Things that are pissing you off. - Page 2614

Originally Posted by gomestar 

I just stretched out at my desk, and the heel of my foot grazed the on/off switch on the power strip under my desk. My computer, both monitors, desk phone, desk lights, blackberry charger, and digital photo thing all shut off instantly.

Originally Posted by MrG 

Thanks for the input, all. As anyone who has read my posts regarding work knows, I'm looking for a job, so it's interesting to read different perspectives. A major problem right now is that places are inundated with applicants; I wonder if adding something like an "interests" section might help me stand out a bit.
I'll have to reflect upon which hobbies I have that could work well in such a section. Well, "DT Mod" is obviously entry #1, but I feel like I should have at least one or two other items, as well.

Originally Posted by Blackhood 


I have found that the area of my CV that gets most attention in interviews is my hobbies. I list both Scuba Diving and Aerobatics and without fail every single interviewer has turned out to either be a diver or started quizzing me on flying. It allows you to stick firmly in their mind for something other than your past work experience.

I was talking to a recruitment officer a while ago and he said that no matter how good your work skills or history you will always be referred to as "the guy that...." and unless you are "the guy that ... has done this job before" your best chances lay in being interesting rather than appropriate. Naturally this applies in varying degrees with the level of technicality and seniority of the job, but unless your interviewer is superhuman enough to ignore all their emotions and only focus on facts then it holds true.

Originally Posted by GreenFrog 

I put raw denim in the interests section of my resume.

When I went into the final round interviews for my current gig, they made us gather in a huge conference room for breakfast before our interviews and when the EVP walked in, he said he had been waiting to meet me for the sole purpose of asking me what raw denim was.

Originally Posted by imatlas 

I'm still referred to as "the guy who made a joke about porn during his final round presentation" around here, almost a year after landing the job. And yes, I have been informed repeatedly that my comment almost blew it for me. I'm still not sure WTF I was thinking.

Originally Posted by Thomas 

That's what I was afraid of - the PITA factor plus the imminent harm business. I don't recall seeing a safety wire between the broken spring sections. Not to say it's not there, but this was about 5:30 in the morning, and oddly enough I first thought the roller was the issue until I realized that the door seemed really heavy.

Originally Posted by Gibonius 

Be careful with those springs, one of my uncles was trying to fix one and it sprung off and hit him right in the eye. Lost his vision in that eye Goggles are always good.

Originally Posted by GreenFrog 

I put raw denim in the interests section of my resume.
When I went into the final round interviews for my current gig, they made us gather in a huge conference room for breakfast before our interviews and when the EVP walked in, he said he had been waiting to meet me for the sole purpose of asking me what raw denim was.

Originally Posted by HRoi 

weighing in on the resume skills discussion, i always find it curious that some people list their sports team affiliations. so yeah, you might find a kindred spirit, but there's a much greater chance that someone on the committee hates your team. it's always fans of douchey teams like the Yankees or the Patriots that do this too. also worth mentioning that i primarily recruit for positions in South Florida, so it's even less smart to list those teams on your resume