13-06-2003 01:32									#61
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quote: Originally posted by Oerdin So did the Crunchy Dolphin lie shamelessly and get the job?

Yes. He's a git, isn't he?

	13-06-2003 01:35									#62
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quote: Originally posted by Boddington's Yeah, they seem to more require a quickness of thought and good preparation, rather than an ability to do the job at hand.

Believe me, preparation for an interview has never been a criticism levelled at me...I don't know, my face obviously just doesn't fit or something...

	13-06-2003 01:39									#63
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I've always found them a piece of piss. It's hard, but you need to walk in there like it doesn't matter if you get it or not. That way you'll be so relaxed that the answers will flow comfortably, and you'll be able to focus on their subtle intonations and hints as to how they really want you to answer the question.

	13-06-2003 01:40									#64
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Oh, and maybe work on the old handshake...

	13-06-2003 01:49									#65
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I disagree you need to seem like you want the job but you're not disperate. Just like dealing with women.

Also remember to ask them questions since if you just say nothing then you look like you don't know anything about the industry and you just don't care.

	13-06-2003 01:50									#66
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You want the job/women but you don't need it - best approach.

	13-06-2003 01:55									#67
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What do you know? You've only got a crappy summerjob - stop pretending you are some kind of expert when you quite frankly are not...

	13-06-2003 01:56									#68
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Says the guy with a Masters on £6 an hour

	13-06-2003 01:57									#69
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Says the guy who has had loads of summer jobs...hardly difficult is it?

	13-06-2003 01:58									#71
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...and at least be accurate - £6.40 an hour...

	13-06-2003 02:02									#72
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Good..be satisfied that with your highest qualification being a Masters, you are earning a whole £1.05 an hour more than someone who's highest qualification is an A-level.

Excuse me while I

	13-06-2003 02:04									#73
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Remember Stew, you have still to get a proper job yet...remember, he who laughs last laughs loudest

	13-06-2003 02:05									#74
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Yeah, and I'm expecting a degree in Economics to get me a bit further than a flunked PhD in trees and animals.

Oh yeah...

	13-06-2003 02:10									#75
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What do you know arsehole? Have you tried getting a job yet? I expect you to be stuck in the McDonalds in Walkden asking 'do you want fries with that?' for many years to come...

	13-06-2003 07:57									#76
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quote: Originally posted by Boddington's Job interviews are not too difficult. You just gotta be a player like me and Striker. You have no problem do you Derek?

I either totally nail them or totally just suck. There is no in between for some reason.

But having the player mentality is solid advice.

	13-06-2003 08:56									#77
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quote: Originally posted by Boddington's Yeah, and I'm expecting a degree in Economics to get me a bit further

(farther, btw)

And no, I don't think it'll take you any farther.

	13-06-2003 09:05									#78
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Don't you guys worry
if you fail and fall on your ass
you're gonna end up pumping gass
Minimum wage, but hey that's money
I'd rather go to jail and be Bubbas honey

Remember to shake and give a smile
or your resume goes to trash pile
Don't worry if you fail
you can sit on your couch and get fat like whale

To be honest, why even try
You won't succeed, bye bye...

	13-06-2003 09:08									#79
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quote: Originally posted by Ted Striker I either totally nail them or totally just suck. There is no in between for some reason.

This is exactly the same with me. Either they offer me the job right on the spot, or they don't want to hear from me again.

Very strange.

	13-06-2003 13:39									#80
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quote: Originally posted by Boddington's Yeah, and I'm expecting a degree in Economics to get me a bit further than a flunked PhD in trees and animals.

Good one. Both on the job and not knowing the difference between Biochem and Biology. PH's problem is that he's in the wrong part of the country. Most of the the biochem jobs are down here.

	13-06-2003 17:27									#81
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PH once was desperate enough to seek a job in :gasp: Lithuania

	13-06-2003 18:00									#82
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Weren't you supposed to set me up with your wife's sister or something?

	13-06-2003 18:14									#83
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Huh?

Wasn't it Ted?

	13-06-2003 20:42									#84
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Do you have two? I can't compete with Playa.

	13-06-2003 22:21									#85
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Nope, just one. Sorry.

	14-06-2003 00:28									#86
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Post a picture.

	14-06-2003 16:08									#87
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quote: Originally posted by MikeH Good one. Both on the job and not knowing the difference between Biochem and Biology. PH's problem is that he's in the wrong part of the country. Most of the the biochem jobs are down here.

Well that job just rejected me without offering me an interview down near you. It seems like there is no such thing as a chance...

	14-06-2003 16:20									#88
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Could you find out why they rejected you?

	14-06-2003 16:54									#89
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On a CV and covering letter - I think they just decide on the colour of the paper or something...

	14-06-2003 16:58									#90
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You should quit writing your letters in blood.