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Re: Your Resumes
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lugnet.general
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Thu, 9 Dec 1999 05:25:34 GMT
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Liam Parnell wrote:
> I would like to think that my skills got me the job, and not being
> pally with the management. I also say swimming, rather than surfing,
> as people have funny ideas about this pursuit too. I really do hate
> being asked these questions in interview - It's none of their
> business what I do in my spare time!!
True, and you don't have to answer it. However, it gives a good look at your drive
and personality. You may be the perfect technical person for a job, but if you are
a PITA that can't get along with anyone, you aren't much use to a company. Or if
your "hobbies" consist of going home and coding some more, that probably means
you'll burn out too quickly.
--
Tom Stangl
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| (...) My boss at my last job was a Lego fan! However I agree with you, and have taken it off my CV. I now employ the euphemism "being creative". (URL) would like to think that my skills got me the job, and not being pally with the management. I also (...) (25 years ago, 9-Dec-99, to lugnet.general)
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