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job interview tomorrow. CONTINUED - Apr. 3 2008 22:02:23
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trixta
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any tips for passing computer literacy and hard nosed sales types of questions?the sharky bits shouldnt be too hard,only need to get 30% acceptable responses,but all help is help.
how hard are computer literacy tests,considering they dont want qualifications or owt.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 3 2008 22:06:15
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The ones I did were pretty moderate, so you have a basic understanding of Maths or English. So they know they don't have a complete incompetent fool. 
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 3 2008 22:26:28
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The ones I did were pretty moderate, so you have a basic understanding of Maths or English. So they know they don't have a complete incompetent fool.
i might struggle then,but ill have to try.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 0:21:27
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i cant help i know nothing about either mate, but thought i would wish you the best of luck.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 0:31:09
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Be keen and full of optimism. It goes a long way and will keep the interviewer interested from the start.
Good luck.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 2:11:32
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They arn't to hard mate, i had to do a computer litracy test, and pyscometric test for my last job. Try to seem career orientated and also make out you are working towards a goal in your personal life i'e saving for a house wedding etc as this gives the impression you will be extra motivated. Also take in a selection of questions and also printed out research on the company in your folder or even better order a pamflet but make sure its in plain view in the interview. NEVER make out your money orientated as tis gives the impression your short term. Be relaxed and use a closing technique at the end of the interview ie.
'do you have any reservations' (this shows you comfortable asking awkward questions)
Adress any issues then and there with valid reasons, this is your chance to negotiate your way out.
'Are you in a position to offer me a second interview/ the job now' (This shows you are not scared of closing a conversation).
Off you toddle, if you using a recruitment consultant gt feedback if not ring the company a day after they said they would let you know as this shows you are keen and want the job.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 17:31:56
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cheers to the well wishers,but i failed lmao.
went in,she said i was late(i was there on time and had gone for a bit of a leak and freshen up while the bloke went to fetch her.),she said shed normally have sent me packing but she would let me off.
then i did a test where i needed to get 30% of questions right,which she said i failed,depending on wether they want people to lie for every question,theres no way i failed,and id still be surprised if id failed anyway.
not the right environment for me tbh though,so im not that bothered.live and learn and all that.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 22:49:22
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:03:49
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cheers james but its not that bad tbh,ive always been a handy lad rather than a white collar kid(with some exceptions),if i get my safety passport i should be on a fair wage before long.got a few irons in the fire for different jobs,as long as i get one then im ok.just being out of work and sitting around that does me.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:12:47
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If the place is hard to find then they should let you off anyways. No doubt you will get something soon.
I was late for my last interview on the other end of Wolverhampton, just because it was solid to find. It was very enclosed. They could have at least given me the chance at the job. Piss easy it was.  ****ing employers.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:19:22
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i did a comp and excel test for my interview, piss of piss.
had to create a pivot table and use some vlookup functions and some other bits, and for the word, they asked me to create a letter out of all things lol.
passed it though and got the job, wahey!
i feel like im a bit of a handy man as well, i much prefer physical sort of work but i havent anything to back it up.
ah well, good luck for your next one mate.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:20:03
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If the place is hard to find then they should let you off anyways. No doubt you will get something soon.
I was late for my last interview on the other end of Wolverhampton, just because it was solid to find. It was very enclosed. They could have at least given me the chance at the job. Piss easy it was. ****ing employers.
mate it was easy to find.i think there was some politics involved tbh.
but yeah,i couldve done the job easily,but the environment was all wrong for me tbh.thats why im not too bothered.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:21:29
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Well, yeah, but as you stated, you weren't really late as you had to go bathroom.
Understandable. No one wants to be a crap environment.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:23:45
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i did a comp and excel test for my interview, piss of piss.
had to create a pivot table and use some vlookup functions and some other bits, and for the word, they asked me to create a letter out of all things lol.
passed it though and got the job, wahey!
i feel like im a bit of a handy man as well, i much prefer physical sort of work but i havent anything to back it up.
ah well, good luck for your next one mate.
they were really obvious corporate questions stone,as in the answers were pretty obvious.no computer tests.
by handy i mean natural physical stamina and aptitude,since i was a kid,as much as im fairly intelligent,thats what comes natural.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:25:45
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trixta
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Well, yeah, but as you stated, you weren't really late as you had to go bathroom.
Understandable. No one wants to be a crap environment.
well,crap for me is somebody elses heaven isnt it lol.
but youre right and cheers.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:25:49
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they were really obvious corporate questions stone,as in the answers were pretty obvious.no computer tests.
That answer to any corporate/sales/marketing type question is always "110%".
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:29:11
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they were really obvious corporate questions stone,as in the answers were pretty obvious.no computer tests.
That answer to any corporate/sales/marketing type question is always "110%".
yeah,they expected this attitude but you had to cotton on,which i did.thats why im surprised i failed such a piss poor test.unless they are looking for out and out deluded liars.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:30:09
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That answer to any corporate/sales/marketing type question is always "110%".
yeah,they expected this attitude but you had to cotton on,which i did.thats why im surprised i failed such a piss poor test.unless they are looking for out and out deluded liars.
I'd be proud to fail such a test.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:32:16
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i did a comp and excel test for my interview, piss of piss.
had to create a pivot table and use some vlookup functions and some other bits, and for the word, they asked me to create a letter out of all things lol.
passed it though and got the job, wahey!
i feel like im a bit of a handy man as well, i much prefer physical sort of work but i havent anything to back it up.
ah well, good luck for your next one mate.
they were really obvious corporate questions stone,as in the answers were pretty obvious.no computer tests.
by handy i mean natural physical stamina and aptitude,since i was a kid,as much as im fairly intelligent,thats what comes natural.
as in like what a builder does?
i prefer that, i was speaking with onion for a bit on msn and like what he does as a builder.
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RE: job interview tomorrow. - Apr. 4 2008 23:49:17
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trixta
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as in like what a builder does?
i prefer that, i was speaking with onion for a bit on msn and like what he does as a builder.
yeah mate.no papers,but semi skilled labouring will get me 8+ an hour(in the north with the right employer).doesnt sound a lot,but itll enable me to do a few things with the cash.
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