Comments for Doug Hampshire http://hampshire.wordpress.com Trying to manage my way out of a wet paper bag. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:40:47 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on About by Tommy Szerelmey http://hampshire.wordpress.com/about/#comment-1700 Tommy Szerelmey Wed, 12 Mar 2008 14:40:47 +0000 /about/#comment-1700 Are you by any chance the bass player at C-3..? Tommy Are you by any chance the bass player at C-3..?
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]]> Comment on 10 things to make sure you don’t get a job offer by Doug Hampshire http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-1699 Doug Hampshire Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:34:12 +0000 http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-1699 Lillybunny, Actually I agree with you 100%. A company does owe it to someone who made it to the final round to let them know that they were not selected once another candidate has accepted an offer. Courtesy is a two way street and can make or break you over the long term. Most IT communities are not that big, even in larger metro areas. I often run across the same people over and over again. People do have to exhibit some patience sometimes too. Many people don't realize how long the process can take. I recently hired a new minion and one of the other final candidates we had sent a pissy eMail complaining that we had never let him know the outcome. The reality was that we had extended an offer to someone and the candidate had 5 business days to accept. I wasn't going drop the other candidates until we had a signed acceptance letter. Things don't always work out with the first candidate and we might end up making another offer. We had just received the signed offer back from the candidate and not two hours later the pissy eMail came from another candidate whining about how we never gave him an answer. He would have received a follow-up that day or the next and we would have told him exactly where we were in the process if he had asked. Instead he created a negative image in my mind. Darn shame too since he was my second choice, but now I'd never invite him back or consider him in the future. I still think my #6 point holds true though. In regards to getting that first initial phone screen done you want to make sure you do everything possible as a candidate to secure that face to face interview. Lillybunny,
Actually I agree with you 100%. A company does owe it to someone who made it to the final round to let them know that they were not selected once another candidate has accepted an offer. Courtesy is a two way street and can make or break you over the long term. Most IT communities are not that big, even in larger metro areas. I often run across the same people over and over again.

People do have to exhibit some patience sometimes too. Many people don’t realize how long the process can take.

I recently hired a new minion and one of the other final candidates we had sent a pissy eMail complaining that we had never let him know the outcome. The reality was that we had extended an offer to someone and the candidate had 5 business days to accept. I wasn’t going drop the other candidates until we had a signed acceptance letter. Things don’t always work out with the first candidate and we might end up making another offer.

We had just received the signed offer back from the candidate and not two hours later the pissy eMail came from another candidate whining about how we never gave him an answer. He would have received a follow-up that day or the next and we would have told him exactly where we were in the process if he had asked. Instead he created a negative image in my mind. Darn shame too since he was my second choice, but now I’d never invite him back or consider him in the future.

I still think my #6 point holds true though. In regards to getting that first initial phone screen done you want to make sure you do everything possible as a candidate to secure that face to face interview.

]]> Comment on 10 things to make sure you don’t get a job offer by Lillybunny http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-1698 Lillybunny Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:19:38 +0000 http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-1698 I agree with the majority of your points; however, I must vehemently disagree with #6. In this day and age, when companies routinely do NOT inform the top candidates in the running for a particular position that they were not chosen, the candidates are ALSO not obligated to tell the company ANYTHING. Please. I'm sorry, but if you're one of the final two or three candidates being considered for the position, and you've been interviewed from asshole to appetite, it's just professional courtesy and human decency for the organization to call and tell you you didn't get the position. Anything else is bullshit, and I'm not buying that crap from the one poster who said "I'm simply too busy." LOL! How long does it take to shoot a simple e-mail or pick up the phone for three minutes? Remind me to never work for that asshole. With the lack of loyalty and professionalism from companies these days, is it any wonder job candidates don't feel loyalty, as well? Additionally, Hampshire, perhaps you should examine your company's reputation in the market -- it might not be stellar. I agree with the majority of your points; however, I must vehemently disagree with #6. In this day and age, when companies routinely do NOT inform the top candidates in the running for a particular position that they were not chosen, the candidates are ALSO not obligated to tell the company ANYTHING. Please.

I’m sorry, but if you’re one of the final two or three candidates being considered for the position, and you’ve been interviewed from asshole to appetite, it’s just professional courtesy and human decency for the organization to call and tell you you didn’t get the position. Anything else is bullshit, and I’m not buying that crap from the one poster who said “I’m simply too busy.” LOL! How long does it take to shoot a simple e-mail or pick up the phone for three minutes? Remind me to never work for that asshole.

With the lack of loyalty and professionalism from companies these days, is it any wonder job candidates don’t feel loyalty, as well?

Additionally, Hampshire, perhaps you should examine your company’s reputation in the market — it might not be stellar.

]]> Comment on 10 things to make sure you don’t get a job offer by Tim Yates http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-1580 Tim Yates Mon, 12 Nov 2007 06:30:36 +0000 http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-1580 something else you should add is "not doing your homework." Every interview and potential job opportunity you should be prepared for. basically know everythikng about your company and also get the most options. Check out websites like <a href="http://www.jobbi.com/" rel="nofollow">www.jobbi.com</a>, and do your research. something else you should add is “not doing your homework.” Every interview and potential job opportunity you should be prepared for. basically know everythikng about your company and also get the most options. Check out websites like http://www.jobbi.com, and do your research.

]]> Comment on New Support and Information Tool by Shirley http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/04/04/new-support-and-information-tool/#comment-62 Shirley Fri, 07 Apr 2006 15:04:23 +0000 http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/04/04/new-support-and-information-tool/#comment-62 You have hit on it. The marks of a well-educated person is their ability to find information. Blessings on you and your life. Shirley You have hit on it. The marks of a well-educated person is their ability to find information.

Blessings on you and your life.

Shirley

]]> Comment on 10 things to make sure you don’t get a job offer by Doug Hampshire http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-47 Doug Hampshire Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:08:09 +0000 http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-47 Muffin Bran, Curious comment you made. I haven't deleted any comments? Um, Ciao I guess. Muffin Bran,
Curious comment you made. I haven’t deleted any comments? Um, Ciao I guess.

]]> Comment on 10 things to make sure you don’t get a job offer by Muffin Bran http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-45 Muffin Bran Sun, 05 Mar 2006 06:18:59 +0000 http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-45 Hampshire, you are a coward. You don't have enough gallantry to keep my post on your pointless blog. Good luck hiring such misfortunate individuals. Ciao forever. Hampshire, you are a coward. You don’t have enough gallantry to keep my post on your pointless blog. Good luck hiring such misfortunate individuals. Ciao forever.

]]> Comment on One more thing not to do by Iain http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/22/one-more-thin-not-to-do/#comment-41 Iain Tue, 28 Feb 2006 20:48:06 +0000 http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/22/one-more-thin-not-to-do/#comment-41 Doug, Can I ask why you're looking to move to the Raleigh, NC area from California? I'm from the UK, I would have thought California would be the dream place to live. Iain Doug,

Can I ask why you’re looking to move to the Raleigh, NC area from California?

I’m from the UK, I would have thought California would be the dream place to live.

Iain

]]> Comment on 10 things to make sure you don’t get a job offer by PeopleSoft Corner http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-39 PeopleSoft Corner Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:27:33 +0000 http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/06/10-things-to-make-sure-you-don%e2%80%99t-get-a-job-offer/#comment-39 <strong>My PeopleSoft Technical Interview Questions</strong> I have no illusion that I am the world's greatest interviewer. Nevertheless, I'm often asked to help screen PeopleSoft Technical candidates for my clients. So I came up with a list of what I think are easy-to-moderate questions across a broad varie... My PeopleSoft Technical Interview Questions

I have no illusion that I am the world’s greatest interviewer. Nevertheless, I’m often asked to help screen PeopleSoft Technical candidates for my clients. So I came up with a list of what I think are easy-to-moderate questions across a broad varie…

]]> Comment on 10 things to help you get hired by Gary Slinger » On the Generosity of the not met*, Unexpected Surprises, and Written Responses http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/09/10-things-to-help-you-get-hired/#comment-38 Gary Slinger » On the Generosity of the not met*, Unexpected Surprises, and Written Responses Sat, 18 Feb 2006 14:36:13 +0000 http://hampshire.wordpress.com/2006/02/09/10-things-to-help-you-get-hired/#comment-38 [...] Doug Hampshire and I both made references to hand-written notes in recent posts of ours about job interviews, and received both positive and negative feedback about it.  It occurs to me that in our modern world, with expectations of immediacy and always-on communications – there’s a Blackberry on the counter in front of me as I write this – that there’s a risk of perceived lack of courtesy or appreciation, in that gap of time between something being offered, received, or done for – whatever – and the acknowledgement and/or “thanks” making their way through the paper and mail system. [...] [...] Doug Hampshire and I both made references to hand-written notes in recent posts of ours about job interviews, and received both positive and negative feedback about it.  It occurs to me that in our modern world, with expectations of immediacy and always-on communications – there’s a Blackberry on the counter in front of me as I write this – that there’s a risk of perceived lack of courtesy or appreciation, in that gap of time between something being offered, received, or done for – whatever – and the acknowledgement and/or “thanks” making their way through the paper and mail system. [...]

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