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Do you record your interviews?
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Posted about 1 month ago An interview is a sales pitch - how good at it are you? Lots of companies record the phone lines and use it to improve performance - why not job seekers? Do you record your interviews (at least the ones done by phone)? Why or why not? I would ask recruiters and HR people the same question (tho the benefit is a bit different for them). |
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| Posted about 1 month ago I dont record them. But I will take notes after the interview and evaluate what was said and keep track of the interview questions.
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| Posted about 1 month ago Isn't it against the law to record without notifying the other party they are being recorded? I think this is a good idea. I am not sure many that do interviews would want the process recorded. The time is now to grow and learn as much as possible. Take action and responsibility for your actions
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| Posted about 1 month ago As if the interview isn't enough, you feel you have to record it? That is telling me that you are not a good listener and that if you have to script everything you need to look at that. I never record, I make notes as Jimbo does. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Lori Quite a few sales personalities suggest to record a sales event. To hear and understand how you sound and what you sound like to the client. I imagine that is the suggestion here. To inform you how you are coming across at the interview.This tells the individual where they need to improve presentation. The time is now to grow and learn as much as possible. Take action and responsibility for your actions
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| Posted about 1 month ago Rich, I guess there would be an advantage to that. But, I can see people being over zealous and maybe project an image that may not be their ultimate style as they showboat the interview. If you need to do that you should do it in another setting and not put pressure on yourself during the interview. I would say that if you are applying for a job and you need to record to see if you are doing well, then you shouldn't be a that interview in the first place. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago Lori. If I was doing the interview I would not allow it. I can see how it would benefit however there are to many laws dealing with discrimination and what you are allowed to ask to allow a recording of the interview. Personally I would not want to record the interview. I am with you there, Though I am not sure if someone wanted to record the interview they should not be in the interview, that is not a valid statement. It does not mean they are not prepared. I have seen many write in the forums that they wished they knew where they went wrong during the interview process. The company that did the interview did not want to inform them why they lost the job. Do you really think it is in their best interest to showboat? if anything I think it may make them more reserved and say less in my opinion. The time is now to grow and learn as much as possible. Take action and responsibility for your actions
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| Posted about 1 month ago I think some people would be more excited and maybe try to be more exhuberant in their interview. Over-please to intervieweee. Some sales people can be like that , not all but some. |
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| Posted about 1 month ago I buy excited as more reasonable than showboating though I think that happens anyway without recording the interview. The time is now to grow and learn as much as possible. Take action and responsibility for your actions
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| Posted about 1 month ago Great stuff - thanks for the replies! Couple things: - Laws about notifying recording of both sides of a conversation depends on state. Federal law says only ONE party need know (e.g., you). However 12 states have laws that both parties must be informed. Also, if the call is between states, the more stringent requirements apply. - On average, I'm guessing a job seeker will do dozens if not scores of interviews before they land a job. The idea is that by recording them, you have the ability to go back and audit your performance so you can do better next time. - To suggest that if you "need" to record it you shouldn't be there is like saying "if you need tennis lessons, you're not qualified to play". Everyone can improve. However, I think what I'm hearing is actually self-consciousness of hearing the truth about how one sounds in an interview. It's scarry, but helpful once you get past that minor emotional barrier. - Regarding the big objection of having to tell the Interviewer: Assume you can record only your side of the conversation (which you can with most solutions, including www.cogi.com) - then there's no requirement to inform anyone but yourself about the recording! How does that strike you? -- Dave |
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| Posted about 1 month ago I thought it was a good idea to begin with however it probaby would not be something I would do.I do think it would be wise to inform all parties they are being recorded and the reason for the recording. The time is now to grow and learn as much as possible. Take action and responsibility for your actions
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