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 Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | It has been awhile since I have interviewed. What are some good tips for interviewing? This is for an open position at my current work place. I want to convince them that I am the right person for this position and that I can do this job. There is someone that has applied that is outside but she does have more experience but in my eyes, it does not mean she will be better than I am for this job. Could really use some good advice! Thanks |
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 There Could Be Aliens Out There
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Location: North Central Kansas | I'm interested too! I have an interview next week for an internship. I have never had a real interview before. |
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | Good Luck |
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 Thick and Wavy
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Location: Nebraska | We just had mock interviews at school today! They want you to look professional, definitely no hint of cleavage showing. For me, they wanted me to research the company and know what they're all about. Maintain eye contact. I do much better in writing than I do speaking, so my recruiter told me to google interview questions, write out my responses, and practice them. Also, if you tend to get red blotches on your chest or neck, wear a shirt that will cover it. Give a good, firm handshake and don't be playing on your phone or anything while you're waiting to be interviewed. That's about all I can think of for now. |
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| Just like barrel racing...imagine yourself acing the interview before you go in, give yourself some mental pep talk, and act confident even if you are really nervous without acting cocky. Obviously no off color jokes, cleavage, bra straps or thongs showing or other ill-fitting clothing, and definitely no gum or hair twirling if your nervous! |
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 Twister Survivor
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Location: Minnesota | Get a new outfit for the occassion. I specifically went into a store, told one of the workers what I was looking for and she gave me a few different options. Look professional (nice hair/pressed outfit/ect). Be sure you're EARLY! Have a copy of your resume with you. Keep eye contact, try to not be nervous. I looked at some basic questions on the internet before I went in for mine so I had some basic answers ready. Be sure YOU ask them questions. I have found that interviewer's remember the people that ask questions and skip over the ones that don't say anything. Be sure to point out your good qualities and why you're a good fit for the job. Be polite and have a firm hand shake! Best of luck to you |
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 Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | I always fear that I talk too much.
And I absolutely hate the "tell me about yourself" question.
what do they want to know? My quick history? Schooling? Hobbies? Work ethic?! It could go in so many directions.
what are some good sample questions? |
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Twister Survivor
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Location: Minnesota | Here are some of the examples that I prepared for myself, granted they werent' all realive to my line of work, but they give you an idea..I think the first link is more helpful in a basic way. It doesnt give you answers to questions, but how to form your answer to types of questions. I went threw and wrote out answers to the ones that applied to me and had them prepared when I went to my interview
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | Thanks, for the tips guys. I have been looking online for interview tips also. Since I currently work there and this is another position, he might not go into the simple tell me about yourself, history etc. That has me worried. lol I think deep down I am trying to set my self up for failure because I hate the rejection feeling. The other person that applied that is outside of work really does have me worried. I am a hypocrite, I know what I said in my previous post. I guess he will do what he wants to do anyway. Still wish me luck that I do my best. |
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 Texas Taco
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Location: Bandera, TX | Also, a hand written "Thank You" note on a professional looking card. I ususally have them pre-written and just need to fill in the blanks (name, etc). I leave them at the front desk after the interview and ask the receptionist to deliver them. That has worked every single time!
During the interview make sure you explain why you would be a great fit for this position. How would your skill set benefit the company? Why would you be better than anyone else? What are the company's growth objectives - what ideas do you have to help achieve those objectives?
Good luck! |
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 Midget Lover
Location: Kentucky | I work in recruiting, and you have gotten some good tips. Business professional, so a suit would be great. Be yourself, and be engaging. Ask questions at the end of the interview. Stay interested.
Our company interviews via Targeted Selection. We ask questions like "tell me about a time when..." etc. We base candidates experiences off future performance. So I would suggest you going back and thinking about experiences and applying that to the position you are interviewing for. |
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Love Me Some Robert Redford
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Location: WV | Thank you so much everyone for the advice. |
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 The Vaccinator
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | Be prepared to explain why you are the right choice for the position, i.e. the value you will add. Do you have ideas or plans to make the job better so it will contribute more to the company's bottom line? Think about how you can let them know during the interview that you have really thought about this and are prepared to step into that job and "shine". You need to let them know you are prepared - right now - to do the job or do what it takes to become prepared to do the job. Walking into the room KNOWING you can do the show -- it will show. |
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Extreme Veteran
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Location: United States | There are ALL very valuable words of advice! Thank you. |
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