 Game
recruiter Melanie Cambron has seen and heard it all. For our December
issue, we asked for her best interviewing "don'ts" based on
true stories. Response to that Top 10 was interesting to say the
least. Apparently we're
just at the interviewing tip of the iceberg. In this issue, Melanie follows up with
some real humdingers.
Top
10 Interviewing Definite Don'ts: The Follow Up Top 5
by Melanie Cambron
Thanks to all who
responded to my Top 10. All I can say is "yikes!" I sifted
through the pile and the "artistic goodies" submitted by Lee
Marrs were just too good to leave in my in-box. They must have their
moment in the sun. Thanks to Lee for Nos. 5-2, and for No.1, an all time favorite of mine that was suggested
by many of you.
No. 5 Don't ask:
"I don't have to always show up on time, do I?"
No. 4 Don't say: "I hope you aren't gonna make a big deal
outta me continuing to free lance for [prime competitor]. I'm good at
keeping secrets."
No. 3
Don't mention: "I'm really looking for an art director slot, but
this gig will work great til I find one."
No. 2 Don't gesture to the company's widely installed
workstation set up and proclaim "You're getting rid of this crap,
aren't you? It's so yesterday!" (So was he).
No. 1 Don't query:
"I don't have to pee in a cup, do I?"
BIO
Melanie Cambron is a game
recruiter who has been featured in
Game Design: Secret of the Sages, and other industry publications.
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