Hiring employees

[Mr. Plow]

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?

[Garcia Bronco]

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.

[Chiefnj2]

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.

[Mr. Plow]

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.

[kstater]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

We have had some very good applicants. I'm just talking about a small minority. But you would think that a little common sense would tell someone to dress appropriately, don't make demands when it's YOU that needs a job, and to not talk that negatively about past employers.

Likely doing the interview to keep up with unemployment requirements.

[StcChief]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

No shit. We are a smaller company (30+ employees). We don't require suit & tie type attire, simply a nice pair of jeans & appropriate shirt type attire. Dress for the position that you want.

There aren't 2nd chances to make a first impression....

Depending on the job.... If you show up in suit, shows you care enough to make that first impression.

[Otter]

- 1 came in dressed as if they just got out of bed. Literally wearing flannels, sweatshirt, and slippers.

WANTED: The Dude

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.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by StcChief

There aren't 2nd chances to make a first impression....

Depending on the job.... If you show up in suit, shows you care enough to make that first impression.

I would rather have someone come in over dressed and be able to tell them that if they are hired, you don't have to dress that nicely than to have someone come in and worry that they even have the clothes required for the job.

[sedated]

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.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

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.

So since your customers will never see the operators, what do you care if they come in dressed as if they just got out of bed?


Just askin..

[kstater]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

So since your customers will never see the operators, what do you care if they come in dressed as if they just got out of bed?


Just askin..

I can't speak for him, but I'd imagine he thinks that since they came in looking like they just rolled out of bed, they're likely not going to take the job seriously.

[El Jefe]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

I knew it would be asked eventually....so, yes, I know the field has something to do with it, but it shouldn't matter if you are looking for work. So...a little about our business.

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.

Those kind of jobs typicall pay like 8 or 9 bucks an hour, isn't that about right? My friend works at a call center everytime she comes home from college and I think she gets like 9.50 an hour or something like. I think it has some influence on how seriously they take the interview, but it just depends on their characer. I mean, my dad always raised me to take any job interview seriously, no matter what the pay or what the job is. There has been a couple jobs where I did not wear a tie to the interview, but dressed nicely. I think their attire should show you what they think of the job, but it depends on how they answer your questions. Most people these days think somebody owes them something, and they can say anything they want and still get the job. It's sad, but America has a lot of bums.

[El Jefe]

Originally Posted by kstater

I can't speak for him, but I'd imagine he thinks that since they came in looking like they just rolled out of bed, they're likely not going to take the job seriously.

Yes.

[Goapics1]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

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.

So you guys are in the porn industry? Phone sex?

[Mr. Laz]

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

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by kcchiefsfanGoLJ

Those kind of jobs typicall pay like 8 or 9 bucks an hour, isn't that about right? My friend works at a call center everytime she comes home from college and I think she gets like 9.50 an hour or something like. I think it has some influence on how seriously they take the interview, but it just depends on their characer. I mean, my dad always raised me to take any job interview seriously, no matter what the pay or what the job is. There has been a couple jobs where I did not wear a tie to the interview, but dressed nicely. I think their attire should show you what they think of the job, but it depends on how they answer your questions. Most people these days think somebody owes them something, and they can say anything they want and still get the job. It's sad, but America has a lot of bums.

Correct. In our town starting out $8-$9/hour is about average for jobs - not careers. We are trying to get our starting wage up to attract a better employee, but it still seems to bring in some of the above type applicants.

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.