Monday, April 16, 2007

Work, Work, Work
One of the sources of amusement for me in my occupation is the responsibility I have over conducting interviews and the hiring process. I review resumes, screen people over the phone as well as in person. I'm semi-regularly tickled by what people feel is good to put on their resumes. For example the lady that espoused her in depth knowledge of the products that they sold at the store that she managed. The store happened to be an adult novelty store. The line of questioning running through my head at that point led me to have better judgement than to call, because even if I could walk the straight and narrow I know that it would have blown up during departmental interviews.

I recently have had two separate resumes from ladies claiming to have worked as models. One of which made mention that she was going to be featured in a soon to be released video and movie. Well that would peak anybodies curiosity. So I checked the .com website she had listed as her employer and low and behold it's a website for transsexual models. It was very graphic and extraordinarily frightening. After filling out the information for a free 30 day subscription, I decided this was not an interview that I was going to pursue.

The second model that I recently received was one of a much more mundane level. She apparently works as a Coors Light spokes model, which as she explains means that she goes to promotional events and "spokes to customers". Other job responsibilities include "taking pictures with customers" and "analyzing accounts". Besides the grammatical errors and typos I couldn't find any reason not to interview this one. Sure she doesn't have the law degree that we usually like our legal counsel to possess, but she makes up for it in chutzpah. Anyway the interview will be later this week.

This is a projection of what I expect our legal department to soon look like.

7 comments:

Pokiman said...

Ummmm...I'd like to put in my application for the post of waxing and breast polishing assistant to newly hired legal counsel.

mist1 said...

I was a hair model for two years. Can I get an interview?

Nate said...

somedays it's good to be HR!

Dagromm said...

pokiman-That reminds me of the HR opening I applied for with Hooters. I'm still upset I didn't get that one. Truthfully, I cry myself to sleep.

Mist-How's Wednesday? Screw it, that's just a formallity. You're hired.

Gyuss-Yep.

Q said...

So are the interviews you conduct with other people the same as the one you did with me? If so I recommend less ass slapping. At the last interview I went to they did less ass slapping and more kissing. Just saying you should try that instead maybe.

Dagromm said...

I don't kiss on a first interview. That's what marriage is for.

Cyber D said...

The next time there is an HR opening at my organization, I'm sending you a fax to let you know so that you can apply!