Comments on: Can I Have a Job? http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/ The thoughts and experiences of Merrill Dubrow Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:17:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Sergio Botero http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-246 Sergio Botero Sat, 04 Nov 2006 00:35:25 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-246 I am completing my master in Marketing Research at UTA and I have found the list that Mr. Dubrow wrote very informative. One question that I would like somebody to answer is how they assess those qualities in the interview or in some of the many things that compose the application (resume,etc) I am completing my master in Marketing Research at UTA and I have found the list that Mr. Dubrow wrote very informative. One question that I would like somebody to answer is how they assess those qualities in the interview or in some of the many things that compose the application (resume,etc)

]]> By: Ajit John http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-240 Ajit John Fri, 03 Nov 2006 19:04:07 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-240 This is highly informative to me. As a potential employee, I consider team work, self starter, energy, communication and trainable most important qualities in any employee irrespective of the job I apply. All the other qualities are important to me except for “hungry” which I was not able to understand completely and feel is slightly less important at an entry level stage. I know that this is a quality that I need to have after I worked for a few years in a firm and gained enough experience and knowledge to take initiatives for the benefit of the firm. This is purely my opinion and I might be completely wrong as I have no substantial experience in hiring. This is highly informative to me. As a potential employee, I consider team work, self starter, energy, communication and trainable most important qualities in any employee irrespective of the job I apply. All the other qualities are important to me except for “hungry” which I was not able to understand completely and feel is slightly less important at an entry level stage. I know that this is a quality that I need to have after I worked for a few years in a firm and gained enough experience and knowledge to take initiatives for the benefit of the firm. This is purely my opinion and I might be completely wrong as I have no substantial experience in hiring.

]]> By: Deb Forte http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-224 Deb Forte Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:57:14 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-224 Hello Merrill great blog I must say I fit all of your criteria. I look for the same when I am recuiting for my own business. Much success to you all. These are great criteria. Thanks for sharing. Deb Forte Hello Merrill great blog I must say I fit all of your criteria. I look for the same when I am recuiting for my own business. Much success to you all. These are great criteria. Thanks for sharing. Deb Forte

]]> By: Christine Farber-Cook http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-207 Christine Farber-Cook Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:53:26 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-207 I use every one of these everytime I hire. Additionally, if you have a planner out and take notes during the interview and have good questions this is a real plus. I use every one of these everytime I hire. Additionally, if you have a planner out and take notes during the interview and have good questions this is a real plus.

]]> By: Stephenie Gordon http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-206 Stephenie Gordon Mon, 23 Oct 2006 14:07:01 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2006/10/23/can-i-have-a-job/#comment-206 As a supplier we tend to hire for entry level positions. I have found that restaurant staff are the most productive people on the planet. They have the ability to multi-task; they are use to working long, crazy hours, and most importantly they know that the customer is always right. You can teach market research, but you can't teach work ethic and drive. For everyone that runs a focus group facility, take my word for it; if you come across a resume that contains 1 to 2 years restaurant experience, interview them. You will see that they have tons of energy and understands the demands of a fast paced job. Every one of my great managers did their time with a tray in hand. As a supplier we tend to hire for entry level positions. I have found that restaurant staff are the most productive people on the planet. They have the ability to multi-task; they are use to working long, crazy hours, and most importantly they know that the customer is always right.

You can teach market research, but you can’t teach work ethic and drive. For everyone that runs a focus group facility, take my word for it; if you come across a resume that contains 1 to 2 years restaurant experience, interview them. You will see that they have tons of energy and understands the demands of a fast paced job. Every one of my great managers did their time with a tray in hand.

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