Managers to Millennials: Job Interview No Time to Text
Published: Monday, 29 Apr 2013 | 11:23 AM ET
Newly minted college graduates soon entering the job market could be facing another hurdle besides high unemployment and a sluggish economy. Hiring managers say many perform poorly—sometimes even bizarrely—in job interviews.
Human resource professionals say they’ve seen recent college grads text or take calls in interviews, dress inappropriately, use slang or overly casual language, and exhibit other oddball behavior.
“It’s behavior that may be completely appropriate outside the interview,” says Jaime Fall, vice president of the HR Policy Association. “The interview is still a traditional environment.”
https://www.cnbc.com/id/100684583
At Stop and Shop (last year) the cashier was texting while checking out my order. I was very surprised. She would scan a few items and then pick up her phone. I am sure that the manager noticed since the young woman was not even trying to hide her behavior.
I have told my children, many times, when you are on the clock you should not have your phone out. Keep it in a locker or in the car to avoid temptation.
But how else can I complain online about something normal happening in Ridgewood?
Texting or taking calls during a job interview? Just no friggin’ common sense, plain and simple.