So, had a tech interview for the next gig and that's in the bag now the decision rests with HR who want to do a 20 minute phone interview covering 'business competency'. WTF is that? I could blow this gig...
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Originally posted by ClipheadSo, had a tech interview for the next gig and that's in the bag now the decsion rests with HR who want to do a 20 minute phone interview covering 'business competency'. WTF is that? I could blow this gig...
I once had an HR person sit in on an interview I was doing for a design engineer. WTF does a HR person know about designing warehouses. They are there to advise me not tell me who the best person is. -
Originally posted by SockpuppetBasically HR just trying to get involved where they shouldnt. Just sound nice and answer the questions as they ask them.
I once had an HR person sit in on an interview I was doing for a design engineer. WTF does a HR person know about designing warehouses. They are there to advise me not tell me who the best person is.
Why HR feel the need to get involved in the hiring of a contractor feck knows. I thought Finance would be more appropriate.Comment
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Originally posted by ClipheadHR are the bane of my life. The latest gig finished last week after 6 months and I still hadn't finished my induction .Comment
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Originally posted by EpiphoneWhy are you going to a client's induction? Surely that's for permies?Comment
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Many places I go to I have to go through the induction, its for legal health & safety and security stuff.... e.g. they have to formally let you know the company's policies regarding data transfer, internet access, disaster plans etc... some just send you a few pages to read, but the large companies usually insist on a few hours formal induction session. Then you need to sign that you have attended the session and understood all the policies etc !! all legal stuffComment
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Originally posted by ClipheadExactly! HR can't tell the difference it seems.
Are there any restricted areas?
What is the procedure you must follow when not attending site due to illness/accident?
What are the specific health and safety issues regarding the site?
Are you aware of the penalties regarding sexual harassment at work?
What is the organisations use/misuse of the internet policy? Have you signed it?
The list goes on. HR are merely protecting their collueages by ascertaining that you've received all information and training deemed necessary for you to fulfill your duties without causing problems for their chaps.
Now, of course you people knew this anyway, didn't you?
Churchill - In "Sandy got there first" mode!Comment
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I always tell them their internal policies are nothing to do with me but if they have specific H&S requirements to post them to me. One guy on the current gig went to the induction and got a nice certificate along with the permies to say he'd attended.Comment
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Yep, I have done similar before. A few hours on day one covering H&S, security etc., but after completing a 6 month contract and still not finished the induction is tearing the arse out of it, not to mention the 'exit' interview, that was a first too.Comment
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