I once worked with a total sleezoid. We called him Allset, as in his uncle was our manager.
"I'm the total package" reply at job interview
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Without being there, it sounds laughable. But if it was a younger person trying to sell themselves, perhaps it wouldn't be a dealbreaker. Interviews are about selling yourself. It might be the right attitude for someone in sales. For the positions I've interviewed for, not so much. It'd be a warning flag if I was interviewing someone, but the office I work in is a bit short on such bravado, so it'd be a poor fit.
It's funny how much reliance is placed on an interview to make a hire when interviews are nearly the WORST predictor of job performance. I've known people who could ace an interview and within a year make the boss rue the day that person was hired. The problem is that better predictors (such as personality and aptitude testing) are rarely employed. Everybody still thinks that their gut is the best gauge. I guess that's why my hires don't last and those of us with tenure end up in constant turmoil having to work harder to take up the slack - for no extra pay, of course. While the line sounds stupid I'll give the person a little credit for trying to stand out.
Interview questions are truly idiotic anyway.
Interview questions are truly idiotic anyway.
Then there is how difficult it is to find the skill you need. And what the working environment is. Zappos shoes apparently is a pretty odd working environment vs a conservative Wall Street company.
I have a skill for mainframe Security where there are perhaps 100 people worldwide with the skill. And they are all planning their retirement.
I have a skill for mainframe Security where there are perhaps 100 people worldwide with the skill. And they are all planning their retirement.
I have been in a few interviews with my supervisors for new positions.
We all seem to agree, that the person who is humble, honest, will work well with our team, and is eager to learn new skills is preferable over someone with an attitude.
For the most part, IT can be taught to anyone with a basic skill set and willingness to learn.
We all seem to agree, that the person who is humble, honest, will work well with our team, and is eager to learn new skills is preferable over someone with an attitude.
For the most part, IT can be taught to anyone with a basic skill set and willingness to learn.
Whether this line would be disqualifying or not would depend upon context and delivery.
If an applicant spoke it wryly and then detailed how his experience made him a good fit for the position, I'd be inclined to let it go.
If the applicant delivered this line smugly and failed to back it up, I'd throw his application in the pile of those to which a secretary would address thanks but no thanks letters.
I cannot abide arrogance. Too many folks seem to mistake hubris for arête.
If an applicant spoke it wryly and then detailed how his experience made him a good fit for the position, I'd be inclined to let it go.
If the applicant delivered this line smugly and failed to back it up, I'd throw his application in the pile of those to which a secretary would address thanks but no thanks letters.
I cannot abide arrogance. Too many folks seem to mistake hubris for arête.
That guy sounds like a douche...assuming delivery was smug as mentioned above. Often that phrase is used smugly.
Depending on the job, you may want that, or not. If they need to work well with others and such, no.
Lots of people [censored] about their qualifications and experience.
Depending on the job, you may want that, or not. If they need to work well with others and such, no.
Lots of people [censored] about their qualifications and experience.
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Originally Posted By: 01rangerxl
That guy sounds like a douche.
A lady gave that reply.
That guy sounds like a douche.
A lady gave that reply.
*She sounds like a douche.
I understand the candidate was not referring to her looks when she said that, but.. If I had to guess, I would say she is probably attractive or not bad looking, and has received a lot of praise in the past (possibly due to her looks rather than actual performance), which has built up her ego.
The complete package doesn't come pre-assembled....it is what best fits into the company.
Instead of asserting rather arrogantly that the candidate is convinced PRIOR TO HAVING THE JOB of being the perfect employee, getting into the head of the interviewer better closes the deal.
"....So...before I go....
With regards to my expertise, my experience....my philosophy and outlook and work ethic, is there anything I may have neglected to mention that in your mind would complete the package of the perfect candidate for this position?"
Ending an interview by turning the table, by expressing concern for the INTERVIEWER'S needs, leaves him/her feeling (and remembering) that this is a company-focused candidate rather than a self-oriented self-promoting "perfect package."
In the end, it's not the character of one's competence but the content of one's character that gets most jobs.
Instead of asserting rather arrogantly that the candidate is convinced PRIOR TO HAVING THE JOB of being the perfect employee, getting into the head of the interviewer better closes the deal.
"....So...before I go....
With regards to my expertise, my experience....my philosophy and outlook and work ethic, is there anything I may have neglected to mention that in your mind would complete the package of the perfect candidate for this position?"
Ending an interview by turning the table, by expressing concern for the INTERVIEWER'S needs, leaves him/her feeling (and remembering) that this is a company-focused candidate rather than a self-oriented self-promoting "perfect package."
In the end, it's not the character of one's competence but the content of one's character that gets most jobs.
Originally Posted By: Mr Nice
This woman interviewing for job was a crew chief in the Army working on the OH-58 Kiowa and currently a reservist.
She is 99% the person that will be hired.
If hired , you have to let us know if its accurate!
This woman interviewing for job was a crew chief in the Army working on the OH-58 Kiowa and currently a reservist.
She is 99% the person that will be hired.
If hired , you have to let us know if its accurate!
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