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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago

Folks just been for an interview with a public body.

Got email Friday at 11am interview was today at 11.30am

Interviewer was on his phone at least 3 times checking messages.

It was a competency based interview. 3 ppl and me.

Can’t help but think it’s already a done deal for the person in post on temp basis

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By *he love catsCouple
30 weeks ago

South Wales

I've interviewed a few times and wouldn't dream of checking my phone that's totally disrespectful IMHO.

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
30 weeks ago

Truro


"I've interviewed a few times and wouldn't dream of checking my phone that's totally disrespectful IMHO."

Yeah - that's proper rude

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By (user no longer on site)
30 weeks ago


"Folks just been for an interview with a public body.

Got email Friday at 11am interview was today at 11.30am

Interviewer was on his phone at least 3 times checking messages.

It was a competency based interview. 3 ppl and me.

Can’t help but think it’s already a done deal for the person in post on temp basis "

If you dont get the job I would challenge the decision. It was very unprofessional and believe me, you have great grounds for appeal here!!

With experience from my Trade Union background, sometimes even the threat of taking further action because of the behaviour of the Interviewer, (who is acting on the Organisations behalf), can be enough to secure you the job at best or a fair interview at least.

Go for it as what have you to lose?

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By *ugar kittenWoman
30 weeks ago

home


"Folks just been for an interview with a public body.

Got email Friday at 11am interview was today at 11.30am

Interviewer was on his phone at least 3 times checking messages.

It was a competency based interview. 3 ppl and me.

Can’t help but think it’s already a done deal for the person in post on temp basis "

Definitely not worth making that assumption - I was that person in the temp position not so long back, 15 new perm staff and I'm still a temp. Good luck, fingers crossed for you

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By *stwo2023Couple
30 weeks ago

Worcester

Very unprofessional to have your phone during an interview.

We're there strength questions as well as behaviours? Could they have been timing the strength questions as they should only be 2 mins long. If so I'd have expected him to tell you that's what he was doing.

I would certainly raise it as a concern but do it now, not when/if you don't get the job.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
30 weeks ago


"Very unprofessional to have your phone during an interview.

We're there strength questions as well as behaviours? Could they have been timing the strength questions as they should only be 2 mins long. If so I'd have expected him to tell you that's what he was doing.

I would certainly raise it as a concern but do it now, not when/if you don't get the job. "

No notification of questions being timed no.

I will review about raising a concern

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