Interviewer: Can you accept 996? Is it true or is it a trick to win? That's a decent answer
There was a joke on the internet that said:
> > What is the most painful thing in the world? --work. >
> > What's more painful than going to work? - Go to work every day. >
> > What is more painful than going to work every day? --work overtime. >
> > What is more painful than working overtime? - Work overtime every day. >
> > What is more painful than working overtime every day? - Work overtime every day without overtime pay. >
I have to say, this passage is really heart-wrenching.
When it comes to work, I suddenly thought of a sentence that Kazuo Inamori said in "Drying Techniques" : "If you want to live a fulfilling life, there are only two choices. One is to do a job you like, and the other is to let yourself I like to work."
We cannot avoid work. Instead of making ourselves miserable, we should do what we like to do, or love our work.
However, overtime has always been a hot topic in the workplace.
In the recently concluded Two Sessions, deputies to the National People's Congress also put forward their own opinions on the phenomenon of "996", which aroused heated discussions among the people.
"Can you accept 996?"
In life, if we want to discuss this issue, we can speak freely.
However, in the interview field, if the interviewer asks you this question, how should you answer it?
There are two possible answers in the interview field:
- 1. "I accept overtime, it doesn't matter to me to work overtime."
- 2. "I don't accept overtime, I will finish my get off work before I leave."
The first answer can easily make the interviewer feel that you are too fake, insincere, and accept overtime for no reason. Are you sure you can really accept it?
The second answer is to make it clear that you do not accept overtime without any reason. You are here for a job, and you also hope to seek a job. If you are sincere, you should also pay attention to certain elaboration skills. Otherwise, the interviewer will be very Difficult to hire you.
So, when the interviewer throws you a question about overtime, how should you answer it more decently?
The first thing you need to understand is the intent of the interviewer.
Why is the interviewer asking you this question?
- 1. Test your attitude towards work.
- 2. Inspect what kind of behavior you have on overtime work, and evaluate your work ability.
- 3. Examine how you balance work life.
Knowing the interviewer's intentions, and then answering, often makes things more effective.
Next, I will teach you some tips for answering.
- After making it clear that you will not work overtime, have your own clear attitude and ideas. =================================================================================================
If you really think that you can't accept overtime at all and don't care much about the gain or loss of the job, you can directly express your attitude to the interviewer.
However, don't be too blunt when expressing, you are definitely interested in the job when you come to the interview, and you can't kill yourself with a single blow. When answering, you can show your own attitudes and ideas, and have your own personal characteristics. Compared with those false and empty clichés, maybe companies prefer such people.
You can say: "I don't accept overtime work very much. I think that there must be a certain balance between work and life. I can't let myself lose the company of my family because of work, damage my health, and hinder the development of my hobbies. "
- Accept overtime, but have their own bottom line and certain handling methods. ================================================================================
If you accept overtime work, you can't show that you don't care, you need to have your own bottom line and principles.
You can say: "I am not against working overtime in case of work need or emergency. If it is my poor work efficiency that leads to overtime work, I will try my best to improve my efficiency; if the company has urgent projects, for the sake of progress and company development I will have no complaints about working overtime, but I do not agree with working overtime for the sake of working overtime. It is inefficient. At the same time, I am willing to work overtime because I believe that the company that I paid can give the benefits and rewards I believe in. Fearless overtime is not acceptable."
Such an answer not only shows that he accepts overtime, but also expresses his attitude and principles, and gives his own handling method, which is more likely to be favored by the interviewer.
At the same time, even if you have to work overtime, it is best to ask about the corresponding remuneration, not to do free labor.
- Ask the overtime system first ================================
If the interviewer throws you a question about working overtime, don't rush to answer it. During the interview, think about the questions more comprehensively, and depending on the situation, you will be more likely to get the interviewer's favorable impression of you.
Therefore, you can first ask the interviewer about your company's overtime system. Such rhetorical questions can also give you the initiative. Through the company's answer, you can understand the company's attitude towards overtime, and then we can follow the company's attitude. , to give our own answer.
The establishment of labor relations is a two-way selection process, and it is not about which party has the final say. When this is clear, you can be more flexible and perform well during the interview.
During the interview, you need to have your own firm attitude. Regarding the issue of overtime, you can accept it if you want, or not accept it if you don’t . , there will be a possibility of cooperation.