The Job Interview

Earlier today I had a job interview, my second interview since I started applying for jobs all three and a bit months ago, the job in question that I had applied was for a receptionist, a position which, should I be successful shall be very grateful for, however, I'm not going to lose sleep over it (I have far more important subjects to loose sleep about.)

Anyway, the point of this article, every interview is exactly the same. Is this a revelation? not really no. So what's the point in writing about it? Well, its good to be prepared and it's something to talk about.

Job interviews are a very peculiar occurrence, for starters, the layout for an interview; (in my experience as someone who has been both an interviewee and interviewer) follows the layout of...

A welcome from the reception area, usually, "Hello, welcome, please take a seat so and so will be with you in a moment, would you like a drink?"

This is followed by the interviewer (AKA so and so) entering the reception area and greeting you then leading you to the interview room.

Once in the interview room the candidate is met with a small barrage of questions such as; "Why did you apply for this job? What do you think you can bring to this role? and something specific to prove that you have read the job description.

After this exchange the interviewer poses the question which I'm beginning to believe really is the highlight of the interview for the employer; "Is there anything you would like to ask us? AKA Do you have any questions?"

The employer loves this question as it means two things, firstly, (Interviewers thoughts ahead) "The interview is now as good as over, I can have myself a nice cup of tea and a biscuit." (or a similar snack) and secondly, "Chances are I'm going to hear a new question, which is nice as the questions I've been asking have become a bit boring to hear."

May I just note that I'm not criticizing any interview that I've ever been a part of, I'm merely generalising in summation.

The odd thing is how much job interviews resemble quiz shows, there's a prize at the end (A Job), several contestants all trying to win said prize (The Job) and a number of rather trivial questions that stand in the way of the contestant (Interviewee) and the prize (Brand new Job).

I think I'd like to see a new take on the interview, doubt it will happen though, even when I'm the employer.

So it's back to the job hunt for me (for the time being at least).

You can expect to hear from me within the week.