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ta dd.
I'm in hospitality and if an applicant interviews well then they are invited back for an 'unpaid working interview.' The length of the working interview is usually 2-3 hours, as that is plenty of time to assess how the applicant takes instruction, how quickly they pick things up, whether their attitude to work is right for us and also for them to decide if they feel the job is suitable for them.
It has to be made clear that it is unpaid, so we always say 'interview' rather than 'trial.'
I'm amazed that such methods aren't more common to be honest, as it is a system that works.
just a quick update.
i had the trial day on weds and it turned out not to be part of the competitive interview process, more a case of does it suit me, do I suit them.
anyhow, they've emailed me today to offer me the position, references pending, which i'm pretty happy to accept as they seem like a really cool company (typically totnesian) staffed by bright capable people.
in my case they probably need to satisfy the diversity plan and introduce an idiot into the pool.
bye bye joblesstrackworld - again. 8)
well done you--what is the office internet policy, have you asked yet?
Congrats.
Lend me a tenner.
Nice one.
thanks all,
jy an hours unlimited usage at lunch, so you haven't got rid of my nonsense just yet.
cougar, i'm sure we can arrange something based upon an outrageous rate of interest.
nice one
I'm assuming that you didn't turn up on your 'Winter' bike then ;o)
Congrats.
I was going to say I think these are AT LEAST as useful for the employee as the employer - gives you a chance to assess the office dynamic, chat informally with the other staff and suss out whether you're going to end up with a boss from hell/working with Andy Gray and Richard Keys.
cougar, i'm sure we can arrange something based upon an outrageous rate of interest.
Do you accept repayment in fish?
Good news and well done.
thanks for all the well wishes - tis a wonderful community here 8)
well.. I'm loathe to wish you well.. who am I gonna ride with during the week now..!?
blinkin' Totnesians..
you'll have to save it for the weekends and come out with the d-mo posse dem
Ah I see, sorry, missed this thread earlier. 😳
well i should think so. have a good hard think about what you've done.
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