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DrSpike
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Enthusiastic member of Apolyton
Sep 2001
time: 05:18
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Originally posted by duke o' york
I'm severely pissed off at the moment.
I've just been turned down for an excellent job on the basis that I was too serious in the interview. 
I had the best test scores of anyone they've interviewed there (maybe not ever, but certainly as far back as the finance manager has been there), they said I did really well in the interview, but apparently have decided to pass on me on those ridiculous grounds.
It's a bloody interview - not a pub crawl!!!! I'd be worried if someone wasn't serious enough. Plus, I thought that the interview was fine, and we shared a few jokes that they have possibly blanked from their memories. 
So, polytubbies, in a bid to relieve my gloom, what are the most outrageous reasons you have been refused a job for?  |
Sorry to hear that Duke.
I think it's important not to put too much emphasis on one application. I've been on panels interviewing for jobs and there are always good people who don't get offered jobs (along with dreadful ones too  ), for various reasons.
I'm actually surprised they gave you a reason. We always make some bland comment.
Still, you can focus on their encouraging feedback, and just keep plugging away. The next interviewer might be a big Michael York fan.
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Zkribbler
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Los Angeles, CA, USA
Feb 1999
time: 21:18
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Originally posted by Japher
I have been in the job market for 6 years now, and I have been with 2 companies. The first company told me that after 2 years I would be elgible for promotion. After 20 months of working for them they raised the 2 year standard to 5 years. That ticked me off. So I applied for the promotion anyway, and was denied it for lack of tenure, stated by "you didn't want it enough". So, I left.
I have been with this company 4 years. When I started I was given a specific compensation with a specific timeline for promotions and pay raises. 2 years ago the company got bought out, and all those promises thrown to the wind. I had to fight for my promotion, and I am now looking because the job growth in this company, in this area, looks really bad. Staying for the last 2 years has been tough, but I did so because I didn't want to be labled a job hopper. Needless to say I am being very picky on the next job I take and want to stay there for at least 5 years. |
You could really use this history in your next interview. Remember what Boris said about companies wanting someone who'll stick by them.
Interviewer: Why did you leave your last two jobs?
Japher: I'm looking for a career position. My first job promise me a promotion in 2 years. As I approached my second year anniversary, they extended that out to 5 years. My second company had specific timelines for promotions, which were later jettisonned when they were bought out. I'm looking for a company which offers me growth, not a dead-end job. What can you offer me?
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MRT144
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Seattle Washington
Oct 2002
time: 21:18
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Originally posted by Agathon
After ten years grading university papers, I'm surprised that anyone would employ 80% of people with Baccalaureate Degrees (and that includes, science, economics, and management people as well as humanities).
80% of them are illiterate, lazy and dumb. |
the other 20% want to work at universities
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MRT144
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Seattle Washington
Oct 2002
time: 21:18
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agathon, i want to gain knowledge for the sake of knowledge but i have a hell of a time doing it, and im not that bright.
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