Comments on: The Way, The Truth, The Light: Interviewing & HR

By: The Interviewing Process « Tao of the Original Tracy Tran

The Interviewing Process « Tao of the Original Tracy Tran — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 19:11:26 +0000

[...] past week, I’ve been reading

By: HR Minion

HR Minion — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 00:37:14 +0000

I would have to say Blade Runner though the husband says she’s hotter in Kill Bill.

By: Andy Lester

Andy Lester — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:25:47 +0000

Single questions might be fine if there was only one aspect of the person that mattered to you.

“Can you do the job?” is important. So is “Tell me stories that show you’re not a jerk.” So is “Convince me that you’re going to bring the passion to this job that I want, because I’m very particular about who I hire and I’m not going to hire just any old competent non-asshole.”

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:25:35 +0000

@HR Underling I once told a friend of mine, “You’ll never get ahead in life wearing crocs.” She responded, “Who said anything about getting ahead?” So wear those crocs with comfort.

@RachL So do drug tests.

By: Rachel - I Hate HR

Rachel - I Hate HR — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:22:28 +0000

I think interviews weed out the bad more than they identify the good.

By: HRUnderling

HRUnderling — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:31:52 +0000

Oh man I am in big trouble, I have been wearing crocs for almost a decade, that’s right, before they became so mainstream that they can be purchased at a HALLMARK store in the mall. What can I say? My tooties are addicted no matter how hideous they are.
I better not lose my job any time soon.
And if someone told me their favorite book was the Bible I would ask specifically what teastament and what book…possibly have them say a verse from memory (anyone can say THE BIBLE).

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 01:43:36 +0000

@Hayden I don’t know many <25 who read books or remember novels from school. I wonder if that kind of question will be outdated at some point in the near future. Like asking someone if they’ve seen the latest ‘talkie’?

@Bruce Be warned: I love using anecdotal information when it furthers my point of view.

@Alan Is personal maturity an objective quality that can be measured?

@Peopleshark Oh crap, I’m wearing Dearfoam slippers, right now. On the other hand, I just placed an order for a new pair of Frye boots. So I’m not a total loser.

@Tracy My new nickname for you? MONEYBALL.

@hrMaven I’m allergic to kitties and I have five. I take Zyrtec, Nasocort, Singulair, and I keep an inhaler handy. Also, I’m getting allergy shots in 2009. JUST HOW BADLY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?

By: HR Maven

HR Maven — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:52:35 +0000

Laurie, would love kitties but am highly allergic. Would that disqualify me? Would you give partial credits for my dog(s)?

And Peopleshark, I have had a series of foot surgeries so I can’t wear my cool shoes – have to wear dorky shoes so as to not reinjure my tootsies.

I don’t think that I could make a good decision on just one question. I am fascinated by people and like to hear their stories – how they got where they are, what they have done, what they enjoy, what they hope to accomplish. We are also a very philanthropic community so we have a lot of people who do volunteer work – and that is very interesting too.

Happy New Year.

By: Tracy Tran

Tracy Tran — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:47:09 +0000

@Hayden and Bruce- I was actually asked that question and oddly it was for a receptionist position for a media company. I did mention the Bible because those are my beliefs, but I also mention some pop culture books and my favorite book in HR: Moneyball. I didn’t get the job because I was obviously overqualified, but was finding my first job.

@Laurie – yep, it’s a hockey reference.

By: Peopleshark

Peopleshark — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:09:09 +0000

Why ask a question when you can just observe the shoes? The shoes say everything. Like the shoes I’m wearing to dinner tonight. They are black suede fringe 5-inch open toe masterpieces. They would tell any employer that I am FIERCE. Or perhaps that I am a tramp with rococco taste. Either way, that’s all they need to know. Happy New Year!!!