Looking for a word for interview!

shamrock2004

Hi there.
Im looking for a word to do with describing myself, but I cannot think of it first off.
It's to do with the old classic interview question of describing personal strengths and weaknesses.
Im looking for the word that describes someone who sits back and assesses a situation before jumping the gun and rushing in?
I know that I have heard it before, but I can't think of it!
Many thanks

Ronan H

Pensive, comtemplative, reflective?

I got them from http://thesaurus.reference.com/ which i have found very useful over the past year for college assignments.

Head

shamrock2004

Thanks head the ball.
Ill check out that link!
Best regards,
Shamrock

Ronan H

Youre welcome and good luck in the interview!

Head

Oniontops

To be honest i think those suggested words would make you sound airy fairy

How about pragmatic or "i make considered decisions"

shamrock2004

Thanks for the reply.
I looked up pragmatic alright, but isn't that someone who
is only really concerned about the practicality of something as opposed to the theory? I find it's meaning a little opaque.
Can you elaborate?
Thanks again for the help, appreciate it.

By the way, it's a telephone interview, which I am not
particularly fond of.

Oniontops

Well spotted! I was indeed considering it from a practial point of view. But then what is appropriate to one job is not to another. What is the nature of the job? i might be able to help better if i know that?

Telephone interviews are mad! I know of someone who got their friend to do the interview for them!

shamrock2004

Seriously?! Mental. Nevertheless, I cant see how having joe bloggs from up the road doing all the talking on your behalf can result in you being caught out.
Taking into consideration that he knows your c.v. back to front.

Anyway, it's an I.T. graduate job. Im currently typing up interview questions, when Im not mucking about on these forums that is.
Tomorrows interview is with a deparmental vice president. Oh Joy!
Then I have another on Wednesday.

Im not entirely sure if I will take the job, if I am successful.
Im working on a project at the moment that I want to complete asap.
Also I have a flexible part time job, that pays extremely well!
Decisions, Decisions

Oniontops

Yip, it's true! Some people would do anything!

I'm not from an IT background so unfortunately i'm not familiar with the lingo involved in that profession but in most jobs, experience takes precedence over education etc...Most employers value someone who is a good productive worker. I personally would steer clear of words like relfective and pensive. Those are good words for describing what you said in your initial post but in a work situation you also have to give the impression that you are pro -active as well as considerate in what you do. That you can also take actions and be responsible for them.

What do you think yourself?

shamrock2004

I agree!
I think I will incorporate the word pragmatic into one of my interview answers.
I believe the key is to corroborate your waffle on your cv with credible, real life examples. grrrrr, this stuff burns me out!
THanks for all the help onions.
Best regards,
Shamrock

Oniontops

Yeah it's a pain but it has to be done! It's a really good idea to have lots of examples ready. Good luck with the interview. Sure let us know how you got on!

Sanjuro

Oniontops wrote: »

I'm not from an IT background so unfortunately i'm not familiar with the lingo involved in that profession but in most jobs, experience takes precedence over education etc...

Amen. THe job I'm in, the interviewer didn't even look at my education. Just what I could do.

shamrock2004

I vehemently agree.
I believe the qualifications are the stepping stone and can get you the interview, but your experience gets you the job. No doubt about it.
What job are you currently in?

Alun

shamrock2004 wrote: »

Tomorrows interview is with a deparmental vice president. Oh Joy!

That's "American" for "random faceless middle manager" .. every tom, dick and harry in management in an American company is a "vice president" there!!

shamrock2004

Alun, would you believe that it is indeed a successful
American company that I am currently interviewing for!
Top marks for that one buddy
The HR part of the interview was tough, very tough and consisted of a few hypothetical and irrelevant questions disparate to the position I applied for.
Best regards

Homer Simpson: "I call junior vice president!"

Alun

shamrock2004 wrote: »

The HR part of the interview was tough, very tough and consisted of a few hypothetical and irrelevant questions disparate to the position I applied for.

So, nothing new there then HR, don't ya just love 'em!

shamrock2004

Oniontops wrote: »

Oh dear Shamrock!!! You're gona be working on Paddies Day! Well done Alun. American's are indeed full of Bleeep and it's because of those dudes we poor people have to endure teeth grinding corporate phrases like "touch base" and "going forward"

Actually, drop a few of those in the conversation and Vice Pres will feel like he's known you for years! A new buddy!

LOL!!!
Knowing me, ill get confused with "touch base" and instead come out with something like "Hey there, im just touching cloth".
Working full time or not I have a habit of fecking off for Paddies day.
It's Buenos Aires next Paddys day and if nobody has done NY for Paddys day, shame on you!

Oniontops

Glad you decided to put up your full predicament there! You'll get more informed reponses now i hope. It is really hard to study and work at the same time no matter what business you are in. A long commute does not help either. Tough decision. I hope you find a solution.

Oniontops

Oh and by the way BA is amazing!!! You'll have a great time!!

Maglight

Measured?

shamrock2004

Eh?! I got the job anyway!
Thanks for the help