Most job postings are valid for one month. Companies expect to find a good candidate within that time frame. If the company decided to post a two-month ad, they might have been planning their recruitment long time in advance or it's a difficult position to fill and they posted it for longer to receive as many CVs as possible.
The chances for the position to be still open are very small, but you may never know. My advice is to apply. What's the worst thing that can happen? The position being filled and the company not calling you.
Go ahead and apply. Even if the position is no longer open, they will put your CV in their database and call you first the next time they have something similar.
Good luck,
Geo
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How long should an interview take?
It depends on the position you are being interviewed for.
1. If you are a skilled worker (carpenter, welder, cook, etc.) the interview takes about 15-20 minutes and it's mandatorily followed or preceeded by a test where you get to prove your skills. The test is much more important and decisive than the interview.
2. If you are being interviewed for an entry level position that doesn't require special technical or language skills (for example waitress) the interview takes about 20 minutes. If the job you apply for requires additional skills (like French, German, or IT skills like SQL, Linux, C++ just to name a few) the interview will be 20-30 minutes, language skills may be tested during the interview and you may be asked to come later or to stay after the interview for additional IT tests.
3. If you are being interviewed for a middle level position (for example experienced salesman), expect the interview to last 30-45 minutes.
4. Finally, for a manager position, interviews can take up to 2 hours and there may be several than one.
Also, when you are scheduled for the interview, it's more than ok to ask for the time you should reserve, especially if you take time from work or from school to go there. The recruiter should normally tell you about the length of the interview and tests but if they don't, just ask.
1. If you are a skilled worker (carpenter, welder, cook, etc.) the interview takes about 15-20 minutes and it's mandatorily followed or preceeded by a test where you get to prove your skills. The test is much more important and decisive than the interview.
2. If you are being interviewed for an entry level position that doesn't require special technical or language skills (for example waitress) the interview takes about 20 minutes. If the job you apply for requires additional skills (like French, German, or IT skills like SQL, Linux, C++ just to name a few) the interview will be 20-30 minutes, language skills may be tested during the interview and you may be asked to come later or to stay after the interview for additional IT tests.
3. If you are being interviewed for a middle level position (for example experienced salesman), expect the interview to last 30-45 minutes.
4. Finally, for a manager position, interviews can take up to 2 hours and there may be several than one.
Also, when you are scheduled for the interview, it's more than ok to ask for the time you should reserve, especially if you take time from work or from school to go there. The recruiter should normally tell you about the length of the interview and tests but if they don't, just ask.
Recruitment and Selection: Funny Recruitment
Here are a few items that I considered funny from my experience as a recruiter. Please enjoy.
They include funny abilities that people consider they have, email addresses, funny job titles, and funny interview replies. All these have been extracted from real resumes:
Funny abilities:
“I unstress people”
“Observatory spirit”
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"Fisherman - advanced"
Funny emails (be careful what you put in your resume, the recruiter is attentive to details):
cupidon_boy35@....
angels_wish77@...
laryssa_happy@...
albisor1966@...
alexxia_etc@...
workmar2005@...
seghyc@...
rhadoo_coco@...
yo3gxc@...
zuzu@...
kempes64@...
irreplaceable_anna@...
bravo.ma@...
catanutz20@...
spyraly@...
alin_aka_zoner@...
pisi_just4you@...
vip_azzuro@...
bbanderas83@...
don_corleone477@...
ghitza_ghitzuka@...
crissy_motanel@...
adriana_gargarita@...
dexterboygenius2003@...
andreeaelena_blonda@...
rapid_25lyk@...
oannna_bruneta17@...
corasonXXL@...
ondskandixie@...
al.scarface06@...
b1g_snak3@...
hidden.whispers@...
mihi_pic@...
deadlybrunet@...
verutza_mea@...
follie20@...
dalila_scumpy@...
money_saby@...
buffy5…@...
lovleymetalgirl@...
luygy2007@...
tatajean2003@...
babe_ank@...
yo_4_cs@...
papy_1404@...
oanadanielamohamedsalem@...
glumetz1988@...
Funny online interview replies:
Q:Which was your biggest professional achievement?
A: My degree at informatique
Q:What's your biggest dream? Describe your ideal career
A: to know more and product money
Your biggest dream: general manager or DONALD TRUMP
Your biggest dream: to become priest (this was from someone applying for a management position)
Your ideal company: Orthodox Church
Your expectations in terms of salary, work environment: None
How would your last manager characterize you: Grade 8
Your biggest achievement: I graduated on time.
How do you see yourself in 5 years? Employed.
Your expectations in terms of salary, work environment: 100 EUR. Do you want?
Are you available to work in shifts? (same candidate as above): sure for this amount I can even sell my mother.
What is your level of Linux knowledge and where did you use Linux: I have no idea about Linux.
What is your biggest dream? To work in an office surrounded by lots of papers.
What is your biggest dream? To be a police officer. (This from a person applying in a company where customer service is provided, no police work whatsoever).
What is the department you would like to work in (if you had only one choice) and why? I have MORE than one choice.
Funny work experience:
Work experience:
Position: jkggh2005-01 <> 2009-01 (4 years)Company name: ethyrthjt, (Employees: Over 3000), HR
I don't have any yet.
Funny letters attached to the resumes:
Good day.
I would like to get hired in your company. I have all the requirements. I am not 90-60-90. I am waiting for an urgent response.
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