Semi-OT: Job interview advice
Hey guys,
Got an interview for my dream job tomorrow and just wanted to get people's advice on how to get an offer.
My current is easy but it's not really going anywhere. So I applied for a pretty sweet gig and to my surprise, got an interview. It's in a field I haven't really practiced in for a decade and I wanna make sure I dont look crusty.
What are some questions that they are likely to ask me? Does it matter what I wear? Normally I just wear khakis but not sure what people wear during covid.
Also, how do I tell my current employer I quit? I fear that the fanbase won't really be cool with me going to the NFL and dont want to be ostricized.
February 1st, 2022 at 10:51 PM ^
Personally, I wouldn't hire anyone that looks crusty.
February 1st, 2022 at 10:51 PM ^
Just relax. Be yourself. Trust your training and experience. And hope they didn't give the job to somebody else three days ago.
February 1st, 2022 at 10:52 PM ^
Make sure you wear your jimmy hat.
February 1st, 2022 at 10:53 PM ^
Look Jim, just follow your heart and I'm sure everyone will hate you in Minnesota in about 4 years
February 1st, 2022 at 10:53 PM ^
Jim - it was bad form to tell everyone how confident you are that you will get the job before the interview. Safe travels on your turbo prop and Good luck!
February 1st, 2022 at 11:02 PM ^
How do you suppose DeMeco Ryans feels about now? Lost the job to an old white guy who got hired before he interviewed.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:14 PM ^
Ryans and Flores are both pretty steamed by now.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:44 PM ^
There are no aircraft registered to JH, at least not in his name. Will he take a UM aircraft to MN? Ballsy if true.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:49 PM ^
Turbo prop is always a ballsy play - true or not
February 1st, 2022 at 10:56 PM ^
don't be weird.
and challenge the owner to something fun, like a football throwing contest.
February 1st, 2022 at 10:58 PM ^
Steak and Milk for breakfast and you'll be fine
Bigger question, is Signing with the Stars cancelled tomorrow?
February 1st, 2022 at 11:15 PM ^
Not cancelled, just a slight venue/time zone change.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:16 PM ^
....well Jim may sogn, so no.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:00 PM ^
I’m guessing you had some glory days in the 80’s and just like an 80’s rom com, when it’s all said and done, you’ll realize the dream job wasn’t so special after all. Your real dream is to be with the nerdy school that’s been there the whole time.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:07 PM ^
The truth of the matter is many moons ago while Harbaugh was still early in his NFL career, he had the greatest night of his life while playing in Minnesota.
You see in the late 1980s in Minneapolis, there lived a hooker named Janis. Janis had managed to escape Craig James. She had migrated north.
She met Jim late in November and an entire 4 minutes of passion later, Jim would carry this moment with him forever.
Jim had gotten Herpes.
And Jim had found love.
Now he wants Janis back.
Tune in next week to see if Jims dreams come true
February 1st, 2022 at 11:10 PM ^
Great sitcom potential. Can we get Matt LeBlanc for the role?
February 1st, 2022 at 11:58 PM ^
Jim Carrey
February 2nd, 2022 at 12:14 AM ^
I was thinking Rob McElhenney
February 1st, 2022 at 11:02 PM ^
Make sure your answers are succinct. Use a STAR format in your responses to make sure your thoughts don't run off into tangents, and ....
Oh, man. I just realized you're fucked.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:04 PM ^
totally unrelated, but be safe tomorrow you southern michigan types re: snow storm.
i love the snow in season, but its easier to deal with in the boon docks. you folks have to be careful and deal with bad traffic, dumb drivers, etc.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:05 PM ^
Stores will be stripped bare of bottled water, milk, bread, beer and frozen pizza for weeks.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:12 PM ^
True. Just left Meijer. No milk. No toilet paper. Why am I always the last guy to go hoarding?
February 1st, 2022 at 11:13 PM ^
i forgot about that dynamic. no fun, either. we have all the systems in place to deal with the snow, even huge snow, but folks in the city don't. up here the snow is pretty. down there, its a problem for many.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:19 PM ^
The thing is, we've had way worse snow storms here. People are so freaked out over everything right now that the reflex is to buy every roll of toilet paper on the shelves. Sociologists are going to be studying this historical period for hundreds of years.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:24 PM ^
I'm good.
Stocked up on TP last time there was the runs on it.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:32 PM ^
Pun intended?
February 1st, 2022 at 11:38 PM ^
Oh there were the runs on it alright...!
February 2nd, 2022 at 12:16 AM ^
Just don't understand the run on TP, ever. Down here in NW Ohio, they're calling for 12-18" of snow, A sizeable amount. Four of us in the household... how the hell does TP make your list of "must have's" for a snowstorm that will be cleared in 3 days!?! I understand milk, eggs, fruits, veggies, and all the other perishables... but TP? C'mon... I have enough old t-shirts to last me a week, at least.
February 2nd, 2022 at 12:27 AM ^
There's always a cooler in Ohio.
February 2nd, 2022 at 8:22 AM ^
We were taking my step son to Camp Lejeune two weeks ago, the day after the big snow/ice storm hit eastern NC. It was kinda funny to see road graders being used to clear the snow and ice off the shoulders of the road. You take snow plows for granted when you live in MI (or PA).... something they don't have much use for in the south, but occasionally need to move some of winter's bounty.
February 2nd, 2022 at 12:24 PM ^
Camp Lejeune, you say? Sounds a lot more serious than dropping junior off at Mosher Jordan.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:06 PM ^
Juwan is going to lose his stuff if we lose - the team needs to bail him out before the meltdown commences…
February 1st, 2022 at 11:09 PM ^
take a big, steamy coffee dump after breakfast and be sure not to wipe. Show up about 45 minutes late to the meeting to establish dominance. Rub your nose a lot before shaking anyone's hand and do not make eye contact under any circumstances.
You got this.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:12 PM ^
Tell them you have experience losing the Super Bowl and you can bring them back to their glory days of losing Super Bowls.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:13 PM ^
Don’t worry about the fan base. In the end, they don’t care about you; they only care about winning and you’re a means to an end.
Besides, if it’s like my situation, the mods will ban anyone who reports that you’re leaving anyway.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:18 PM ^
Try to look exactly like Bo Schembechler. The man was an icon.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:20 PM ^
wear a microphone to record the interview, but make sure to wear your covid mask OVER the microphone
February 1st, 2022 at 11:27 PM ^
Jim be nimble. Jim be quick. Jim you're fucking us with a cactus stick. Just shout that over and over you piece of shit. That's what this feels like for the fans. I loved you. I cheered for you. I held you tight. I touched you gently. Your warm lips pressed against mine and longing for y. . . Where was I. Oh yes . . Fuck you Jim. I never gave a shit about you. Beat it. Don't come back!
February 2nd, 2022 at 12:26 AM ^
Fuck, marry, kill.
Harbaugh, Covid immunization, UM Admin.
S/ I know some Covid post of some sort got you in hot water, trying to make light of it.
February 2nd, 2022 at 12:50 AM ^
Fuck Harbaugh, Marry COVID Immunization, and we'll I don't like to joke about killing or murder so I'll just say that I would prefer the UM admin scaddaddle with haste.
February 2nd, 2022 at 7:00 AM ^
Darn it, a reasonable response. Upvote for you sir!
February 1st, 2022 at 11:28 PM ^
I’d suggest sleeping over at the boss’s house the night before the big discussions
February 1st, 2022 at 11:30 PM ^
This was good until the last line. The joke didn't need to be telegraphed that much.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:33 PM ^
Tell them you would do the job for free.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:37 PM ^
If they give you this quiz:
You are holding a meeting with the staff when the company's male owner walks in the door. Do you say:
(a) "Hey Boss! What can I do you for?"
(b) "Yes sir, be right with you!"
(c) "Sorry pal, this meeting is for men only."
Don't answer (c). Are you taking notes on this?
February 1st, 2022 at 11:37 PM ^
Tell the interviewer "Allegedly, Your Situation, For You, Would Be Concurrently Improved If I Had $200 in My Back Pocket Right Now."
February 1st, 2022 at 11:53 PM ^
Also quit drinking and go to bed. You have a big day tomorrow.
February 1st, 2022 at 11:53 PM ^
FYI, the Cracker Barrel in Lakeville is only about 15 minutes from the Vikings' headquarters in Eagan, but it doesn't open until 7:00 AM. To save some time, check the menu in advance.
February 2nd, 2022 at 12:26 AM ^
If you want the job, take it, but tell your current employer and fan base that you are a liar and that you feigned loyalty in order to fetch a new job. So tired of bullshitters, aren't you?
If he takes this job, he is just another dude saying whatever he needs to say,
which would be a shame. I hope it's not true.
His legacy would be that he (and Aidan Hutchinson) finally won the B1G, One Time.
Great job but why not stay and put together several B1G championships?
Why not stay and make this a real rivalry?
Why stop now?
Where are your balls?
Seems a little chicken shit to turn and run now so I'll wait to see what happens but if he goes now, it would be an act of cowardice to me and I don't want to hear the " this is best for me and my family" crap.
February 2nd, 2022 at 1:21 AM ^
Attack the interview with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.