Unexpected job interview

red_devil

falko89 wrote: »

Well that was quick, I got a phone call this morning, didn't get the job. I was really shocked the guy phoned, I wasn't expecting to hear anything to be honest for a brief moment I got excited, I mean they don't usually phone to tell you that you didn't get the job, I knew it would be to good to be true to get a job so close to home for someone who doesn't drive, he explained someone with more experience got it. So back to the drawing board which is all but blank. Really annoyed to be fair, When he phoned yesterday I foolishly got my hopes up again, I really need to stop doing that, it only sets you up for disappointment.

I am not surprised that someone with more experience got it thats what they tend to go for. Having said that it dosent mean they are the right person for the job.

yvonne13_2

falko89 wrote: »

He said the guy that got the job has been doing that exact roll for 20+ years where as I haven't, Another case of someone already working getting a job, I wonder how many vacancies actually go to people already working? The vast majority it seems, but I never asked how I did. He said he will keep me in mind for the future so I must of did ok.

OP there loss your gain, as something better is on it's way to you.

falko89

yvonne13 wrote: »

OP there loss your gain, as something better is on it's way to you.

I'd like to believe that but this job was perfect.

WoodyMax

OP it's a shame you can't find out where the successful candidate is working now!

falko89

WoodyMax wrote: »

OP it's a shame you can't find out where the successful candidate is working now!

True, I will never get a closer job which is a shame, less than 5 mins walk would of taken me there.

LadyMissA

falko89 wrote: »

True, I will never get a closer job which is a shame, less than 5 mins walk would of taken me there.

Is it a small village? Maybe the person they took on lives and works near by? What kind of company is it? Are there similar companies in the area?

falko89

LadyMissA wrote: »

Is it a small village? Maybe the person they took on lives and works near by? What kind of company is it? Are there similar companies in the area?

Yes its a small place, we have 1 family run shop, a post office and a pub then this place at the side of a guys house, Its a place that sells aerials and satellite equipment to the trade. May be he does live near by but so did I. I thought considering I used to buy stuff of the place in the past I might of had a shot but that probably means nothing.

LadyMissA

falko89 wrote: »

Yes its a small place, we have 1 family run shop, a post office and a pub then this place at the side of a guys house, Its a place that sells aerials and satellite equipment to the trade. May be he does live near by but so did I. I thought considering I used to buy stuff of the place in the past I might of had a shot but that probably means nothing.

no one will give you a job on the basis that you are a customer.

I am saying what does this company do? The bloke they took on surely works for a similar company now so search to see if you can find them?

Slinky

Acc72 wrote: »

The sad thing is, I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere some "University" is actually offering a degree course in shelf filling ....

You're right..... probably in China.

falko89

LadyMissA wrote: »

no one will give you a job on the basis that you are a customer.

I am saying what does this company do? The bloke they took on surely works for a similar company now so search to see if you can find them?

The company is a UK chain, this is the only branch over here, but to do the job you didn't actually need knowledge of the industry, it was just a despatch type role so anyone with experience in despatch could do it, I've been keeping an eye out for any despatch type roles appearing but nothing as yet.