When going for an interview do not be so eager to accept the position. Sometimes there is a reason that a professional is not going by code to hire you so quickly. That is a huge red sign that the person hiring you is very in-professional, and really is not seeing you as a person with credentials rather a warm body to fill the position that they just opened. Then it gets a person to wondering, hmmm why is there so much turn over, another red flag. Everyone beware of employers that are un- professional, do not sell yourself short.

Some manager told me I don’t have have a job today because I’m too short sighted. I think his comment centered around my inability to accept a job paying under fifteen dollars per hour. I’m not the most experienced worker in the world but in my opinion accepting anything under that here in the Northeast USA is ridiculous. Some companies like to push benefits but what’s the value of an employee benefit if you can’t change it in for cash if you don’t need it. I’m done with being sold on all those false promises of health and education benefits no one ever seems to qualify or use. I’ve never worked with anybody who’s benefited from one of those career advancement program. Why is that? Where am I lacking vision here?

Meeting the right manager is very important ,just be yourself and the energy will start flowing ,and they will see that recognize that positive energy and cothatmpliment on that. You say to your self man I had it all along. You need that positive feed back because it makes you feel good and someone finally recognize that for a change.

I have been a paid by the hour employee for all of my work life so forgive me if this sounds like a stupid question but how can I negotiate for higher hourly wage on a job interview. I’m not even sure if this is possible for entry level type jobs in customer service but I’m still curious to find a way I can get a better hourly wage up front.

So I had an interview with this company(signal 88 security) the interview went great the supervisor was cool as hell, straight forward person I really would like to work there but then an hour later another company gave me a call for a interview with them on Thursday what should I do?

What's the best answer when asked why are you good for the job

#sodexo # followup #hiringprocess #interviewadvice

So I am an ex employee first time member with the giant company Sodexo. I am trying to figure out the hiring process since i am fairly still new with the company from the previous job I worked for with them...

They said on August 3rd that this job at the City of Hope in Duarte, CA I applied for and had an interview with the H.R. manager and food service manager. They said they would give me a chance to be hired as long as I passed a backround check. Now this is my first rodeo with an official backround check, this company ACHECK does the investigation. So when I received feedback on the copy before it was submitted to SODEXO, I noticed I had an unwanted unknown warrent I didn't know I had.

So i went to court to handle that issue and cleared it, emailed and informed sodexo's corporate security and corrected the issue also by calling ACHECK.

I feel like this process is the longest i ever experienced. I am on the edge of my seat politely and anxiously sending out curtious concerning emails every 4-5 days showing high interest and still wondering WHAT THE HECK IS TAKING SO DAMN LONG?!?!?!

Anyways lol sorry for the long rant. Just in my head a lil too deep and could use some positive feedback, advice or opinions. Just wondering if anybody else gone through this issue and seeing if this IS normally how the process goes and what not...does it seriously take a month or more?

Ugh so frustrated and anxious lol how can someone tell you you're suitable for a job opportunity then not be up to date with keeping you informed at all? I feel like I'm bugging...but i need this job?! Omg lol so confused. Sigh

I don't know if everyone is aware that now companies are interviewing with the STAR method. Very specific detailed questions. With two hiring managers taking turns grilling you. There are videos on youtube of this so you can see what is like. I'm sure other info about it is out there, too. On resume-builder.com if you go to getting ready for the interview and the other sections. It has examples of the questions, ideas of what to say and When was a time space and time to write down your examples. If you don't really have answers, make up a situation, one of the questions might be When was a time that you had a conflict arise at work and how did you handle it?? Or, tell us about a time that you exceeded your company's expectations?? Why do you want to work here?? So, as I said, take the time to think about this ahead of time and write the answer down and practice telling it. You want to have detailed examples, I'm not saying you should lie, but for example, I worked at my job for 19+ years--with the same people--we didn't have conflicts much. But you would want to say something like xxxxx happened and I remained calm and discussed the situation with my-coworker and we talked it out and resolved. If she had not been receptive to my attempt to discuss it, I would have gone to my manager for suggestions of what to do. Here are a few interview questions that YOU CAN ASK THEM when they ask if you have any questions. You don't have to ask them all of them, you can choose a few. I encourage you to look for the STAR interview system on the internet or you tube. From what I have seen and read on company reviews on Indeed.com and glassdoor.com people tell about their interview experience and if the company uses this method, no matter how qualified you are, if you don't pass this "test" you might not get hired. Questions for the Interviewer “What skills and experiences does your ideal candidate have?” “What metrics would be used to evaluate my performance?” “What is the performance review process like at this company?” “What’s the best part about working here?” “What are the company’s top goals for the next few years?” “What can you tell me about this company that I won’t find online?” “What is one area in which the company hopes to improve?” “When you think about this company’s future, what makes you most excited?” “Is there anything else I can provide to help you?” “Do you have any final questions for me?” “What are the next steps in the interview process?”

I held the door open for a delivery man on my way back to the office from lunch the other day. He quickly thanked me and rushed into the lobby wearing bad tempered expression on his face. Now this was particularly hot summer afternoon to be out making deliveries so as far as I was concerned his temperament was well understood.

We both got into the elevator where I thought I’d lighten things up with a bit of small talk. I commented on the weather, of course, and asked him how he was managing the day. I told him he was welcome to stop by our office for a bottled water or soda when he was done making his deliveries. He thanked me and got off the elevator a couple of floors below mine to begin making his first deliveries.

About 15 minutes later I noticed he entered our office lobby to drop off some packages so I grabbed a bottle of cold water out of the fridge and handed it to him. He accepted it a with a strange look and a chuckle so I asked him if everything was okay. He said I was the only friendly person he had encountered on his route that day. He explained most of the people on his route are rude, treat him indifferent, or barely even acknowledge him. He told me this was also an unfortunate experience among the other drivers at his company.

Frankly, I’m not surprised. I don’t think it’s intentional but many of us are just too caught up trying to manage the day to day demands of our work and family responsibilities to be mindful of what the “other guy” is or isn’t experiencing.

But we conduct our business with human beings not inanimate objects, right? Courtesy, empathy, and a little hospitality still goes a long way with people. Companies always emphasize good interpersonal skills as a job requirement to get hired but how many jobs have you worked at where the majority of co-workers and managers treated each other the same way those customers treat that delivery driver. Heck, I’ve been turned down for jobs due to reasons related to “not being a good fit to a company’s culture”. Well, what about those companies that string applicants along a drawn out interview process only to let them know they’re going in another direction or better yet even bother to make any follow-up contact with applicants at all. What does that say about their “company culture”?

Some people might fail to see the relevance common courtesy has on a job until they’re faced with a complex work or personal experience that requires management's intervention, compassion, or empathy. Be mindful of how employees and management interact with you and each other when you’re on company property for an interview. Go out of your way to interact with employees while you're there and ask them how they feel about their departments teamworks efforts, management's engagement practice with individual employees and problem resolution policies.

A few extra steps taken during the company's research step of the job search process will save you from a world of grief a year or two into a job when you discover neither your co-workers or management are looking out for your best interests.

We all know waiting for a job offer can be painfully tedious but there are some employer behaviors that can be viewed as clear indicators that your job prospects may not look so good.

Did you know most recruiters are required to bring in a certain of number of applicants to interview for a job even when they already have a candidate selected for the job? Part of this practice has to do with a company’s equal employment opportunities fair employment laws compliant policies but i’m sure for job seekers like you and me this practice sounds like a disrespectful and a complete waste of time.

Being able to identify when a manager is “going through the motions” with you during the hiring process is crucial step towards understanding the company’s true intentions for calling you into the interview and will also help you set a more realistic expectation on getting hired for the job.

Here’s a couple of common red flags to watch out for:

Vague Next Steps - if you feel the interview is being rushed or the manager uses phrases like “We’ll let you know”, you’re over-qualified, or “We’re still interviewing other candidates” then chances are you’re not being seriously being considered for the job. Managers will always be straight forwards and go out of their way to clearly outline and solidify the next step of the hiring process before you leave the room or immediately after the interview.

Extended Silence - a manager’s failure to respond to your emails and messages without an explanation is another behaviors that you’re probably not on their list of potential new hires. Hiring in many ways is allot like dating. Don’t be fooled by well intended empty phrases like “you’re a perfect fit” or “you’re exactly what we’re looking for”. An attractive candidate is just that… Attractive! Active engagement and follow-up commitments are key component of the courting process.

If you ever feel that you’ve been duped into one of these interviews try not to take it personal. Just remember that it’s part of the hiring process we all go through and not an experience unique to you. Stay Positive, re-focus your attention on your career goals and keep it moving forward.