Interview tips?
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What a knob.Are you sure you're old enough to be on this site. You have to be at least 18. Most folks typically work by the time they are 16...My guess is you are from a privileged family or not old enough to use this site.
My best advice is a single shot of whiskey. No matter how prepared you may think you are, you still may be nervous. Even a single shot of liquid courage will be sure to help.
-wtk
Since we're name calling here, I do not appreciate being called a name. See above for my response. The OP basically has what looks like a blank or fake profile. No need to name call.0 -
One other thing. Know about the company - if you walk in knowing the bigger names, the history, the type of product or service etc. - you're way ahead of the competition. Google is your best friend.
Definitely. I have conducted many interviews. If you know about the company, you will show that you are really interested and you did some research to prepare yourself. It shows you are really eager for the job. Be sure to thoroughly check out the company's website and look at the company information, even investor information if its a large enough business.
When they ask you to talk about yourself, tell them what you did that was successful in a past effort. Since you haven't had a job before, tell them about how you succeeded in something you did, organized, or created. OR, you can tell them about something that you tried that was a failure... AND what you learned from it that you want to apply. How can you help this company be a success with your experience? Inform them.
Good luck to you!0 -
They will ask you if you have any questions, never say no. If stuck, I ask, "If I were to start work here tomorrow, what would a typical working day be?"0
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Are you sure you're old enough to be on this site. You have to be at least 18.
Most folks typically work by the time they are 16...
My guess is you are from a privileged family or not old enough to use this site.
About.com is a great resource for interview tips regardless. Good luck on your search.
Well damn.0 -
I'm hoping to have some interviews soon.....I'd love to hear some advice, thanks all who have posted :flowerforyou:0
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What a knob.Are you sure you're old enough to be on this site. You have to be at least 18. Most folks typically work by the time they are 16...My guess is you are from a privileged family or not old enough to use this site.
My best advice is a single shot of whiskey. No matter how prepared you may think you are, you still may be nervous. Even a single shot of liquid courage will be sure to help.
-wtk
Since we're name calling here, I do not appreciate being called a name. See above for my response. The OP basically has what looks like a blank or fake profile. No need to name call.
Whatever. The OP has posted on the forums 175 times and joined in May. No picture is no indication of whether the account is a troll account. Your post was rude and judgmental. There is nothing you can say to defend it. Just apologize and keep it rolling.0 -
Don't show your junk. Or do, if it's really good. Use your best judgment.0
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I was a personnel administrator and I know my #1 criteria for hiring was personality and intelligence. I could teach an intelligent person with a good attitude anything. I hired many people with little or no related experience, because they had proven themselves competent in other areas. I hired a scheduling secretary that had been a bartender/bar manager for years. She was fantastic. I knew if she could manage drunk people with a positive attitude she would be able to handle herself with our diverse group of attorneys and paralegals. Friendly people make a work-place pleasurable. Negative people are like poison. I don't know what your personailty is like, but I would recommend being pleasant, knowledgeable about the company from whom you are seeking employment, and sell your qualifications without being arrogant. Best of luck to you.0
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What a knob.Are you sure you're old enough to be on this site. You have to be at least 18. Most folks typically work by the time they are 16...My guess is you are from a privileged family or not old enough to use this site.
My best advice is a single shot of whiskey. No matter how prepared you may think you are, you still may be nervous. Even a single shot of liquid courage will be sure to help.
-wtk
Since we're name calling here, I do not appreciate being called a name. See above for my response. The OP basically has what looks like a blank or fake profile. No need to name call.
Whatever. The OP has posted on the forums 175 times and joined in May. No picture is no indication of whether the account is a troll account. Your post was rude and judgmental. There is nothing you can say to defend it. Just apologize and keep it rolling.
Agreed.. plus, the question asked by the OP was not something that could be considered a troll post.0 -
Thanks for this topic, I actually have an interview today. It helped hearing about the interview process from the other side of the table.
I'm not sure what kind of jobs you guys had at 16, but I never had a "real" interview until I was 21. Prior to that, I turned in my application and they asked when I could start.
OP---Good Luck!~ I hope you succeed at your interview!0 -
I just wanted to refute the advice to have a shot of Whiskey :laugh:
I'm sure you would be more relaxed. You'd also have the smell of alcohol on your breath. Not a glowing endorsement.0 -
Good advice so far. Here's what NOT to do:
-Say "like" every sentence
-If it's a phone interview, don't conduct it while walking through a parking garage and shouting to your friends to shut up because you're on the phone
-Don't bring your parents to the interview and then yell "MOM???! HOW LONG DID I WORK AT THAT OTHER PLACE?!" when asked about any previous experience
-Dress like you're going to a club or the beach
-Bring your kids if you have any
These are from real-life examples in my work experience scheduling/conducting interviews. A lot of them were for seasonal student employees to provide clerical help, so it is my hope that you do not follow in the footsteps of those young 'uns I interviewed. Best of luck!!0 -
Edit....nevermind0
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I've taken (and given) plenty of interviews over my career. There's one major bit of advice that helps me that I learned from sitting on the other side of the table, and it's this...
The interviewer is on your side at the start. They are bored, tired, and most likely fed up with interviewing. They WANT you to be the right candidate, just so they can close their notepad and say "finally found the one!"
So the odds are in your favor as you walk through the door. All you have to do is not tip them the other way.
And all your skills, experience, education whatever... yes they matter but not as much as you'd think. The interviewer is really looking for one thing:
"Would this individual be a good fit for my company and/or my team or department within the company."
In other words, they're looking for someone bright, cheerful, friendly, affable, easygoing, laid back, and with that little something behind the eyes that says 'I'm smart and I learn quick'. That quality will trump ANY skills, education, or experience in my book.
One other thing. Know about the company - if you walk in knowing the bigger names, the history, the type of product or service etc. - you're way ahead of the competition. Google is your best friend.
^^ Exactly. I spent the last 18 years interviewing. I would even ask unrelated questions just to get my candidate talking. When they're nervous, they reveal a lot more than they should. So try to relax. Whatever company you are interviewing for- reflect that company. (Professional, fun, laid back, or outgoing- whatever) Try to connect with your interviewer. (S)he will remember someone who was easy to talk to and who may have made a connection.0 -
I just wanted to refute the advice to have a shot of Whiskey :laugh:
I'm sure you would be more relaxed. You'd also have the smell of alcohol on your breath. Not a glowing endorsement.
Plus I'm under age, many things about that wouldn't fly LOL!0 -
Print out the CV/resume you sent the company and have it on the desk in front of you so you can glance down if they ask you questions about your experience that you struggle to answer.0
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Here's a tip I was given a while back, and myself and a few people I know have used it and I think it helped:
When they ask you if you have any question for them, as the interviewer(s) what is one thing they really enjoy about working for that company, and one thing they consider a challenge.
It's a great question for a few reasons:
1) It shows you're interested in company\
2) It enforces the fact that you're auditioning the company as much as they're auditioning you (it doesn't matter if this is true or not!)
3) It can give you some insight into whether or not you'd actually want the job (depending on the answers!)0 -
If you see this couch, they don't have a job for you. Learned that lesson the hard way.
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Thanks for the people who have been giving helpful advice?
And I'm not a troll :laugh:0 -
Are you sure you're old enough to be on this site. You have to be at least 18.
Most folks typically work by the time they are 16...
My guess is you are from a privileged family or not old enough to use this site.
About.com is a great resource for interview tips regardless. Good luck on your search.
You are just a bit judgmental
. The only difference between your profile and the OPs is a picture and post count. Oh and the OP has a public diary. Neither profile looks fake to me although I could certainly fake a picture, diary, and post count pretty easily.
To the OP...
The 3 times I switched jobs in my career I went into the interviews not caring if I got the job or not. This allowed me to relax and be myself. In the end, the employer already knew I could do the job based on my resume. They were interviewing me to see if I would be a good fit.0 -
Man am I glad I started this topic, it's very helping, thanks guys!! 0
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BUMPING in case others need tips too *minus all the drama lol*0
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Since most people know the "make your weakness positive" strategy, I am surprised that this question is still asked.
My most recent interviews have been based on the Situation Task Action and Result (STAR) structure. Those questions are generally phrased "tell me a bout a time when ____________. What did you do, and what twas the result?" They are pretty difficult questions to answer, but give good information to the interviewer. And they are naturally more conversational because they pretty much ask you to tell a story.
Situations I have been asked about:
A time when I needed to adapt quickly
A time when I had a conflict with a co-worker
A time when I disagreed with company policy
A time when I needed to be a leader
A time when you failed to meet a goal
Just know that it, depending on the company, you may not be getting the standard questions.
I recently interviewed for 2 positions in my company and received offers for both.0 -
Oh, and I always take a notebook/legal pad. I would write down key points and questions that i have so I can ask them later. Interviewers have always seemed to like that about me.
I like to write the questions down, because often I don't have a chance to ask immediately, and otherwise I will forget.0 -
Logistical Stuff:
1) Bring at MINIMUM three extra copies of your resume
2) Dress at MINIMUM one step above the company's dress code (but try not to go more than two over)
3) Bring multiple spare pens and pencils, in case one fails you
4) Bring a notebook or loose paper to take notes
5) Plan to get to the location 30 minutes early, but don't walk in until 5-10 minutes early. (If you're going to be late: call and ask if they could possibly reschedule and explain why you're running late. Do not assume they can just take you at a later time that day)
6) Use the bathroom before going
7) Have something nice to eat before going (for me it's a snickers bar, I wouldn't suggest the whiskey because although it helps with nerves, the interviewer may smell it)
Interview Specific Stuff:
Since you're relatively inexperienced you have some advantages and some disadvantages. The person is not expecting you to have tremendous on the job experience, so the interview will not be formatted that way. They are looking for the right attitude. Someone willing to work hard; someone who can learn quickly; someone who will stay on top of their assignments; someone that's a good fit for the company; someone with the right 'spark'. For those things, just be yourself. They want you to be eager about the job and excited about the opportunity.
The problem is some of the questions may be more difficult to answer. If they use STAR or whatever, you don't have a lot of job experience to fall back on for a solution. What I would think about is good poignant stories from your past that would exemplify qualities job seekers search for. Don't necessarily prepare for a specific question, just prepare a set of generic answers that you can adjust to suit the question posed.
That's how I prepare anyway, good luck!0
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