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nonightowl · Dec 16, 2014, 02:15 PM

Personally, I think the whole job hunting CRAP is a freaking GAME or stage. It's like that old saying that I think Shakespeare said: "All the world's stage and everyone is an actor." You can't be entirely honest in an interview, and neither is the interviewer (for the most part). Each is reciting his/her "lines" for the roles they are playing. Just like acting! Know your character, know your lines.

Each saying what the other wants to hear. I think if people (both interviewer and candidate) can be more honest, both would benefit.

****, there's an entire industry built around telling people what to say/not to say, what to wear, etc. Making money, all that money on telling people the right things to do. And yet some companies say they can tell when someone is just giving an answer read in a book.

And those stupid personality/psychological assessment questions. Stuff like, "I feel energized in a social gathering." WHAT gathering? Does it have people I know/like? Or is it mostly people I can't stand? If it's the former, yes-I'm energized. If it's the latter, it's my personal hell.

And rarely do those bloody tests have an option like "None of the above", "neutral" or "I don't know." You HAVE to pick an answer, and you can't skip any questions either. Sometimes there's a time limit too.

They claim there's no right or wrong answer, but if so, what's the point in giving the test in the first place?? Of course there's a right answer, and those are the people that get hired.

And just because someone interviews well, or the interviewer likes the candidate's personality/looks doesn't mean that person will do a good job. But it seems it's not always about that anyway, despite what companies claim. It's about whether they like you and you fit in.

I forgot to say in my earlier post that Target expects people to be available to work anytime between opening (I think 8am) and MIDNIGHT. And the hours you have change from week to week.

And how the **** am I supposed to REMEMBER the "right" answers to 64 questions????!!!!!!