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Following on from this interview:

Went to the shop today for an interview and was greeted by some chubby guy who found me a real small stool for me to sit down on in the back room.
He asked me some questions like 'how old are you?' and 'do you smoke?' and continued to write it down on a scrap piece of paper. He then asked me do I have any experience with computers so I replied 'I've got over 10 years experience with using computers' and then was asked 'Do you know how to use email?' but I kept a straight face and replied.
He seemed inexperienced at giving interviews so helped him out filling in on some quiet timez.

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Had a phone call this morning too from a recruitment agency saying they have a job going if I'm interested.
First of all he said it was in a factory packing/assembling garden products so I thought "cool!" then I rang back and he said it was for a company packing soft drinks.
He sent over the details and it was Monday - Friday, 12 hour shifts (6am - 6pm then following week 6pm - 6am) £6.07
He's having a right laugh there, what pathetic hours/money...

If you don't want to read my awesome day (tl;dr olol) then I will leave you with this photojournalism video clip
QuoteThis 11-minute short film gives viewers a glimpse into the thoughts and souls of nine diversely talented Aurora photographers, highlighting their work and passion.

http://www.auroraphotos.com/storytelling/jump/

Random pic of mine:
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nP: Sentenced - The way I wanna go
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did you give a blowjob?
Worst hours ever. Your sleeping pattern would be fucked.
Nah nights in a factory are easy - did weekends for 3 months, you've just gotta make sure you're up no later than 1 the following day.

Edit: misread his hours, yeah that'd fuck you up :p
Parent
why are you beeing such a dick?
....? Where?
Parent
oh come on dont be so ignorant
Parent
Point out where I'm being a dick then.
Parent
QuoteHe asked me some questions like 'how old are you?' and 'do you smoke?'
Parent
He was already given enough information about me, and asking if I smoke is completely irrelevant, even if he was trying to make a conversation.
I'm not trying to have a go at him, but for someone who owns/runs a business should at least interview people a bit better than what I saw today.

always room for improvement :]
Parent
Ever been to an interview for a call centre job? If you think that interview is bullshit, jeez...
Parent
Quote'Do you know how to use email?'


lol'd XDDD
hope you'll get first job :p
i actually read your journal, and you are doing right to not take the job
Recruitement agencies are vultures and in many cases just partners of some local company. They don't give a shit about applying students, interims, whatever and just send you where ever. Way better to just apply spontaniously and avoid recruitation shit.

edit: soundslides?
email is advanced stuff.
i also got a new job...my 4th...and finally one i really like...hope u´ll be successfull too, gl!
So, what are you going to do? In my opinion, working in a factory packaging is very boring. 12 hours a day is also very long. It's just what you like to do (;
The search goes on for a 'decent' job with flexible hours.
The money ain't much of a problem for me as I've worked for <£150 a week / £4p/h but for those hours I think those kind of jobs are for people seriously desperate with money/jobs :)
Parent
I think the most important about a job is doing it with pleasure. Then the hours and people you have to work with. About the first two things I mentioned, you can choose, the third you can't. What would you like to do then?
Parent
I.T. Networking/security stuff, not admin side of computing work :P
But I don't mind working in factories if the pay/hours are decent or working in a kennel/something to do with animals/outdoor work :)
Parent
Hm, good luck searching the perfect job ;)
!
Parent
np : crossfade - no giving up
I'm searching atm.

All the high street banks are being cunts and ive got an interview at an estate agent next week. Hopefully i get that :D
what kind of job are you looking for?
Parent
Any financial services job or something in the Media. A couple of newspapers are gonna get back to me etc.. nothing concrete
Parent
Krystal Steal - Job And Interview
Just got an interview for my 2 months sandwich placement in this morning. I got the job, it's even paid. In addition, with an offer for a sideline after the placement. I'm such an unbelievable lucker compared to my fellow students.
má bjóða þér drykk mr luck?
Parent
Is this supposed to be a hint at my miserable English or is this Icelandic?

Edit: Ok, Icelandic. :P
Parent
i wish for u a new job with decent working hours :p nice salary and stuff :p
School!!
Agencys are cunts shit hours for shit pay. Thats why all the immigrants go there
I've never been with one before, I understand why people dislike them now :)
Parent
Depends on the agency - I'm with one now that've been decent to me. Office work £6.50 p/h, 9-5, 'n a few other jobs before that - all depends on whether your agent likes you :p 'n what skills you've got !

Though I be still living in official poverty !
Parent
tbh, the last agency i was with i was doing either 8-4/9-5 and getting £11.50 p/h. So not all of them are that bad
Parent
omg shity houers :/
didnt read but gl
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