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    Skype interview... FFS

    I live in Australia.

    Been approached about a job back in the UK.

    Had phone interview with manager. Pretty much offered the job.

    Then today had HR on the phone ("who were off last and should have been first") asking inane questions and wanted to arrange a face to face interview via skype if an in person interview is not possible.

    "Um, don't actually have a strong internet connection at home for video chat. Signal comes and goes. Can we just have a phone call?"

    "No we need to do this face to face and get a feel for the person."

    Weird. Maybe they don't want to recruit ugly or obese people or something.
    Last edited by DieScum; 20 December 2011, 11:55. Reason: I wrote string internet connection rather than string like a comedy frenchman out of ello ello

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    Originally posted by DieScum View Post
    I live in Australia.

    Been approached about a job back in the UK.

    Had phone interview with manager. Pretty much offered the job.

    Then today had HR on the phone ("who were off last and should have been first") asking inane questions and wanted to arrange a face to face interview via skype if an in person interview is not possible.

    "Um, don't actually have a string internet connection at home for video chat. Signal comes and goes. Can we just have a phone call?"

    "No we need to do this face to face and get a feel for the person."

    Weird. Maybe they don't want to recruit ugly or obese people or something.
    Then lose some weight and visit a plastic surgeon.

    And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014

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      #3
      "Our so-called field of expertise is actually a complete waste of time and intended solely as a makework programme for humanities graduates who have nothing of monetary value to contribute to society."

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        #4
        ..

        Grant the request and dress in a shirt and tie like the guy on Youtube did.

        Then as the interview is closing, stand up to reveal the shirt tucked in surfing shorts and walk away.

        Or dress as one of the Incredibles and try to keep a straight face as the interview progresses.

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          #5
          get a picture of Tom Cruise or Brad Pitt and move the mouth in time with your responses. There is no need to do the 'gottle of geer' thing as you'll be sat behind the picture during the interview. Drop in phrases like that would be an almost impossible mission or how you aim to be their Top Gun etc Good luck Mavrick!

          Obviously change the quotes if its not Tom!!
          Rule Number 1 - Assuming that you have a valid contract in place always try to get your poo onto your timesheet, provided that the timesheet is valid for your current contract and covers the period of time that you are billing for.

          I preferred version 1!

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            #6
            Originally posted by DieScum View Post
            I live in Australia.

            Been approached about a job back in the UK.

            Had phone interview with manager. Pretty much offered the job.

            Then today had HR on the phone ("who were off last and should have been first") asking inane questions and wanted to arrange a face to face interview via skype if an in person interview is not possible.

            "Um, don't actually have a strong internet connection at home for video chat. Signal comes and goes. Can we just have a phone call?"

            "No we need to do this face to face and get a feel for the person."

            Weird. Maybe they don't want to recruit swarthy people or something.
            FTFY
            The vegetarian option.

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              #7
              Just tell them they don't have Skype in Australia.
              Originally posted by MaryPoppins
              I'd still not breastfeed a nazi
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              Urine is quite nourishing

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                #8
                Originally posted by NickFitz View Post
                "Our so-called field of expertise is actually a complete waste of time and intended solely as a makework programme for humanities graduates who have nothing of monetary value to contribute to society."
                WHS
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                  #9
                  Arrange for you to have a premium telephone number at £12 a minute diverted to your line. Tell them the only way to connect a webcam is by direct line as the Internet is slow. Make the interview last as long as possible and collect the money.
                  "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

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                    #10
                    and make sure you organise it for just after lunch local time.

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