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Expert: Lois B. Levy Date: 5/8/2008 Subject: Request for second interivew
Question QUESTION: During the interview, the interviewer(human resource) asked me why I left old
company.
I said 'I am looking for professional growth', it seems like good answer; then
he asked me how did the coworkers feel about me, I said 'we worked in
different field, I don't know how they felt about me'.
It seemed he did not like the answer, Then he asked the same question
again, I suddenly remained silent, all of bad memroy came to me...
I can't lie, but this happened again and again, that really bother me. If I
worked happily with exemployer, why should I look for job? The interviewer
know that? Why he test me? My past job must relate to future job? If I did not
get along with exemployer, I am not qualified for new job?
The second part of interview with manager, will asked about my job
performance, but the interviewer controled the whole meeting, he stopped
the meeting immediately, that I have no chance with the manager.
Can I send follow-up(thank you) letter? ask for 2nd interview?
ANSWER: It sounds like the interviewer was trying to figure out how people felt about you, not how you felt about them. In an interview situation you have to give them the answers they want. A question about how your coworkers felt about you requires an answer about being a team player. It's okay to say that you weren't friends, but you have to say that you were valued as part of the team, etc.
I'd address the thank you note to the manager and see if you can meet with that person again.
Best of Luck.
Lois
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QUESTION: hank you for answer, here is letter I am going to send the HR, would you
correct it?
Dear Mr.
Thank you for giving me opportunity for meeting with you, I am very
impressive of your successful company, your large scale projects.
You are concerned about my relationship with my coworkers, now I can
explained to you why I was silent...
I was manager in my last job, I interviewed new employee, I was courteous to
them, trained them, but it is hard to memorize them.
I kept improving, upgrade myself, but they remained same level. That is how
the distance started.
Most of coworkers feel I am easy-going, detail-oriented.
The following shows my people skill...
1, being a construction sale, I built solid relationship with builder's estimator
& project manager,
especially I was popular in PCL, Lusardi, Good & Robert and CW Driver, I
continued to get new projects from them.
2, being self-employed, I have great patience with clients, handle tough
problems but also take care of my crew.
3, I am active in local art, music & garden community, and volunteer in
various activities.
Would you take time to read my experience summary? My expertise in
budget estimating, design/build estimating
work with builder, architect that will perfectly fit into your requirement.
I welcome the opportunity to dedicate my skills, loyalty and honesty to
Gafcon in the near future.
I will be glad to show you estimating report, to show you over $10 million
estimating experience.
May I hear from you by next Wednesday? May I call you to schedule our
second meeting?
Have a great weekend,
Answer Hi,
I wouldn't send the letter to Human Resources. They aren't the decision makers. I also wouldn't write a letter that comes off as defensive and this one does.
If you are going to write a letter, send it to the hiring manager and it's just a request to go and back with him because you didn't really get a chance to talk with the HR person there.
Also, I'm assuming that English is not your first language and that would not be writing this to someone in English. And don't ask the person to contact you. Just let them know you are going to contact them.
Lois
