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I know it seems hard to believe, but I've got a job interview on Friday - at a motorcycle dealer!!!!!!!!!
:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
I thought it would be good if I gave them the Spanish Inquisition - y'know appear keen and that.
So any questions you'd like me to ask?
Funny and/or useful, I don't mind everyone having some fun with this.
:)
Good luck with it Domski ! ! ! :biaggi:
heres mine . . . . What will be my responsibilities?
^^ :lol:
/ian
Well, it's the best one so far :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
Can I have fridays & mondays off for other comitments?
Originally posted by chass
Can I have fridays & mondays off for other comitments?
:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
"What will my race budget be?"
Good Luck Dom:cool:
if they dont tell you, ask about holidays - how many, any restrictions as to when they can be taken etc. (this is crucial when racing, as you know!)
C
:)
The 1st questions with any job:
1.How much money?
2.What times break?
3.What time can I go home?
How much
Whens Pay Day
Whats normal hours
Over time rates
Public liabilitys
Does the boss have a daughter
and how old.
How long before being the foreman
:lol:
Good luck Dom ;) 4D
dom, before answering their questions get them to qualify exactly what the role is, - a common problem is that interviewees assume a role is one thing and answer questions based on that assumption. I would ask for a job description early in the interview so as to base your conversation/answers on that description.
Think of examples of good work that you have done in previous roles, and be clear to take responsibility for success, - by using the word "I" rather than another mistake people often make by claiming success as "we". Answer questions in the STAR format, - explain the situation, the task the action (what YOU did) and the result.
Oh and don't mention your yellow leathers!
Good luck.
Does the boss have a daughter
and how old.:D:D
Fordie, I like the cut of thy jist.
chicken
09-Feb-2006, 10:10
ask not what the company can do for you, but what you can do for the company.
This is a new industry/business for you and the most important thing is you get the job in the first place.
If you like the job but don't like the place/terms, you can always move on/renegotiate at a later stage but you will then be doing so in a position of power as you will have at least some experience.
This strategy has worked for me twice and it's tripled my income each time.
[Edited on 9-2-2006 by chicken]
Tonio600
09-Feb-2006, 10:16
tripled???????????????????? :o
chicken
09-Feb-2006, 10:19
actually that was rounded-down to be conservative. I make somewhere between 9 and 16 times what I started on.
Guess correctly what I started on and you will know what I make now.... ;)
antonye
09-Feb-2006, 10:23
Originally posted by chicken
Guess correctly what I started on and you will know what I make now.... ;)
4p
chicken
09-Feb-2006, 10:26
spot on! I'll leave you to work out the timeframe to make 64p
antonye
09-Feb-2006, 10:43
Not much to add Dom, except some general pointers.
I've been through the mill of interviews with my redundancy last year so got back into it, but I've also been on the other side of the fence and sat through countless hours of interviewing other people.
One thing that always stands out is when people lie. This ranges from the "I'll keep talking until I get it right because I'm not quite sure" through to "I've obviously got no clue what you're talking about, so I'll make it up". Trust me that the interviewer will pick up on this straight away, and can then either string you along a bit to really tie you in knots, or just mark your card and make his mind up right there.
If you don't know, say so! You're not expected to know the answers to everything. Some questions don't have answers and are more about the way you deal with the problem. There's nothing wrong with saying "I don't know the answer but I would ask someone else or look it up." as this shows initiative.
An interview situation always makes you nervous (I've interviewed people that look like they're recovering alcoholics with the shakes!) but if you stay relaxed and breath (bit like racing really!) then it always helps. Think about your answers first before firing your mouth off like a chain gun in the hope that something will hit home. If you're not sure, ask for clarification - this buys you thinking time and they may also provide more clues to what they want to hear.
Finally, first impressions count; smile, say hello, shake the hand. Dress suitably - suit and tie may be over the top, but a shirt (and possibly tie) and smart trousers will help give the impression that you care about your appearance. Have a shave and a quick spray of toilet water too. There's nothing worse than interviewing someone who stinks like they've just come from a 4-hour workout at the gym but haven't showered - trust me on this one!
Finally - Good luck!
swannymere
09-Feb-2006, 10:59
How do you like yor coffee?sir
weeksy2
09-Feb-2006, 11:32
1. Do you have a Van ?
2. If i am driving down the road will i actually notice any other vehicles on the road?
3. What do you mean, i have to work?
4. Do you have a cake shop closeby ?
5. If i crash and take 4 weeks off, will you be ok with that ?
antonye
09-Feb-2006, 11:34
6. Is there high-speed internet access?
7. Do you like Star Wars.?
8. What is your absence policy?
& be carfull were you get the toilet water :lol:
couchcommando
09-Feb-2006, 13:35
Do you do staff discount on supercorsas ? ? :saint::saint:
Very good everyone (even Weeksy and Couch :o )
:lol::lol::lol:
couchcommando
09-Feb-2006, 14:35
damn need better bait........
In all honesty ask them as many questions as they ask you, I would ask about taking holidays in single days at a time as some folk don't like it, I'd hope they wouldn't mind as your hobby is they're line of work.
And good luck :)
They sponsor a world superstock team and have been into racing for years.
I put it on my CV, so they've been warned :cool:
[Edited on 9-2-2006 by domski]
Rattler
09-Feb-2006, 16:26
Dom
I suppose it depends upon what the role is, but in addition to the others advice above (not all!!!! ;) ) - I'd prepare some information regarding what you'd expect to achieve/learn in the first 30 days there and potentially extend this to your first 60 or 90 days.
For example - explain that you'd want to fully understand the company's processes and functions in order for you to be as up to speed and proactive for the business as soon as possible.
Take a lot of interest in the company and ask about the direction that its heading in and how you'd hope to be part of its future direction etc....
Ask why the role has come about, expectations of you (and the role), functions, responsibilities etc......
Be sure that you take notes, and take a printout of their website page. Stick the printout in a clear folder and casually leave this lying around as you get your notepad out.
Have some prepared questions written down, ask if you can ask questions!!
Give me a call if I can help you with any of this .... 'cause I've got loads of crap ideas!!! ;)
And don't wear the yellow suit ;)
Tim
[Edited on 9-2-2006 by Rattler]
Bit late in the day, but go and have a look from the outside and if a shop the inside to see where you might be working, what they sell, prices etc. If it is a chain of dealers see if any info on the Internet re their business etc, this will give you a feel for the business.
Go neat and tidy
Do NOT have a drink before interview ( they will smell it)
If you smoke do not go in stinking of fag smoke, and don't smoke even if they offer you one.
Ask about training internal and external.
Salary, Holiday pay, Bonus schemes, overtime.
Take a CV with you in envelope not srewed up in your pocket
Take a list of question you would like to ask them about their business.
These could include but only ask questions that you understand yourself.
What's their strategy to improve sales, margins, customers
Aims and objectives re customer satisfaction
Advertising, promotions.
Good luck.
Originally posted by itexuk
Bit late in the day, but go and have a look from the outside and if a shop the inside to see where you might be working, what they sell, prices etc. If it is a chain of dealers see if any info on the Internet re their business etc, this will give you a feel for the business.
Go neat and tidy
Do NOT have a drink before interview ( they will smell it)
If you smoke do not go in stinking of fag smoke, and don't smoke even if they offer you one.
Ask about training internal and external.
Salary, Holiday pay, Bonus schemes, overtime.
Take a CV with you in envelope not srewed up in your pocket
Take a list of question you would like to ask them about their business.
These could include but only ask questions that you understand yourself.
What's their strategy to improve sales, margins, customers
Aims and objectives re customer satisfaction
Advertising, promotions.
Good luck.
erm are we talking a bike shop here or a job at The Rocket science lab;)
most bike shop owners i have met, have as much idea as a monkey in interviewing
9 out of ten times they will tel you that the "JOB" is a labour of love, that they themselfs have never made any money out of the business, that they only do it for the love , and they don't actualy want to pay you anything!or you will live in the land of "Promise!
anyway DOM good luck and if they are realy good get me a job there too!;)
Originally posted by madmav
Originally posted by itexuk
Bit late in the day, but go and have a look from the outside and if a shop the inside to see where you might be working, what they sell, prices etc. If it is a chain of dealers see if any info on the Internet re their business etc, this will give you a feel for the business.
Go neat and tidy
Do NOT have a drink before interview ( they will smell it)
If you smoke do not go in stinking of fag smoke, and don't smoke even if they offer you one.
Ask about training internal and external.
Salary, Holiday pay, Bonus schemes, overtime.
Take a CV with you in envelope not srewed up in your pocket
Take a list of question you would like to ask them about their business.
These could include but only ask questions that you understand yourself.
What's their strategy to improve sales, margins, customers
Aims and objectives re customer satisfaction
Advertising, promotions.
Good luck.
erm are we talking a bike shop here or a job at The Rocket science lab;)
most bike shop owners i have met, have as much idea as a monkey in interviewing
9 out of ten times they will tel you that the "JOB" is a labour of love, that they themselfs have never made any money out of the business, that they only do it for the love , and they don't actualy want to pay you anything!or you will live in the land of "Promise!
anyway DOM good luck and if they are realy good get me a job there too!;)
Only trying to help. It might be the MD's job that he has applied for:D
Nattyboy
09-Feb-2006, 19:17
9) Are you mental..?:P
How are you on diversity and equality..........:lol: Those HR lot will get you!
Do you treat people or groups as an individual, recognising their needs, and treating them with honesty, understanding openess, integrity and respect?
sorry ill get me coat..........:pig:
10. can your mates have discount?
C
ps: am I still a mate?:saint:
Still a mate????? :puzzled::puzzled::puzzled:
I don't get it :lol: :P
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