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Re: Phone Interview Etiquette
By: DaDancingPsych Date: August 26, 2020, 7:33 am
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I wanted to give this company the benefit of the doubt. Every
company has a bad egg or two. Every person has a bad day or two.
But I totally agree with your actions, Andi_3k, I would have
walked at this point, too. At best, this is a wacky company
who's logic would drive anyone working there bonkers! However,
if you ever wanted to be a Brimstone legend, you need to
reconsider!!! :P
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Re: Phone Interview Etiquette
By: jpcher Date: August 26, 2020, 3:17 pm
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Where were you born? How about where were your parents born?
When I started working with my company (38+ years ago) I had to
apply for a specific type of clearance. I filled out the forms
then had a phone interview with one of our security people.
SP: "Where was your mother born?"
Me: "City and country"
SP: "Oh! I flew over and bombed that place during the war!"
Me: crickets. Didn't say anything, but quietly thought "So
you're the reason why my mother's family had to leave their home
and flee to Austria. Good to know. Thanks."
In my situation it might be the same as yours, OP, it was simply
a background check. Nothing racial or discriminating in my
thoughts, just looking for facts.
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Re: Phone Interview Etiquette
By: Contrarian Date: September 11, 2020, 2:05 pm
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What place was that? It’s a strange story. People who have had
to flee worn torn countries are often grateful for the allied
troops that come in to fight for the citizens. I know people who
have fled from Lebanon, Iran, Iraq who all appreciate the
efforts of allied forces in there to help liberate them.
I’ve never actually heard a story, maybe it’s my age, where this
wasn’t the case.
What place was that? I realize you may not want to reply. I
would offer the idea that I not reply to your response if it
seems stressful. But I can’t stop others from replying.
I’m just so curious what person from what place would say such a
thing as if it’s nothing.
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Re: Phone Interview Etiquette
By: BeagleMommy Date: September 17, 2020, 12:18 pm
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I think you dodged a major bullet with this company.
I schedule interviews for my supervisor with prospective
students. She gives me dates and times that she is available
during the week. I contact the applicant and see what time
works best for them. If the times I give don't work I check
with my supervisor to see if other arrangements can be made. If
boss has an issue she usually calls the applicant explaining why
(or I do it if boss is unable to).
You never leave an applicant hanging. It reflects badly on the
company.
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