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********************************** A US-only company(one which doesnt sponsor H1-B) shortlists x candidates of which half require sponsorship. Telephonic Interview Starts. Interviewer introduces herself and then goes on to reveal that they dont sponsor visas. Candidate(Without going into the resume walk) - The rest of the list requires sponsorship.So should i tell the remaining candidates this information? Interviewer(In a spot)- Umm...welll..... ********************************** Disinterested Interviewer: Tell me a joke. Candidate: I know jokes in Hindi and all of them are vulgar. Do you want me to translate ? ********************************** The same Disinterested Interviewer : Cricket seems to be a boring game. I heard its played over 5 days..blah blah Candidate: What do you know about cricket. Let me clear your misconceptions. ....goes into the formats of 20-20 and one day.... ********************************* Interviewer : What are essential leadership qualities Candidate: Inspirational..motivational..charismatic..team-person Interviewer(taking notes) - Tell me more Candidate: Innovative , Strong interpersonal skills....blah blah.. Interviewer(taking notes) - Tell me more..see im writing down what you say and the HR will then call u for round 2 based on your responses...so just tell me more Candidate(WTF !)- blah blah blah.... Interviewer(taking notes)- More? Candidate (looking incredulous)- I have told you the universal set !!!! ********************************* Interviewer : How are your unix skills on a scale of 5 MBA Candidate (thinking WTF!) - How do you define 5 ...is it kernal programing..? then its 4 ******************************** |
| Wafter October 28, 2008 02:18 AM PDT Well it seems that in some companies a lot of US students arent interested so to make up the shortlist they include international students. | ||
| Anant November 21, 2007 02:34 AM PST Don't US-only Companies this info from candidates when shortlisting candidates. What is boring is relative to each person. I find basketball boring cause i have no interest in it. Golf goes on for 3- 4 days. Then it must be boring too. | ||
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