Perhaps this is a background check document?
^^^^Yes, this is my guess. You need to authorize them to conduct background and reference checks if they decide to move forward based on the interview.
I went on an interview a few years back where they had already received my resume and had me fill out an online application with the exact same info. When I got there, they had me fill out a paper application with the exact same info again.
I went on an interview a few years back where they had already received my resume and had me fill out an online application with the exact same info. When I got there, they had me fill out a paper application with the exact same info again.
Exactly, they received my resume from email and when I get there I have to fill out an application and state everything on the resume
The reason that occurs to me is that you could have had anyone fill out the online application for you and they wouldn't know. By putting you in a room with a piece of paper for fifteen minutes, they can confirm that you are capable of writing a literate and grammatically correct sentence, and that you actually have personal knowledge of all the things you claimed on your application.
At least that is the rationale used by my employer for telling applicants to arrive fifteen minutes early so that they can provide a written response to one of the interview questions. Applicants who use text-speak and acronyms in their written responses do not move on to the next phase of the hiring process.
The reason that occurs to me is that you could have had anyone fill out the online application for you and they wouldn't know. By putting you in a room with a piece of paper for fifteen minutes, they can confirm that you are capable of writing a literate and grammatically correct sentence, and that you actually have personal knowledge of all the things you claimed on your application.
At least that is the rationale used by my employer for telling applicants to arrive fifteen minutes early so that they can provide a written response to one of the interview questions. Applicants who use text-speak and acronyms in their written responses do not move on to the next phase of the hiring process.
I didn't think it was possible for a human to use text speak when communicating with employers
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