Interview Etiquette - Good Example

Summary

Barbara, a former logistics professional, interviews for a position at a company impressed by her resume. She expresses interest in upgrading her skills, particularly in ERP applications, and is open to working in a team despite her past independent work. She inquires about the potential for a contract role to become permanent, given her readiness to re-enter the workforce. The company notes the absence of references on her resume and plans to contact her previous employers, while Barbara offers to provide additional information.

Takeaways

• 😀 Barbara is meeting with a potential employer for a job opportunity in logistics.
• 📄 The employer is impressed with Barbara's resume and her experience in logistics.
• 🏠 Barbara has been a stay-at-home mom and is now looking to upgrade her skills and return to the workforce.
• 💻 She is open to taking online courses to update her knowledge in ERP applications.
• 🤝 Barbara is accustomed to working independently but is open to being part of a team.
• 📈 She has experience leading and managing in the context of distribution and productivity.
• 🔍 The employer is interested in Barbara's ability to lead and work in teams, despite her past independent work.
• 📝 Barbara inquires about the possibility of the contract position becoming a full-time role.
• 👶 She mentions her youngest child is in junior kindergarten, indicating her readiness to commit to long-term work.
• 🔗 The employer requests references, to which Barbara agrees to provide, highlighting her previous positive work experiences.

Q & A

What role is Barbara applying for?

Barbara is applying for a position in logistics, as mentioned in the job ad.

What relevant experience does Barbara have in logistics?

Barbara has worked with several companies involved in logistics and has experience in AS400 and ERP applications.

Is Barbara willing to upgrade her skills?

Yes, Barbara is willing to upgrade her skills and is open to taking online courses on weekends to update her knowledge in ERP applications.

What has Barbara been doing prior to returning to the workforce?

Barbara chose to stay at home and raise her three children until they were of school age.

Does Barbara prefer to work alone or in a team?

Barbara has mostly worked independently in smaller companies but is open to being part of a team and believes her experience would be valuable to others.

Has Barbara taken the lead on team projects in the past?

While Barbara has not had formal experience leading teams in logistics, she has worked with management to resolve distribution issues and allocate tasks to maintain productivity.

What question does Barbara ask regarding the contract position?

Barbara asks whether the contract position could potentially evolve into full-time work, as she is ready to return to the workforce full-time.

Is Barbara available for long-term work?

Yes, Barbara is ready to take on long-term work and has made arrangements for child care for her youngest child, who is in junior kindergarten.

Does Barbara provide references with her resume?

Barbara did not include references on her resume to keep it concise but mentions that her previous employers would be happy to be contacted.

What is the interviewer's next step after this interview?

The interviewer states that they will be in touch with Barbara in the next few days after they finish conducting interviews.