Mobile Phones and Interviews

AP007

The_Hurricane wrote: »

Actually the feedback has been supplied by the recruitment agency and they have advised that in the middle of answering their questions I seemed to lose my way (this coincided with the phone going off). I have just submitted a complaint about the general unprofessionalism.

the agency aren't going to tell the client that at all.

The_Hurricane

AP007 wrote: »

the agency aren't going to tell the client that at all.

I know, but I felt it was worth re-enforcing the point.

andygb

Caroline_a wrote: »

Unfortunately during these interviews the business doesn't stop, customers who need to get hold of her are not aware of what she is doing at any time of the day, and they phone, and also her team text her as, if they are on the road they are not always aware either.

It is still pretty ignorant of her to have her mobile phone on whilst conducting an interview, let alone taking calls, because it shows that she is not treating the candidate with respect, and she is unable to concentrate fully on that task.

CCFC_80

The_Hurricane wrote: »

Actually the feedback has been supplied by the recruitment agency and they have advised that in the middle of answering their questions I seemed to lose my way (this coincided with the phone going off). I have just submitted a complaint about the general unprofessionalism.

Hope it was to the chief executive or equivalent. As suggested the agency won't do a thing as they always have their heads up their clients A***s

makeyourdaddyproud

Caroline_a wrote: »

Not sure you quite get it. Important calls would be answered, probably with an apology to the candidate. Others would be ignored. No director or senior manager in today's business would be unavailable for any calls just for an interview... at least not in businesses that hope to succeed through the recession. My director gets emails and calls 24/7 - and is expected to be available for global directors in other countries and timezones whatever is happening.

These days it's all about business around the globe, and that means being available. All of the time. High salaried people really earn it in today's climate, but unfortunately most people don't see just how much.

Unpalatable but I totally agree. I would also add, though the interviewee may feel smug, those calls often extends into the personal after hours lives of the interviewers.

Business is business, and profit must come first, that is, if you want your new job offer to crystallise a pay cheque.