Support Each Other in Looking For Work - Pt 2

LadyMissA

Drea wrote: »

• If you became Prime Minister what would be the first thing you’d change?

Scrap the Work Programme! :T & make it illegal to discriminate against the unemployed.

tsimehC

LadyMissA wrote: »

Scrap the Work Programme! :T & make it illegal to discriminate against the unemployed.

What would you replace the WP with?

LadyMissA

Drea wrote: »

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Interview Question Ideas:

Questions to Ask:

• Why has this vacancy arisen?
• How do you review performance?
• How was the job handled in the past?
• What would you expect of me in the first six months?
• What do you see as my key long-term challenges?
• What is the expected career path for this position?
• Do you expect me to develop new expertise in any areas?
• What are the characteristics of successful people in this firm?
• Where would I fit into the overall structure?
• Will anyone report into me?
• Who would I report to and what is the line of authority?
• Is any training required as part of this job?
• What are the opportunities for advancement/promotion?
• What is the firm’s long-term strategy?
• Is the firm looking to expand into new areas?
• What is the largest challenge facing the firm at the moment?
• How would you describe the firm’s values?
• Is there likely to be any relocation in the future?

Sorry to hear about your job!

Also to add to the questions to ask employers

• Who is your biggest customer
• Who would be your main competitor
• How long has the current person been in this role
• What is the structure of the team
• Will I have my own targets
• What computer systems do you have in place
• How long have you been here
• What is the best thing about working here
• When is your company year end (accounts question)
• Who are your auditors/when is your audit (accounts question)

Questions they could ask you

What are you looking for in your new role/describe the ideal role
5 words how they would decribe you in your last job
3 words how friends would describe you
Is there any reason why I shouldn't put you into the next stage

LadyMissA

tsimehC wrote: »

What would you replace the WP with?

They have to change the law before anyone thinks something like the WP can help anyone. There is nothing the WP can do for people so why have it?

Drea

LadyMissA wrote: »

Sorry to hear about your job!

Also to add to the questions to ask employers

• Who is your biggest customer
• Who would be your main competitor
• How long has the current person been in this role
• What is the structure of the team
• Will I have my own targets
• What computer systems do you have in place
• How long have you been here
• What is the best thing about working here
• When is your company year end (accounts question)
• Who are your auditors/when is your audit (accounts question)

Questions they could ask you

What are you looking for in your new role/describe the ideal role
5 words how they would decribe you in your last job
3 words how friends would describe you
Is there any reason why I shouldn't put you into the next stage

Thanks for them I'll add them on tomorrow (off to bed just now )

tsimehC

LadyMissA wrote: »

Is there any reason why I shouldn't put you into the next stage

This is a toughie, I'm guessing a simple 'no' wouldn't suffice.

LadyMissA

tsimehC wrote: »

This is a toughie, I'm guessing a simple 'no' wouldn't suffice.

So you say no but here are the reasons why you should and obviously say why you are the best person for the job. Don't go on and on but they want you to sell yourself one last time and to hear the key points as to why you are good for the job.

Drea

I forgot how ridiculous some of these jobs are. Paying not much more than NMW, job is to do some filing, typing, etc. And must be "educated to degree level"...

I mean, seriously?!

looby75

tsimehC wrote: »

What would you replace the WP with?

something that actually helps people get back into work would be a good start.

amazingcookie

Drea wrote: »

I forgot how ridiculous some of these jobs are. Paying not much more than NMW, job is to do some filing, typing, etc. And must be "educated to degree level"...

I mean, seriously?!

They obviously want someone who's literate in IT and English for data entry work. If you have a degree it shows you're capable of being trained. I think they'll be wanting someone who can be promoted.