hotasanicecube OP t1_iud7r1k wrote on October 30, 2022 at 1:19 PM

Reply to comment by grandadalwayssays in LPT: Going for a job interview? by hotasanicecube

You are being industry specific. Not every job Is about what your face looks like or your book knowledge.

I can tell by what you wear to a site, the way you move around to avoid other trades working, avoiding obstacles and materials on the ground and above your head, your awareness of details, and the questions you ask about the work in place as to how much time you have spent with your boots on the ground.

You can never grasp that knowledge via a computer screen.

grandadalwayssays t1_iudglbm wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:29 PM

At this point what you are looking for is a working interview and I agree with everything else you are saying.

Anyway I assume OPs advice is for new hires that won't have any experience in the first place. Although I would hope general awareness is something most people have, I do know better.

hotasanicecube OP t1_iudirhe wrote on October 30, 2022 at 2:45 PM

Some people have no self-awareness, much less spatial awareness! You did respond to OP when you responded to me, and yes if you have been through a few successful interviews already you probably got the feel for how it all works already. If you have not had much success in 20 interviews, then this post is probably very helpful.

The post is somewhat directed to people with little or no experience. And a site interview is the best way to really catch a grasp of working knowledge vs. book knowledges.