PHAW Webmistress wrote:Hey Peeps - I'm in the process of hiring a receptionist for my office - it's been a (LONG) while since I've done any interviewing so thought I'd ask the most diverse crowd I know
For the Interviewee:
What questions are just plain stupid and you hate having to keep answering?
For the Interviewer:
What questions tell you the most about the interviewee in order to make an "intelligent" decision on whether to hire or not or that tells you the most about that person?
Thanks for helping a girl out
Only ONE question....
Connie, how soon can you move to Colorado????
"I know it's a shabby old building but after all ain't we God's children
And Lord it's a good place for hangin' out .."
I don't have any suggestions on questions, but if you are to hire a receptionist, pay close attention to how he/she dresses. Remember, this person is the company's first impression. I'd be listening to the way he/she formulates answers, because it will tell you his/her likely phone mannerisms.
Always carry a flagon of whiskey in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake. ~ W.C. Fields
Oh and I forgot..... if a receptionist will be taking messages...check out his/her spelling, grammer and diction.... and especially the handwriting. Messages are no good if you cannot read them
ToplessRideFL wrote:Oh and I forgot..... if a receptionist will be taking messages...check out his/her spelling, grammer and diction.... and especially the handwriting. Messages are no good if you cannot read them
Again....
ME!
You have described me......
"I know it's a shabby old building but after all ain't we God's children
And Lord it's a good place for hangin' out .."
ToplessRideFL wrote:Oh and I forgot..... if a receptionist will be taking messages...check out his/her spelling, grammer and diction.... and especially the handwriting. Messages are no good if you cannot read them
You guys are great - thank you all VERY MUCH for your responses and PM's...............I think I'm as nervous interviewing as I was going to interviews myself (and that was more than 8 years ago!!!) My first interview is tomorrow at 8:15 a.m - wish me luck
um Twinnie - one slight problem honey - there's no ocean in Colorado
PHAW Webmistress wrote:You guys are great - thank you all VERY MUCH for your responses and PM's...............I think I'm as nervous interviewing as I was going to interviews myself (and that was more than 8 years ago!!!) My first interview is tomorrow at 8:15 a.m - wish me luck
um Twinnie - one slight problem honey - there's no ocean in Colorado
I'll bring a jar.......
You survived it so far....and well, I might add....
"I know it's a shabby old building but after all ain't we God's children
And Lord it's a good place for hangin' out .."
