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September 12, 2006

Interview Questions

A timely reminder for people recruiting Drivers and Forklift operators.

Juggler Interview

Circus Manager: How long have you been juggling?
Candidate: Oh, about six years.

Manager: Can you handle three balls, four balls, and five balls?
Candidate: Yes, yes, and yes.

Manager: Do you work with flaming objects?
Candidate: Sure.

Manager: ...knives, axes, open cigar boxes, floppy hats?
Candidate: I can juggle anything.

Manager: Do you have a line of funny patter that goes with your juggling?
Candidate: It's hilarious.

Manager: Well, that sounds fine. I guess you're hired.
Candidate: Umm...Don't you want to see me juggle?

How often are people placed into work without actually seeing if they can do the job?

Quote from Seth Godin's Blog

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This snippet is from a book called Peopleware by DeMarco & Lister.

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