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[Jacaylbaro]

It is not only you ,,,,,,,,,,, i seen some ppl shaking and swetting all around.

[Valenteenah.]

Afternoon all. This thread moves fast, doesn't it?

 

 

Dabshid was good enough to PM me my first HR questions (thank you!) and I thought it might prove more useful if I posted the answers for everyone.

 

 

 

Questions:

1 - What are your weaknesses?

 

2 - Do you like to work with your colleagues in professional way or friendly way? chose one?

 

 

Answers:

 

1

- I have been told you should be careful about what weaknesses you mention, as they shouldn't be things that might prevent you from doing the job you are applying for.

 

So, if you're applying for an IT job, then you shouldn't mention any weaknesses in the key skills you need to do that particular job. Also, when you do mention a weakness, you should make it sound positive and say what steps you have taken or are taking to overcome it.

 

e.g. you might say something like "

Sometimes, I find it a bit difficult to take my mind off work when I'm at home, however, I have found it useful to hit the gym after work. Exercising enables me to switch off when I need to.

"

 

So mention weaknesses that are

not

relevant to the job you're applying for and which puts you in a positive light in general.

 

 

2

- This question is more tricky.

 

I think the ideal employee is both friendly

and

professional. It would be terrible if they were unfriendly because it will affect their colleagues and create tension at work and it's even worse if they were unprofessional because that would directly impact on the quality of their work, their image and reputation and that of the company which employs them.

 

If I was asked that question, I would say "

I'm both

[friendly and professional]" because "

I take pride in delivering a professional service and maintaining a supportive relationship with my colleagues and I'm a naturally friendly person.

"

 

If they probe further, I would explain how being one without the other would be detrimental to my career.

Hope it's helpful. Any further insights or suggestions would be appreciated!

[Jacaylbaro]

and what was the result ??

[-Lily-]

I don’t know if this is a valid HR question, but, how can I get my brain to function after 4pm? I’m usually here till 6 and that is a whole 2 hours of strained concentration, like now when I should be working but my brain refuses to work? Chocolate is not an option

[Valenteenah.]

No, I don't believe that's a valid HR question, Lily. My concentration drops around the same time too (from 3pm actually). This is why I am currently munching on a Snickers bar.

[NGONGE]

Val

What's that stuff up there all about? I'm lost! Are you hiring or being hired?

[Jacaylbaro]

both ,,,,,,,

[-Lily-]

Val, I suspected as much, however, chocolates only provide a temporary high…

[NGONGE]

^^^ If you and her keep eating all that chocolate every afternoon your cago will get too fat for those shoes you're both admiring in the other thread...

[Valenteenah.]

NG,

 

It's about this (on Pg 124) --->

 

Originally posted by Valenteenah:

Had the first day of a two-day training course in Recruitment and Selection. Quite eye-opening and timely, I must say. Interesting being on the other side.

 

Send me your questions from Thursday, I'A.

About the chocolate: It's all well balanced. 1 bar of chocolate = no dinner.

[-Lily-]

loool@no dinner. bananas work, just dont have any rigth now

[Pujah]

Life couldn’t get any better. Alxamdulilah

[-Lily-]

^^Who is the guy?

[Jacaylbaro]

Time to go home ,,,,,,,,,,, it is the weekend.

[Pujah]

LOOL@ Lily, what do you need a guy to be happy