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Post by bexpony on Feb 25, 2011 19:09:31 GMT
oh my god thats sounds awfull, what on earth do you do, drown puppies for a living, lol.
is it really that bad? xx
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Post by sageandonion on Feb 25, 2011 19:13:52 GMT
The job market is so tough at the moment, there will be plenty of people delighted to have your horrible job. So I would think say to yourself 'at least I have a job'. Crying three times in a week is extremely bad though, what has been happening that is so awful.
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Post by eskvalleystud on Feb 25, 2011 19:59:10 GMT
you either have to change it or change the girl
the job market is extremely tough, some jobs I went for last year had over 200 applicants/50+ taken to interview!
if its one person who is awful and the rest of you know it I would be doing my best to get her sorted and out the door or made aware of the rubbish job she does, manager or no manager, she obviously cannot 'manage'!
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Post by brindlerainbow on Feb 25, 2011 20:18:18 GMT
Good luck on Monday!!! Tell it to her straight, no messing  |
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Post by sageandonion on Feb 28, 2011 18:26:45 GMT
I know the situation, my daughter has the same, fortunately she has just managed to secure another really really good job. She cried her eyes out when she got a job offer, the relief overwhelmed her.
From my experience with the things that went on in her company, I would say you are best just keeping your head down, you won't change these people. They quickly come down on your for the things you might not do but nothing is said about your successes. Damage limitation, concentrate on finding another job.
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Post by samjam on Feb 28, 2011 18:41:28 GMT
lifes too short to be that unhappy!!
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Post by sageandonion on Feb 28, 2011 20:03:22 GMT
Good news everyone, I had an interview today and I have a second interview on Wednesday  That's brilliant, swot up on your technique and get yourself something nice to wear, something professional, will make you feel so much better. I really really hope you get it. |
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Post by ponymum on Feb 28, 2011 20:16:52 GMT
Power dressing and asking for the job!! I m an expert at interviewing! Make sure you look them in the eyes at regular intervals, nod when appropriate, always think of some constructive questions to add....for example... " I ve been thinking about the role after our last meeting, and would like to know what happens in ...such a scenario" (obv ask something very relevant to the role) , always have a few questions (nothing relating to pay, holidays or benefits tho! And then when the interview is wrapping up, you must shake the interviewers hand, Thank them for their time and express that you would really like the job....something not quite so corny as when can I start, but along those lines!!! You will know if they are going to offer it to you if they start asking about notice periods with your current employer....GOOD LUCK .....Go get that job  |
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Post by brindlerainbow on Feb 28, 2011 20:17:29 GMT
Well done with your interview. If its a male interviewer make sure you give him some smouldering looks, I find that always helps |
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Post by bumblebee on Feb 28, 2011 20:22:51 GMT
Haha!! That reminds me of when I had my college audition. My music teacher at the time had previously been taught by the guy auditioning me and gave me the advice of "Wear the shortest skirt you can find - that will definately get you a place!" Worrying bit is....I think it worked!!  |
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Post by lottiechad on Mar 1, 2011 9:11:27 GMT
Hello I worked in recruitment for 8 years ending up running a large city centre branch so if you would like any advice feel free to pm me,
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Post by PGW on Mar 1, 2011 9:20:39 GMT
Oh I know the feeling... My team manager has a pick on Tom month every other month and looks for silly little things to pull me into investigation over. I really dont know where I stand with him because hes over noce one day and the next hes the complete opposite. .. Ive now learnt to treat him with caution!! LOL Any way, I hope you get the new job - Sounds promising to me |
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Post by lastchance on Mar 1, 2011 11:07:55 GMT
I would prepare a paragraph on the lines of: "I am a highly driven and successful sales professional with xx years experience in a challenging sales role (or variety of) . My key strengths are xxx, yyyyy and zzzzz and and can be relied upon to get on with the job with minimal supervision from you. For this reason I believe I have the skills, knowledge and ability to make a swift impact and be ultimately successful in this role. That paragraph will then cover the usual questions they like to ask like "what are your strengths", "what will you bring to the role" and "why should we give YOU the job". It can also be used as a final question at the end of the interview too ie before you ask for the job you summarise what they're getting by employing YOU then say "...are you left with ANY reservations that I am not the best person for this job?" If it didn't crop up at first interview then its well worth thinking about how you'd tackle the role in the first few months in the job so you can show you've thought it out and have or are able to plan how you're going to be up to speed and contributing asquickly as possible...and are likely not to be too much hassle to your boss in terms of excessive hand holding initially etc. Think about what sort of person would make YOUR life easier if you were the recruiting manager - in a sales job sales managers want people who can get on with it and quick, who don't hassle them much and who will help that manager earn HIS/HER bonuses and quickly. That's the way you need to sell yourself to them and which will hopefully give you the edge over any other candidates they're seeing. Asking for the job is a must. Sometimes you'll get a response along the lines of "no we have no reservations but have others to see"... a good question to ask then is "ok I appreciate that but may I ask if I was the ONLY person you were seeing for this job would you be happy to offer the job to ME?" I hope it goes well and the best of luck for tomorrow |
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Post by sageandonion on Mar 1, 2011 21:00:47 GMT
Good luck for tomorrow, thinking of you, get a good night's sleep.
Now remember, if you don't get it, it isn't the end of the world, you have got this far and you will again.
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Post by cheetham on Mar 1, 2011 21:31:01 GMT
good luck polly....rooting for you.
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Post by ponymum on Mar 1, 2011 21:33:34 GMT
Good luck ;D ;D
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Post by cheetham on Mar 2, 2011 20:43:44 GMT
give her the benefit of the doubt,maybe she was having a bad day and thats why they need you,could you pm the details of your friend that does the concours outfits,somthing we may look into...thanks.
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Post by sageandonion on Mar 4, 2011 12:03:24 GMT
Oh I cannot believe that! I looked in this thread holding my breath to find out how you thought you had done and I am disgusted. Unless there was an absolute total emergency, that is unacceptable and I think you ought to be cautious as to whether you want the job even if they offer it.
You don't want to be exchanging one hell hole for another.
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