I had to wait 2 hours for the interview time! Is such a company still worth considering?

When applying for a job, we always look forward to a good opportunity - joining a high-quality platform and meeting a reliable team. So, I organized myself and greeted the interview with enthusiasm, but the actual situation was often met with contempt by the interviewer, which made the already anxious mood even more uncomfortable.

My classmate Xiaohong (flower name) encountered this situation when she was interviewing an account specialist of an advertising company. She said:

The interview time was about 10 o'clock. I was afraid of being late, so I went to catch the bus early in the morning without having breakfast and bringing some biscuits. Arrived at the company at about 9:50. After registering at the front desk, the front desk clerk asked me to wait while calling HR and the department manager.

However, HR rushed to the front desk and said, "I'm in a hurry, you can wait," and left. Unexpectedly, this wait is two hours.

At about 12 o'clock, I felt so hungry that I just wanted to eat two bites of biscuits. HR rushed over to call me and took me to a small conference room.

There were already two people in the conference room, and it seemed that they were also interviewers. After I was seated, they began to let me introduce myself. Well, since it's here, let's work hard according to the preparations made in advance.

However, what was shocking was that I just finished my self-introduction, and the front desk brought in a stack of boxed lunches; then, HR and the two interviewers opened the boxed lunch in front of me and started to eat, and while eating, they said: Go on.

I had to wait 2 hours for the interview time! Is such a company still worth considering?

This scene is very strange, no wonder Xiaohong feels aggrieved. Although Xiaohong still insisted on completing the interview, and the other party had a good impression of her; however, this interview experience made her hesitant to go to this company. Here, let's do a small survey first. If it were you, would you be willing to go in such a situation?

If it were you, would you be willing to go in such a situation? radio

A. If the company offers good treatment, go there, regardless of the interview questions.

B. Don't go no matter what the conditions are, and don't respect people.

C, wait and see, at least this is not the first choice

vote

After listening to Xiaohong's description, I really feel sorry for her. After the interview, let's eat something good ^_^ to make up for myself. However, Xiaohong's bad experience is not an exception. Among the classmates I tutored, they have experienced various grievances. For example, what is even more bizarre is that a job seeker told me—

HR called and said that I had to have an interview on Monday. I took a leave and bought a train ticket. When I came to the company, she said, "The leader is on a business trip, and I won't meet today!"

I had to wait 2 hours for the interview time! Is such a company still worth considering?

Don't be black or blow, say calmly: This kind of practice is disrespecting others!

Accidents and emergencies cannot be avoided by anyone, but can only job seekers bear the consequences? This is definitely not reasonable. However, it is not as black as a crow in the world. Next, the job-hunting experience I want to share will be very good. This is also a real case I counseled:

Xiao A, go to a public relations company for an interview for copywriting planning, an hour-long written test and a 40-minute HR interview. After successfully passing the HR interview, the next step is the manager interview.

After going out for a while, HR said to her: The head of the department should interview you next. However, he had to temporarily go out for work, and he would have to wait another hour at the earliest. So, you can wait or make another appointment. I personally recommend going through the interview process today.

Xiao A also felt that going back and forth was too much tossing, so after the interview, he readily accepted the suggestion. Unexpectedly, after a while, HR sister brought a piece of chocolate to Xiao A and said, "Are you hungry. Eat some pads first, and then you will be energetic for the interview."

In the end, Xiao A still waited about two hours for the manager to come. But unlike Xiaohong in the previous case, Xiao A didn’t feel that the company didn’t take him seriously, but liked their attentiveness very much, and the people were very nice. He was looking forward to passing the interview and being able to work with them.

I had to wait 2 hours for the interview time! Is such a company still worth considering?

"Job search is a two-way choice", this sentence is not just talk, the other party needs to assess our overall quality, attitude, character, experience and ability, we also need to examine the other party's strength prospects, corporate culture, team status, and mutual "see the right" "Eye" is the beginning of a good cooperation.

As a sister Weihaoyou with rich career counseling experience, I understand that we may feel wronged or moved during the interview process, but job hunting is like marriage, you can be passionate but not impulsive. From the perspective of "interviewing companies", can the company make itself wait 2 hours, can it be selected?

First, see whether the overall arrangement is standardized and orderly.

The above two job-hunting cases, both positive and negative, made the interviewee wait for two hours, but the experience was completely opposite. The most important thing is the difference in the details of the interview arrangement. Just imagine, if the first HR takes a little more time to notify, make it clear: there is a temporary emergency that needs to be dealt with, about XXX time, please wait in the XXX area or you can also XXXX time back. But at the same time, it is recommended that the interviewee read the XXX information in advance, so that they can learn more about the company.

If HR did this, would Xiaohong feel different? Therefore, the question is not whether to "wait for two hours", but whether to respect the interviewer's time and let the interviewer prepare in advance.

In the previous case of Xiaohong, it was very normal for the HR to feel wronged and disrespected by leaving the inexplicable Xiaohong aside. But does this mean the company is arrogant and disrespectful to its employees? uncertain.

This is actually a mistake in arrangement. Maybe this HR is a rookie, maybe it really happened too suddenly. Therefore, this detail can actually prove that the company's management in this area is not refined enough, there is no HR training in advance, or the HR department has no experience in handling related matters, but it is simply and rude to judge that this company is too arrogant, and it is still a bit biased. A question mark, and then continue to observe.

Second, see if the interview content is professional and serious.

The HR who receives us, its personal image and the arrangement of the interview process can indeed reflect the company's culture, but an employee in the HR department cannot fully represent a company. In the next interview, there will be HR and departmental (even boss), and in the future, it is the department who will work with you, and the boss who will really affect the development of the company.

So, don't affect your emotions because of some details. In the next interview, you also need to see whether the interview content is professional and serious. For example, has the interviewer read your resume? Did the interviewer listen carefully to your answers and follow up on key points? Is the interviewer's question business-related? The question you ask the interviewer, does he answer logically and with content? If it is technical, does his question or description reflect his technicality?

A good interview is not only about getting an offer, but more importantly: through the interview, we can discover our strengths, find our weaknesses, and even get very important and meaningful advice. If your interview has such an effect, then don’t complain, the details are only details after all; but if you actually enter the interview, you find that the interviewer’s attitude towards the interview is very sloppy and unprofessional, such as not reading your resume in advance , What you said is still repeated, all the questions are inexplicable and make you very uncomfortable, then, at least the corporate culture here does not match you.

Third, it is very realistic, depending on the offer situation you can get.

Although we often compare job hunting to finding someone and getting married, job hunting is not the same as finding a place where you can be happy. Quite realistically, it will provide you with a material source of life.

Therefore, if the industry the company is in, its ranking in the industry, and the salaries and benefits provided are not bad; then, even if you don’t like it very much, the process of becoming bigger and stronger must have merit. Put several offers together, and don't miss a platform that can be gilded for yourself because of some details.

PS: Why do you say gold-plated? Frankly speaking, a platform that is good but not culturally compatible is, at best, excessive, and it is difficult to work together for a long time (it is impossible to always embarrass yourself). However, the salary or the technology you are exposed to is really much better than other platforms, and it is actually worth it.

Finally, share a few tips, what to do while waiting?

If you choose to wait for an interviewer at the company, how will you spend your time? Do you swipe your phone and play games? Don't, in addition to making yourself tired during the interview, you may also be seen by important people and cross you directly. So, here are my suggestions for what to do while you wait:

1. Observe the environment of the company.

For example, the layout style of the front desk is magnificent and authoritative or simple, bright and friendly; whether the office layout is open, semi-open or independent small offices; whether the desk is neat or everyone has a distinct personality What are the decorative styles on the wall, corporate slogans, etc. You can imagine whether you will feel satisfied working in such an environment.

2. Observe the status of the staff.

Including the staff's overall dress style, temperament style, walking speed, chatting status, etc. Just imagine whether you are willing to be one of them (PS: Your colleague is likely to be your future appearance, this is really be careful).

3. Look at the company's promotional materials.

If it takes a long time, it is really not good to look around all the time. It is better to take the initiative to say hello to the front desk and ask for some corporate promotional materials. Looking at the company's promotional materials is a good way to pass the time, and you can also learn more about the company's situation, especially if there is a discrepancy between what you know in advance and the company's own introduction.

4. Take the initiative to approach "potential colleagues" for more information.

If you're someone who's good at building relationships quickly, then of course, take this opportunity to take the plunge and strike up a conversation with a "potential colleague" for more non-written information.

However, if you are not a person who builds relationships quickly, use this method carefully. If you don't use it well, it will be disadvantageous. Just smile and don't make people think that you are boring, bored, or distant. And, if you are doing something that hinders others, be sure to be a little discerning (including when you see that the other person really needs help, provide some small help as you can, such as opening the door, moving things).

The above is my analysis of the response to "I have to wait for 2 hours for the interview". Have you ever had or heard of a similar experience? In this regard, what is your attitude, welcome to leave a message and tell your story.

In the process of applying for a job, we will come into contact with many different platforms and different people:

On the one hand, it can be a mirror to see our own preferences, strengths and weaknesses more clearly;

On the one hand, it is like a theater. We are the characters who enter the theater, watching the performances of various companies and people, and experience the complexity of the world more fully.

This process is not all wonderful, but it is also rare and must be experienced, so enjoy it! Until you confirm the offer and start a real career.