The following was written by Paul Epps who is interviewing out in scenic California. He has a good tip for hiring managers at the end of his article. My tip—for jobseekers, who can’t find the company—actually, I don’t have a tip–pity, but no tip.
1 Nov 2007 / PE
As I arrived for an interview today, the hiring manager asked me, “Did you have any trouble finding the place?â€
As it happens, I did not have any trouble finding the place and said so. I had printed out a map from one of the numerous online map sites and the building was right where it was supposed to be.
But even if I had had trouble finding it, my answer would have been the same.
“Some people have trouble finding it,†he told me.
Interesting. As an IT person, I consider myself a problem-solver — actually, I could make a case that any person in any job is hired as a problem solver — so I wouldn’t start out an interview by admitting that I got lost on my way over.
“Don’t hire anyone who can’t find the building,†I said.
2 users commented in " What To Do When You Can’t Find the Company For Your Job Interview "
Any interviewer would expect a good interviewee to do some research on the company before going to the interview. If an interviewee fails at the most basic thing – finding the building – then what good will she bring to the organization?
Simple truth: we are all hired to solve problems, and the more skills we have to do this the better.
simple is good
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