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Other Added - Job Interviews: Question to Not Ask
Any entrepreneur knows that being an business owner is more about sales than anything else, whether it is hot tar roofing, algae scraping or pooper scooping. It doesn’t matter what you do, you must be a sales person to make a business work. One method that has continually proven successful for many businesses, including mine, is regular networking.Now I know what you all are thinking, “if I have to eat one more rubber chicken dinner with a bunch of people that I will never hear from again, I am going to poke my eyes out with a spoon”. Fear not, I have the magic steps to make networking one of your mo
“Can I use my company computer for video games?” Even though many if not most employees use their company computer for non-company purposes, do not ask about it during an interview. It shows a lack of maturity and business sense.
“What is the cafeteria like?” This does not matter unless you are in a catering firm. For other companies, the answer will be a lie anyway.
“Where can I shop around here?” The hiring manager does not want you thinking about shopping, he wants you thinking about working. This gives him visions of prep
There are many distributors of ophthalmic equipment who offer both new and remanufactured or refurbished machines. Some of the more common types of remanufactured equipment are slit lamps, phoropters, chairs and stands. It is typically higher-end equipment, which are remanufactured or refurbished and offered for resale. The reason being, that they can be offered at a substantially reduced price compared to new ophthalmic equipment, and the distributor still makes a reasonable profit. However, it is generally unwise to consider purchasing used surgical equipment, as many procedures require critical, flawless
For today’s job hunter, whether right out of high school or college, or a seasoned veteran of the workforce, what a candidate asks speaks volumes. Some of the questions to NOT ask as outlined below including why the job candidate should not ask them.
“How long does it take to get promoted?” While this is a seemingly innocent question, it says that the candidate is already looking beyond the interview job. It also is worthless to ask because the promotion cycle for most jobs is related to a great number of variables. Wait until you are in the job to ask this one.
“When do I get to take vacation?” I you are asking this question at the interview, then you are thinking about not working rather than doing an outstanding performance in the new role. Save this question for after you have been offered the job, not for the initial interview.
“Why do some people have cubicles and others have offices”? Unless you are an interior decorator, the size and type of offices should be irrelevant during the interview process. Wait until you are in the job and find out for yourself. Also, you can stop someone in the hallway on the way FROM the job interview and ask them inconspicuously if it is important.
“Do I have to work overtime?” Asking about how many hours you have to work per day or week says that you are a clock watches. This is not what a hiring manager is looking for unless you are on the assembly line or a steel mill.
“What are the employee activities?” Even if you are an avid softball player, chess champion or bowler, this question is an interview killer. It says you are more interested in the activities than working hard and moving up the ladder. Again, wait until after you are hired or asked someone in the hallway after the interview.
“Can I work from home?” While this seems like very good and important questions, new employees need to understand the politics, faces, dynamics and tempo of the office. They cannot learn these things from home. The hiring manager is looking for someone who will be right there, working and soaking up the office dynamics to help her become more successful.
“Will the company pay for me to go to graduate school in (underwater basket weaving, ethno musicology, Greek literature, etc.)?” I asked this right out of college. DON’T! They want you focused on what will make you more valuable to their business. No matter how much they say they care about you, they don’t. So don’t ask – unless it is about getting an MBA.
“Are shorts, tee-shirt and flip-flops acceptable on Fridays in the summer? I plan to go to the beach house from work.” Even if this is true, do not ask it. You are not in college. Give the impression you act and dress like an adult.
“Can I use my company computer for video games?” Even though many if not most employees use their company computer for non-company purposes, do not ask about it during an interview. It shows a lack of maturity and business sense.
“What is the cafeteria like?” This does not matter unless you are in a catering firm. For other companies, the answer will be a lie anyway.
“Where can I shop around here?” The hiring manager does not want you thinking about shopping, he wants you thinking about working. This gives him visions of prepa
Sorry to be bugging you on your day off, but after you’ve been to church, had lunch with the family or been out golfing, return with me to your den and take a moment to look at your ad. In review, until now, I’ve had you create a more effective headline, sub-head, photo, body text, and made you consider your ad size, placement, and type of customer you are targeting. So, what could possibly be so important that I would bother you on a Sunday afternoon? Well, it’s just this very important thing you have to do to measure your ad if you don’t want to waste your money. It’s called tracking.Even if all t
“When do I get to take vacation?” I you are asking this question at the interview, then you are thinking about not working rather than doing an outstanding performance in the new role. Save this question for after you have been offered the job, not for the initial interview.
“Why do some people have cubicles and others have offices”? Unless you are an interior decorator, the size and type of offices should be irrelevant during the interview process. Wait until you are in the job and find out for yourself. Also, you can stop someone in the hallway on the way FROM the job interview and ask them inconspicuously if it is important.
“Do I have to work overtime?” Asking about how many hours you have to work per day or week says that you are a clock watches. This is not what a hiring manager is looking for unless you are on the assembly line or a steel mill.
“What are the employee activities?” Even if you are an avid softball player, chess champion or bowler, this question is an interview killer. It says you are more interested in the activities than working hard and moving up the ladder. Again, wait until after you are hired or asked someone in the hallway after the interview.
“Can I work from home?” While this seems like very good and important questions, new employees need to understand the politics, faces, dynamics and tempo of the office. They cannot learn these things from home. The hiring manager is looking for someone who will be right there, working and soaking up the office dynamics to help her become more successful.
“Will the company pay for me to go to graduate school in (underwater basket weaving, ethno musicology, Greek literature, etc.)?” I asked this right out of college. DON’T! They want you focused on what will make you more valuable to their business. No matter how much they say they care about you, they don’t. So don’t ask – unless it is about getting an MBA.
“Are shorts, tee-shirt and flip-flops acceptable on Fridays in the summer? I plan to go to the beach house from work.” Even if this is true, do not ask it. You are not in college. Give the impression you act and dress like an adult.
“Can I use my company computer for video games?” Even though many if not most employees use their company computer for non-company purposes, do not ask about it during an interview. It shows a lack of maturity and business sense.
“What is the cafeteria like?” This does not matter unless you are in a catering firm. For other companies, the answer will be a lie anyway.
“Where can I shop around here?” The hiring manager does not want you thinking about shopping, he wants you thinking about working. This gives him visions of prep
There is a huge shortage of automotive technicians in the automotive sector presently and it is growing. By 2007 it is expected to be 188,000 people short. Even with all the layoffs at General Motors, Delphi and Ford Motor Co. there is no way to fill the gap fast enough to fix the shortage.Meanwhile many of the technicians in the auto sector are being required to upgrade their certifications for working on OEM equipment. With a shortage of mechanics in the auto sector and an increase in the number of turcks, cars and boats being sold in the United States of America this poses a real dilemma.
“Do I have to work overtime?” Asking about how many hours you have to work per day or week says that you are a clock watches. This is not what a hiring manager is looking for unless you are on the assembly line or a steel mill.
“What are the employee activities?” Even if you are an avid softball player, chess champion or bowler, this question is an interview killer. It says you are more interested in the activities than working hard and moving up the ladder. Again, wait until after you are hired or asked someone in the hallway after the interview.
“Can I work from home?” While this seems like very good and important questions, new employees need to understand the politics, faces, dynamics and tempo of the office. They cannot learn these things from home. The hiring manager is looking for someone who will be right there, working and soaking up the office dynamics to help her become more successful.
“Will the company pay for me to go to graduate school in (underwater basket weaving, ethno musicology, Greek literature, etc.)?” I asked this right out of college. DON’T! They want you focused on what will make you more valuable to their business. No matter how much they say they care about you, they don’t. So don’t ask – unless it is about getting an MBA.
“Are shorts, tee-shirt and flip-flops acceptable on Fridays in the summer? I plan to go to the beach house from work.” Even if this is true, do not ask it. You are not in college. Give the impression you act and dress like an adult.
“Can I use my company computer for video games?” Even though many if not most employees use their company computer for non-company purposes, do not ask about it during an interview. It shows a lack of maturity and business sense.
“What is the cafeteria like?” This does not matter unless you are in a catering firm. For other companies, the answer will be a lie anyway.
“Where can I shop around here?” The hiring manager does not want you thinking about shopping, he wants you thinking about working. This gives him visions of prep
What is Business Stress? Business stress is felt during times of conflict, pressure, loss, illness or anxiety. It describes the frantic pace of business life. Everyone reacts differently to stress. Some people can cope and take it in their stride; others find the pressure too much and buckle under. Much of the stress, anxiety, and the sense of overload that people carry is because they feel their lives are out of control. Stress seems to come from the perception that our life feels overloaded.In medical terms, stress is your body's physical reactions to change, which is not always bad. It
“Will the company pay for me to go to graduate school in (underwater basket weaving, ethno musicology, Greek literature, etc.)?” I asked this right out of college. DON’T! They want you focused on what will make you more valuable to their business. No matter how much they say they care about you, they don’t. So don’t ask – unless it is about getting an MBA.
“Are shorts, tee-shirt and flip-flops acceptable on Fridays in the summer? I plan to go to the beach house from work.” Even if this is true, do not ask it. You are not in college. Give the impression you act and dress like an adult.
“Can I use my company computer for video games?” Even though many if not most employees use their company computer for non-company purposes, do not ask about it during an interview. It shows a lack of maturity and business sense.
“What is the cafeteria like?” This does not matter unless you are in a catering firm. For other companies, the answer will be a lie anyway.
“Where can I shop around here?” The hiring manager does not want you thinking about shopping, he wants you thinking about working. This gives him visions of prep
Recently i met with a gentleman at a networking event and we got talking about his business, and then we began discussing self help programs and his comment was along the lines: "why do people keep going to motivational events? Can't they just do it for themselves?." It was not so much what he said, but how he said it, his negative tone and disgust at why people would consider spending good money to attend such events.I had to chuckle at his uneducated comment, and so i asked him: "why are you here today?." In a way, he kind of answered his own question. There was nothing particularly different to th
“Can I use my company computer for video games?” Even though many if not most employees use their company computer for non-company purposes, do not ask about it during an interview. It shows a lack of maturity and business sense.
“What is the cafeteria like?” This does not matter unless you are in a catering firm. For other companies, the answer will be a lie anyway.
“Where can I shop around here?” The hiring manager does not want you thinking about shopping, he wants you thinking about working. This gives him visions of preparing for a board meeting and you are out at the gap trying on new jeans.
“How do you like working here?” Similar to the cafeteria question, even for catering companies. Only ask if you want to here a lie.
“What is the dating scene here like?” Only ask if the hiring manager is the same age and sex. Even then, this is not an appropriate interview question. Work is for work, not for dating and a social life.
“What is the social life like?” Looking for a job is looking for a job. Do not look for or ask about the social benefits of the job. Again, the boss will have visions of you blowing out at 5PM for Happy Hour while she is working on the presentation for the board meeting the next morning.
“Do you have a substance abuse policy?” If you ask this, you might as well bring a bottle and a joint with you to the interview. Most employers do have a substance abuse policy. If this is important to you check on their web site BEFORE the interview.
While some of the questions outlined above may seem na?ve, I have heard every one of them during screening and hiring interviews. Think about what you ask. Always ask questions, but if you are not sure, talk to a friend, mentor, professor or even parent first. Your questions tell more about you than your responses to the questions asked by the hiring manager.
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