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because ST is good at this kind of thing: interview tomorrow, and I have some of the questions. #1 "What attracted you to apply for this position?"

Posted by mafic Jun 15 '09, 08:50

I'm guessing "you need a geologist, I'm a geologist." won't cut it. I'm thinking since they focus in a field I don't have much experience in something along the lines of "broadening focus" or "diversifying experience" would probably do well. any thoughts?

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Find positive things about the company that are different from companies you've worked for, and tell them you've been looking for such a company. -- nm - con_carne Jun 15, 09:01 2
- honestly, they're a cashed up junior and I'm sick of working for the majors, but that's not a politically wise answer. -- nm - mafic Jun 15, 09:10 1
  - "I'm energetic, and I want to work for a young, hungry, energetic company." -- nm - con_carne Jun 15, 09:12
good reputation in the industry? -- nm - Don Homer Jun 15, 09:00
Well, why do you want to work for this company? Are they an innovative company? Have a great environmental record? - amoxy Jun 15, 08:59 2
- problem is with junior exploration companies there aren't really answers to most of those. - mafic Jun 15, 09:08
- they haz monies, he wants monies ... - Beryllium Jun 15, 08:59
"I needed a change of pace after my last supervisor 'disappeared' under mysterious circumstances..." -- nm - Ender Jun 15, 08:54 2
- "... in Darkest Africa ..." -- nm - Beryllium Jun 15, 08:55 1
  - "The horror" -- nm - con_carne Jun 15, 09:02
Anything that the company is doing different than other companies? Telling them that you like their innovative approach or something would be good. -- nm - mara Jun 15, 08:53 1
- not really. they're basically just a cashed up junior with a good joint venture partner. - mafic Jun 15, 09:03
"Your reception is hot." -- nm - Reagen Jun 15, 08:53
Break out into the full song of "I collect rocks." -- nm - Beryllium Jun 15, 08:51 1
- Video for those who don't know wh at I mean: -- (link) - Beryllium Jun 15, 08:52 [youtube]

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because ST is good at this kind of thing: interview tomorrow, and I have some of the questions. #1 "What attracted you to apply for this position?"

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