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Job interview advice.....Drug screen negative Update on page 16 (1 Viewer)
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Osaurus
Footballguy
The Kona Grill across from my building is the only place I have ever been to where they were unable to steam broccoli successfully. It came out olive drab. WTF? Solid happy hour though.
Well......it's not a sales position. It's a legit customer service management position and the base pay is as advertised.
American income life. One of the top rated insurance companies in the country they say.
3 steps in the interview process. The guy moved me on to step 2 very quickly and I'm taking a survey and then there is a 45 minute presentation.
Ill update soon as I can.
American income life. One of the top rated insurance companies in the country they say.
3 steps in the interview process. The guy moved me on to step 2 very quickly and I'm taking a survey and then there is a 45 minute presentation.
Ill update soon as I can.
I won't be going for the broccoli anywayThe Kona Grill across from my building is the only place I have ever been to where they were unable to steam broccoli successfully. It came out olive drab. WTF? Solid happy hour though.
Osaurus
Footballguy
Osaurus
Footballguy
Beef Ravioli
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
They were in a job fair I attended a while back, Seems like a decent company Could be good, just wasn't what I wanted.
It's not a sales position. No cold calling or door to door. They are an underwriter for unions and occupational associations so I will only be helping people that have contacted us with an interest through their unions.
They specifically said they aren't looking for salesmen. They are looking for customer service specialists.
The only thing that may sink my chances is if I answered any of the survey questions wrong.
There is one in particular I am worried about.
the questions are standard
agree
somewhat agree
somewhat disagree
disagree
Although worded more specifically.
" If a policy was implimented where no reimbursements for business expenses are given without a receipt and a subordinate lost a $100 receipt would you still reimburse them"?
i chose the " somewhat agree" option which was "probably not. It wouldn't be fair to make an exception for anyone"
I think I should have chosen the first option " no. Rules are rules"
My reasoning being if I was asked is that I wouldn't make that decision myself but because there are sometimes extraneous circumstances , and because I would feel bad for the employee, I would consult with a superior if an exception could be made.
Could that answer sink my chances?
There is one in particular I am worried about.
the questions are standard
agree
somewhat agree
somewhat disagree
disagree
Although worded more specifically.
" If a policy was implimented where no reimbursements for business expenses are given without a receipt and a subordinate lost a $100 receipt would you still reimburse them"?
i chose the " somewhat agree" option which was "probably not. It wouldn't be fair to make an exception for anyone"
I think I should have chosen the first option " no. Rules are rules"
My reasoning being if I was asked is that I wouldn't make that decision myself but because there are sometimes extraneous circumstances , and because I would feel bad for the employee, I would consult with a superior if an exception could be made.
Could that answer sink my chances?
-OZ-
Footballguy
-OZ-
Footballguy
it's a dumb question but so is the idea that a survey tells the company everything they need to know.
it probably wasn't an option but "I'd advise the subordinate to call the company to get a copy of the receipt" seems one of the better answers.
Ditkaless Wonders
Footballguy
I would think there would be discretion to a percentage of the total claim.
-OZ-
Footballguy
why worry? your answer was fine - essentially you said to follow the rules but try to see if you can help your subordinate.As someone who has approved payments without a receipt despite the rule being that there must be a receipt, I think it's fine to exercise reasonable discretion.
If they ask I'll use a response similiar to that.
As someone who has approved payments without a receipt despite the rule being that there must be a receipt, I think it's fine to exercise reasonable discretion.
Just got a call for an interview for a dispatcher with a trucking company. 36k with an option on slow or my off days to take out some straight truck loads for around $200 a day.
She seemed to really like me on the phone and said she would pretty much offer me the job but wants to meet me first. I explained I am currently in an interview process elsewhere and didn't want to commit to an interview and possible waste her time until I know where I stand with the other oppurtunity.
She was very understanding and gave me her cell. Said I can call any time when I'm ready to come in for an interview.
She seemed to really like me on the phone and said she would pretty much offer me the job but wants to meet me first. I explained I am currently in an interview process elsewhere and didn't want to commit to an interview and possible waste her time until I know where I stand with the other oppurtunity.
She was very understanding and gave me her cell. Said I can call any time when I'm ready to come in for an interview.
Vanilla Guerrilla
Footballguy
Quint
Footballguy
yep. call the woman back asap and interview for the dispatcher position too.
better to have more options than less.
northern exposure
Footballguy
Exactly. In a worse case scenario, you have to decide among multiple job offers. Keep your options open.
Baloney Sandwich
Footballguy
The biggest mistake people make in their job search is not interviewing for all types of opportunities at the same time. Folks will say I really want to only look at X jobs but if that doesn't work out I will start looking at Y jobs and then X jobs. You want to explore options for X, Y & Z all at the same time.
Kanil
Footballguy
I'd like more info on this. Is Bespoke the name you'd lookup on Ebay? Did you go get yourself measured somewhere or just measure yourself?
Quint
Footballguy
I'm assuming they will call me today to come in for the 3rd interview tomorrow. Either way I will set up a meeting with her tomorrow either in the morning or after I meet with the insurance company.
If I don't hear from them today I will get back to her tonight.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
You have short legs.RokNRole said:
El Floppo
Footballguy
gl, rok.
re: interviews... IMO, this is like just signing up for one of those i-dating sites. you don't want to limit your replies to other girls because one of them might be interested in a date. find all of them you're interested in, set up dates and have sex. with real live girls.
Thank you.
gl, rok.
re: interviews... IMO, this is like just signing up for one of those i-dating sites. you don't want to limit your replies to other girls because one of them might be interested in a date. find all of them you're interested in, set up dates and have sex. with real live girls.
She sounded a little long in the tooth but I'm willing to lay the pipe if I need to to secure the position.
I have a connect with pretty damn good blow. Picked up an 8 ball a few months back and had a good time on a Friday and Saturday playing 4-5 video games from beginning to end.
Sunday sucked.
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I was considering that....but if the insurance company calls me in tomorrow and I go to meet her after I'll already be in my full garb. What could it hurt to walk in spiffy?
msommer
Footballguy
Leave the jacket and tie in the car and put them on later. Just with the shirt and trousers you pictured you may be over dressed "spiffily" enough
Vanilla Guerrilla
Footballguy
There is a guy in my building that I think works as a customer service phone guy. He wears a black suit with a shirt buttoned down disco style dress shirt and a corsage every day. I'm pretty sure that group is jeans and a polo shirt dress code.
KCitons
Footballguy
This is the seller I bought from. They are in Dubai. So, it took a few months from beginning to end. You can have a local tailor measure you. I had my wife take the measurements. I would recommend that you measure twice a couple of days apart. Once you send the measurements, they will contact you if something looks out of the ordinary.
I went with a black material with red highlight stitching on the inside, also a subtle pattern to the liner. It works for everything from a job interview, to funerals, to weddings. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them again. There are a lot of options if you want to get fancy. I stuck with a pretty conservative look.
msommer
Footballguy
Difference being that the phone-in customers will never see disco stu, but the truckers show up at the office on occasion
It's not all office work. I will also be visiting clients that respond through their unions at home to discuss policys
msommer
Footballguy
I'm talking about the dispatch job's dress code which is highly unlikely to be business suit and a tie.
And as far as I'm aware, disco stu ain't you
Vanilla Guerrilla
Footballguy
By the way Rok, I think I have a suit, same brand name, paid more for it, but it's olive instead of a blue window pane. Oh, and it's an adult size. ;-)
msommer
Footballguy
My situation was being compared to disco stu
for the dispatch job I just have to wear work clothes in case they want me to take out a load
Vanilla Guerrilla
Footballguy
I'd need the corsage, that's what really ties his look together. I'm more of a fake squirt flower on the lapel kinda guy.
msommer
Footballguy
Yeah, so then you already know why you shouldn't show up in a suit and tie for the dispatch job
