Im in the middle of going through interviews (I hate job seeking) and had two call backs....
I was put forward for a receptionist/admin assistant job by an agency I signed up with, the business is HUGE over 50 000 employees world wide and in an industry I have never dealt with before. Most of my work has been in creative fields because im a creative person.
In the interview she said "what made you apply for this job" ....
ummmm.......
I know I cant say because your hiring (even though thats really why)
I said that when my job agent had told me about the job I had researched it online and it turns out they seem like a really great company, and that I really respected their values and mission, plus the fact they did charity projects and were enviromentally responsible.
She liked that answer but then I added "Ive never thought about working for a ******* company before but when I read about the reputation of ***** I felt like I could be proud to say I worked here."
which was totally honest, I was offered a job last week with the tax department (YUCK) and turned it down flat.... where I work is important to me
but she cringed.... she cringed!!!!!!
Seriously why do they ask a question if they dont want to hear and honest answer! I have never thought about ***** industry before, I try to steer clear of big businesses!! The interview was going really well until I said that...
Oh well if they dont want me because im honest, then I dont want to work there!!!
But seriously what was wrong with me being honest???
I was put forward for a receptionist/admin assistant job by an agency I signed up with, the business is HUGE over 50 000 employees world wide and in an industry I have never dealt with before. Most of my work has been in creative fields because im a creative person.
In the interview she said "what made you apply for this job" ....
ummmm.......
I know I cant say because your hiring (even though thats really why)
I said that when my job agent had told me about the job I had researched it online and it turns out they seem like a really great company, and that I really respected their values and mission, plus the fact they did charity projects and were enviromentally responsible.
She liked that answer but then I added "Ive never thought about working for a ******* company before but when I read about the reputation of ***** I felt like I could be proud to say I worked here."
which was totally honest, I was offered a job last week with the tax department (YUCK) and turned it down flat.... where I work is important to me
but she cringed.... she cringed!!!!!!
Seriously why do they ask a question if they dont want to hear and honest answer! I have never thought about ***** industry before, I try to steer clear of big businesses!! The interview was going really well until I said that...
Oh well if they dont want me because im honest, then I dont want to work there!!!
But seriously what was wrong with me being honest???
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