[SML] interview questions

Fri Oct 11 20:33:20 UTC 2019

Dear Jim,
I have built and/or operated over 100 theatres since 1970. (185 theatres in
38 states) and have NEVER been held responsible for a Workman's
Compensation or ADA claim. I 'Play in Safe' with safe working conditions,
proper equipment, and proper training during the 400+ productions that I
have produced, plus rentals and co-productions. I want my employees to
retire with the proverbial 'white picket fence' around a house that they
have paid off and be healthy and happy enough to enjoy MANY retired years
with their spouse.
/s/ Richard [Esq.]

On Fri, Oct 11, 2019 at 12:24 PM JIM VOGEL <james.vogel at wisc.edu> wrote:

> Personally, I would find questions like “Have you ever been hurt on a job
> or ever filed a Workman's Compensation claim?” and “Do you have, or
> suspect you have, a disability that may sometime require a reasonable
> accommodation?” fairly offensive. If someone asked me those in an
> interview, it would be a red flag that they are not someone I would want to
> work for.
>
>
>
> *From:* Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> *On Behalf Of *Richard
> Niederberg via Stagecraft
> *Sent:* Friday, October 11, 2019 2:08 PM
> *To:* Tim Catlett <tmcatlett at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* Richard Niederberg <ladesigners at gmail.com>; Stagecraft Mailing List
> <stagecraft at theatrical.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [SML] interview questions
>
>
>
> Dear Tim,
>
> Other. questions: Do you have,or suspect you have, a disability that may
> sometime require a reasonable accommodation? [You are NOT asking what that
> disability is.]  Do you have continuous access to a reliable mode of
> transportation to travel to/from a work site?
>
> /s/ Richard
>
> _________
>
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 11, 2019 at 11:46 AM Tim Catlett <tmcatlett at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Richard. Obviously you’re the legal expert in the room and I
> understand the position you’re identifying. From the perspective of someone
> who hires people without any full legal or HR support, I am simply more
> cautious about things like that.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
>
>
> Tim Catlett
>
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 11, 2019 at 1:35 PM Richard Niederberg <ladesigners at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Dear Tim,
>
> That's true, but doesn't effect anything but WHEN a Question is asked,
> often in writing/under oath. This is similar to Box Office personnel when
> you ask if they have ever been bonded or has there been any items on a
> Juvenile criminal record that has been expunged.
>
> /s/ Richard [Esq.]
>
>
>
> On Fri, Oct 11, 2019 at 8:00 AM Tim Catlett via Stagecraft <
> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>
> Just to be clear, according to the EEOC:
>
>
>
> An employer may ask questions about an applicant's prior workers' compensation claims or occupational injuries after it has made a conditional offer of employment, but before employment has begun, as long as it asks the same questions of all entering employees in the same job category.
>
> I’d err on the side of caution and either avoid asking this, or be clear that it will be on the background check.
>
> Best,
>
> Tim Catlett
>
> On Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 3:13 PM Richard Niederberg via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>
> Additional questions: Have you ever been hurt on a job or ever filed a
> Workman's Compensation claim? Do you own the right hand tools for the job?
> Do you own your own Personal Protective Equipment and know the limitations
> and how to use them?
>
> /s/ Richard
>
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 10:34 AM JIM VOGEL via Stagecraft <
> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>
> Tell me about a time where you had to help a difficult customer/person;
> why did you consider them difficult; how did you interact with them; were
> you able to resolve the issue, and if so, how?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stagecraft <stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net> On Behalf Of Andrew
> Vance via Stagecraft
> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2019 11:58 AM
> To: Stagecraft Mailing List <stagecraft at theatrical.net>
> Cc: Andrew Vance <atvanceld at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [SML] interview questions
>
> Below are some questions I find useful when interviewing folks.  I've
> omitted the one about past job experiences and whatnot because I'm assuming
> you're not asking for those types of questions.
>
> What first interested you in this job and why did you apply?
> What motivates you?
> Why did you choose lighting as a career?
> What are your hobbies?
> How fo you evaluate success?
> How do you negotiate work and personal life?
> Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.
> What makes you frustrated and how do you deal with it?
> If you were on a non-stop nine hour flight, who would you want sitting
> next to you on the plane?  Real/fictional, living or dead.
>
> --
> Sincerely,
>
> Andrew Vance
> Lighting Designer
>
> On Thu, Oct 10, 2019 at 9:56 AM Kenneth Zinkl via Stagecraft <
> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> >
> > I'm finding myself in a position where I will be involved in
> interviewing applicants but not making final decisions. The opening is for
> an on call AV technician and I'd like to get a good list of questions to
> ask. If anyone is willing to share their favorite question or questions
> they've asked or been asked I would most appreciate the help in building a
> more complete list of potential questions than I can create on my own.
> >
> > TIA
> > Ken
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> /s/ Richard
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> --
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> Tim Catlett
> Lizard’s Dream Theatrical, LLC
> tmcatlett at gmail.com
> Mobile: 414-975-4424
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> /s/ Richard
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/s/ Richard
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