Has anyone ever been offered a job on the spot? (employees, interview)
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Hired on the spot? Almost every single time - after we both agreed to the terms, I was hired and could start the next day. And I did, except for couple of times, when I first went on pre-planned vacation.
Yeah, a reputation plays a big role in an "on the spot" hiring.
I've had this experience on several occasions. I usually only apply for jobs where I am interested in the job. Some situations are only looking for dependable bodies that will work once on the job.
When I sit down with HR people I explain that I'm looking for "work". (there's a lot more people looking for "jobs" than there are "work")
When a job offer comes too quick this leads me to ask myself, am I Mr Right for this job or Mr Good for Right Now? (until they can find the candidate that they would really like to have) A resume/CV with a trainload of past employment can work against you just like a bad credit rating. And I've had a good reason for why each job ended. (learned from experience)
I've wound up in a few "swinging door shops" where they are quick to hire on Monday and by Friday they are laying people off or by months end.
In my experience large corporations tend to hire enmasse when times are good and lay off at the first economic downturn. Medium size companies are more steady and take their time hiring while often calling back for a second interview. Small "family" businesses are just too flaky for me. Non family winds up doing most of the work and family members often don't pull their weight and think they're immune to layoffs.
I know this may reflect some of my own personal biases but in answering this I can only state my own experience with this question.
Thanks everyone. It looks like its more common than I thought. My manager e-mailed me to send in the resume, so I guess Tuesday is just the formalities. I'm finishing my yearly newsletter, well, I did finish it and it's printed; I wanted to handwrite a PS at the end.
Thanks everyone. It looks like its more common than I thought. My manager e-mailed me to send in the resume, so I guess Tuesday is just the formalities. I'm finishing my yearly newsletter, well, I did finish it and it's printed; I wanted to handwrite a PS at the end.
You're amazing and it seems like your manager thinks so as well.
Back in college I was waiting tables and was offered the assistant manager position during a shift. No thanks!!!! I knew my path through college on to a job as a civil engineer would be a better fit for me not to mention I hoped it'd pay more. Also, the restaurant was failing and closed only a year after I quit.
OP - although it is indeed pronounced as "sequel", it's always written as "SQL". Knowing the right lingo helps you earn respect from your colleagues. The reverse is also true :-)
OP - although it is indeed pronounced as "sequel", it's always written as "SQL". Knowing the right lingo helps you earn respect from your colleagues. The reverse is also true :-)
This takes me back to over a decade ago.
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