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Discussion in 'General Chat' started by GroveRanger, Oct 10, 2017.

  1. GroveRanger

    GroveRanger Well-Known Member

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    I am on an interview panel at work and was wondering what sort of questions I should ask that are a little bit "outside the box"

    I am a bit bored of the "where to you see yourself in 5 years?" and "what are your strengths and weaknesses?" sort of tosh.

    Sadly we are not allowed to take DNA or hair samples so I won't be able to avoid mongs, pooves or stoners.

    Ever been asked a totally pointless question in a job interview? I've heard of people being asked what sort of animal they see themselves as. Maybe answering "Sloth" wouldn't see me called back for the second round.

    Your comments may or may not be used in an actual interview.
     
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  2. Toby

    Toby GC's Life Coach

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    ^^^^^ Got fired
     
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  3. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    I was once asked what makes a good team. "having me in it" I quickly replied bold as brass like. .

    Got the job.
     
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  4. Patience

    Patience Spastic Arab

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  5. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    Just do a Spud at any interview for a job you really don't want.
     
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  6. GroveRanger

    GroveRanger Well-Known Member

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    ^^^^^^ Says he's gone for a job interview, never updated GC with outcome. ^^^^^^ Still in the same sh*t job in I.T.

    I am on the INTERVIEW PANEL numb nuts, I'm the departmental manager and not the oily rag.
     
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  7. Patience

    Patience Spastic Arab

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  8. GroveRanger

    GroveRanger Well-Known Member

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    "My pleasure in other people's leisure!"
     
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  9. Toby

    Toby GC's Life Coach

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    You said you were interviewing? Why would you be answering questions?
     
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  10. GroveRanger

    GroveRanger Well-Known Member

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    Good grief.

    I am on an interview panel at work and was wondering what sort of questions I should ask that are a little bit "outside the box"

    Come on Tobeworm, I didn't even have to scroll back a few pages to find that one. Are you still high?
     
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  11. Toley Fart

    Toley Fart not606's best fighter

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    <laugh> yaaaass!!!
     
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  12. Toley Fart

    Toley Fart not606's best fighter

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    Ask them what team they support. That's how it works in Scotland.
     
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    Don't ask me. I couldn't even get a mod job here ffs.
     
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  14. Toley Fart

    Toley Fart not606's best fighter

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    Did you make your work today, ya mad alky?
     
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  15. Mick O'Toon

    Mick O'Toon Well-Known Member

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    Ask them are they on the sex offenders register and if not why not?
     
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  16. Toby

    Toby GC's Life Coach

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    You didn't read the bit I bolded you unforgiveable spastic.
     
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  17. Toley Fart

    Toley Fart not606's best fighter

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    Take half of the application forms and throw them in the bin. That way you get rid of all the unlucky folk <ok>
     
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  18. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    <laugh>

    That's lateral thinking that is.
     
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  19. Mick O'Toon

    Mick O'Toon Well-Known Member

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    Do you have a casting couch?
     
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  20. B-C

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    Aye. Not too bad today. Still need a wee swifty before home though :cheesy:
     
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