Go-Ape interview

Hi people.

 I am new to outdoor activities as a career. Studied Music ast Uni but have always loved climbing, Cycling etc. 

 Long story short I have and Interview with Go-Ape and wondered if anyone had any advice?

SimonDawes wrote (see)

Why not construct proper sentences and use capital letters appropriately and not randomly?

I agree with the above advice.

Also, learn what you can about Go-Ape before the interview and be clear why they should hire you, lots of people love outdoor activities and there are many unemployed people, what can you bring to the employer that other people can't?

Good luck

Ok thanks.

 Well That was a brief statement I posted from my phone. I In no way asked you for an english lesson you smug prick. I was actually hoping on a wim that maybe someone had actually been interviewed by GoApe, but in reality I dought you even work in the outdoor industry! I refuse to be patronised by some idiot who probably works an office job and spends all his money on outdoor gear so he can brag  at the Christmas party.

as to the other post  thanks I have been researching them thoroughly and I'm really impressed.

thankyou for you kind comments

Well Gobyson,

You may wish to consider that is this is a public forum so your profile and postings are  searchable with Google - and many prospective employers can and will search for you in places like here and Facebook (hint- clean up your Facebook)

In addition, many of us here are employers and work in the outdoors - some even combine both roles by employing people who work in the outdoors.  I wouldnt be surprised if a senior manager from Go Ape has already clocked this thread - and your reply.

You will be dealing with the public and, in particular children. You will also be working in a hazardous environment at hieght.

As an employer in the outdoors, I would be looking for someone who is anal about detail (I do not want a buckle or knot to come undone with a client or employee at hieght), who can take criticism, reflect on it and change behaviour, who can deal with the general public especially in difficult circumstances (try dealing with irate parents).

Based on your reply above - I wouldnt employ you.  You wouldnt enjoy the experience or last long, I wouldnt enjoy the experience or have you around for long.

Both the above posters commented on your use of the English language - guess what I am going to do?  Dont use using your phone as an excuse - it looks sloppy and careless and that will NOT be what they are looking for.

Gibson123 wrote (see)

Ok thanks.

 Well That was a brief statement I posted from my phone. I In no way asked you for an english lesson you smug prick. I was actually hoping on a wim that maybe someone had actually been interviewed by GoApe, but in reality I dought you even work in the outdoor industry! I refuse to be patronised by some idiot who probably works an office job and spends all his money on outdoor gear so he can brag  at the Christmas party.

as to the other post  thanks I have been researching them thoroughly and I'm really impressed.

thankyou for you kind comments

Congratulations on getting the interview - no mean feat these days.

Can't blame you for being a bit p!ssed off at the first reply....but I assume you'll be working with the public if you get this job...so.....don't you think your response was a bit ott?

Accept that you're going to meet all sorts and some may wind you up.  Probably best to try and respond with a bit of humour rather than 'react'.

Fine to tell someone you don't like the way they talk to you, good to be assertive. Maybe try a non- judgemental approach and avoid making assumptions about people if you're going to impress at the interview.

ok.

 If Ihave offended anyone I am sorry. In reading that comment,  you are right It was an over reaction. I just felt that it was a little personal and in no way helpfull.

Thankyou for the last two posts I will take what you have said and reflect. 

Gibson123 wrote (see)

Ok thanks.

 Well That was a brief statement I posted from my phone.

Grammar/spelling likely not to count against you however except in the event of a tie.  Your attitude will.

 If you can't rise above being patronised or take criticism it may not be the career for you.

edit - post crossed with MoS.  That's better!

FWIW, I've seen things from the employers' side; I've been on a pre-interview selection team, sat on on interviews and also done a bit of interview and application coaching. A good standard of written English (and, of course, spoken English during interviews) is vital. So Simon's point is cock on given your garbled first post - it is a completely fair comment and your over-reaction was unwarranted

You ask if anyone has any advice. I have.

Firstly, take a long critical look at your skills in basic written English and be prepared to acknowledge deficiencies. Second, read a book on application and interview skills - there are lots for under a tenner - rather than ask a group of complete strangers on an internet forum. Third, learn how to stop your ire getting the better of you - if you bristle at criticism, implied or explicit, you have little chance of getting through any rigorous interview (in other words, stop being so thin-skinned and defensive). Fourth, polish and hone your CV (and, as others have said, ensure it doesn't conflict with or contradict anything on your social media pages).

Oh, BTW Bedderz - don't call me Shirley

Well I know from experience how annoying phones can be to use to post comments on a forum like OM. My use of English language is not perfect and I can see it is not perfect for many on here. This is a friendly forum for people interested in the outdoors not a forum on the English language, it's use and abuse. People post on here for advise all the time and often get helpful replies but IMHO not so here. I can understand why the OP replied in that OTT manner. Easy to snap.

Also since when has it been a pre-requisite to write your posts in perfect English on OM? I am sure that at some time or other the people who have posted above have used poor grammar, spelling or punctuation. Heck! The apostrophe catches most of us out at one time or another (perhaps an argument for it's fading from use like other punctuation marks).

Anyway Gibson, I have no advice for you other than don't rise so quickly. Perhaps your use of English is better when not using a phone to post, perhaps not. It is more about communication on this forum anyway and I'm sure everyone knows what you are asking for. I also doubt whether anyone from Go Ape will give a damn about your reaction to the first reply criticising your use of the language, nor about your use of language on an informal forum like OM. In fact I doubt if anyone involved in your interview will actually bother to read this post. Well done on your interview and good luck. I for one wish you luck and hope you get it. It is however hard to get a first step in the outdoors industry. I know people who have made that step. For them it took quite some time doing poorly paid trainee positions or they got into it through their outdoor experience doing the activity then luck in getting what is an unpleasent job dealing with the dregs of society. Either way your personality and ability counts for a lot and I doubt either of those have come out through this forum thread, nor could it.

Once again good luck.

LL wrote (see)

The apostrophe catches most of us out at one time or another

I reckon my use of apo'strophe's is absolutely spot on!

LL wrote (see)

Well I know from experience how annoying phones can be to use to post comments on a forum like OM. My use of English language is not perfect and I can see it is not perfect for many on here. This is a friendly forum for people interested in the outdoors not a forum on the English language, it's use and abuse. People post on here for advise all the time and often get helpful replies but IMHO not so here. I can understand why the OP replied in that OTT manner. Easy to snap.

Also since when has it been a pre-requisite to write your posts in perfect English on OM? I am sure that at some time or other the people who have posted above have used poor grammar, spelling or punctuation. Heck! The apostrophe catches most of us out at one time or another (perhaps an argument for it's fading from use like other punctuation marks).

Anyway Gibson, I have no advice for you other than don't rise so quickly. Perhaps your use of English is better when not using a phone to post, perhaps not. It is more about communication on this forum anyway and I'm sure everyone knows what you are asking for. I also doubt whether anyone from Go Ape will give a damn about your reaction to the first reply criticising your use of the language, nor about your use of language on an informal forum like OM. In fact I doubt if anyone involved in your interview will actually bother to read this post. Well done on your interview and good luck. I for one wish you luck and hope you get it. It is however hard to get a first step in the outdoors industry. I know people who have made that step. For them it took quite some time doing poorly paid trainee positions or they got into it through their outdoor experience doing the activity then luck in getting what is an unpleasent job dealing with the dregs of society. Either way your personality and ability counts for a lot and I doubt either of those have come out through this forum thread, nor could it.

Once again good luck.

 tl;dr

Top tip, Gibson; keep it short and to the point

Trouble no one about their religion;

respect others in their view and demand that they respect yours.

~Chief Tecumseh~

Paddy Dillon wrote (see)

I reckon my use of apo'strophe's is absolutely spot on!

Ive got 100's of example's - its so easy to put them in the wrong place's or leave them out of the right one's

LL...you'd be surprised what employers search for these days - especially when its so easy via Google.

Both my and my wife's employer (two different organisations) have searches running all the time!  I also know of another person (a teacher) who had a good weekend...plastered all over facebook...and was in with the Headteacher 10-00am on the Monday.

Just look to see the number of threads here where someone complains about an organisation when a rep from that organisation suddenly pops up to apologise/justify what happened!

Mike fae Dundee wrote (see)

* THE DIDSTER  * wrote (see)

Mike fae Dundee wrote (see)

All water resistant zips can leak under the right conditions.

a good jacket should have taped seems around the pocket,both mine do!
Not the best place for electrical goods etc as it like a bag with a goldfish in it ..

How do you use the pockets if they are taped shut?

Kev The Nasty Meanie wrote (see)

LL wrote (see)

Well I know from experience how annoying phones can be to use to post comments on a forum like OM. My use of English language is not perfect and I can see it is not perfect for many on here. This is a friendly forum for people interested in the outdoors not a forum on the English language, it's use and abuse. People post on here for advise all the time and often get helpful replies but IMHO not so here. I can understand why the OP replied in that OTT manner. Easy to snap.

Also since when has it been a pre-requisite to write your posts in perfect English on OM? I am sure that at some time or other the people who have posted above have used poor grammar, spelling or punctuation. Heck! The apostrophe catches most of us out at one time or another (perhaps an argument for it's fading from use like other punctuation marks).

Anyway Gibson, I have no advice for you other than don't rise so quickly. Perhaps your use of English is better when not using a phone to post, perhaps not. It is more about communication on this forum anyway and I'm sure everyone knows what you are asking for. I also doubt whether anyone from Go Ape will give a damn about your reaction to the first reply criticising your use of the language, nor about your use of language on an informal forum like OM. In fact I doubt if anyone involved in your interview will actually bother to read this post. Well done on your interview and good luck. I for one wish you luck and hope you get it. It is however hard to get a first step in the outdoors industry. I know people who have made that step. For them it took quite some time doing poorly paid trainee positions or they got into it through their outdoor experience doing the activity then luck in getting what is an unpleasent job dealing with the dregs of society. Either way your personality and ability counts for a lot and I doubt either of those have come out through this forum thread, nor could it.

Once again good luck.

 tl;dr

Top tip, Gibson; keep it short and to the point

OK Kev, faair point. I'll put it shorter for you to understand.

Don't to bother getting advice on here about anything but gear or you'll just get grief. Grammar, spelling and punctuation hasn't been an issue before on this friendly site. I doubt Go Ape will be too bothered by thee OP's comments on this site.