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Yep. Totally have. Not to mention, I spend hours crafting my resume only for the interviewer to be looking it over in front of me for the first time and then asking me questions CLEARLY ANSWERED on the resume because they don't want to read through it. It's such a disheartening power imbalance.
This is a Gem of a video. NOBODY wants to talk about those things publicly. Seriously- this video helped me put the pieces together in my interview process and I stopped blaming myself for so many things as a candidate. Thank you so much
After watching almost all your videos I just got a job offer!!!! Not only this is the first job I got after 2 years unemployed, but it is also a fantastic career switch! I'm extremely grateful! Thank you @SelfMadeMillennial!!!!!
The ghosting has been the worst for me. I just think it is so rude. I had one recruiter after I had sent updates to the hiring manager, tell me she sent me an email that they had gone with another candidate, she even gave me a date. I checked my email and my spam folder and there was not an email. Last week I received an email from a hiring manager who wanted me to give her a time we could speak. I emailed her a good time. I heard nothing. I waited a few days and as it happened I wasn't as open at the end of the week as I thought and what I had told her in the original email. I sent her another message just to let her know that and gave her a few new times. NEVER heard a word. I have so many stories like this with interviewing last 8 months. I don't get it. Also, I was wondering about your thoughts on age bias. I am 61 years old and I have had the worst time. On the phone is great but as soon as I go in things change. Now, I don't necessarily look 61 years old but once I go in for the interview or on video I am obviously not in my 20's, 30's, or 40's. I was just wondering if you have seen this.
I do really well in panel interviews. 90% of my panel interviews I got the job. Why do you think it's okay for the hiring manager to be late for the interview but if the candidate is late the hiring manager kicks them out of the building? Respect should be on both sides.
Culture fit is still a thing. Some companies are now calling it “culture add”. I agree that it’s a bias way to incorporate personal thoughts just stating that a candidate isn’t a culture fit. I actually interviewed for a company and they mentioned that their culture is “quirky” and they were seeking another new hire that is the same. It’s kind of weird because everybody shouldn’t all be the same at a job.
What is considered “quirky” might not be “quirky” to another. I’m concerned when companies want all cookie cutter like employees. A wide range of personalities add to company. It makes me wonder what toxic traits are hiding with statements like that.
A person who applied or unemployed, will be more passionate and perform higher, whereas a passive candidate will ask for more money for the same or maybe lower performance.
Appreciate your insight as always, Madeline! I’ve been following your channel since February, attended your masterclass last month (I believe) and thanks to your advice, was able to take the next step in my career from individual contributor to manager at a prominent nonprofit in Arkansas. The pay is never great in this field, but the executive director was so impressed with my experience that she created a BRAND NEW role for me and said I’d be a *valuable asset* to their organization 🙌
I use to work in HR and there was a lot of drama where two employees would complain about each other. I was in an interview and the hiring manager wasn't even prepared. The interview was for 30 mins. He was 15 mins late. He didn't even know which job position I was apply for. Then he brought in another person in the interview and all they did was talk trash and make fun of one of previous employers. My previous employer was in medical and they were making fun of the company that this treatment didn't work and they ended the interview earlier. He said that even though he was late for the interview if he can be the full interview that would throw off his interviews for that day. He said someone had to sacrifice. This was my worst interview.
Madeline, I found your channel because I was on the hiring side as a junior person as was like yikes this process is bad. Then I was in a role to take the lead and I wanted to do better as the interviewer. Now I am looking to be a job shopper so stay for all the content.
I am a CNA. My last interview was with a director of nursing at a skilled nursing facility. He was wearing cowboy boots and an outdoorsman's shirt. I think he was going hunting after our interview. His appearance really confused me. On another note, do you have a video about how employers use Indeed? This same DON told me we were moving forward. 8 hours later I got an email from Indeed that they had not selected me. I emailed him, thanking him for his time and that I had received the rejection notice from Indeed. He said they had to do that or Indeed would charge, and that he would contact HR about next steps.
This was a really helpful video. Seeing the situation from the other point of view helps put things in perspective. It reminds me as a job seeker to watch out for red flags in a company so I don't end up working somewhere miserable. Just like they want an excellent candidate for their role, I want to work for an excellent company that puts thought and care into all that they do. It reminds me to be a job shopper, as you say.
Hi Madeline 😊 I have been watching your videos and I just used all your techniques in an interview this morning and the interview went soooo well. We had a very natural conversation which helped ease my nerves. The managers were laughing and telling me their stories. I asked questions which I have never done before and they seems to really enjoy that. I feel great about receiving an offer. I am currently preparing my thank you email!! 😊😊
@@codyb4016 Not yet, but the manager has been in contact with me. They are making some changes which has delayed their hiring, but he has thanked me for being patient so I think there will be an offer eventually. Lol. In the meantime, my current employer caught wind of my ‘pending’ offer and has asked me to consider an offer to retain me! I’m in limbo. Lol
I had an interview like that, at a major law firm, it felt great. The response was that they thought I was wonderful, but they thought I would get bored. No offer.
YES, I have been asked the same questions before. But I didn't mind, because that meant (from my perspective) that if one person liked me, it was (likely) that the others did too. I got a call on my way home and they told me the job was mine if I wanted it. They didn't need to interview anybody else.
I truly believe I got a job once based on my looks. I was qualified but it was something about the Zoom video and the way both men looked at me that I knew I had it. It was an uneasy feeling. I'm so grateful I worked my butt off to prove myself and I wasn't just a cute face. Thank you.
Had a phone interview with four questions. The first three were about a gap in my resume; the fourth asked if I had any experience. It was a media company. God help me.
Oh my god, you just like, totally cleared up so much for me. I have a hirevue interview coming up, and I am going to watch all of your videos over and over so that I can get this right!
Hell yes! I absolutely have been asked the same questions in interviews. Sometimes by the same person. Eye contact is hella difficult for me. I have a lazy eye (ain't gonna say which one) that I've had since childhood. And three surgeries to fix it. A shit ton of good that did me. And I got bullied for it. Both by my peers and staff. So, yeah ... I'm gonna have trouble lookin' you in the eye. Deal with it.
I just had this interview a couples of weeks ago. Was a last minute interview and very short. I noticed that intwrviewers were not taking this seriously, was an online interview. One was greeting other colleagues and even when I tried my best I felt they were just doing the interview because I passed the first test but already had someone in mind
I recently had an interview at an amazing company tried to use all of your tips, but they kept on asking me the same question on both sides, like my answer was going to change, at some point I noticed that they had not prepared together to come along with questions for me so I just did very concise and clear answers and focused deeper on the new ones /:
I went for a bar manager job on a really hot day wearing a short sleeved, fitted shirt. The owner decided that I looked like a bouncer and wanted me as security instead. I subsequently found out that the person they hired as manager lasted 2 weeks
Had an interview recently in a nice room with 4 people sitting around a coffee height table. While the decor and chairs were nice, it was impossible to sit up straight. I’m short 5’4 and to sit up straight would force my legs out straight in front of me and they would not touch the ground. The seat of the chair was way too long. It made me very self conscious which is never good. At least I was leaning in and hopefully I appeared engaged.
Yes, I've been asked the same questions--consecutively in one setting. The interviewers actually laughed. After the 3rd interviewer asked the same question, the Chief Director asked my "so, how was your day?". haha.
I was told several times after participating in interviews that I was “negative.” I would give my honest feedback but they didn’t want to hear it. I predicted that 3/3 candidates leaving within 3-6 months. It all came true because they failed to listen to the answers to the questions and provide follow-up questions. Let’s just say they had me interviewing candidates and choosing, even though I’m not HR. 😂
19:30 What should be the next steps if the company made a strategic change and there is now a hiring freeze… finding out a month after the 2nd interview… :(
The interview I went on felt more of an interrogation than an interview and then to top it off I had a 3 rd interview by a woman I had no idea who she was or why I was even talking to her and made the suggestion that I’d be working for her vs working for the doctor and that was never even mentioned to me ., it seemed she want to intimidate me and let me know she was not to be messed with
Thank you for your excellent content. Do HR managers value a manager who manages difficult departments or groups of people? I managed tool & die makers (very highly paid, 6 figure guys with attitude) and the daily struggle was palpable. This was not viewed as a notable skill by interviewers. Does this skill matter?
I used to be in a panel of interviewers. As an entry-level job seeker, I was mortified when I had 2 hours of interviews with 8 people. As an interviewer, I was relieved by this strategy for the same reasons you mentioned. What would typically happen is at the end of the week the 8 of us would gather with our HR to debrief the good and bad, and the hiring decision was made democratically. After my experience with this, I no longer have anxiety about panel interviews compared to 1-on-1. As far as appearance, I encourage people to not wear a button-down shirt that was just purchased without washing it first. I worked with a manager that would look for new fold lines on shirts because they believed this suggested someone might not have dressed with a button-down shirt prior to the interview. I disagree with this, and it was really surprising to hear.
I was denied a job based on jealousy! The female contact person looked at me like her competition and absolutely didn’t want me hired! How do you deal with this..? It’s weird and frustrating- being attractive can absolutely hurt your chances at even getting your foot in the Door!
One job I had applied to required a detailed resume...only to have a 5-page long online application form with questions that required me to essentially re-type my entire resume. And the interviewers did not even know the job position I was applying for even though it was stated in the application form. Of course I didn't take that job ☠️
Why aren’t all interviews like a musicians interview or a machinist interview? I interviewed many people for positions in my sales and back office positions and only hired oneThat needed to be fired. I think I need to make some videos myself about what a manager needs to hear from a potential employee and vice versa.
Judging someone based off of their personality is inviting a lot of lawsuits for sure! Are we forgetting employment laws and labour boards as Human Resources? That's sad!
The city and county of Denver laid me off so they could hire someone with less credentials and less drive than I had so the boss could give himself a $30K raise. My boss got mad because I shamed him publicly for doing it. My replacement ended up leaving after 6 months.
Preparation? How about when a hiring manager says, " I didn't look at your resume so tell me about your background". I've been there! For me that goes beyond unprofessional, It's down right rude and disrespectful!
WRT "culture fit"- I interviewed in a midwestern state right across the river from the state I currently lived and grew up in. When asked this, I am tempted to say, "Kansas and Missouri really aren't that culturally different, notwithstanding the whole civil war thing from the 1860's...." I know they are talking about the culture of people's AGE, but I want to play dumb and ignore their bigotry and play it off that I assume they are referring to culture of the general society.
Wow--you worked in an HR office that actually trained employees how to interview? I've never seen HR actually do this. Most of my experience with HR has been watching them work with management on trying to avoid lawsuits when the company violates labor laws. As for timing--yes, I've seen that a lot. I work in an industry that is notoriously slow in any hiring action, and this is true across the board nationally. When I've heard hiring managers say "this is an important position, so we're fast-tracking the search," that translates to me as "instead of the usual 6-8 months to close this search, we're going to try to get it done in 5-6 months." And, yes, ghosting is commonplace. I've been through interviews--sometimes even a second round--then hear nothing until the TAM system sends out the blanket thanks-but-no-thanks letter months later when the search is closed in the TAM system.
People do not want to be trained on how to interview someone for the same reason a manager doesn't want to be trained on how to manage a team. They feel they have the upper hand in the power position. It is incumbent upon people subject to their power to adjust or make things work out, with minimal investment on their part.
Your instruction is awesome because what you seem to be doing (at least in part) is helping job shoppers be both the interviewer and the Interviewed at the same time (and thereby removing the burden from the interviewer), without letting the interviewer catch on to the methodology in the process.
The job interviews that I have been on the people or panel have been horrible with their long drawn out process, questions, and they all really need some coaching on how to interview candidates. In fact, they were just using the top 10 basic questions. There hasn't been any original questions or it doesn't seem like their was any effort put in on their part on the questions being asked. The questions that they're asking aren't going to get the job done. Additionally, I'm finding that its not an issue with the recruiters the problems seem to be directly with the hiring managers. Lets not even get started on getting ghosted and the ghost posts.
I was recently affected by the major tech and Big 4 layoffs (my company completely shut down, it wasn't just a small portion - we all got laid off; extra context I am an accountant so the Big 4 layoffs have been making it extremely competitive out here). At the beginning of the video you said that hiring managers don't want people who are applying for jobs.... how does that sentiment hold with people that are in a similar situation as me? I feel like you could do a whole video series on the aftermath of the recent tech layoffs since so many people are looking and it's been making the interview process drag out ridiculously long because of the huge pool of very qualified candidates. For example, one of the places I'm currently interviewing at we are on month 2 of interviews for my application, I get 1 month but 2?
You shouldn’t judge on appearance, but let’s get real here. Even if you have green hair, tattoos and piercings, as long as you show up clean, well groomed, (styled hair, trimmed beard etc), well dressed, and uses their manners…you should be fine.
This video further proves how broken the hiring process is. The first point just shows us how dumb hiring managers can be because they let their personal biases get in the way of finding the most qualified candidate.
Hiring managers are just like women. Women want a man that already has women because it shows he is in high demand. Hiring managers want someone who already has and is excelling and their current role because like I said before it shows they are in high demand. This is why jobs don’t really like hiring people who were later off because they think if you were really that good at your job you would not have been later off.
Culture Fit is a thing, in the Maintenance Department we are a different breed of folks. Not just anyone can and will fit, if you don’t like to get dirty, miss breaks and work holidays you will not fit. We are a Realist culture and you need to have thick skin… Culture Fit!!! Again you are incorrect.
I was denied a job based on jealousy! The female contact person looked at me like her competition and absolutely didn’t want me hired! How do you deal with this..? It’s weird and frustrating- being attractive can absolutely hurt your chances at even getting your foot in the Door!
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Yep. Totally have. Not to mention, I spend hours crafting my resume only for the interviewer to be looking it over in front of me for the first time and then asking me questions CLEARLY ANSWERED on the resume because they don't want to read through it. It's such a disheartening power imbalance.
That's actually disrespectful to you as the applicant.
The hiring managers prefer passive candidates was the most surprising to me; especially based on today's job market.
This is a Gem of a video. NOBODY wants to talk about those things publicly. Seriously- this video helped me put the pieces together in my interview process and I stopped blaming myself for so many things as a candidate.
Thank you so much
After watching almost all your videos I just got a job offer!!!!
Not only this is the first job I got after 2 years unemployed, but it is also a fantastic career switch!
I'm extremely grateful!
Thank you @SelfMadeMillennial!!!!!
The ghosting has been the worst for me. I just think it is so rude. I had one recruiter after I had sent updates to the hiring manager, tell me she sent me an email that they had gone with another candidate, she even gave me a date. I checked my email and my spam folder and there was not an email. Last week I received an email from a hiring manager who wanted me to give her a time we could speak. I emailed her a good time. I heard nothing. I waited a few days and as it happened I wasn't as open at the end of the week as I thought and what I had told her in the original email. I sent her another message just to let her know that and gave her a few new times. NEVER heard a word. I have so many stories like this with interviewing last 8 months. I don't get it.
Also, I was wondering about your thoughts on age bias. I am 61 years old and I have had the worst time. On the phone is great but as soon as I go in things change. Now, I don't necessarily look 61 years old but once I go in for the interview or on video I am obviously not in my 20's, 30's, or 40's. I was just wondering if you have seen this.
I had went through the SAME EXPerience myself. I took can relate
Seems odd to me when a company brags about how much they value diversity, but also preach about culture fit.
@@JessicaS1122I would avoid mentioning adhd unless it’s brought up. If they don’t ask they don’t need to know.
‘Diversity’ is not a strength.
Yes people are racists as well
Thank you! Please expound on the subject at hand!
@@kirestusyeeeeeeesssssss
I do really well in panel interviews. 90% of my panel interviews I got the job. Why do you think it's okay for the hiring manager to be late for the interview but if the candidate is late the hiring manager kicks them out of the building? Respect should be on both sides.
It’s a double standard for sure.
Absolutely! We, employees, contribute to their success. Never forget.
Facts
Culture fit is still a thing. Some companies are now calling it “culture add”.
I agree that it’s a bias way to incorporate personal thoughts just stating that a candidate isn’t a culture fit. I actually interviewed for a company and they mentioned that their culture is “quirky” and they were seeking another new hire that is the same. It’s kind of weird because everybody shouldn’t all be the same at a job.
Exactly!!
What is considered “quirky” might not be “quirky” to another. I’m concerned when companies want all cookie cutter like employees. A wide range of personalities add to company. It makes me wonder what toxic traits are hiding with statements like that.
A person who applied or unemployed, will be more passionate and perform higher, whereas a passive candidate will ask for more money for the same or maybe lower performance.
Appreciate your insight as always, Madeline! I’ve been following your channel since February, attended your masterclass last month (I believe) and thanks to your advice, was able to take the next step in my career from individual contributor to manager at a prominent nonprofit in Arkansas. The pay is never great in this field, but the executive director was so impressed with my experience that she created a BRAND NEW role for me and said I’d be a *valuable asset* to their organization 🙌
I use to work in HR and there was a lot of drama where two employees would complain about each other. I was in an interview and the hiring manager wasn't even prepared. The interview was for 30 mins. He was 15 mins late. He didn't even know which job position I was apply for. Then he brought in another person in the interview and all they did was talk trash and make fun of one of previous employers. My previous employer was in medical and they were making fun of the company that this treatment didn't work and they ended the interview earlier. He said that even though he was late for the interview if he can be the full interview that would throw off his interviews for that day. He said someone had to sacrifice. This was my worst interview.
Madeline, I found your channel because I was on the hiring side as a junior person as was like yikes this process is bad. Then I was in a role to take the lead and I wanted to do better as the interviewer. Now I am looking to be a job shopper so stay for all the content.
I find panel interviews terrifying. I usually get so nervous and then that leads to brain block.
Highly agree
I am a CNA. My last interview was with a director of nursing at a skilled nursing facility. He was wearing cowboy boots and an outdoorsman's shirt. I think he was going hunting after our interview. His appearance really confused me.
On another note, do you have a video about how employers use Indeed? This same DON told me we were moving forward. 8 hours later I got an email from Indeed that they had not selected me. I emailed him, thanking him for his time and that I had received the rejection notice from Indeed. He said they had to do that or Indeed would charge, and that he would contact HR about next steps.
This was a really helpful video. Seeing the situation from the other point of view helps put things in perspective. It reminds me as a job seeker to watch out for red flags in a company so I don't end up working somewhere miserable. Just like they want an excellent candidate for their role, I want to work for an excellent company that puts thought and care into all that they do. It reminds me to be a job shopper, as you say.
The budgeting ! And chaos behind the scenes now Ik why call backs are important
Hi Madeline 😊 I have been watching your videos and I just used all your techniques in an interview this morning and the interview went soooo well. We had a very natural conversation which helped ease my nerves. The managers were laughing and telling me their stories. I asked questions which I have never done before and they seems to really enjoy that. I feel great about receiving an offer. I am currently preparing my thank you email!! 😊😊
Do you have an update?
@@codyb4016 Not yet, but the manager has been in contact with me. They are making some changes which has delayed their hiring, but he has thanked me for being patient so I think there will be an offer eventually. Lol. In the meantime, my current employer caught wind of my ‘pending’ offer and has asked me to consider an offer to retain me! I’m in limbo. Lol
I had an interview like that, at a major law firm, it felt great. The response was that they thought I was wonderful, but they thought I would get bored. No offer.
YES, I have been asked the same questions before. But I didn't mind, because that meant (from my perspective) that if one person liked me, it was (likely) that the others did too. I got a call on my way home and they told me the job was mine if I wanted it. They didn't need to interview anybody else.
I truly believe I got a job once based on my looks. I was qualified but it was something about the Zoom video and the way both men looked at me that I knew I had it. It was an uneasy feeling. I'm so grateful I worked my butt off to prove myself and I wasn't just a cute face. Thank you.
Had a phone interview with four questions. The first three were about a gap in my resume; the fourth asked if I had any experience.
It was a media company.
God help me.
All of this confirms how much so many of us are 'not' a good fit for the corporate life.
Madeline, once again you are Spot On. I've been telling people things like this for years. Keep up the excellent work.
Oh my god, you just like, totally cleared up so much for me. I have a hirevue interview coming up, and I am going to watch all of your videos over and over so that I can get this right!
Hell yes! I absolutely have been asked the same questions in interviews. Sometimes by the same person. Eye contact is hella difficult for me. I have a lazy eye (ain't gonna say which one) that I've had since childhood. And three surgeries to fix it. A shit ton of good that did me. And I got bullied for it. Both by my peers and staff. So, yeah ... I'm gonna have trouble lookin' you in the eye. Deal with it.
Yes, same questions asked 3 different ways...it was so hard to make answer not sound the same.
I just had this interview a couples of weeks ago. Was a last minute interview and very short. I noticed that intwrviewers were not taking this seriously, was an online interview. One was greeting other colleagues and even when I tried my best I felt they were just doing the interview because I passed the first test but already had someone in mind
Love, love your advice!! Thank you for your openness on HR practices.
Gives me hope in my job search.
Yes! Panel interview w/Progressive in Mngt role. So hearing you explain why now makes sense.
I recently had an interview at an amazing company tried to use all of your tips, but they kept on asking me the same question on both sides, like my answer was going to change, at some point I noticed that they had not prepared together to come along with questions for me so I just did very concise and clear answers and focused deeper on the new ones /:
This is juicy. This video definitely deserves higher views!
I went for a bar manager job on a really hot day wearing a short sleeved, fitted shirt. The owner decided that I looked like a bouncer and wanted me as security instead. I subsequently found out that the person they hired as manager lasted 2 weeks
Yes…same questions!
Had an interview recently in a nice room with 4 people sitting around a coffee height table. While the decor and chairs were nice, it was impossible to sit up straight. I’m short 5’4 and to sit up straight would force my legs out straight in front of me and they would not touch the ground. The seat of the chair was way too long. It made me very self conscious which is never good. At least I was leaning in and hopefully I appeared engaged.
In regards to finding a job before it hits the job boards I find that networking and how you approach the respective player important that regard.
Yes I've been asked the same questions 😮
The biggest number the HR ever did on me, was being adorable, helpful and fast.
Took me days to process that painless operation.
Yes, I've been asked the same questions at the same company
Yes, I've been asked the same questions--consecutively in one setting. The interviewers actually laughed. After the 3rd interviewer asked the same question, the Chief Director asked my "so, how was your day?". haha.
I was told several times after participating in interviews that I was “negative.” I would give my honest feedback but they didn’t want to hear it. I predicted that 3/3 candidates leaving within 3-6 months. It all came true because they failed to listen to the answers to the questions and provide follow-up questions. Let’s just say they had me interviewing candidates and choosing, even though I’m not HR. 😂
In regards to what you asked about the same questions. Yes I have and it gets repetitive and redundant when they do it.
19:30 What should be the next steps if the company made a strategic change and there is now a hiring freeze… finding out a month after the 2nd interview… :(
The interview I went on felt more of an interrogation than an interview and then to top it off I had a 3 rd interview by a woman I had no idea who she was or why I was even talking to her and made the suggestion that I’d be working for her vs working for the doctor and that was never even mentioned to me ., it seemed she want to intimidate me and let me know she was not to be messed with
How can you be passive unless they contact you? Do you think the "green banner" should go on Lindkin or absolutely NOT.. I've heard yes/no.
This all ammo to start your business
Thank you for your excellent content. Do HR managers value a manager who manages difficult departments or groups of people? I managed tool & die makers (very highly paid, 6 figure guys with attitude) and the daily struggle was palpable. This was not viewed as a notable skill by interviewers. Does this skill matter?
I used to be in a panel of interviewers. As an entry-level job seeker, I was mortified when I had 2 hours of interviews with 8 people. As an interviewer, I was relieved by this strategy for the same reasons you mentioned. What would typically happen is at the end of the week the 8 of us would gather with our HR to debrief the good and bad, and the hiring decision was made democratically. After my experience with this, I no longer have anxiety about panel interviews compared to 1-on-1.
As far as appearance, I encourage people to not wear a button-down shirt that was just purchased without washing it first. I worked with a manager that would look for new fold lines on shirts because they believed this suggested someone might not have dressed with a button-down shirt prior to the interview. I disagree with this, and it was really surprising to hear.
I was denied a job based on jealousy! The female contact person looked at me like her competition and absolutely didn’t want me hired! How do you deal with this..? It’s weird and frustrating- being attractive can absolutely hurt your chances at even getting your foot in the Door!
Would you classify a Talent Acquisition Manager as a hiring manager or a recruiter?
It depends what they are hiring for. The hiring manager is usually the person who the open role will report to.
One job I had applied to required a detailed resume...only to have a 5-page long online application form with questions that required me to essentially re-type my entire resume.
And the interviewers did not even know the job position I was applying for even though it was stated in the application form.
Of course I didn't take that job ☠️
Yes I’ve been asked multiple x by company management
I've had interviewers show up in sweats on Zoom calls.
Always look for jobs when you are happy in your current job not when you hate it and you need a new job. It gives you options vs desperation.
Madeline, you're such a gem!
Why aren’t all interviews like a musicians interview or a machinist interview? I interviewed many people for positions in my sales and back office positions and only hired oneThat needed to be fired. I think I need to make some videos myself about what a manager needs to hear from a potential employee and vice versa.
How do you find jobs before they're posted online?
Connections and blind applications to name a few.
I’m always so surprised when other people have my last name!
We value diversity
So take this personality test
And as long as you fit this narrow definition
We might consider
Judging someone based off of their personality is inviting a lot of lawsuits for sure! Are we forgetting employment laws and labour boards as Human Resources? That's sad!
The city and county of Denver laid me off so they could hire someone with less credentials and less drive than I had so the boss could give himself a $30K raise. My boss got mad because I shamed him publicly for doing it. My replacement ended up leaving after 6 months.
Preparation? How about when a hiring manager says, " I didn't look at your resume so tell me about your background". I've been there! For me that goes beyond unprofessional, It's down right rude and disrespectful!
I think this is accurate :)
Yes! Terrible interview process totally wasted my time. Chime Inc
WRT "culture fit"- I interviewed in a midwestern state right across the river from the state I currently lived and grew up in. When asked this, I am tempted to say, "Kansas and Missouri really aren't that culturally different, notwithstanding the whole civil war thing from the 1860's...." I know they are talking about the culture of people's AGE, but I want to play dumb and ignore their bigotry and play it off that I assume they are referring to culture of the general society.
You can totally not hire someone based on his they look! As long as it doesn’t violate federal or state laws!!!
Wow--you worked in an HR office that actually trained employees how to interview? I've never seen HR actually do this. Most of my experience with HR has been watching them work with management on trying to avoid lawsuits when the company violates labor laws.
As for timing--yes, I've seen that a lot. I work in an industry that is notoriously slow in any hiring action, and this is true across the board nationally. When I've heard hiring managers say "this is an important position, so we're fast-tracking the search," that translates to me as "instead of the usual 6-8 months to close this search, we're going to try to get it done in 5-6 months." And, yes, ghosting is commonplace. I've been through interviews--sometimes even a second round--then hear nothing until the TAM system sends out the blanket thanks-but-no-thanks letter months later when the search is closed in the TAM system.
People do not want to be trained on how to interview someone for the same reason a manager doesn't want to be trained on how to manage a team.
They feel they have the upper hand in the power position. It is incumbent upon people subject to their power to adjust or make things work out, with minimal investment on their part.
Oooh well said!
Your instruction is awesome because what you seem to be doing (at least in part) is helping job shoppers be both the interviewer and the Interviewed at the same time (and thereby removing the burden from the interviewer), without letting the interviewer catch on to the methodology in the process.
The job interviews that I have been on the people or panel have been horrible with their long drawn out process, questions, and they all really need some coaching on how to interview candidates. In fact, they were just using the top 10 basic questions. There hasn't been any original questions or it doesn't seem like their was any effort put in on their part on the questions being asked. The questions that they're asking aren't going to get the job done. Additionally, I'm finding that its not an issue with the recruiters the problems seem to be directly with the hiring managers. Lets not even get started on getting ghosted and the ghost posts.
How do you feel about 1 interview with 4 people on the interview ?
I was recently affected by the major tech and Big 4 layoffs (my company completely shut down, it wasn't just a small portion - we all got laid off; extra context I am an accountant so the Big 4 layoffs have been making it extremely competitive out here). At the beginning of the video you said that hiring managers don't want people who are applying for jobs.... how does that sentiment hold with people that are in a similar situation as me? I feel like you could do a whole video series on the aftermath of the recent tech layoffs since so many people are looking and it's been making the interview process drag out ridiculously long because of the huge pool of very qualified candidates. For example, one of the places I'm currently interviewing at we are on month 2 of interviews for my application, I get 1 month but 2?
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You shouldn’t judge on appearance, but let’s get real here. Even if you have green hair, tattoos and piercings, as long as you show up clean, well groomed, (styled hair, trimmed beard etc), well dressed, and uses their manners…you should be fine.
This video further proves how broken the hiring process is. The first point just shows us how dumb hiring managers can be because they let their personal biases get in the way of finding the most qualified candidate.
yes, asked the same questions by several different interviewers. Annoying!
UHHG😣This was depressing. I liked the video and information but, sheesh, it was not encouraging.
They should not be working. Furthermore, they should not be interacting with potential employees.
Promo`SM 😬
thumbs up for the "butt hurt" comment
HR=broker
Hiring managers are just like women. Women want a man that already has women because it shows he is in high demand. Hiring managers want someone who already has and is excelling and their current role because like I said before it shows they are in high demand. This is why jobs don’t really like hiring people who were later off because they think if you were really that good at your job you would not have been later off.
I put effort into my professional appearance only to see that purple-hair - Hot Topic Guy has also made the cut.
You talked about everything except racism
Culture Fit is a thing, in the Maintenance Department we are a different breed of folks. Not just anyone can and will fit, if you don’t like to get dirty, miss breaks and work holidays you will not fit. We are a Realist culture and you need to have thick skin… Culture Fit!!! Again you are incorrect.
her eyes look creepy the way they roll
Great rack
I was denied a job based on jealousy! The female contact person looked at me like her competition and absolutely didn’t want me hired! How do you deal with this..? It’s weird and frustrating- being attractive can absolutely hurt your chances at even getting your foot in the Door!