Job interview excuses for not getting it

[boldie]

 I'm looking for a normal job and not something I used to do ages ago..just a simple management position roundabout the 30k mark would do me nicely.

I got this one again today (about the 3rd time this month); "We feel the job just wouldn't be challenging enough for you, you'd be more suited to a senior management role in our company unfortunatly there aren't any positions available at that level at the moment"

What is it about employers that they think you want a "challenging" job? I want a nice easy 9-5/8-5 job that pays me 30k a year and leaves me with plenty of free time in the evening and weekends....If I wanted a job that would be a challenge I'd apply for one! Even if I explain to them that I am fed-up with jobs that require me putting in 60-70 hours a week they still don't get it as they think you surely want to make more and more money even at the expense of your private life?

Blah.

[madasahatstand]

What about a nice easy 'area manager' job at ALDI? $40k per year and a company audi TT? They were advertising a while back and might still have some management postions??

good luck

mad

[AndrewT]

I got this one again today (about the 3rd time this month); "We feel the job just wouldn't be challenging enough for you, you'd be more suited to a senior management role in our company unfortunatly there aren't any positions available at that level at the moment"

This actually means 'we think you'll get bored and sod off in six months, then we'll have to go through the bother of the whole recruitment process again'.

[madasahatstand]

Area Manager  
Are you a born leader? Do you have the drive and strength of character to help shape the Aldi global success story?

As we expand throughout Europe, North America and Australia, our reputation is growing, but our guiding principles remain constant.

The most important element in achieving this is having the right people, which is why we attach such importance to our employees and their development. We're looking for the best individuals, the brightest of their generation; we expect a great deal from them and offer something very special in return.

We offer an individual training plan that's designed especially for you, a market leading package and fantastic prospects:

£39k plus a fully expensed Audi A4 rising to £56k plus pension, private healthcare, life assurance, five weeks’ holiday and opportunity for directorship within five years. Opportunities nationwide

not bad but you might need to relocate your house??  heres the main site http://recruiting.uk.aldi.com/area_manager/start.html


mad

[boldie]

thanks Mad...I saw them ages ago and was half tempted then. I'll have a peek (one more drink for you on Friday..and not just because I want to get you drunk before the game

Andrew..yeah that's what it means but I keep explaining to them that I don't want something else....just free time to play loads of poker

[Ironside]

when i came out the army and started looking for work i never even got the offer of an interview apart from one where i forgot to mention i was in a wheelchair but this wasnt very good as the interview and the job was up 3 flights of stairs

[Stone]

I have been interviewing recently as well, I think the "you over qualified" response means one of two things:

• Oops this guy could be a real threat to me in my organisation
• There is no way I can match his salary expectations without sticking my neck out

GL...

[boldie]

I have been interviewing recently as well, I think the "you over qualified" response means one of two things:

• Oops this guy could be a real threat to me in my organisation
• There is no way I can match his salary expectations without sticking my neck out

GL...

yeah I hear nr1 on a fairly regular bases aswell...

[madasahatstand]

when i came out the army and started looking for work i never even got the offer of an interview apart from one where i forgot to mention i was in a wheelchair but this wasnt very good as the interview and the job was up 3 flights of stairs

Iron

heres a site for jobs in Grampian:) Lots of variety and you could use the info and admin skills you have on here. If these are not up your street, tell me your skills and ill track you down a few positions

http://www.nhsgrampian.org/nhsgrampian/files/bulletin1.rtf

[Ironside]

my skills

trained snipper and tactically support
first aid

self trained PC operator

experiance last 17 years professional layabout

major problem with theose jobs mads were most of them were all in aberdeen and it would cost more in travel than i would earn
and its too expensive to live in aberdeen

i gave up looking for work and doubt after such a long break i could get back into it
i still do volunteer stuff for disabilty groups and the PPF etc etc

[madasahatstand]

The PPF as in for your CHP? If so, I bet you give them a hard time lol. i would love to see it

[Ironside]

i give them hassle for using intials all the time

i think its the CHP (community health partnership?)


too many professional in some of these groups the carers stratergy group is just one professional after another and the introudcution they give there names and a whole lot of intials to there job title

my introudction is Ironside MDF (disabilty forum) and professional layabout some of the more senior people in the council and health side give me dirty looks but do i care?

[matt674]

I'm looking for a normal job and not something I used to do ages ago..just a simple management position roundabout the 30k mark would do me nicely.

I got this one again today (about the 3rd time this month); "We feel the job just wouldn't be challenging enough for you, you'd be more suited to a senior management role in our company unfortunatly there aren't any positions available at that level at the moment"

What is it about employers that they think you want a "challenging" job? I want a nice easy 9-5/8-5 job that pays me 30k a year and leaves me with plenty of free time in the evening and weekends....If I wanted a job that would be a challenge I'd apply for one! Even if I explain to them that I am fed-up with jobs that require me putting in 60-70 hours a week they still don't get it as they think you surely want to make more and more money even at the expense of your private life?

Blah.

This is their polite way of saying "**** off, you're **** and we wouldn't employ you if you were the last bloke on earth". They word it in this way so that you won't lose confidence in applying for other jobs.

i mean 3 in one month..........

 

[madasahatstand]

i give them hassle for using intials all the time

i think its the CHP (community health partnership?)


too many professional in some of these groups the carers stratergy group is just one professional after another and the introudcution they give there names and a whole lot of intials to there job title

my introudction is Ironside MDF (disabilty forum) and professional layabout some of the more senior people in the council and health side give me dirty looks but do i care?

Good on You Iron. Give them hel!!!!!!!

[Dingdell]

when i came out the army and started looking for work i never even got the offer of an interview apart from one where i forgot to mention i was in a wheelchair but this wasnt very good as the interview and the job was up 3 flights of stairs

When I first started my business I wanted to positively discriminate and get as many disabled people to apply as poss as I had a phone answering job - idea for someone who wanted to work from home.  Posted ads in all local associations/web sites etc - not one person disabled person applied .....sigh