[paul13]

Looking to get a new member of staff, advertised on gumtree
got a massive response 12 coming in for an interview tomorrow,
doubt 12 will turn up but six have phoned to confirm so fingers crossed 

Was just wondering if anyone had any questions or tips regarding interviewing
First time I have done proper interviews have always just employed family, friends
or friends of friends before.
All advice appreciated.

[landy2]

do you clean every window or bump them when you are not there 

[Richard iSparkle]

Looking to get a new member of staff, advertised on gumtree
got a massive response 12 coming in for an interview tomorrow,
doubt 12 will turn up but six have phoned to confirm so fingers crossed 

Was just wondering if anyone had any questions or tips regarding interviewing
First time I have done proper interviews have always just employed family, friends
or friends of friends before.
All advice appreciated.

ask for CVs before you interview and disregard anyone who's not held down their last job for over 12 months

[robertphil]

casually say "im feeling a bit ill,how are you/? "   if they reply, "im not so good as it happens" and then go on to tell you a minor medical problem,you should feign sympathy and if they then go on into more detail ,they are testing you to see if youre a sucker for a sob story .   this type is a professional lead-swinger and worse than useless when the going gets tuff

another question to ask is "do u smoke/?" , if they reply, "what,cigarettes/? "     they are dope smokers , avoid like the plague is good advice

[paul13]

do you clean every window or bump them when you are not there 

Not sure what you mean?

[Tom White]

Ask them big wide open questions like:

"So tell me about yourself?"

And...

"Where do you see yourself in ten years?"  Then when they've waffled some, say, "And what about 20?"

If they're female, after the 10 year question, wink suggestively and say, "I can help you with that, Pet!"  (only use 'Pet' if you're a Geordie, otherwise it sounds weird).

HTH.

[landy2]

i mean do they clean every window or leave them and say they have done them when lefed on there own to clean windows

[keyser soze]

Ask them big wide open questions like:

"So tell me about yourself?"

And...

"Where do you see yourself in ten years?"  Then when they've waffled some, say, "And what about 20?"

If they're female, after the 10 year question, wink suggestively and say, "I can help you with that, Pet!"  (only use 'Pet' if you're a Geordie, otherwise it sounds weird).

HTH.

 

[paul13]

ask for CVs before you interview and disregard anyone who's not held down their last job for over 12 months
[/quote]

I did got about 50 reply's to add over 10 days the 12 is form cv application
have went for mostly young guys between 16-23

[sean mcc]

Have you ever thought of setting your own Window Cleaning round off??

[A@R WINDOWCLEANING]

Have a quick chat you can usually sus hem out and ive actually taken them out to clean windows to see how quick they are ,if there experienced that is ,questions ive asked ,do u smoke ?,married? kids ?how long been doing window cleaning ,then get them on tools, youll know in 5 mins wether hes a keeper ,Good luck

[Richard iSparkle]

ask for CVs before you interview and disregard anyone who's not held down their last job for over 12 months

I did got about 50 reply's to add over 10 days the 12 is form cv application
have went for mostly young guys between 16-23


[/quote]

wouldnt touch anyone who's not worked before and personally wouldnt take on anyone under 25...  unless they had kids and were settled

[paul13]

i mean do they clean every window or leave them and say they have done them when lefed on there own to clean windows

If I find out any of my employee's have missed windows intentionally that
would be there last shift have had many a numpty over the years had
one take a dump behind custy's hut find employing a real struggle
find it hard not to take it personal but have two guys just now been
with me for years touch wood good guys.

[Tom White]

Are you punctual?

Have you ever worked in a service industry where you've dealt directly with clients?

Are you always clean shaven and well turned out for work?

Why do you want this job?

What are your sports and hobbies?

What is your living circumstances?  Are you married?  Do you have children?

Do you drive?

Have you a clean license?

Have you worked outdoors before?

Have you done manual labour before?

Are you fit and healthy?

Do you smoke?

How much do you drink?

Do you take illegal drugs?

I would also like to ask, but not sure of the legality, "Are you on any prescribed medication?"

Why did you leave your last job?

[deeege]

casually say "im feeling a bit ill,how are you/? "   if they reply, "im not so good as it happens" and then go on to tell you a minor medical problem,you should feign sympathy and if they then go on into more detail ,they are testing you to see if youre a sucker for a sob story .   this type is a professional lead-swinger and worse than useless when the going gets tuff

another question to ask is "do u smoke/?" , if they reply, "what,cigarettes/? "     they are dope smokers , avoid like the plague is good advice

This made me laugh.

I don't think he will be interviewing the type of people that will fall for that ie 6 year olds or people with an IQ of 27.

[deeege]

1. Have you ever been in a position of trust by someone giving you something to look after?
2. Give an example of when you worked as part of a team.
3. Give an example of when you had to work on your own initiative.
4. How would you deal with an customer who is not happy with the service they have received?
5. How do you keep yourself fit?
6. Give an example of when you worked to a deadline.
7. Have you ever done a repetitive job before and what did you do to make it easier?

[Dani J]

1. Have you ever been in a position of trust by someone giving you something to look after?
2. Give an example of when you worked as part of a team.
3. Give an example of when you had to work on your own initiative.
4. How would you deal with an customer who is not happy with the service they have received?
5. How do you keep yourself fit?
6. Give an example of when you worked to a deadline.
7. Have you ever done a repetitive job before and what did you do to make it easier?

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[CLEANCARE WC]

1. Have you ever been in a position of trust by someone giving you something to look after?
2. Give an example of when you worked as part of a team.
3. Give an example of when you had to work on your own initiative.
4. How would you deal with an customer who is not happy with the service they have received?
5. How do you keep yourself fit?
6. Give an example of when you worked to a deadline.
7. Have you ever done a repetitive job before and what did you do to make it easier?

nice deege 

[britishwill]

Deeege great questions mate

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

Can you clean windows???
Can you communicate
Can you drive
Are you a recovering alcki
Do you use recreational drugs???
Handle money conduct yourself
As the face of my business be trusted
Not av a tattooed face multiple
Facial piercings
Or any other freakish behaviour
I shud know about if you are to fail
Any over the above call Dean Taberner
As he as a bus to clean every day lol