job interview dilema

[staceyb]

Ok, so I've got an interview this afternoon for a long term temp job to cover maternity cover, which is all fine and dandy.

The problem arises in the fact that the role is in a green/environmentally friendly regeneration company. Does anyone think my love of V8's, old cars and the fact that I don't believe in MMGW affect my chances of the job?

[EmmaP]

No. Not unless you'll have a problem with working in that environment yourself.

Good luck

Edited by EmmaP on Wednesday 10th September 10:27

[Justayellowbadge]

Will you be paid 33% more than the person on leave?

[Maxf]

It shouldnt - why would you mention those things at the interview anyway? They exist to make money first (I imagine) as very few companies exist for purely non-financial gains - so as long as you can add to that you'll be fine.

Whether you can put up with a constant stream of environmental bks is another thing!

[wolves_wanderer]

Don't tell them and then bring the whole stinking organisation down from the inside

Good luck btw

[hornetrider]

My advice is to turn up for the interview dressed like a hippy with cycling clips round your ankles, chewing grass and wearing a woolen floppy hat.

You'll be a shoe-in

[ewenm]

staceyb said:

Ok, so I've got an interview this afternoon for a long term temp job to cover maternity cover, which is all fine and dandy.

The problem arises in the fact that the role is in a green/environmentally friendly regeneration company. Does anyone think my love of V8's, old cars and the fact that I don't believe in MMGW affect my chances of the job?

Nothing wrong with conserving resources (more oil to use in a V8 ) and old cars are more environmentally friendly than buying a new one anyway.

I wouldn't mention that it's all rubbish until after you have the job and have realised the company directors have spotted a good way for a quick profit from gullible punters.

Edited by ewenm on Wednesday 10th September 10:32

[staceyb]

Maxf said:

It shouldnt - why would you mention those things at the interview anyway? They exist to make money first (I imagine) as very few companies exist for purely non-financial gains - so as long as you can add to that you'll be fine.

Whether you can put up with a constant stream of environmental bks is another thing!

Apparently the MD, who if I get the job I'll be PA to, started the company himself and is very very greenified.

And in every interview I've attended I've been asked what I think about the company policies and what I enjoy doing outside of work.

[Neil_H]

Make sure you don't wash for a few days before the interview, so you have a good, natural smell. Use the word 'sustainable' a lot.

[anonymous-user]

staceyb said:

Ok, so I've got an interview this afternoon

I don't think you'll get it TBH.

[staceyb]

El stovey said:

staceyb said:

Ok, so I've got an interview this afternoon

I don't think you'll get it TBH.

Thanks

[JazD]

staceyb said:

Ok, so I've got an interview this afternoon for a long term temp job to cover maternity cover, which is all fine and dandy.

The problem arises in the fact that the role is in a green/environmentally friendly regeneration company. Does anyone think my love of V8's, old cars and the fact that I don't believe in MMGW affect my chances of the job?

Just throw in that you enjoy cycling. That'll do it. Unless of course they invite you to join them in a communal cycle ride or something. In which case you're buggered