secondtube Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 (edited) Save Your Money! I have an 9:30am telephone interview with ING (insurance division), and have ZERO idea what to expect.....it tomorrow morning. they said it'll be only 20 minutes..... i've had a few interviews under my belt now (1 on 1, panel, etc) but yet to have a phone interview.... they have 5 positions, and over 600 applicants.... anyone ever have a phone interview, or better yet, has anyone ever conducted a phone interview? or finally...anyone ever have to narrow 600 potential employee's down to 25 (thats what they are doing....knock the people down to 25, which will be face to face interviews) Edited March 31, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 I've never had a phone interview, so I'm definitely not much help. I hope that you atleast get to the "face-to-face" interview, as that will probably allow you a better opportunity to sell your personality.Good luck to you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 maybe talk very sexy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 If they ask about interests, you gotta mention fishing. I doubt many of the candidates fish, and many old school bosses would love hearing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 maybe talk very sexy?Not sure if it would work for a job, but, bouche almost sold me on nintendo talking very sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 this is the best thing...you can show up to your interview in your underpants, or even better naked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Ive had a phone interview before...they might ask you ridiculous hypothetical questions and silly questions about past job experiences, like "Can you think of a time in the recent past when you were part of a team, but not the leader of the team, and you emerged as the one to point the rest of the group in the right direction," and its like, ANSWER NOW, DUMBASS!! Just be ready for shit like that, think of all the times you were awesome, and just be prepared to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I GOT THE INTERVIEW!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 they asked some generic questions, some strange ones (if you were to meet any person, living or dead, who would it be?)another strange one was, "we have had over 600 applicants, and unfortunately, we have turned down each Mohawk College Insurance Student we've interviewed.What student do you think we made a mistake on, and why should we interview him?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 (edited) Do you know all the applicants from MCIS? If so, how many students applied? The question is interesting, but it clearly has a double-meaning with perhaps cloaked intentions. Edited April 1, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 (edited) i have a feeling they wanted to see if i'm a "team player" and i would put my own personal gain above my decision.....i mean, i could have said "you didn't make a mistake.....or".....i could have named someone who i knew wouldn't present me with any challenge for the job. instead i gave an honest answer, named someone who is a strong student....and said i'm sure he'd make a good candidate for the job..... btw, jaimoe, she asked if i had any interests.....and of course, i said FISHING!! as for how many applied, i do believe every graduating insurance student applied for this job (35ish graduates)....its a VERY generous starting salary, plus great benefits, plus a great training program, etc.... Edited April 1, 2006 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edger Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Congrats on getting the interview!By the way, who did you say that you would want to meet (living or dead)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Wayne Gretzky. (they said to be honest) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 thanks everyone btw. i'm hoping for the best with this one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooly Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 im keepin my fingers crossed for you brothergood luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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