Re: got an interview tomorrow (weird question)
I have to agree with Astell. Even though my chosen field is manual labor, my job entails much more. Every day I am working with young people in the 18-30 age group who have never set foot in the oilfield before. It is my job to keep these "worms" alive long enough that they actually learn something that they can pass along to the next generation of 'worms". In the IT field if you make a mistake you can always go back and fix it, in my field if a mistake is made someone is either badly injured or killed or valuable equipment is rendered useless resulting in down time for the drilling rig and loss of revenue.
I also do resumes for people occasionally, on the side. I ask them to fill out a standard job application so that I have something to work with. Some of the applications I receive are terrible. These applications come from people who are supposed to have high school diplomas or college degrees. I deal with barely legible handwritting, next to no information as to previous employment or experience, and down right sloppiness.
If you wish to have a successful interview take time to learn about the company you are applying to. This in itself will give you a clue as how to dress for the interview and will give you an edge in that you can discuss the company and the company's business intelligently with the interviewer. Make sure that you remain attentive and enthusiastic during the interview. Be loose, stiff and formal are a dead giveaway of fear, nervousness, and uncertainty. If an idea is presented during the interview that you don't understand, ask questions, this shows an interest in the company and a willingness to learn.
I hire and fire people everyday (I am one of those "asshole straw bosses"), I can usually tell if a man is interested in his job or "just there for the paycheck". It is my position that if a man isn't there to benefit the company then he is just dead weight and needs to move on to someplace he would be happier. The company is in business to make money. Remember, you are there to sell your skills to the buyer (employer), the job interview is your opportunity to make your sales presentation, other prospective candidates are trying to sell their skills....you have to be the better salesman.
I have to agree with Astell. Even though my chosen field is manual labor, my job entails much more. Every day I am working with young people in the 18-30 age group who have never set foot in the oilfield before. It is my job to keep these "worms" alive long enough that they actually learn something that they can pass along to the next generation of 'worms". In the IT field if you make a mistake you can always go back and fix it, in my field if a mistake is made someone is either badly injured or killed or valuable equipment is rendered useless resulting in down time for the drilling rig and loss of revenue.
I also do resumes for people occasionally, on the side. I ask them to fill out a standard job application so that I have something to work with. Some of the applications I receive are terrible. These applications come from people who are supposed to have high school diplomas or college degrees. I deal with barely legible handwritting, next to no information as to previous employment or experience, and down right sloppiness.
If you wish to have a successful interview take time to learn about the company you are applying to. This in itself will give you a clue as how to dress for the interview and will give you an edge in that you can discuss the company and the company's business intelligently with the interviewer. Make sure that you remain attentive and enthusiastic during the interview. Be loose, stiff and formal are a dead giveaway of fear, nervousness, and uncertainty. If an idea is presented during the interview that you don't understand, ask questions, this shows an interest in the company and a willingness to learn.
I hire and fire people everyday (I am one of those "asshole straw bosses"), I can usually tell if a man is interested in his job or "just there for the paycheck". It is my position that if a man isn't there to benefit the company then he is just dead weight and needs to move on to someplace he would be happier. The company is in business to make money. Remember, you are there to sell your skills to the buyer (employer), the job interview is your opportunity to make your sales presentation, other prospective candidates are trying to sell their skills....you have to be the better salesman.
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