Tips On A Job Interview?

Can anyone give me some good job interview tips please and good things to say at interview?

  • I will be going for a job interview soon and job interviews are something that I am crap at. I know I can do the job, the interviewer knows I can do the job but I never get the job - ...show more

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    Most interviews are over within a couple of minutes, the time it takes subconsciously to size you up - your clean appearance, pleasant manner, politeness, social awareness and so on. After that it can be a charade, mere filling out of time allotted (not by you) to the interview. First impressions are vital, so smile say hello/hi/good morning/whatever, then respond to instructions. To bed early the night before, a decent breakfast, trouble-free transport to place of interview... plan ahead, then there's no need to worry. Offer no sexy come-ons - if they work you don't need that particular job, unless it's pole-dancing or similar where you have to live up to it later. Keep your cool (temper) in the face of interviewer-stupidity/unfairness/lack of understanding or deafness. Have questions ready for the interviewer, give him/her opportunity to hold the conversaton (that gives you opportunity to to get to know the interviewer or panel). On your way out say thanks, meaning it, for the trouble they went to giving you time to be considered - ie, leave the interview on a sweet note, not sour. Start impressively, finish impressively. Good luck

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First things first...make sure that you are dressed appropriately, iron your clothes and polish your shoes. Get a haircut and make sure that you've showered and smell fresh. Secondly, see if you can pull up some information about the company, the more you know about them the more you can give the appearance of being interested in the company and obtaining a position with them. During the interview, don't slouch on your chair, sit up straight, preferably at the front edge of the chair. Lean towards the interviewer, this gives a body language appearance of interest and engagement in what the interviewer is saying. Ask intelligent questions, give articulate answers. Good luck!

m27jean

Act confident sit straight make eye contact firm hand shake.. all that good stuff.. Your selling yourself to this person so answer questions honestly but make yourself look appealing to the employer They will ask you where you see yourself in 5-10 years. If the person who is interviewing me is high on the food chain... I always say: I see myself with your job. and they love it!!! They want someone who wants to move up and show amibition and confidence. Dont overdo it though, you'll just come off arrogant. Ask questions about the company and details on your job.. Obviously, you need to be dressed nicely and appropiate. Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early Be prepared: Have resume (keep it in a manilla folder so it doesnt get folded or wrinkled) ready if applicable Dont be so nervous... relax. There are more jobs out there if it doesnt work out :) Most people who respond to this question will have some great answers to help you. While your reading through them.. write them down.. It will help. Good Luck!!!

Kristin Pregnant with #4

Heres what you do friend. You tell them that your goal in life is to be manager of whatever crappy job you are applying for. Also tell them you are available 24/7 and you love to work long hours. Thats all you need, and you'll be in. Good luck

Tawnee S

Make sure you are very smartly dressed with clean shoes. Take a pad & pen with you & make notes as the potential employer is speaking to you, they will be impressed that you are listening & taking in what they are saying. Underline key words that you can repeat later in the interview, it shows them that you really are listening. When they ask you if you have any questions, have a list of questions on your pad ready to ask & don't hide the fact that you wrote them before the interview because they will be impressed that you took the time to write a list of questions beforehand. Use what they told you in the interview to make new questions. If you couldn't think of any questions to ask, have your pad anyway & point at it with your pen & tell them you don't need to ask any questions because you had a dozen written down & they answered them all during the interview. Be confident but not cocky. Sit up straight & be aware of your body language & remember that they are probably as nervous as you are. Don't forget your manners, wait to be offered a seat, say please & thank you etc. Be energetic, don't stroll into the office as if you have all day . Make sure your breath doesn't smell. Good luck.

stumpymosha

Maintain eye contact, but don't 'eyeball' the interviewer. Remain calm, take your time to answer questions and answer them intelligently. Don't swear or rubbish anyone - esp your past employer(s). Dress appropriately - nothing too funky/sexy/weird. If you like the sound of the job, tell the interviewer. Remember, an interview is a 2 way thing, so don't be afraid to ask some sensible questions. Leave q's re salary and benefits to 2nd interview though. It's not a bad idea to ask about office morale, why the position has become available (did the previous person leave? Why?) You can even ask to see where you'll be working, what your boss is like to work for. etc etc Some don'ts: Don't answer with just 'yes' or 'no'. You have to elaborate. Don't look bored or scared. Don't over-sell yourself - the interviewer will see your suitability if you remain calm and follow Dr Curly's advice. Don't EVER interrupt! It's also a good idea to have some questions in advance - like my suggestions above. Also, while your interviewer is talking, it's usually well received if you ask questions, kind of like you would in a normal conversation. Most of all though, show you have a personality, and not one of a psycho! They want to know you'll fit in.

Curly Locks

Be yourself and tell the truth and everything else will just fall into place

Osh Aka Oisinmagic

Be genuine. Don't try to tell them how great and wonderful you are, but truthfully answer any questions asked of you. Act as if all of the people you are meeting will be people you'll see on a daily basis and try to get to know them. Be interested in them. And offer a reach-around, fer chrissakes! Git-er-done!!!

Eric C

dont say urrrrrrrrmmmmmmm

emmaline

always smile, but dont let them think your theeth are getting hot. look the person in the eye when answering a question and remember, they always ask you if you have any questions. ask them questions otherwise they are gonna think you know everything and they are gonna ask you things that you dont know. always be interested in what they have to say. black and navy is very professional colour to wear to an interview.

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