15 seconds determines an opinion of a person

GreenDoberman · May 7, 2008

Actually it may even be much less than that, but when I was working and interviewing prospective candidates I could tell within seconds whether they were hire-worthy.

Much like the real world, meeting a poster it's not hard to literally size them up in less than a minute and tell if they are real or full of shit.

Something to chew on for you young kids who are prospective job candidates.

Budworth22 · May 7, 2008

Just went through about 20 interviews, and I agree that being natural and smooth is absolutely crucial to getting the offer. Being comfortable with yourself is important. Think about what hand you hold items in, so you don't have to awkwardly switch hands to shake the persons hand.

GreenDoberman · May 7, 2008

It has less to do with that with seeing through the person to their true intentions.

Don't know if it is acquired or inherited but I can smell a bullshitter a mile away.

trytrytry · May 7, 2008

read the book BLINK its actually a must read and has some ideas you can use in gambling as well...

FairWarning · May 7, 2008

Call em out Doberman. Who are the BS'ers here?

shdw01 · May 7, 2008

I have worked at the same place since my internship during my senior year in college (only been about 5 years).

I have zero clue on how to excel at interviews.

Are you guys serious that 15 sec is what it takes. So all I gotta do is dress nice, smile, and have a good handshake/opening comment?

Are we saying the rest of the interview is almost meaningless (unless i start grabbing my junk or picking my nose)?

ParanoidAndroid · May 7, 2008

GD - good post, absolutely true.

The next extension of what you're talking about is how your carry yourself. I work in consulting. Sounds hard, but its the easiest job in the world. You don't have to know all the answers, you just have to exude confidence like you *might* know the answer. How you act on the first day of the contract - and the first few minutes of meeting the client - is everything.

TomorrowsNewspaper · May 7, 2008

trytrytry said:
read the book BLINK its actually a must read and has some ideas you can use in gambling as well...

You beat me to it. I am reading this book now and really enjoying it.

whalewager · May 7, 2008

touchy feely types are people i hate to be around...

15 secs is about right but it doesnt tell u everything

whalewager · May 7, 2008

most of the sensing is acquired through experiences...

its called street smarts and i would rather have it than any fn degree you could give me

RupertPupkin · May 7, 2008

GreenDoberman said:
Actually it may even be much less than that, but when I was working and interviewing prospective candidates I could tell within seconds whether they were hire-worthy.

Much like the real world, meeting a poster it's not hard to literally size them up in less than a minute and tell if they are real or full of shit.

Something to chew on for you young kids who are prospective job candidates.

How did you size me up ?

Big5Sniper · May 7, 2008

shdw01 said:
I have worked at the same place since my internship during my senior year in college (only been about 5 years).

I have zero clue on how to excel at interviews.

Are you guys serious that 15 sec is what it takes. So all I gotta do is dress nice, smile, and have a good handshake/opening comment?

Are we saying the rest of the interview is almost meaningless (unless i start grabbing my junk or picking my nose)?

Not quite. I can definitely tell you within 15 seconds if you are elimated from contention. Sometimes even faster (if you are late for example).

If you pass the first sniff test, sometimes it takes a little longer to make sure the guy/girl is not all "first impression." It is not scientific. It is just a feeling that you get from doing a number of interviews. It does not matter what question I ask you, you need to say something interesting. Be different. Be memorable.

By that, I don't mean wear a crazy outfit or bring me a present. I mean have confidence. Look me in the eye when we talk. Walk with purpose. Don't slouch. Be engaging without being swarmy.

It sounds a lot easier than it is in practice. Over 90% of the people I have interviewed over the last 10 years are duds.

whalewager · May 7, 2008

thats because the majority of the population are fn idiots

ParanoidAndroid · May 7, 2008

Cardsfan said:
thats because the majority of the population are fn idiots

That's damn true! "The masses are asses"

shdw01 · May 7, 2008

i guess there is no way to be fool-proof....but wouldn't you think there are a huge % of people that are fantastic employees but interview bad?

Is their only chance to get a mailroom job (with an MBA) and work their way up?

whalewager · May 7, 2008

whats full proof mean

whalewager · May 7, 2008

just be clean and dress as sharp as u can at an interview.

that means get a book on grooming and follow it...

clean nails and well groomed hair...

no facial hair either..all facial hair is is ass hair that grows on your face

clean your ass up...u will get a job

whalewager · May 7, 2008

act like you are half ass interested in the job too..

ask the right questions ...like benefits and how you can move up in the organization...show some ambition u dirty bastard

12thRound · May 7, 2008

GreenDoberDog

You're full of shit. You probably unknowingly wrote off a lot of quality people and in your ignorance think you have all the answers.

Jack Welch said even after 20+ years of sizing up some of the best and the brightest, he still often made errors in assessing in interviews who would work out and who wouldn't. I forgot the batting average he gave, but it was not impressive.

Bottom line is, people DO make snap judgments about others - in business and in life in general - and while we think we made the right call on our assessment of them, we often did not.

Glad I never intervewied with a BJ know-it-all like yourself.

whalewager · May 7, 2008

you spell good and have passion...you are hired

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