Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
Just came from horrible interview.
Back story: Since I was laid off I've been applying all over, all the time. If I do manage to get an interview I usually hear back with "we've hired somebody else but we'll keep your resume on file".
Since I did not have a degree and have had an employment background in Accounting/Admin, employers probably hired someone with a better resume.
So I decided to go back to college part time and get a degree so my mind and time doesn't go to waist while still job searching.
So today at my interview, (which was 45 minutes away) right off in the beginning he told my my gap in employment was too large (almost 2 years) and that not only was he not interested, but other companies would not be either. He also said me going to college looks like I do not want to work.
??
How is getting a degree at Penn State lazy? When it's needed in this competitive job market.
He delivered all of this in a rude manner that makes me wonder why I even was asked to come in.
It is a long time to be out, true, but I'd advise going through agencies, seeking clerical level temp work. The bar may be lower. Also, be careful on cover letters and resumes to not only use spell check, but have someone proof read it for content.
Plainly, you mustn't present yourself as the type of person whom is easy to walk all over. What a rude and irresponsible thing for him to say. He wasn't trying to help you, he was trying to walk all over you. And he did. Lots of people have work history gaps, and lots of them get jobs. Great ones.
Work on your self-respect, then work on your resume. You should never let someone speak to you in that manner.
Opps, yes the typo. Sorry. No, I didn't proof read that post. I've had a beer,(Dogfish Head, Indian Brown Ale) very fast. It's helped calm me down. I do feel better now venting that though.
I'll be more careful next time. I am on my cover letters. I also use a template when applying from Android.
It's a good idea to have you resume on your phone so you can send a resume if you're away from your laptop and see a listing.
Note- He also said to me he didn't see how Agriculture ( my major) and Meteorology (my minor) were related. I hope some of you do.
Last edited by solarmax1; 04-21-2011 at 03:27 PM..
Opps, yes the typo. Sorry. No, I didn't proof read that post. I've had a beer,(Dogfish Head, Indian Brown Ale) very fast. It's helped calm me down. I do feel better now venting that though.
I'll be more careful next time. I am on my cover letters. I also use a template when applying from Android.
It's a good idea to have you resume on your phone so you can send a resume if you're away from your laptop and see a listing.
Note- He also said to me he didn't see how Agriculture ( my major) and Meteorology (my minor) were related. I hope some of you do.
I think that the job market brings out the worst in some people....they get a tiny bit of power and it goes to their so called heads. This guy clearly doesn't have much of a brain if he can't see how Ag. and meteorology are related.
Don't listen to this guy, I was out of work a few weeks short of 2 years and got something. Far from top of the line but hopefully it will lead to something better in the future here now that I am working again.
There are many people who have been out of work for a couple of years or longer. They find jobs and so will you. Of course a large gap will be questioned and requires an explanation. The interviewer was a rude, mean-spirited individual. Try not to let it get you down and please don't take what he said to heart.
Dish it back. Some employers want to see that there is still some fire and passion.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
