"I'm the total package" reply at job interview
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"Prove it", "might we examine that package in detail?" or "Son your ego's writing checks your experience can't cash".
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Originally Posted By: Mantooth
I'm I the only one who picked up that he used the word "package" while being interviewed by a female?
He may not deserve the job, but he definitely deserves a beer.
Mr. Nice never mentioned the applicants gender.
I'm I the only one who picked up that he used the word "package" while being interviewed by a female?
He may not deserve the job, but he definitely deserves a beer.
Mr. Nice never mentioned the applicants gender.
Originally Posted By: WillsYoda
Research shows that interviewing skill does not correlate in the least to job skill. Interviews are useless.
I try to get a feel for personality when I interview candidates. A lot of people have the experience and technical ability. It's imperative they fit in. We have an official no "jerks" policy at my work. Our CEO tells us "jerks" is just a nice word instead of what he really wants to say.
Research shows that interviewing skill does not correlate in the least to job skill. Interviews are useless.
I try to get a feel for personality when I interview candidates. A lot of people have the experience and technical ability. It's imperative they fit in. We have an official no "jerks" policy at my work. Our CEO tells us "jerks" is just a nice word instead of what he really wants to say.
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i would've had them elaborate on that comment. If their answer was as bad as that statement then they would've gotten the "we'll call you once we make our decision" comment from me.
If they had reasons to back it up, it might be justified. I wouldnt use it but it might not have been meant in the way you took it. I would of asked to elaborate or ask how so?
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It depends on what your goal is. Is it that you want to stick it to them and win some kind of debate?
Do you have the info you need to make your decision and you just end the interview and move on and don't waste any more time?
If your goal is the first one to win virtual human debate points, you can treat and keep asking them questions to explain to you that answer and counter or demean the individual points that are incorrect. You can say you disagree with that kind of answer and ask them to convince you. You're not on trial here, the applicant is on trial.
Now back to the point,
If you don't even know what decision you were trying to evaluate in an Interview, then I say perhaps it's time to take a step back and re-evaluate. Clear up yourself what you are testing for and what questions that you ask that can provide the info to make that decision. Otherwise as above, your questions are just some fuzzy personality check and not a good interview.
You can start by make a list of what is your "ideal" candidate. What would your "bad" candidate be like. What question would you ask that would help you separate one from another.
If you can't even imagine that you will end up not knowing anything new even after wasting time and energy conducting interviews.
Do you have the info you need to make your decision and you just end the interview and move on and don't waste any more time?
If your goal is the first one to win virtual human debate points, you can treat and keep asking them questions to explain to you that answer and counter or demean the individual points that are incorrect. You can say you disagree with that kind of answer and ask them to convince you. You're not on trial here, the applicant is on trial.
Now back to the point,
If you don't even know what decision you were trying to evaluate in an Interview, then I say perhaps it's time to take a step back and re-evaluate. Clear up yourself what you are testing for and what questions that you ask that can provide the info to make that decision. Otherwise as above, your questions are just some fuzzy personality check and not a good interview.
You can start by make a list of what is your "ideal" candidate. What would your "bad" candidate be like. What question would you ask that would help you separate one from another.
If you can't even imagine that you will end up not knowing anything new even after wasting time and energy conducting interviews.
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Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
I was with my boss at a job interview for a position she is looking to fill and was there to ask the person a few questions / explain what we do, what's expected, ...etc...
The person being interviewed said.... "I'm the total package" when asked about their work background. How would you take it if someone said that to you during a job interview ?
Is that the wrong thing to say and a deal breaker ?
I might have laughed, or tried my best to hold it back, and probably not hire the person. Too cocky for me. But since my boss was making the final decision, it would be up to her to decide.
I was with my boss at a job interview for a position she is looking to fill and was there to ask the person a few questions / explain what we do, what's expected, ...etc...
The person being interviewed said.... "I'm the total package" when asked about their work background. How would you take it if someone said that to you during a job interview ?
Is that the wrong thing to say and a deal breaker ?
I might have laughed, or tried my best to hold it back, and probably not hire the person. Too cocky for me. But since my boss was making the final decision, it would be up to her to decide.
LOL, had one of those at an interview once, who tried some sort of special handshake, then proceeded to talk about the circles in which he minced.
I wouldn't discount your applicant, but would make sure that what was claimed was actually true...then explore why he is available.
I wouldn't discount your applicant, but would make sure that what was claimed was actually true...then explore why he is available.
Originally Posted By: Rock_Hudstone
Originally Posted By: Mantooth
I'm I the only one who picked up that he used the word "package" while being interviewed by a female?
He may not deserve the job, but he definitely deserves a beer.
Mr. Nice never mentioned the applicants gender.
It was a woman that said "total package" to female boss. She has a good background but zero industry experience, overall a good candidate.
Originally Posted By: Mantooth
I'm I the only one who picked up that he used the word "package" while being interviewed by a female?
He may not deserve the job, but he definitely deserves a beer.
Mr. Nice never mentioned the applicants gender.
It was a woman that said "total package" to female boss. She has a good background but zero industry experience, overall a good candidate.
The resume would go directly to File 13. You need team players, which is not consistent with that type of comment.
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They shouldn't have to say they are the total package, should be clear without saying it
Depends on how the rest of the interview went. One of the first questions i ask " What do you know about out_______ , What do you know about what we do.
If they know a bit about our hospital, and have researched the job, that's a good sign. Sounds basic, but you would be amazed by how many people answer " well not much really".
If they know a bit about our hospital, and have researched the job, that's a good sign. Sounds basic, but you would be amazed by how many people answer " well not much really".
Anyone who answered such a question to me would simply be asked to explain exactly why they are the total package.
If an interviewer(s) let that go they are ineffective at their duty. They could have be absolute zero who is cocky or have great reasons/confidence why they feel that way. I assumed you and manager never asked as you are posting here?
If an interviewer(s) let that go they are ineffective at their duty. They could have be absolute zero who is cocky or have great reasons/confidence why they feel that way. I assumed you and manager never asked as you are posting here?
This all depends on his skill, levels or experience in the field(s) you are hiring him for. Me, I would not hesitate to say that at a job interview.
I have a resume to back it up and experience. Not alot of Total Packages out there.
I have never had trouble getting a job and get job offers all the time from other companies. Total packages do exist. Alot of entitlement packages, which are bad.
I would matter alot about his past job experience and whether he meant it or it was a joke.
Either way it's not a deal breaker for me. I would make it clear I expect him to produce.
It's a job interview, your time to shine and brag.
I have a resume to back it up and experience. Not alot of Total Packages out there.
I have never had trouble getting a job and get job offers all the time from other companies. Total packages do exist. Alot of entitlement packages, which are bad.
I would matter alot about his past job experience and whether he meant it or it was a joke.
Either way it's not a deal breaker for me. I would make it clear I expect him to produce.
It's a job interview, your time to shine and brag.
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I would have been like ok so what's your background?
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