Had a job interview...

[Cuda1447]

Went well. I'm good at interviewing. The question is, do I want to work for this company?
The job seemed to have less responsibilities than I imagined They also didn't ask a single question about my education, which on my resume says B.A. of Psychology, Jan. 2012 (I have one class left, which Im registered for and plan to have done in Jan.)


It makes it seem like this position doesn't value intelligence and abilities as much as I originally thought it did. The job description made it seem like they were looking for more qualified candidates. I don't want to take a position which less qualified candidates can get, I assume they are going to offer me pay comparable to what a less qualified candidate would want.

Arg! I want a new job and I thought I wanted this one, but after the interview... not so sure. Am I making to big a deal out of the fact that they just asked a bunch of situational questions (all very similar) and didn't actually want to know about myself, history and abilities as much?

 

[Printer Bandit]

what's the position?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

This just in, the majority of companies out there suck at interviewing. The inability of companies to A) spend the time to review qualified applicants and B) communicate what they are actually looking for, is truly unbelievable.

 

[Cuda1447]

Personal Finance Rep.

Ideally, I want to get into investment services etc... this is just step 1. I would be selling all of the products/services that the bank offers.... except I'm not really even doing the selling it seemed. I would just be referring customers to the experts in those areas. I thought I would have to actually learn about those services, not just learn how to refer someone. Further, the position above this which is a licensed banking position - well the interviewee said that they don't really do much with those licenses - they do mostly referral stuff as well. *shrugs*

Maybe I'm to unfamiliar with the position still. Maybe I'm looking at the wrong industry all together!

 

[spidey07]

You're making too much of a deal about that particular point, they're not going to swoon over you or stoke your ego, but more to the point you're interviewing them as well and it sounds like you don't really know the position or didn't get enough info about it. Follow up and keep the door open to see if it's something you're interested in.

And you're also learning that nobody cares about your degree or what it's in.

 

[Cuda1447]

This just in, the majority of companies out there suck at interviewing. The inability of companies to A) spend the time to review qualified applicants and B) communicate what they are actually looking for, is truly unbelievable.

So do I take that as a sign of things to come at this company? Between this and the fact that the recruiter for them is apparently an idiot (scheduled me an interview time without ever contacting me - I contacted her, she called me back the next day completely forgetting she had talked to me the day before - and apparently she was supposed to give me a preview of the interview process, which I never got) should I be worried that I'm getting into a company that might be a bit of a clusterfuck? That's part of the reason I want to leave my current employer.

 

[Cuda1447]

You're making too much of a deal about that particular point, they're not going to swoon over you or stoke your ego, but more to the point you're interviewing them as well and it sounds like you don't really know the position or didn't get enough info about it. Follow up and keep the door open to see if it's something you're interested in.

And you're also learning that nobody cares about your degree or what it's in.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not under the illusion that my degree means jack shit. It doesn't. I'll be the first to admit that. I just figured they might ask me about it. Like... So you're still in school? Or... You're done with school? Or... wtf does Jan. 2012 mean... we aren't there yet. Really anything other than the scripted situational questions they had.

 

[dquan97]

Personal Finance Rep.

Ideally, I want to get into investment services etc... this is just step 1. I would be selling all of the products/services that the bank offers.... except I'm not really even doing the selling it seemed. I would just be referring customers to the experts in those areas. I thought I would have to actually learn about those services, not just learn how to refer someone. Further, the position above this which is a licensed banking position - well the interviewee said that they don't really do much with those licenses - they do mostly referral stuff as well. *shrugs*

Maybe I'm to unfamiliar with the position still. Maybe I'm looking at the wrong industry all together!

Don't tell me it's Primerica

 

[Cuda1447]

Don't tell me it's Primerica

No no nooo.... this is at a real financial institution. I'm not worried its a scam position or anything, just worried it might be a bit more basic than I had originally thought.

 

[spidey07]

No no nooo.... this is at a real financial institution. I'm not worried its a scam position or anything, just worried it might be a bit more basic than I had originally thought.

It's entry level, they're primarily trying to figure out if you can actually do the job and play nice with others. You'd be surprised at how many folks (most) coming out of college simply have zero communication or personal skills. ZERO. You know psychology, now use it.

If you're going to be selling something you need those, hell any career you're going to need those.

 

[Rumpltzer]

Perhaps they saw "B.A. of Psychology" and decided you aren't a serious candidate for the postition.

As someone else has already said, this was your opportunity to interview THEM while they were suppose to be interviewing you. Asking them for more details about the job/responsibilities during the interview is expected.

Wait for the offer to see what they may or may not have in mind. If you get an offer and you still have concerns, I'm sure that they'll talk to you.

 

[Cuda1447]

It's entry level, they're primarily trying to figure out if you can actually do the job and play nice with others. You'd be surprised at how many folks (most) coming out of college simply have zero communication or personal skills. ZERO. You know psychology, now use it.

If you're going to be selling something you need those, hell any career you're going to need those.

Yea, I hear you. I don't really consider myself coming out of college. I haven't taken a course in over 2 years. I just ended up one class short of my degree and never really had a reason to go back and finish until now. I've been working a pretty decent job for 5+ years now. I'm trying to avoid entry level, heh. Hrmm.... decisions decisions...

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Get what you can get and get out/on to the next job

 

[Cuda1447]

Perhaps they saw "B.A. of Psychology" and decided you aren't a serious candidate for the postition.

As someone else has already said, this was your opportunity to interview THEM while they were suppose to be interviewing you. Asking them for more details about the job/responsibilities during the interview is expected.

Wait for the offer to see what they may or may not have in mind. If you get an offer and you still have concerns, I'm sure that they'll talk to you.

Oh I definitely asked question. I asked about clarification on the position. Possible added responsibilities, time frame for obtaining those responsibilities. I asked a lot of questions actually.

 

[Goosemaster]

HOLY SHIT A B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY JUST GOT A JOB IN THIS ECONOMY.

*sends e-beer to OP*

 

[Cuda1447]

HOLY SHIT A B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY JUST GOT A JOB IN THIS ECONOMY.

*sends e-beer to OP*

lol... I've been employed for quite awhile....

 

[Goosemaster]

lol... I've been employed for quite awhile....

*preparing to send 2 e-beers*

 

[Mr. Lennon]

HOLY SHIT A B.A. IN PSYCHOLOGY JUST GOT A JOB IN THIS ECONOMY.

*sends e-beer to OP*

LOL seriously...

OP should be lucky he is even getting a job. Most psych majors I know are going for their masters because they know their degree is worthless without it.

 

[spidey07]

LOL seriously...

OP should be lucky he is even getting a job. Most psych majors I know are going for their masters because they know their degree is worthless without it.

Lulz. For most jobs nobody cares what you degree is in, it's can you do the job and get along with others.

Sorry for the derail Cuda.

 

[Cuda1447]

Lulz. For most jobs nobody cares what you degree is in, it's can you do the job and get along with others.

Sorry for the derail Cuda.

It's all good. Haters gonna hate. Psych degree, liberal arts, finance, economics... its all the same unless you are doing something specific in that field.

 

[deanx0r]

From the job description, it sounds like a sales job for financial services, but if they are only interested in you referring other clients, then I am afraid it's just a multilevel marketing scam.

What's the name of the company? World Financial Group by Aegon? Was it a group interview on a Tuesday?

 

[the DRIZZLE]

Sales positions tend to be the easiest jobs to get in financial services firms. If you can't sell you will be gone quickly, so they don't need to do much screening. Even the "real" jobs at "real" companies aren't that far removed from the Primerica/Prudential sell products to your friends type scams.

 

[Imdmn04]

It's all good. Haters gonna hate. Psych degree, liberal arts, finance, economics... its all the same unless you are doing something specific in that field.

Well, is this job specific to your degree?

 

[deanx0r]

What kind of specific job can you get with a B.A. in psychology? If he wanted to treat patients, I guess he could have gone through medical school and become a real psychiatrist.

 

[Cuda1447]

Agh, I think some people are misunderstanding the job a bit. Probably my fault. It's not a MLM or anything. Its a job with Wells Fargo, so I know it's legit. Just more basic than I thought.... I think. On the upside, they do seem to have good career paths I could potentially follow.