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Originally posted by zuutroy View PostThe thing I find ridiculous about it is that its reached the level of being a game of lies. 'We know that you're lying about all of the answers you're giving, but it makes us feel good to hear that people want to work hard, so we'll all keep up the charade and choose the most genuine of the liars'
What motivates you to get up and go to work?: The real answer for almost everyone is: money, staving off cabin fever/need for routine, sense of purpose, in descending order.
Why did you leave your last job?: Almost universally because they hated some/all aspects of it.
What are your weaknesses?: I hate getting up early, I surf the internet when I should be working sometimes, I have no patience for morons.
Why should we hire you?: An interview isn't going to be determinate as to whether any of the candidates here today will be better than others. Why not give us all a trial and vote one of us off the island every week until the best remains?
These are the 'true' answers to these questions, and just because somebody thinks this way doesn't make it any less likely that they'll do the job well than someone who knows how to play the game, but try saying the above when you're interviewed!
Since when has honesty come into it? I'll gladly wear four coats walking onto a plane if it means that I don't have to pay the 40 quid it costs to put my baggage in the hold.
The way I see it, people who give the best answers, be they honest or not, in an interview should be held in the highest esteem, as it shows the interviewer that they know what is asked of them and how to handle a given situation.Double-decker bus enthusiast
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Originally posted by Zuroph View Poststill havent received the redundancy call, been on to my mole to find out why...turns out they looked at my contract and im entitled to two months notice instead of one I wouldnt have been any the wiser!! Ship ship!
EDIT: Also, did an online interview today, fingers crossed on that one!
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Originally posted by Emmet View PostHunter S Thompson 1937-2005 - "When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"
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Originally posted by eoghan104 View PostPretty good but none of these fish will challenge me at words with friends!
Username: Pony104
Typical game runs for 36 hours T&C's apply, the value of your self esteem may fall as well as riseTurning millions into thousands
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I think I enjoy interviews precisely because they give me the opportunity to sharpen up my bull-shitting skills (plus everyone likes to talk about how great they are, right? ) - both sides are aware of the game and that makes it fun. Would hate to do it every day though, once every few years is enough!
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Can't see these superinjunctions really taking off in Ireland, considering the trouble that UCD student has been having trying take one out to stop them publishing his name and the story about him dodging a taxi fare. It's been on the news every hour stating his name and why he's trying to take out the super injunction. Probably would've been better off just leaving it.
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Originally posted by eoghan104 View PostI bit a chunk out of a live cow last week.
Do I win the dick measuring competition?
The second speciality was of a culinary variety. on each table there was a hole in the middle of the table. it's only later we realised what it was for when we heard screeching, and some guys carrying a monkey. They basically locked the monkey in a cage under the table and strapped his head so the top of the skull was visible through the hole. they then lobbed off the top as you would a boiled egg, and people shared and ate the live raw monkey brain with a spoon.
we left pretty upset (us kids) after having witnessed that.
To this day i can still hear the screeches (twas my silence of the lamb moment)
doesn't change the fact that raw meat (in all its forms) is still my favorite way to eat it.
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That's very disturbing shrap.People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by shrapnel View PostI spent most of my childhood in Asia, and I remember one day when we were travelling round Malaysia as we did when we had long weekends, holidays and ended up in a little market which my father had been told was a must see. From what i remember, people came here from far and wide for two things, one was for crocodile skin as just next to the main street there was a bridge overlooking a pond of some sort which was thriving with crocodiles. People would go on the bridge, bark orders at the handlers who would pull a crocodile out, which would be examined by the client, let go, etc until the client had found the animal with the pattern he/she wanted. At that stage, the crocodile would be dragged out, killed and skinned.
The second speciality was of a culinary variety. on each table there was a hole in the middle of the table. it's only later we realised what it was for when we heard screeching, and some guys carrying a monkey. They basically locked the monkey in a cage under the table and strapped his head so the top of the skull was visible through the hole. they then lobbed off the top as you would a boiled egg, and people shared and ate the live raw monkey brain with a spoon.
we left pretty upset (us kids) after having witnessed that.
To this day i can still hear the screeches (twas my silence of the lamb moment)
doesn't change the fact that raw meat (in all its forms) is still my favorite way to eat it.
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Originally posted by pgodkin View PostThe wife was telling me there is a dish in china you get and it's just raw steak no added flavor's or spice it is served with noddle's AFAIK, so on my next trip i will partake in this and then I shall have the largest penis of us all!! (As Sharpel didn't eat the monkey brian, he misses out, pussy children!!)People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View Postit's cooks in the broth afaik
Wife was nearly sure it was literally just raw steak meat and noddles, although you could be right as she said she had it years ago when she was home for Chinese New Year! Therefore at the moment by my logic my wife has a bigger penis than me Hope no one googles my name
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Originally posted by eoghan104 View PostPretty good but none of these fish will challenge me at words with friends!
Username: Pony104"I can’t find anyone who agrees with what I write or think these days, so I guess I must be getting closer to the truth." - Hunter S. Thompson
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Originally posted by ghostface ste View PostLove when people on The Chase go for the lowest money available and get absolutely owned."In the world, there are many kings but there is only one God. I am God, I am El Tren" :{)
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Originally posted by shrapnel View PostI spent most of my childhood in Asia, and I remember one day when we were travelling round Malaysia as we did when we had long weekends, holidays and ended up in a little market which my father had been told was a must see. From what i remember, people came here from far and wide for two things, one was for crocodile skin as just next to the main street there was a bridge overlooking a pond of some sort which was thriving with crocodiles. People would go on the bridge, bark orders at the handlers who would pull a crocodile out, which would be examined by the client, let go, etc until the client had found the animal with the pattern he/she wanted. At that stage, the crocodile would be dragged out, killed and skinned.
The second speciality was of a culinary variety. on each table there was a hole in the middle of the table. it's only later we realised what it was for when we heard screeching, and some guys carrying a monkey. They basically locked the monkey in a cage under the table and strapped his head so the top of the skull was visible through the hole. they then lobbed off the top as you would a boiled egg, and people shared and ate the live raw monkey brain with a spoon.
we left pretty upset (us kids) after having witnessed that.
To this day i can still hear the screeches (twas my silence of the lamb moment)
doesn't change the fact that raw meat (in all its forms) is still my favorite way to eat it.
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is that that invisible alien move danny?People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
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Originally posted by NuckChorris View PostGoing to l'ecrivain tonight. heard rave reviews here. Anything i have to try? i've plain enough tastes fwiw and def a 'steak, easy on the veg' type. herself is much more adventurous.Official Head Marshall of Waterford Gay Pride Festival 2015
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Originally posted by KK82 View PostCan't see these superinjunctions really taking off in Ireland, considering the trouble that UCD student has been having trying take one out to stop them publishing his name and the story about him dodging a taxi fare. It's been on the news every hour stating his name and why he's trying to take out the super injunction. Probably would've been better off just leaving it.You are technically correct...the best kind of correct
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He's in DCU. He's claiming he was in Japan at the time and has a pic of him with the ticket. Funny, my friend told me about the video Weeks ago, it's only because of the injunction that I and most people know the name. Whether or not it was him, it's been handled the most absurdly way possible. Surely should have learned the lesson from giggs.Last edited by Denny Crane; 19-01-12, 18:08.
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Originally posted by nicnicnic View Post"I can’t find anyone who agrees with what I write or think these days, so I guess I must be getting closer to the truth." - Hunter S. Thompson
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Originally posted by shrapnel View PostI spent most of my childhood in Asia, and I remember one day when we were travelling round Malaysia as we did when we had long weekends, holidays and ended up in a little market which my father had been told was a must see. From what i remember, people came here from far and wide for two things, one was for crocodile skin as just next to the main street there was a bridge overlooking a pond of some sort which was thriving with crocodiles. People would go on the bridge, bark orders at the handlers who would pull a crocodile out, which would be examined by the client, let go, etc until the client had found the animal with the pattern he/she wanted. At that stage, the crocodile would be dragged out, killed and skinned.
The second speciality was of a culinary variety. on each table there was a hole in the middle of the table. it's only later we realised what it was for when we heard screeching, and some guys carrying a monkey. They basically locked the monkey in a cage under the table and strapped his head so the top of the skull was visible through the hole. they then lobbed off the top as you would a boiled egg, and people shared and ate the live raw monkey brain with a spoon.
we left pretty upset (us kids) after having witnessed that.
To this day i can still hear the screeches (twas my silence of the lamb moment)
doesn't change the fact that raw meat (in all its forms) is still my favorite way to eat it."We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."
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Originally posted by DeadParrot View Postis that that invisible alien move danny?
Originally posted by Denny Crane View PostHe's in DCU. He's claiming he was in Japan at the time and has a pic of him with the ticket. Funny, my friend told me about the video Weeks ago, it's only because of the injunction that I and most people know the name. Whether or not it was him, it's been handled the most absurdly way possible. Surely should have learned the lesson from giggs."you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)
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BBV help needed.
i bought a new laptop, it only has a hdmi output and my monitor has vga, usb, and another usb know as a type B. i thought it was just a matter of buying a cheap hdmi to vga cable, but now it turns out that there is a bit more to it and i need a converter box aswell which costs about €40. is there a cheaper way to connect to my monitor using the usb ports. not worried about hd quality pictures as i will be just using it for playing poker and web browsing.
"Remember the time he ate my goldfish? And you lied and said I never had goldfish. Then why did I have the bowl, Bart? Why did I have the bowl?"
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Originally posted by RichieM View PostWould rather get asked the stupid old questions then the new trendy google and facebook nonsense.
On the other side of the HR q's yes they can be frustrating to have to answer but there are some reasons to use them even if that is not the same reason as many others do.
Why you want to work for a company is the most valid interview question of all so anyone who doesn't like his is a fool. Yes money is a motivator for nearly everyone but its the other answers that count.
For my type its so that when multiple offers come in I know what buttons to press to sell my job over the other one.
For the other side it is to judge what will keep hem working productively and if they are really just interested in a solid salary or if there is more too it. Some jobs require a journeyman and a real go getter will get frustrated others need someone with drive and a journeyman will get swamped.
Horses for courses but about the most important question you will answer. Comes in many guises but you will answer it at some stage.
As for Facebook I had a first round interview with them, but the job was about 10 years ahead of me so never even got past the first stage. Yet again though it was all technical questions and no HR nonsense either.
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Originally posted by Angry-Ball View PostBBV help needed.
i bought a new laptop, it only has a hdmi output and my monitor has vga, usb, and another usb know as a type B. i thought it was just a matter of buying a cheap hdmi to vga cable, but now it turns out that there is a bit more to it and i need a converter box aswell which costs about €40. is there a cheaper way to connect to my monitor using the usb ports. not worried about hd quality pictures as i will be just using it for playing poker and web browsing.
I use HDMI to DVI and have no problems displaying my desktop on my tv."you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)
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Originally posted by digiman View Post
As for Facebook I had a first round interview with them, but the job was about 10 years ahead of me so never even got past the first stage. Yet again though it was all technical questions and no HR nonsense either.Turning millions into thousands
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fucking battlefied 3 costing me a small fortune
game €29.99
new laptop €866
failed cable €7.00
now i probably have to drop another €40 on a stupid converter box
all so i can play a fucking game that a 6 year old child will probably kick the shit outta me in.
now on top of all that battlelog won't let me log in
"Remember the time he ate my goldfish? And you lied and said I never had goldfish. Then why did I have the bowl, Bart? Why did I have the bowl?"
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Originally posted by Strewelpeter View PostI thought you were into network comms hardware, or was it debvelopment? what sort of roles do either of them have that would have suited you?
Likewise Facebook were looking for network operations engineers but unfortunately where looking for very highly qualified people where as I would only be at the bottom of that field at the moment. Like accountancy, there is a load of Cisco exams that telecom engineers have to do and they were looking for the guys that had them all of which there are only about 20 people in the country!!! If I wasn't so lazy sometimes I would be trying to climb that ladder too, it's on my list of to do stuff though for this year!!
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Originally posted by Angry-Ball View Postbought one, it dosn't work hdmi to dvi is ok as both are digital but vga is anoluge so it needs a converter box, or at least thats what my research says. just wondering is there a cheaper option to connect using usb before i splash out on the converter box.
fucking battlefied 3 costing me a small fortune
game €29.99
new laptop €866
failed cable €7.00
now i probably have to drop another €40 on a stupid converter box
all so i can play a fucking game that a 6 year old child will probably kick the shit outta me in.
now on top of all that battlelog won't let me log in"you raise, i kill you" El Tren :{)
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Excellent piece on SOPa and the position of musical artists
Metallica taught us the cost of being on the wrong side. The band’s still paying the price.You’ve got to be in bed with your fans. They’re lifers, they’re your family. The r…
Turning millions into thousands
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Originally posted by Angry-Ball View Postbought one, it dosn't work hdmi to dvi is ok as both are digital but vga is anoluge so it needs a converter box, or at least thats what my research says. just wondering is there a cheaper option to connect using usb before i splash out on the converter box.
fucking battlefied 3 costing me a small fortune
game €29.99
new laptop €866
failed cable €7.00
now i probably have to drop another €40 on a stupid converter box
all so i can play a fucking game that a 6 year old child will probably kick the shit outta me in.
now on top of all that battlelog won't let me log in
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