FabSwingers.com forum: Yay another fat thread.

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Joking aside....

I have been out of a job since August last year which wasn't my fault and I have applied for many jobs and had lots of inter_iews but I'm not getting hired.

It's frustrating because I want to work and I have a daughter to provide for etc etc.

My mum thinks it's my weight that's putting them off, yes I'm fat but I'm not incapable of doing a job, especially in retail.

Do you think it's a contributing factor? If you were an employer does their weight regardless of their experience put you off?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Weight shouldn't be an issue if you can do the job

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No i doubt it very much. After evwy inter_iew always ask for feedback so you know. You may find your doing something you dont realise

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By *awandOrderCouple
over a year ago

SW London

"Joking aside....

I have been out of a job since August last year which wasn't my fault and I have applied for many jobs and had lots of inter_iews but I'm not getting hired.

It's frustrating because I want to work and I have a daughter to provide for etc etc.

My mum thinks it's my weight that's putting them off, yes I'm fat but I'm not incapable of doing a job, especially in retail.

Do you think it's a contributing factor? If you were an employer does their weight regardless of their experience put you off?

Answers on a postcard."

Having been on many inter_iew panels, it could be anything, but unlikely to be your weight. You may not present well at inter_iew, you may be too experienced or not enough ..... but if you come across as down on yourself or not confident, you are less likely to be hired, so you may end up being your own worst enemy

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By *vbride1963TV/TS
over a year ago

E.K . Glasgow

"Weight shouldn't be an issue if you can do the job "

Shouldn't be but employers can choose who they please sadly .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends what the job is! If you're in good health overall and your job doesn't require physical fitness then I wouldn't think so... Unless it's high end designer retail perhaps, but they tend to exclude most 'normal' females and employ size 0 women!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When recruiting I take health-related matters into consideration.

If your weight isn't a health issue then it wouldn't be an issue to me at all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can I ask OP, are you telling them about your upcoming op at the inter_iews?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

In all honesty, things that shouldn't contribute often do. In retail, I could see an employer not hiring someone who doesn't fit their "image" (I am NOT saying it is right, I'm saying I could see it happening).

Many studies have shown that appearance can subconsciously effect your chances of getting a job, as well.

But that doesn't mean that your weight is necessarily the issue. I'm just saying it might play a role even if it shouldn't (normative).

-Courtney

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Can I ask OP, are you telling them about your upcoming op at the inter_iews?

Nope.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have to say that I agree with what Courtney says whilst I don't agree it's right, appearance can be a contributing factor.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have to say that I agree with what Courtney says whilst I don't agree it's right, appearance can be a contributing factor.

Yeah I thought it would too. Ah well. :|

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have to say that I agree with what Courtney says whilst I don't agree it's right, appearance can be a contributing factor.

Yeah I thought it would too. Ah well. :|"

I'm not saying it is in your case hon. From your pics I think you're very attractive.

It's difficult when trying to find a new role and I think your mums comments aren't helpful. Take Vara's advice and make sure you ask for feedback.

I'm a firm believer in what's meant to be will be. The right role is waiting for you.

Good luck OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have to say that I agree with what Courtney says whilst I don't agree it's right, appearance can be a contributing factor.

Yeah I thought it would too. Ah well. :|

I'm not saying it is in your case hon. From your pics I think you're very attractive.

It's difficult when trying to find a new role and I think your mums comments aren't helpful. Take Vara's advice and make sure you ask for feedback.

I'm a firm believer in what's meant to be will be. The right role is waiting for you.

Good luck OP

Good Luck from me as well.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Joking aside....

I have been out of a job since August last year which wasn't my fault and I have applied for many jobs and had lots of inter_iews but I'm not getting hired.

It's frustrating because I want to work and I have a daughter to provide for etc etc.

My mum thinks it's my weight that's putting them off, yes I'm fat but I'm not incapable of doing a job, especially in retail.

Do you think it's a contributing factor? If you were an employer does their weight regardless of their experience put you off?

Answers on a postcard."

I don't know if it's a contributing factor or not but do "you" feel that it could be?

If I was an employer it would depend on the role but in general I hope I'd choose the best person for the role regardless of their appearance.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

It shouldn't.... but

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think it's all down to how you sell yourself in inter_iews.I've turned up to inter_iews having just climbed off a motorbike.Black leathers jeans on,sweatshirt with a leather waistcoat on..I walked out with a managers job.Be confident,but not over confident,you dont want to come over as a smart arse...just be yourself.

When I've been in on inter_iews,age,size,colour or looks don't come into it...the main thing is..who do we think will fit into the team best.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think you should start inter_iewing for a new Mum

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

If I was inter_iewing, I would expect any health declaration to be completed correctly. Now that might show more illness due to being overweight, note might.

and if I had 2 candidates to select from and they were matched for competence and the inter_iew, I would go with the one with better health.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thing is when I started having inter_iews I was confident. Didn't think about my size at all until my mum mentioned it the other day

But the more inter_iews I have the more nervous I guess, which probably doesn't make sense..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If I was inter_iewing, I would expect any health declaration to be completed correctly. Now that might show more illness due to being overweight, note might.

and if I had 2 candidates to select from and they were matched for competence and the inter_iew, I would go with the one with better health. "

Who's to say people who are slim are healthier than fat people? You can be fat and healthy(probably rare) and you can be slim and unhealthy.

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By *ssexcokMan
over a year ago

southend

I guess it depends on the job but i doubt its your weight an u have a nice face

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well mainly I apply for supermarket roles as I quit last year because I was grieving for the loss of my Dad. I had an inter_iew at Costa Monday, Bar Work, Fast Food restaurants etc. I wouldn't apply if I didn't think I wasn't capable of doing the job.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If I was inter_iewing, I would expect any health declaration to be completed correctly. Now that might show more illness due to being overweight, note might.

and if I had 2 candidates to select from and they were matched for competence and the inter_iew, I would go with the one with better health.

Who's to say people who are slim are healthier than fat people? You can be fat and healthy(probably rare) and you can be slim and unhealthy. "

Get your point but id have to agree with View..

IM MASSIVELY overweight at 27stone. Retail work or any work that involves stnading on my feet for long periods of time is not comfortable. excess weight is pressure on the back etc..

to me its obvious that a larger person would be more likely to struggle with physical labour based jobs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bar work and coffee shops arent as easy as you think unless you have done them before. Theres lot of training you need to learn fast and they will usually choose someone with experience over someone with none xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well mainly I apply for supermarket roles as I quit last year because I was grieving for the loss of my Dad. "

Bingo !

Got it right there

Your Dad dies

YOU quit

On a human level, I get it

To many an employer, sadly it won't wash as a reason for quitting

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"If I was inter_iewing, I would expect any health declaration to be completed correctly. Now that might show more illness due to being overweight, note might.

and if I had 2 candidates to select from and they were matched for competence and the inter_iew, I would go with the one with better health.

Who's to say people who are slim are healthier than fat people? You can be fat and healthy(probably rare) and you can be slim and unhealthy.

Get your point but id have to agree with View..

IM MASSIVELY overweight at 27stone. Retail work or any work that involves stnading on my feet for long periods of time is not comfortable. excess weight is pressure on the back etc..

to me its obvious that a larger person would be more likely to struggle with physical labour based jobs "

as if you're 27 stone!!!! my last job was working on a supermarket and I was a stone and a half heavier back then and I managed to be on self scans all day.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Well mainly I apply for supermarket roles as I quit last year because I was grieving for the loss of my Dad. I had an inter_iew at Costa Monday, Bar Work, Fast Food restaurants etc. I wouldn't apply if I didn't think I wasn't capable of doing the job."

Obviously something is preventing you from being successful. It could be anything from numbers of candidates to poor inter_iew technique. Someone above mentioned asking for feedback after inter_iews so that you know where you're going wrong and I think that's the most useful and constructive advice given.

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By *ssexcokMan
over a year ago

southend

"If I was inter_iewing, I would expect any health declaration to be completed correctly. Now that might show more illness due to being overweight, note might.

and if I had 2 candidates to select from and they were matched for competence and the inter_iew, I would go with the one with better health.

Who's to say people who are slim are healthier than fat people? You can be fat and healthy(probably rare) and you can be slim and unhealthy.

Get your point but id have to agree with View..

IM MASSIVELY overweight at 27stone. Retail work or any work that involves stnading on my feet for long periods of time is not comfortable. excess weight is pressure on the back etc..

to me its obvious that a larger person would be more likely to struggle with physical labour based jobs "

I guess but u have to remember thirs lots applying for each job so mite just be unlucky size doesn't bother me an wouldn't not hire someone for being larger

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Well mainly I apply for supermarket roles as I quit last year because I was grieving for the loss of my Dad.

Bingo !

Got it right there

Your Dad dies

YOU quit

On a human level, I get it

To many an employer, sadly it won't wash as a reason for quitting "

No, when I quit, I got another job. They sacked me because I was admitted to hospital. I was on probation period. When I apply for jobs and they ask why I left my job I write it down to personal and I still get inter_iews.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If I was inter_iewing, I would expect any health declaration to be completed correctly. Now that might show more illness due to being overweight, note might.

and if I had 2 candidates to select from and they were matched for competence and the inter_iew, I would go with the one with better health.

Who's to say people who are slim are healthier than fat people? You can be fat and healthy(probably rare) and you can be slim and unhealthy. "

True. My health is worse since i lost weight than when i was obese. Got a lot less active lately.

It could be your appearance that stops people employing you, could be anything really though.

I suppose, if you're confident enough, you could always mention to inter_iewers that you aren't having any luck finding employment and ask if there is anything you could do to improve how you are during inter_iews. Just ask them as the inter_iew is ending and they say 'have you any questions'.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

You don't look big.

I do believe sometimes an image goes with the job, plus people assume larger people can't do a job as good as a slimmer person, so who knows if it is stopping you getting the job, but as I say you don't actually look big.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

as if you're 27 stone!!!! my last job was working on a supermarket and I was a stone and a half heavier back then and I managed to be on self scans all day. "

lol seriously i am. i was 30 stone 6 lb at my heaviest.

Must be said though when i was 25 stone i was pretty fit compared to some of the younger new members of staff in care who didnt yet have the stamina

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I tried phoning today and she was busy. She also fobbed me off the other day the bitch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

over half the country is overweight now - I can't imagine being fat is a deciding factor for too many employment decisions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well mainly I apply for supermarket roles as I quit last year because I was grieving for the loss of my Dad.

Bingo !

Got it right there

Your Dad dies

YOU quit

On a human level, I get it

To many an employer, sadly it won't wash as a reason for quitting

Do you mention the hospital admission ?

Do you mention the employer that let you go ?

In either your CV or during inter_iew ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

as if you're 27 stone!!!! my last job was working on a supermarket and I was a stone and a half heavier back then and I managed to be on self scans all day.

lol seriously i am. i was 30 stone 6 lb at my heaviest.

Must be said though when i was 25 stone i was pretty fit compared to some of the younger new members of staff in care who didnt yet have the stamina "

You don't look it!! But yeah people think cos I'm fat I'm going to struggle lol.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Well mainly I apply for supermarket roles as I quit last year because I was grieving for the loss of my Dad.

Bingo !

Got it right there

Your Dad dies

YOU quit

On a human level, I get it

To many an employer, sadly it won't wash as a reason for quitting

Do you mention the hospital admission ?

Do you mention the employer that let you go ?

In either your CV or during inter_iew ?"

It's not in my C.V I only worked there a few weeks

So basically the employer only knows the last job I had I quit from.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"If I was inter_iewing, I would expect any health declaration to be completed correctly. Now that might show more illness due to being overweight, note might.

and if I had 2 candidates to select from and they were matched for competence and the inter_iew, I would go with the one with better health.

Who's to say people who are slim are healthier than fat people? You can be fat and healthy(probably rare) and you can be slim and unhealthy. "

I didn't say they are, I said 2 candidates matched with true health declarations, I would pick the one with better health.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I tried phoning today and she was busy. She also fobbed me off the other day the bitch"

. I know it's frustrating when you are continually rejected and it must be worrying but could some of the attitude you've shown in this response be evident at inter_iew? How do you respond to questions that you find it difficult to answer for instance?

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

And I said might be prone to other health conditions being overweight, again might

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well mainly I apply for supermarket roles as I quit last year because I was grieving for the loss of my Dad.

Bingo !

Got it right there

Your Dad dies

YOU quit

On a human level, I get it

To many an employer, sadly it won't wash as a reason for quitting

Do you mention the hospital admission ?

Do you mention the employer that let you go ?

In either your CV or during inter_iew ?

It's not in my C.V I only worked there a few weeks

So basically the employer only knows the last job I had I quit from."

And how long is it between you quitting your last job and now ?

If it is an extended period, how do you explain that away to the inter_iewer ?

Forgive the questioning.

I am of the opinion that the reason for you not being selected has more to do with your inter_iewing skills and self confidence than it does with your weight

Somerhing you are saying - or not saying - is putting doubt in inter_iewers minds

And when there are tens of applicants for most jobs these days, any doubt and you're out ...

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By *anda and CatCouple
over a year ago

I started reading the comments then stopped and flicked through your pics, I noticed one thing, despite anything else, the pic on your profile that jumped out is the one when your smiling!

Smile every day, your most beautiful picture is when your smiling x

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

Gaps in CV's is usually when I sniff a story

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

June last year, so yeah quite a gap tbh. And my inter_iewing skills I need advice on lol. I stutter I repeat myself and say "ummm"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Gaps in CV's is usually when I sniff a story

Got it in one

And of those stories you have started to delve View ... how many of those candidates have you gone ahead and hired ?

Or, if you do sniff a story, do you even bother delving ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I started reading the comments then stopped and flicked through your pics, I noticed one thing, despite anything else, the pic on your profile that jumped out is the one when your smiling!

Smile every day, your most beautiful picture is when your smiling x"

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"Gaps in CV's is usually when I sniff a story

Got it in one

And of those stories you have started to delve View ... how many of those candidates have you gone ahead and hired ?

Or, if you do sniff a story, do you even bother delving ? "

If I have time, I delve or otherwise I tap the ankle of the my HR colleague and she/he wraps it up there ....

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"June last year, so yeah quite a gap tbh. And my inter_iewing skills I need advice on lol. I stutter I repeat myself and say "ummm""

In all the inter_iews that you've had have you noticed any common questions? Could you build up a stock set of answers to the usual "what do you consider are your key strengths and weaknesses" type queries? Do you research the company and have some questions ready to ask them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm wondering if it's because you're applying for jobs that involve the sale of food - perhaps the employers think you may not present a good image? How about something like B&Q, Argos etc?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Gaps in CV's is usually when I sniff a story

Got it in one

And of those stories you have started to delve View ... how many of those candidates have you gone ahead and hired ?

Or, if you do sniff a story, do you even bother delving ?

If I have time, I delve or otherwise I tap the ankle of the my HR colleague and she/he wraps it up there ...."

Blimey View, what do you tap it with?

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"Gaps in CV's is usually when I sniff a story

Got it in one

And of those stories you have started to delve View ... how many of those candidates have you gone ahead and hired ?

Or, if you do sniff a story, do you even bother delving ?

If I have time, I delve or otherwise I tap the ankle of the my HR colleague and she/he wraps it up there ....

Blimey View, what do you tap it with?

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By *awandOrderCouple
over a year ago

SW London

"June last year, so yeah quite a gap tbh. And my inter_iewing skills I need advice on lol. I stutter I repeat myself and say "ummm""

Can you explain the gap?

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By *heBakeOLiteGirlWoman
over a year ago

62 West Wallaby Street (not real address)

I have gaps in my cv where I haven't worked due to my ill health. Last year was a right off after a head injury which took me 3 months to recover from and then illness which meant I had to have an operation in January this year. Im a fairly fit, active person with decent enough qualifications but have struggled to find work because of the time off I've had. This was mentioned to me after a recent inter_iew. I got told to reapply for a position in a years time if I managed to hold down a job in that length of time. Employers want people who are going to be reliable not take time off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm wondering if it's because you're applying for jobs that involve the sale of food - perhaps the employers think you may not present a good image? How about something like B&Q, Argos etc?"

So fat(tish) people can't serve food ?

You might wanna let HR at Greggs know

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm wondering if it's because you're applying for jobs that involve the sale of food - perhaps the employers think you may not present a good image? How about something like B&Q, Argos etc?"

lol that's silly. Yes I've applied for them too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"June last year, so yeah quite a gap tbh. And my inter_iewing skills I need advice on lol. I stutter I repeat myself and say "ummm"

Yeah...and then I get weird ones like "what animal would you be and why?" "what biscuit would you be and why?"

"what celebrity would you invite to a dinner party and why" I'm like...that's fuck all to do with the job.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"June last year, so yeah quite a gap tbh. And my inter_iewing skills I need advice on lol. I stutter I repeat myself and say "ummm"

Can you explain the gap?"
I will be completely honest with them. If they don't hire me because of that then fair enough.

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By *ssexcokMan
over a year ago

southend

"June last year, so yeah quite a gap tbh. And my inter_iewing skills I need advice on lol. I stutter I repeat myself and say "ummm"

Yeah...and then I get weird ones like "what animal would you be and why?" "what biscuit would you be and why?"

"what celebrity would you invite to a dinner party and why" I'm like...that's fuck all to do with the job."

I wouldn't answer stupid questions so glad iv never had to have inter_iews for jobs iv had

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

Doncaster

"June last year, so yeah quite a gap tbh. And my inter_iewing skills I need advice on lol. I stutter I repeat myself and say "ummm"

Yeah...and then I get weird ones like "what animal would you be and why?" "what biscuit would you be and why?"

"what celebrity would you invite to a dinner party and why" I'm like...that's fuck all to do with the job."

Those type of questions are designed to not be about the job they are more character/personality defining and show you can think on your feet and adapt to strange situations so they tell an employer a great deal about you without seeming too

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By *allipygousMan
over a year ago

Leicester

OP, I've read how you describe yourself physically on your profile.

If you wish to work in retail my question is how many customer-facing people in retail do you see that look as you describe yourself?

The answer to your question lies in the answer to mine.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"OP, I've read how you describe yourself physically on your profile.

If you wish to work in retail my question is how many customer-facing people in retail do you see that look as you describe yourself?

The answer to your question lies in the answer to mine."

because I assume customers don't want to do anything sexual they just want someone who appears friendly, warm welcome gives them eye contact and smile small chit chat and deliver a good service

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By *allipygousMan
over a year ago

Leicester

"OP, I've read how you describe yourself physically on your profile.

If you wish to work in retail my question is how many customer-facing people in retail do you see that look as you describe yourself?

The answer to your question lies in the answer to mine.

because I assume customers don't want to do anything sexual they just want someone who appears friendly, warm welcome gives them eye contact and smile small chit chat and deliver a good service"

Yes, in an ideal world. But, as someone mentioned further up, the employer maybe thinking about their image too.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

because I assume customers don't want to do anything sexual they just want someone who appears friendly, warm welcome gives them eye contact and smile small chit chat and deliver a good service"

Our daughter worked in retail for a while she found that quite a few customers wanted to do something sexual

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By *ssexcokMan
over a year ago

southend

because I assume customers don't want to do anything sexual they just want someone who appears friendly, warm welcome gives them eye contact and smile small chit chat and deliver a good service

Our daughter worked in retail for a while she found that quite a few customers wanted to do something sexual

But did she work in ann summers

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

because I assume customers don't want to do anything sexual they just want someone who appears friendly, warm welcome gives them eye contact and smile small chit chat and deliver a good service

Our daughter worked in retail for a while she found that quite a few customers wanted to do something sexual

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By *urvymamaWoman
over a year ago

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For example let's take the "what kind of animal would you be and why?" Question. I would answer as so;

I'd be an owl, because like an owl I have a very calming, observant, insightful and adaptable nature. I exhibit qualities such as Trustworthiness, diplomacy, dependability, conscientiousness, and value the responsibilities my role would contain, so have a great capacity to work hard toward achieving tasks/goals. Owls are known for their wisdom so im willing to work as part of a team to share mine and respect the wisdom of others as part of the learning process. However the owl I'd also known as an independent solitary creature so I work equally well as an individual when required to.

I could go on but I hope you get my point about how that "daft question" can tell an employer a lot about you

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over a year ago

"For example let's take the "what kind of animal would you be and why?" Question. I would answer as so;

I could go on but I hope you get my point about how that "daft question" can tell an employer a lot about you

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over a year ago

"OP, I've read how you describe yourself physically on your profile.

If you wish to work in retail my question is how many customer-facing people in retail do you see that look as you describe yourself?

The answer to your question lies in the answer to mine.

because I assume customers don't want to do anything sexual they just want someone who appears friendly, warm welcome gives them eye contact and smile small chit chat and deliver a good service"

A question I ask when inter_iewing ~ what does good customer service mean to you?

The variety of answers is interesting, some are similar to my ideal, others are way off.

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over a year ago

"OP, I've read how you describe yourself physically on your profile.

If you wish to work in retail my question is how many customer-facing people in retail do you see that look as you describe yourself?

The answer to your question lies in the answer to mine.

because I assume customers don't want to do anything sexual they just want someone who appears friendly, warm welcome gives them eye contact and smile small chit chat and deliver a good service

A question I ask when inter_iewing ~ what does good customer service mean to you?

The variety of answers is interesting, some are similar to my ideal, others are way off.

Good customer service means helping customers efficiently, in a friendly manner. It's one of the things that can set your business apart from the others of its kind. Along with the knowledge and proper attitude, it is important to handle customers quickly and efficiently

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over a year ago

I landed a job that really was just a fluke a couple of months back, for a busy cafe that entails you having to go upstairs, I literally turned up to cover someone, my friend called me up to see if I could step in as I was unemployed, a few days later they offered me the job, I told them I was worried about my fitness for the running around but they just told me we would all work together and I'm glad to say two months on, I'm still there

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

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I'd employ someone based upon their work abilities and personality. I'd hope that most employers would be the same.

It's a tough market though don't pick up on cultural shaming to put yourself down, because some out there struggle with weight and diversity acceptance.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks to everyone on their advice and opinions on the matter.

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over a year ago

"OP, I've read how you describe yourself physically on your profile.

If you wish to work in retail my question is how many customer-facing people in retail do you see that look as you describe yourself?

The answer to your question lies in the answer to mine.

because I assume customers don't want to do anything sexual they just want someone who appears friendly, warm welcome gives them eye contact and smile small chit chat and deliver a good service

A question I ask when inter_iewing ~ what does good customer service mean to you?

The variety of answers is interesting, some are similar to my ideal, others are way off.

Deliver that with a positive attitude & a smile & you're off to a good start.

It's a tough world out there, I hope your fortune changes for the positive soon

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over a year ago

"OP, I've read how you describe yourself physically on your profile.

If you wish to work in retail my question is how many customer-facing people in retail do you see that look as you describe yourself?

The answer to your question lies in the answer to mine.

because I assume customers don't want to do anything sexual they just want someone who appears friendly, warm welcome gives them eye contact and smile small chit chat and deliver a good service

A question I ask when inter_iewing ~ what does good customer service mean to you?

The variety of answers is interesting, some are similar to my ideal, others are way off.

Deliver that with a positive attitude & a smile & you're off to a good start.

It's a tough world out there, I hope your fortune changes for the positive soon

Thanks lovely x

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

OP, there's lots of good advice on this thread and all the opinions have validity too.

I've been inter_iewing a lot recently, on both sides of the table.

When I'm asking the questions I have noticed that most candidates don't answer the question asked. They pick up on a trigger word and give the answer they have prepared. Or worse, they throw themselves into an answer that rambles on and doesn't even come near to the question asked.

If you are stuttering and ummingSo then it may come across as you not knowing what to say. So, take a breath before answering. Ask to hear the question again if you didn't catch it. Take a pad and pen in with you to jot down your key words as you hear the questions. Take your time, but not too long. Smile and act interested.

If you are just looking at retail then remember that the inter_iewer is looking to see how you sell yourself. Believe in your product, you know it better than anyone else.

Finally, if you have got an operation coming up and it is going to affect your availability for work consider waiting until after the op as you may end up being dismissed again.

Good luck.

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over a year ago

Employers shouldn't dismiss you because of your size, maybe consider registering with agencies, doing some volunteer work as it maybe the length of time and/or why you left your last employment that's putting people off

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over a year ago

"For example let's take the "what kind of animal would you be and why?" Question. I would answer as so;

I could go on but I hope you get my point about how that "daft question" can tell an employer a lot about you

I had similar but mine was what type of biscuit would you be and why

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