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Job Interview Advice 2016-03-09 14:45:42 Post No. 16895080
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Job Interview Advice Anonymous 2016-03-09 14:45:42 Post No. 16895080 [Report]

Just wanted to get a consensus.

I recently had a job interview. I studied previous interview questions and dressed in suit and tie (engineering inspector job with PE experience). My first job interview was super serious and long so I was banking on something of the same thing

However, when I get to the office, everyone is wearing jeans and a t-shirt. I am extremely out of place, even as a potential recruit. I interview with two dudes and they ask me What I did at my old job and any relevant experience I had. I replied with my rehearsed lines and prepared myself for another interview question.

Then they just asked me to describe myself and what type of person I am. I kind of froze. I wasn't expecting this type of question at all. I told them that I play rugby and play vidja and that was basically it.

Worst part is, I am a fairly social and cool dude. I plan plenty of trips and social activities with friends and I volunteer with community service. I literally told none of the positive aspects of me.

So my question to you, /adv/, would it be crazy to schedule a casual interview at a bar for drinks for them to get to know me better? I really want this job so I want to give this place 110%

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Anonymous 2016-03-09 14:50:09 Post No.16895095
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>>16895080

No. Your opportunity was during the interview. inviting them to drinks would be strange.

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Anonymous 2016-03-09 15:14:51 Post No.16895146
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Anonymous 2016-03-09 15:14:51 Post No.16895146 [Report]

>>16895080
You'll just get ignored. That post-interview thank you letter is all you should send.

> I really want this job so I want to give this place 110%
No you don't. If you REALLY REALLY wanted this job in the first place you would stalk the office the day before and saw how they dresses.

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Anonymous 2016-03-09 15:34:10 Post No.16895204
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Anonymous 2016-03-09 15:34:10 Post No.16895204 [Report]

Just see what happens, it would look really bad if you asked the bosses to get together at the bar with you.

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Anonymous 2016-03-09 17:39:18 Post No.16895451
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>>16895080
I wonder why you had trouble describing yourself. Guess you had a bit of an identity crisis, huh?

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Anonymous 2016-03-09 17:53:38 Post No.16895493
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>>16895080
> Then they just asked me to describe myself and what type of person I am.
Nigga, you blew it. When they ask you to describe yourself, you should have 3 words and stories behind them to back them up.

Example - "I'm a good problem solver. At xyz company, my team cured cancer for under $50 and a suppository." Etc.

> schedule a casual interview at a bar for drinks
It's an interview, not a date. Suck their cocks after you get the job.

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Anonymous 2016-03-09 17:53:55 Post No.16895495
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Anonymous 2016-03-09 17:53:55 Post No.16895495 [Report]

>>16895451
It's a hard question, specially in the context of an interview: they have your CV the shit they probably want to know (my experience, studies, age, etc) is in there. Why they can't ask a more specifical question instead of a vague one?

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Anonymous 2016-03-09 19:02:47 Post No.16895713
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Anonymous 2016-03-09 19:02:47 Post No.16895713 [Report]

>>16895495
What they're asking is: How well can you sell yourself.

You should always jump on questions like this
>hard worker
>quick learner
>team player
>etc.