I'll Have a Side of Risotto with that Position

Last week, I posted about Extreme Job Hunting where people are using unconventional methods to get the proverbial foot in a company's door for an interview. It made me recall some of the goofy hoops I've jumped through to get a job.

Interviews where they make you do stuff...

In the 90's, I interviewed for a job with a psychiatric facility. The job was in marketing and was not a clinical position (I'm a licensed therapist), but several of the people who interviewed me were psych nurses and therapists. (There has to be a joke here about a roomful of therapists, light bulbs and/or change.) The interview was a disconcerting mix of touchy-feely therapist type questions and queries about market share, growth potential etc.

In a second interview, they took me to lunch. I realize an interview over a meal serves a purpose - make it seem more relaxed for the candidate, check out their table manners, etc. These folks took me to a "hidden jewel" Italian restaurant. You know the kind - four tables and the chef/owner cooks what he feels like, etc. Fortunately, I'm married to a gourmet cook and am a full-fledged foodie, so I know my way around a fine Northern Italian pasta dish. Evidently I chose the right risotto, because I got the job. Continue reading ...

Guest post by Nancy LaFever. You can read more from her at the Centre for Emotional Wellbeing blog.

Article courtesy of Andrew G.R. and jobacle.com - your cure for carbon copy career advice!