Talk about service. Went through another interview today, although it was the strangest one yet. I received a phone call from the would-be-employer and we shot the shit, getting through the usual mini interview that is typical of phone interview/conversations. Then, the interviewer wanted to know if I had a car and could drive, just to make sure that I could, in the instance of being hired, get to work on a daily basis. I proceeded to say that yes, I drive, but no, I don't have my car yet as it is being shipped and will not be in New Jersey until around the 9th of June. Blah, blah, blah, when could I meet him for an (real) interview, blah, blah, blah, I would have to arrange it including baby sitter and borrowing a car to get to his office, so on so forth. Then, he offered to meet me in half an hour, since he would be in Jersey City to see a client at 5 PM. It all boiled down to - that he would make a house call just to make this interview. It's a bit odd I think, I mean would you put on a suit and shoes for the interview in your own home? Would you offer the interviewer a drink, make sure they feel comfortable as you welcome them? What about the 2 year old boy running around making silly noises and throwing crayons across the room while they question your experience and former duties? It put me rather in the twilight zone as my son proceeded to top my head with his Winnie the Pooh pillow as the interviewer guy asked me why I decided to relocate to New Jersey and what my salary requirements were....But. I think it went well though.
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