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Madora
06-03-2004, 06:15 PM
I have one at 2:00. I've never done an exit interview before. For those who have, what kind of questions are typically asked?
Just wondering what to expect.
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"Who am I? Where did I come from? Who are these demons, and why do they relentlessly cross my path?"
I never have. I would just answer every question with the phrase 'phuck off and die' (imagine devil smiley here)
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can i ask what an 'exit interview' is?
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Madora
06-03-2004, 07:23 PM
It's a meeting/interview that many places do with you when you leave a job. I think it's a 'why are you leaving?/what did you think of your experience here?' type of deal.
Debz said...
can i ask what an 'exit interview' is?
"Who am I? Where did I come from? Who are these demons, and why do they relentlessly cross my path?"
Madora
06-03-2004, 07:26 PM
Kool: Tempting... oh so tempting....
"Who am I? Where did I come from? Who are these demons, and why do they relentlessly cross my path?"
oh okay i gotcha!! I never heard of that before.. :)
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uncle carbunkle
06-03-2004, 07:28 PM
be honest, highlighting any (dis)satisfactions, obstacles, issues (good or bad) you had with the organisation, but don't burn any bridges. really. as much as this interview is for them and their hr deptartment, networking [gag] can be very important.
and it's just like interviews - they're different every time.
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Silence04
06-03-2004, 07:33 PM
just be honest with them, and make sure they know your being honest... even if that means saying they are a horrible company that doesn't pay respect to the people that need it.
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Holliday
06-03-2004, 07:40 PM
Yeah, but also choose what you say wisely. It can effect everyone you're leaving behind.
Best advice was already said but it's sooooooo important. Don't burn any bridges. You never know who you're going to run into or work for down the road. Typically design communitiesare small and you'll see the same people over and over.
D-Zine
06-03-2004, 07:42 PM
Good luck Mad!
Phuck em :o)
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Madora
06-03-2004, 07:46 PM
Eh, I won't burn any bridges. Heck, if I've held my tongue this long it should be easy to keep quiet today and tomorrow.
Though I'm not worried about running into these people again. None of them are designers/art directors/etc. They honestly have no phucking clue what it takes to do my job. This is readily apparent on a daily basis. They're a government agency. I am considered the 'outside fluff'. They are lawyers, call center people and public speakers... and the 'powers that be' are ready to retire anyway.
I just don't want a potential employer calling and getting a snotty comment about me from my current boss. Though I'm not sure if anything I could do would help that. She's never liked me, so I'm not sure why she'd ever say anything good about me.
"Who am I? Where did I come from? Who are these demons, and why do they relentlessly cross my path?"
defjoe
06-03-2004, 09:08 PM
Mad,
I had one. they ask you basically what your experience was like, what they can do to improve. Be HONEST. It's your time to let it all out. Just hold your temper but tell them honestly. you have nothing to lose.
'I will become the most powerful Jedi ever!'
3howards
06-03-2004, 09:12 PM
just be honest and present yourself professionally. they probably don't deserve it, but you should treat yourself with respect. if they don't someone has to.
Madora
06-03-2004, 09:30 PM
Thanks everyone! I'll update when I get out of there. :D
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YellowDart
06-03-2004, 09:45 PM
Madora said...
I just don't want a potential employer calling and getting a snotty comment about me from my current boss. Though I'm not sure if anything I could do would help that. She's never liked me, so I'm not sure why she'd ever say anything good about me.
That shouldn't happen. Not sure what state you live in Mad, but in AZ that's illegal. In AZ, if a previous employer makes snotty comments or says anything to hurt your chanced at getting a new job, and you find out about it, you can sue that person and your old employer... you will win. I'm not sure if that goes accross the board, but that's how AZ operates since it's a 'Right to Work' state. You might want to check to see if there are any laws in place to protect you in that situation.
Madora
06-03-2004, 10:01 PM
Hmmm... thanks, I'll have to check that out! I'm not sure what the laws concerning that for Ohio say... but it's definately worth a look.
YellowDart said...
Madora said...
I just don't want a potential employer calling and getting a snotty comment about me from my current boss. Though I'm not sure if anything I could do would help that. She's never liked me, so I'm not sure why she'd ever say anything good about me.
That shouldn't happen. Not sure what state you live in Mad, but in AZ that's illegal. In AZ, if a previous employer makes snotty comments or says anything to hurt your chanced at getting a new job, and you find out about it, you can sue that person and your old employer... you will win. I'm not sure if that goes accross the board, but that's how AZ operates since it's a "Right to Work" state. You might want to check to see if there are any laws in place to protect you in that situation.
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3howards
06-04-2004, 12:58 AM
i think it's called defamation of character ... i'm sure there are other 'legal' words more specific to that situation, but, yes, it is illegal.
Madora
06-04-2004, 05:26 PM
Bleh. She just told me about COBRA and gave me an 'Exit Survey' that I could choose to fill out and mail back after I am gone.
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defjoe
06-04-2004, 06:04 PM
LAME!
'I will become the most powerful Jedi ever!'
Holliday
06-04-2004, 06:07 PM
COBRA?!? Where?
Go Joe!!
defjoe
06-04-2004, 06:15 PM
good one Holliday... i like your humor!
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YellowDart
06-04-2004, 07:24 PM
Holliday said...
COBRA?!? Where?
Go Joe!!
LOL. Comedy... pure comedy!
Madora
06-04-2004, 09:07 PM
he he he... You people amuse me! ;)
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Vikia
06-05-2004, 01:10 AM
Uncle Carbunkle is sooooo right when he says 'but don't burn any bridges.'
You may feel very emotionally charged when you leave a job. Things weren't going well or you wouldn't be leaving. But remember that a year from now or even 10 years from now, that company may be a client or a reference that can validate your career experience.
I just had a former boss that I worked for over 7 years ago tell a current catalog client of mine (as it happens, they attend the same church) that I had tremendous experience in catalog design, layout and production.
Although I left under stressful and emotionally charged circumstances, that reference was the one that sold a huge job for me. In a tight local market, it is important to remember that everyone knows someone and you should never cut off potential prospects with righteous remarks that will only hurt you in the end.
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