First interview in years....

[Martin]

I just have a few questions

1. what some good weaknesses to have? I've heard "stubborn, but dedicated",but isn't that too generic?

2. what are some good answers to the "conflict resolution" type questions?

 

[jst0ney]

You are your goals here?
What can you bring to the team/office/company?

Be honest but not arrogant.

 

[chowmein]

u have (2) jars a 3 gallon and a 5 gallon, find way to get exactly 4 gallons of water in the 5 gallon jar! you have 1 minute! ... Go!

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: chowmein
u have (2) jars a 3 gallon and a 5 gallon, find way to get exactly 4 gallons of water in the 5 gallon jar! you have 1 minute! ... Go!

Pour two 3 gallon loads into the 5 gallon - this leaves 1 gallon left in the three. Empty the 5 gallon and put the 1 gallon in, then fill the 3-gallon jug and put into the 5-gallon.

...
Profit!

 

[fs5]

you walk by the coffee machine and ....

 

[chowmein]

^^ oooo sorry that was 2 minutes

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: chowmein
u have (2) jars a 3 gallon and a 5 gallon, find way to get exactly 4 gallons of water in the 5 gallon jar! you have 1 minute! ... Go!

Pour two 3 gallon loads into the 5 gallon - this leaves 1 gallon left in the three. Empty the 5 gallon and put the 1 gallon in, then fill the 3-gallon jug and put into the 5-gallon.

...
Profit!

I would filled the 5 gallon 80% of the way and said "For all intents and purposes, this is about 4 gallons. We can cut costs by eliminating these extra jugs"

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: Stefan

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: chowmein
u have (2) jars a 3 gallon and a 5 gallon, find way to get exactly 4 gallons of water in the 5 gallon jar! you have 1 minute! ... Go!

Pour two 3 gallon loads into the 5 gallon - this leaves 1 gallon left in the three. Empty the 5 gallon and put the 1 gallon in, then fill the 3-gallon jug and put into the 5-gallon.

...
Profit!

I would filled the 5 gallon 80% of the way and said "For all intents and purposes, this is about 4 gallons. We can cut costs by eliminating these extra jugs"

lol That thought crossed my mind.

 

[shilala]

I just had an interview recently. The best advice I got was "Don't make them feel inferior".
It worked like a charm. The interview went very well and the interviewers were thrilled with my qualifications. If the board ever gets to making the hiring decision I think I have a very good shot.
Another big plus was that I knew what their job was about before I got there and they knew what my job is about. I've worked hand-in-hand with them for a lot of years.
Their job is easier and pays less. I said "my job is too demanding physically and I'm getting old. The shorter hours here would help". To the pay I said, "I've worked very hard for a lot of years knowing I couldn't bust my ass forever. My wife and I can make due with a lot less now, and with this job I can spend a lot more time with my family".
They love that sh1t.

 

[Martin]

One important question:

THis is fora coop position (so I'll be returning to university after), but the "where do you see yourself 5 years from now" type question..should I tell them that I'd like to be head of my own startup?

 

[AmigaMan]

Originally posted by: Martin
One important question:

THis is fora coop position (so I'll be returning to university after), but the "where do you see yourself 5 years from now" type question..should I tell them that I'd like to be head of my own startup?

That sounds too ambitous. It could also be construed as not being focused on the task at hand if you're always dreaming of having your own startup. Say you hope to be working there while continueing to advance up the ranks or something.

 

[J Heartless Slick]

Do some research on the company and have a couple of relevant questions ready if you are given an opportunity.

 

[Martin]

well, it was a phone interview and it just ended. I thought I did pretty badly, I doubt I'll be going to the next round. I just get way too nervous and my thoughs just stop.....fsck.

Oh well, maybe I'll do better next time...