Good God. ***UPDATE 03/20/08: I got the OFFICE Interview!!**

[RaistlinZ]

I tend to say something like:

"I was paid a very competitive salary given my experience, plus additional performance bonuses. If it would be ok, I'd like to discuss more exact numbers later if I am indeed offered a position."

But what you said was ok too I think. Most professional interviewers should expect a similar response. The fact that she reacted the way she did tells me that she probably hasn't done a lot of interviewing.

 

[oznerol]

Do you currently work at Target?

 

[E equals MC2]

Originally posted by: ducci
Do you currently work at Target?

rofl, no. I'm in project mgmt.

 

[TruePaige]

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: ducci
Do you currently work at Target?

rofl, no. I'm in project mgmt.

Just like the parking lot atmosphere they have going on?

 

[E equals MC2]

Originally posted by: TruePaige

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: ducci
Do you currently work at Target?

rofl, no. I'm in project mgmt.

Just like the parking lot atmosphere they have going on?

I wanted to be in absolute seclusion. If I stayed in my company parking lot, coworker or boss may walk by / drive by, certainly causing a distraction.

 

[Mxylplyx]

Originally posted by: RaistlinZ
I tend to say something like:

"I was paid a very competitive salary given my experience, plus additional performance bonuses. If it would be ok, I'd like to discuss more exact numbers later if I am indeed offered a position."

But what you said was ok too I think. Most professional interviewers should expect a similar response. The fact that she reacted the way she did tells me that she probably hasn't done a lot of interviewing.

Most professional interviewers wouldnt ask that question.

 

[E equals MC2]

I''m assuming I should still send her a thank you letter reviewing the interview and highlighting my skillsets despite it being a phone interview, right?

 

[Kadarin]

Originally posted by: Savij
Pro tip: The other guy has pants on. You don't have to wear them. Use this to your advantage.

Answer: I have actually given phone interviews while working from home. While not wearing any pants.

 

[TruePaige]

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: TruePaige

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: ducci
Do you currently work at Target?

rofl, no. I'm in project mgmt.

Just like the parking lot atmosphere they have going on?

I wanted to be in absolute seclusion. If I stayed in my company parking lot, coworker or boss may walk by / drive by, certainly causing a distraction.

I got you.

Okay, not bad.

I do mine at home (without pants, of course) for maximum relaxation.

 

[E equals MC2]

Originally posted by: TruePaige

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: TruePaige

Originally posted by: E equals MC2

Originally posted by: ducci
Do you currently work at Target?

rofl, no. I'm in project mgmt.

Just like the parking lot atmosphere they have going on?

I wanted to be in absolute seclusion. If I stayed in my company parking lot, coworker or boss may walk by / drive by, certainly causing a distraction.

I got you.

Okay, not bad.

I do mine at home (without pants, of course) for maximum relaxation.

Too bad my company requires me to come to work...


with pants on, of course.

 

[soccerballtux]

Originally posted by: E equals MC2
I''m assuming I should still send her a thank you letter reviewing the interview and highlighting my skillsets despite it being a phone interview, right?

This is always the case; if indeed your are interested. Highlight what went well in the interview, why you like the company, why you want to work for them, why you're a good choice for the company. Keep it short, no more than a long paragraph really. Just a quick email to let her know you're serious and to remind her of what a great candidate you are for the job.

 

[BigToque]

Originally posted by: E equals MC2
I''m assuming I should still send her a thank you letter reviewing the interview and highlighting my skillsets despite it being a phone interview, right?

Always send a thank you letter.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Interviewing is a skill you need to learn. Best way to learn is to practice. It took me years to feel comfortable being interviewed and even to this day I still get some anxiety about the whole process.

Indeed. This is why I recommend to people to take interviews for roles that aren't their perfect match. It is better to mess up a role that you aren't 100% sure on then to bomb at your perfect role! Hopefully you can learn from your experience and improve for the next interviews.

Originally posted by: BigToque

Originally posted by: E equals MC2
I''m assuming I should still send her a thank you letter reviewing the interview and highlighting my skillsets despite it being a phone interview, right?

Always send a thank you letter.

That must be an American thing. I have NEVER sent a thank you letter to any of the places I have interviewed at.

I have never had a telephone interview.

Also to note, even if you think you did not do 'that great' they may have gotten a good impression out of you. I had my 2nd interview at an iBank and it went 'okay', thought it could have gone better but it was simply 'okay' so wasn't sure if I would be invited back. I smashed through the 1st round with the two managers and was pretty sure I would get a 2nd rounder. But the 2nd rounder with the 2 technical guys was different. They didn't seem that approachable. The feedback from the recruiter is that it was still good and they are still keen :thumbsup:

Koing

 

[E equals MC2]

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