... but I've just had my first encounter with speed interviewing.
I was called in for an interview for a cashier's position at a little ethnic supermarket.
So I show up today -- on time, just for the record -- only to be told the manager is "busy."
Okay, I say, I'll wait.
A few minutes later a different person comes out from the back and tells me the manager is "very busy."
Not a problem, I say, I'll wait.
Within a few minutes of this second messenger, the manager comes out with a small sheaf of papers in her hand, among which is my resume and cover letter. We stand in the store while she asks a few questions, jots down a few notes ... and then tells me she has more interviews to do and will make a decision by midweek next week.
I think the "interview" took less time than the last-minute prep stuff I did in the car after I parked!!
I was called in for an interview for a cashier's position at a little ethnic supermarket.
So I show up today -- on time, just for the record -- only to be told the manager is "busy."
Okay, I say, I'll wait.
A few minutes later a different person comes out from the back and tells me the manager is "very busy."
Not a problem, I say, I'll wait.
Within a few minutes of this second messenger, the manager comes out with a small sheaf of papers in her hand, among which is my resume and cover letter. We stand in the store while she asks a few questions, jots down a few notes ... and then tells me she has more interviews to do and will make a decision by midweek next week.
I think the "interview" took less time than the last-minute prep stuff I did in the car after I parked!!
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