So I'm interviewing for a per diem job in an ICU at a trauma center in the metro and one of the questions the HR guy asks me is:
"Do you like to clean up after parties?"
First I chuckled because I caught myself almost saying "No, I'm usually waaay too hungover to do ANYTHING:smokin:." Then I said: "I will help out if need be, but I would GLADLY pay someone else to do it."
What in the hell kind of question is that???? What kind of person LIKES to clean up after parties....
"Analytical Style: Financial Manager (or programmers, engineers, and accountants). They like systems and procedures. They are slow to make decisions because they will analyze things to death--but their decisions are usually very sound. They prefer working independently and are usually not very good in team environments, but they are also dependable. They buy cars with good resale value and great gas mileage. They are conservative dressers. At the party, they want to know why so much money was spent on Michelob when we could have purchased Busch. They come to the party with their laptops.
Amiable Style: Human Resources Manager. Very people-focused. They are dependable, loyal and easygoing; very compassionate. They will give you the shirt off their backs and the last nickel in their pockets. They are good listeners and value team players who don't "rock the boat." They are usually conformists and followers--rarely leaders. They avoid conflict and are not good decision makers. They drive four-door sedans or mini-vans to take the kids to sporting events. They usually clean up after the party is over.
Expressive Style: Sales Manager. Very outgoing and enthusiastic, with a high energy level. They are also great idea generators, but usually do not have the ability to see the idea through to completion. Very opinionated and egotistical. Money motivated. They can be good communicators. They prefer to direct and control rather then ask and listen. They drive red convertibles with great stereos; to heck with the gas mileage. They come up with the idea for a company party, but never help clean up. They are on their way to another party.
Driver: Corporate CEO. Intelligent, intense, focused, relentless. They thrive on the thrill of the challenge and the internal motivation to succeed. Money is only a measure of success; it is not the driving factor. They are results/performance oriented. They have compassion for the truly disadvantaged, but absolutely no patience or tolerance for the lazy or whiners. They drive prestige cars, not because the car attracts attention, but because it was a wise investment. They want to know why we had a party; what were the benefits of the party, and did we invite the banker?"
This makes MUCH more sense in the context of all the other questions they asked me like "do you consider yourself a sales or a caregiver personality?" Anyway, here's the link:
I think it's a question regarding your character." If you are a team player. " But if I was in your situation and I was asked the same question, I probably wouldn't have get it as well after a few seconds. You answered your interviewer well.
We get weird questions at the border all the time....going between Canada and the US..I figure it's because they want to see your natural reaction, and they can learn a lot about you that way.
Last time DH was asked if he had a "body in the trunk?"......***???? LOL!! I guess if someone was hiding something...they would freak out.....we just laughed and said " I'm sorry, did you just say body in the trunk?"......
sassyrn333
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I totally figured it out guys:
"Analytical Style: Financial Manager (or programmers, engineers, and accountants). They like systems and procedures. They are slow to make decisions because they will analyze things to death--but their decisions are usually very sound. They prefer working independently and are usually not very good in team environments, but they are also dependable. They buy cars with good resale value and great gas mileage. They are conservative dressers. At the party, they want to know why so much money was spent on Michelob when we could have purchased Busch. They come to the party with their laptops.
Amiable Style: Human Resources Manager. Very people-focused. They are dependable, loyal and easygoing; very compassionate. They will give you the shirt off their backs and the last nickel in their pockets. They are good listeners and value team players who don't "rock the boat." They are usually conformists and followers--rarely leaders. They avoid conflict and are not good decision makers. They drive four-door sedans or mini-vans to take the kids to sporting events. They usually clean up after the party is over.
Expressive Style: Sales Manager. Very outgoing and enthusiastic, with a high energy level. They are also great idea generators, but usually do not have the ability to see the idea through to completion. Very opinionated and egotistical. Money motivated. They can be good communicators. They prefer to direct and control rather then ask and listen. They drive red convertibles with great stereos; to heck with the gas mileage. They come up with the idea for a company party, but never help clean up. They are on their way to another party.
Driver: Corporate CEO. Intelligent, intense, focused, relentless. They thrive on the thrill of the challenge and the internal motivation to succeed. Money is only a measure of success; it is not the driving factor. They are results/performance oriented. They have compassion for the truly disadvantaged, but absolutely no patience or tolerance for the lazy or whiners. They drive prestige cars, not because the car attracts attention, but because it was a wise investment. They want to know why we had a party; what were the benefits of the party, and did we invite the banker?"
This makes MUCH more sense in the context of all the other questions they asked me like "do you consider yourself a sales or a caregiver personality?" Anyway, here's the link:
http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-272-Getting-Hired-Tell-Me-About-Yourself/?ArticleID=272&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=8a2b7c008aab4d41ac0370387eb8b5e5-311971665-wd-6&ns_siteid=ns_us_g_Don_Straits_personali_