Do you have a 5 year plan?

[lartinos]

If you were interviewing for a new job/position and were asked this question what would you say?

 

[nimbus]

safe answer is career goals related to whatever field you were applying for a job in

 

[lartinos]

safe answer is career goals related to whatever field you were applying for a job in

What you want to say?

 

[just...v]

I have a job interview tomorrow and this isn't even a question I thought about.

 

[lartinos]

I have a job interview tomorrow and this isn't even a question I thought about.

I haven't gone on an actual one in years. I look at it like any other business transaction though. All you can do is be your best and be as prepared as possible. I would go into it really wondering if the position is for me and I'm sure I would have plenty of questions that would come naturally. I would flat out ask them why I should be interested in a position like this. What could I learn at this company would be a good question too.

 

[ceo]

I like to tell them I will be taking their job by then.

 

[puddlemonkey]

I don't do interviews, companies beg me to work for them. My decision is based on the amount of groveling they do. Pay isn't an issue as I'm already a baller.

 

[mrplunkey]

I don't do interviews, companies beg me to work for them. My decision is based on the amount of groveling they do. Pay isn't an issue as I'm already a baller.

Do you know assembly and work on embedded applications like Razorcookie?

 

[ramnares]

My response would probably be along the lines of, "In 5 years time I'd like to be experienced in my area of expertise while having a great understanding of the management processes of the company. Furthermore, I would be looking to start a career training part that is focused on advancing my career by preparing me for management positions."

 

[the.gladiator1987]

Well if ANYONE needs tips on a good 5 year plan you know im the man to talk to, I have plenty of 5 year plans

 

[digimon7068]

in five years? i plan to be 51.

 

[the_alcatraz]

I have said in an interview before: "I see myself in your chair" That dodnt go over so well

 

[-SD-]

I have said in an interview before: "I see myself in your chair" That dodnt go over so well

Should have arm wrestled him for it, winner takes chair

 

[the_alcatraz]

Should have arm wrestled him for it, winner takes chair

rofl

 

[-SD-]

in five years? i plan to be 51.

Its nice to have stretch goals rob

 

[DJLegacy2k5]

The only 5 year plans that work come from GLAD...Nething else is just not up to standards!

 

[the.gladiator1987]

minimum requirements for 5 year plan are to fuck girls, sell apricot seeds and to make 6 figz

 

[Whiskey]

You mean like the Nazi 5 year plan???.... Then no.

Whiskey

 

[digimon7068]

Its nice to have stretch goals rob

lots of muh-fuggers don't make it to 51, yo!

 

[shirlene29]

lots of muh-fuggers don't make it to 51, yo!

its funny that this is true despite your income level too

the blue collar world off's themselves by hard physical labor and poor health (or healthcare)

the white collar by high stress and poor health (or healthcare)


some guy at Gregs work just dropped at 48 from a heart attack..this kinda blows me away

 

[-SD-]

its funny that this is true despite your income level too

the blue collar world off's themselves by hard physical labor and poor health (or healthcare)

the white collar by high stress and poor health (or healthcare)


some guy at Gregs work just dropped at 48 from a heart attack..this kinda blows me away

So by that standard I should live to be 100 what with my part time low stress easy life.

 

[redshirt27se]

i'll be lucky to be alive in 5 years.

 

[-SD-]

i'll be lucky to be alive in 5 years.

bathtub gear

 

[DannoMight]

I didn't get asked this in my interview on tuesday. i just got asked things like "why do you think you would be a good fit for _____ _______?" "who is responsible for your safety?" "what would you do if you see a co-worker doing something wrong?" "How would you handle a confrontation at work?"

 

[DJLegacy2k5]

I didn't get asked this in my interview on tuesday. i just got asked things like "why do you think you would be a good fit for _____ _______?" "who is responsible for your safety?" "what would you do if you see a co-worker doing something wrong?" "How would you handle a confrontation at work?"

Whoever interviewed you is a terrible hiring manager...

 

[redshirt27se]

Whoever interviewed you is a terrible hiring manager...

sounds like they played hardball at the mall kiosk.

 

[Strongbow]

I gota 5 mins plan, the store Ima stop @ and buy beer is 5 mins form my office. Fuck ya'll the weekend is here.

 

[-SD-]

I gota 5 mins plan, the store Ima stop @ and buy beer is 5 mins form my office. Fuck ya'll the weekend is here.

add 10 minutes for the electric wheelchair setup on the rack of the rear of your car.

 

[DJLegacy2k5]

sounds like they played hardball at the mall kiosk.

I was a district manager and training manager for a subsidiary of one of the longest running electronic stores in america. I also ran the highest volume location between NJ and Virginia. Poor hiring and training is why most companies fail...Hire anyone of the street and pray they stick...Or just look at the resume' and go from that...terrible way to learn about the person you are about to hire.

 

[redshirt27se]

I was a district manager and training manager for a subsidiary of one of the longest running electronic stores in america. I also ran the highest volume location between NJ and Virginia. Poor hiring and training is why most companies fail...Hire anyone of the street and pray they stick...Or just look at the resume' and go from that...terrible way to learn about the person you are about to hire.

but do you drive a dodge stratus?

 

[DannoMight]

this wasn't in interview for a shitty cell phone sales job. It was for an outside working around heavy equiptment, physical labor job. Also the company has been around since lincoln was president

 

[mrplunkey]

I was a district manager and training manager for a subsidiary of one of the longest running electronic stores in america. I also ran the highest volume location between NJ and Virginia. Poor hiring and training is why most companies fail...Hire anyone of the street and pray they stick...Or just look at the resume' and go from that...terrible way to learn about the person you are about to hire.

Translation: I ran a Radio Shack store. I was that nerdy guy who tried to sell you batteries when all you wanted was a spare battery for your cell phone.

(sorry, couldn't resist)

 

[lartinos]

Translation: I ran a Radio Shack store. I was that nerdy guy who tried to sell you batteries when all you wanted was a spare battery for your cell phone.

(sorry, couldn't resist)

Ya, but at the time it feels like a decent job.
I have felt that way in the past myself. I have respect for anyone who is out there bustin' their hump at any job. Just as long as they want something bigger in their life at some point. Too many people (knot directing this towards you plunkey because this widespread)
Belittle people who don't work some high paying fancy job. This attitude makes all these shmoes who stay on welfare feel like they are better than all the jobs out there.
You People aren't! Get out there and work and shoot for your dreams as well.

 

[mrplunkey]

Ya, but at the time it feels like a decent job.
I have felt that way in the past myself. I have respect for anyone who is out there bustin' their hump at any job. Just as long as they want something bigger in their life at some point. Too many people (knot directing this towards you plunkey because this widespread)
Belittle people who don't work some high paying fancy job. This attitude makes all these shmoes who stay on welfare feel like they are better than all the jobs out there.
You People aren't! Get out there and work and shoot for your dreams as well.

I can't argue that. Point well made.

K to you!