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Hiring employees
We are in the process of hiring probably 4-5 new employees in addition to 1-2 new supervisors. Let me say that I am so glad that I have no responsibilities when it comes to hiring them. By the way some act, or talk, you would think that we should feel lucky that we have them in for them to think about our position.
In the last two days, we have had: - 1 came in dressed as if they just got out of bed. Literally wearing flannels, sweatshirt, and slippers. - 1 saying as soon as the interview started: "Let me tell you MY availability. I won't work any Saturdays/Sundays/Mondays, but I want full time hours." - When asked about previous employers, literally cursed their names and used vulgar language in reference to them. Going so far as to call one a "Sl*t A$$ Whore" to the person interviewing them. In the past, we have had people bring their kids with them to interviews. What is wrong with people? Do they not understand that first impression for a potential employer is important? Anyone else got any dumb people stories? |
For God's sake man, what position are you hiring? Where do you get your recruits, Crack houses?
I just interviewed 14 people for a position I had and I was ULTRA impressed with the candidates that applied. The Universitites are turning out good folks from where I sit. Two new hires in 2008 are doing very well. Maybe it's their leader ;) |
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Can I have a job...
Pajamas, robe and slippers... Dude you guys are rocking... |
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I've always been amazed at the people that get passed screening for an interview.
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After those three interviews my next conversation would be with my HR hiring recruiter.
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On the opposite side of the spectrum, I remember an interview I had where the interviewer made some crack about me being over-dressed (black pants, white dress shirt, tie).
My reply was "yea, sorry about taking this opportunity too seriously". |
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My wife & I own an inbound only call center - no telemarketing. We have over 600 customers nationwide and answer roughly 75,000 calls per month. |
I am in the technology field and when people interviewed me a year ago they were suprised I was wearing a suit and tie. I told them it amazed me too when I kept getting job offers.
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1 saying as soon as the interview started: "Let me tell you MY availability. I won't work any Saturdays/Sundays/Mondays, but I want full time hours."
At least this person was up front and honest. Better than someone pretending they will work whenever but then when you need them problems arise. |
While I agree to an extent because going through an interview would have been a waste of time, it all depends on how bad you need a job.
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Depending on the job.... If you show up in suit, shows you care enough to make that first impression. |
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Funny story. When I was applying for a wireless networking position at Harley Davidson I showed up dressed in my best duds and the recruiter sent me home telling me to put on jeans, steel toe boots and a polo shirt. I was hired 30 days later. |
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I wish some of the dumbfuks I work with now had shown up in pajamas for their interview.
Apparently their sense of responsibility ended the minute they were shown their desk. |
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Just askin.. |
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i was part of a mass hire at one point...
we were going into a new market and had to hire 200-250 people. dear lord .... it was like a cattle drive lines and booths setup like the DMV on a busy day :doh!: |
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Personally, I think our location has something to do with some that apply, but I can't convince the powers that be to move the office....even though as the person in charge of all the computers/servers/equipment, it would be hardest on me. |
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It was always a win win with me. I didn't want to work at a place that judged the way I looked, and they didn't want me.
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* Giant (400lbs+) and smelly (lots) * Sitting around talking about their current/ex boyfriend instead of working (lots) * The gum chewer * The token man (usually also the one that had figured out a way to game the reporting system to make it look like he was busier than he was) My favorite three all came from the same overnight crew in the same call center, though. They had a dude with a (no s**t) bone in his nose. It was plastic or something, but it was probably three inches long. Then there was the girl who thought she was a vampire. Couldn't stay for training after the shift because she had to get home before the sun came up, which she told us very loudly like we were dips**ts for not seeing and respecting her vampire-ness. Then there was the guy who was beet red and covered in acne who's cube looked like a miniature GNC store. I'd rank them in order of crazy, but I wouldn't know where to begin. |
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ROFL We've seen our share. But since we bought out another company a couple years back, we've raised our standards. |
the 'my opinion matters' crowd goes hand in hand with the 'i dont listen' 'you owe me something' 'i cant do two things a once' crowd.
but its a call center mr. plow you should expect this kinda shit. duh. |
I wouldn't go so far as to say I should expect it. I know that turnover is part of the business and we luckily don't have a ton of it.
Every job I've applied for - whether it was washing dishes at Applebee's, working at Best Buy, etc - I treated the person interviewing me with respect by showing up acting like I wanted a job......as I'm sure most on here have regardless of the position. |
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if your targeting the right people and they can keep them satisfied then you shouldnt have high turnover. people complain about high turnover in callcenters and always point blame at the nature of the job as a reason. i say they are NOT hiring the right type of employee for that job and as such they have high turnover. |
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Like I said earlier, our turnover is not very high. Out of 30 employees only 5-6 have been here less than one year. 10+ have been with us for 3+ years. Our hiring now is not because of turnover, but because of growth. |
what's the jobs for? Can I appy, I'll move to KC....
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Hire one
see if they show up |
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ive been at my company here in KC for 8 years..my experience is 7 years logistics, 5 customer service, 3 project mgmt, 3 warehousing and dist, 2 international business, and now im in Accounting. its a pain in the butt to get a promo regardless of what i bring to the table b/c now we have 80 - 120 apps per open req instead of the normal 12 - 35 |
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Hire me... |
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Owning my own business Setting my own hours with the opportunity to do things with my kids that other jobs wouldn't allow Making enough money to keep my impulse buying up Play enough golf that I'll have a heart attack by the time I'm 40 It's not a glamorous position, but I've got enough money to do what I want to do and I get to spend the time with my kids. With the way the world is right now, it's good to just have a job. |
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Plus to do practice interviews with someone who knows what to do and what not to do/or say helps if you are out of the looking for a job business for a while.
I've seen resumes that look way over done and some that are horrendous. |
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