Inspiration from job hunting stories

Inspiration from job hunting stories

Story 1: Just because I answered a phone call

Narrator: Ms. Wen

Failure experience: When preparing for the interview, I was rejected because I answered the phone and missed the relevant matters explained by the recruiter.

When the famous daily chemical company came to our school for exchange activities, it attracted me. So I submitted a resume online. After most of the submitters were screened out, I luckily entered the second level - the interview. At eight o'clock on Sunday morning, I came to the recruitment office of this company. In the lobby, there are more than ten people waiting for interviews. After briefly chatting with them, I found that some of them had no trade background, and some were from local universities. I couldn’t help but gain a little more confidence in winning: they majored in international trade at prestigious universities and had participated in many social enterprises. My practical activities and appearance were pretty good... Just as I was intoxicated, my phone rang. It was my boyfriend calling me, telling me what I should pay attention to during the interview. At the same time, a gentleman came to the lobby, handed each of us a form, and then explained the interview procedures. I wanted to turn off the phone, but I couldn't bear to brush off my boyfriend's kindness, so I walked to a corner of the hall and continued to answer the call. When I came back, the gentleman had finished speaking. All I know is that we are all numbered, and I am number 1. At this time, I did something that I still regret: I walked over and asked the gentleman: "What are the interview steps? I didn't hear clearly. Could you please say it again?" The gentleman looked at me and asked. I said expressionlessly: "Why did you answer the phone just now?" "I... because the phone call was very important. Besides, I didn't waste long." I defended carefully (I made a mistake again). "Okay then, you can be the last interviewer. Ask others what the steps are." After saying that, the gentleman left without looking back.

Enlightenment:

Respecting others means respecting yourself. When listening to others, you should give your full attention and make eye contact when necessary. It is certainly not polite for the applicant to answer the phone absentmindedly. And how do we recruiters grasp the degree of "respect"? Sometimes, are we too sensitive?

Story 2: Just because I have some food left over

Narrator: Lu Miss

Failure experience: I was eliminated because of the leftovers at the buffet because the recruiter thought there was a lack of planning.

I majored in secretarial studies in college. Since my freshman year, I have been working as a student cadre: cultural and sports committee member, life minister, president of the literary club... I have worked in almost every type of student job. Tried them all. Therefore, when I applied for the position of secretary to the general manager of a company, I could say that I was sure of it. But in the end, I "choked" because of a simple meal.

During the interview at the company that day, two other girls and I successfully passed the re-examination. At noon, the company supervisor invited us to have a buffet in the cafeteria. Maybe it was because the food was rich, or maybe I was really hungry. When I picked up the vegetables, I filled a plate full of them. Just as I was chewing my way back, I found that everyone else had already finished eating. In front of everyone, I didn't have the nerve to continue eating, so I quickly took a few bites and then put down my chopsticks. Of course, the plate is not as clean as others.

The re-examination time in the afternoon was very short. The boss only asked a few simple questions and then asked me to go back and wait for notification.

A week later, when I called the company supervisor, the supervisor told me: "You were eliminated at the buffet that day. You don't even know how much you eat, and the rest is like this Duocai, if you are asked to entertain customers in the future, can we rest assured?"

My face suddenly burned, even though there was no one next to me...

Enlightenment:

The interview is a stage for each candidate to show his or her image.

On this stage, how do recruiters distinguish and select people with high overall qualities? It seems inappropriate to infer that the other person has no plan to do anything just because she has some leftover food.

Story 3: Just because I was too involved in the lecture

Narrator: Miss Lu

Failure experience: During the trial lecture, I only focused on self-expression and ignored the students’ emotions and was dismissed The school refused.

I have loved foreign languages ??since I was a child. My teacher said that I am naturally sensitive to languages, so I went to foreign language colleges for college entrance exams. When I graduated, I saw my dormitory sisters going around looking for jobs. , I also began to "cast the net widely and focus on fishing." One day, I received a call from a foreign language school informing me that I would have an interview this Saturday. I guess with my professional level, I should have no problem applying to such a training school.

Early on Saturday morning, after a brief tidying up, I came to this school. My standard "London" accent and a stack of various certificates made the principal nod frequently. During the half-hour conversation, I already thought that this teaching position with a high salary was definitely for me.

"Ding Lingling..." The bell rang in the second period. The principal gave me a textbook, took me to a classroom, and asked me to give a random lesson to the students. . "Hey, it's a piece of cake." I thought to myself. Standing on the podium, I felt quite confident. After a short pause, I began to lecture in a mellow and emotional tone. Unexpectedly, just as I was talking with great joy, the principal sitting at the back of the classroom signaled me to stop.

Back in the office, the principal told me: "I admire your professionalism very much, and I also know that you are an excellent student in the university. It should be more than enough for you to teach in our school, but you are not interested in our school." I don’t understand. Our main purpose is to cultivate students’ interest in English and build their confidence in learning. However, your lecture just now failed to achieve this effect. The students were drowsy and some even lay on the table. Asleep... You should go back first, and I will notify you after we discuss it."

I know that this notification will not be given to me again.

Enlightenment:

Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you win a hundred battles. During a job interview, you must not only recognize your own strengths, but also the likes and dislikes of the other person. Recruiters know that recruiting is not about selecting the best, but about selecting the best fit. If our recruiters tell candidates "what is suitable" and "what are the suitable standards" in advance, will our recruitment be higher?

Story 4: Just because I talk too much

Narrator: Mr. Qiu

Failure experience: During the interview, he was considered too verbose by the recruiter because he was too excited and talked too much, so he was eliminated.

What kind of state of mind does a person feel when his eloquence is so good? Is it a crowd of people who cheer up and respond, or is it full of friends and chatting and laughing? No, it was none of these, at that time. All I could feel was deep loss and regret.

He has studied journalism and communication for 4 years and has published various articles of no less than 150,000 words. He is also the best debater in the school speech association. Therefore, he is the leader of the provincial newspaper with school recruitment. When I was a reporter, I signed up confidently.

We soon entered the interview stage. "Why should you choose us?" the recruiter asked me with a smile. As soon as the other party finished speaking, I began to talk eloquently: "Your newspaper is a banner of our country's news and newspaper industry, and it is known for being sharp and daring to tell the truth. Many college students like to read it. I often read it in college. "This trick of "giving a top hat" really worked, and I saw a bright light flashing in the other person's eyes. "My father is an editor of a publishing house. Influenced by my family since I was a child, I have always longed for a career in journalism." This "affinity" approach also worked well. I caught a glimpse of a second light flashing in the other person's eyes.

It would be great if I could just stop here and give it up as soon as I can! But I was in the middle of the conversation and forgot the old saying "Too much talk leads to misunderstanding". In addition, I was misled by the other party's vision, so I continued to improvise: " I grew up on the bank of the Yangtze River. When I first learned to walk, I..., and then I went to elementary school..."

I kept talking until the other party said impatiently. I waved my hand repeatedly: "Sit down first, we know what you think." Only then did I realize that I had left my seat at some point due to excessive excitement.

Enlightenment:

Interviews require good patients, but good patients are not lyrical poems on the podium, nor are they eloquent and spitting in public. Perhaps HR workers engaged in recruitment understand that good eloquence in the workplace is achieved by not saying too much, saying what you say, and shutting up when it’s time to shut up. However, is this requirement, which is difficult for ordinary workplace veterans to meet, suitable for fresh graduates?

Interviews are important events for both the applicant and the recruiter. In principle, the status of the two parties is equal. However, the current reality is that most recruiters occupy a strong position. This puts forward more stringent requirements for our HR workers engaged in recruitment. “There is no gold, no one is perfect.” Only by thinking clearly about the key points of recruitment can it be possible to recruit truly suitable talents. ;