Does anyone have any good job interview tips?

Sunday, November 22, 2009
By FindAJob

I have my first ever important job interview today and I really need some help.

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10 Responses to “Does anyone have any good job interview tips?”

  1. elbow17green
    November 23, 2009 at 12:28 am

    Keep answers business related, have a few questions at the end for the interviewer. Keep all your answers within reason and positive. Remember this is your standard so don’t promise the moon if you can’t deliver. Look sharp, conservative and have a positive friendly attitude.

    #1831
  2. mylilbubbers
    November 23, 2009 at 1:12 am

    Focus on the importance of this job offering you the following:

    Continual learning
    Advancement opportunities
    Comforatble working conditions/culture

    Focus your lack of experience on the following:

    Your ability to quickly adapt
    Your insatiable desire to continue to learn, gain new knowlege/skills/abilities
    Your ability and desire to work in teams
    Your leadership abilites

    Lastly-
    Be original and classy
    They see tons of faces, set yourself apart by being energetic and enthusiastic about getting the job.

    Make them think you are wanted at other palces as well (you haev several other interviews to attend as well)

    Smile and good luck

    #1832
  3. A-lys
    November 23, 2009 at 1:13 am

    smile and be outgoing

    #1833
  4. Katie
    November 23, 2009 at 2:03 am

    here’s the short version:

    Dress professionally. If you don’t have a suit, then a conservative skirt and blouse/sweater for girls or dress slacks and shirt/tie for men.

    Arrive no more than 10 minutes early. Too early and you’ll get nervous. Any later than that you won’t have time to compose yourself. Also shows you are the type of person who is on time.

    Look the interviewer in the eye and shake hands firmly.

    Bring a copy of your resume with you. Be ready to answer the question “tell me about yourself” by talking about your education, school activities and volunteer activities.

    You’ll be asked questions like why do you want to work here so be ready to answer them. Here’s a list of some commonly asked questions: http://www.onlinecareerinfo.com/the-standard-interview-questions. Some of them won’t apply to you because you are not changing jobs but it will give you an idea of what to expect.

    Have some questions ready to ask the person doing the interviewing. Some ideas: How long have you been with the company? What is your background? Why do you like working here? What would my primary duties/responsibilities be when I am hired? How do you evaluate employee performance? When do you do performance reviews? When are you going to make a final decision about hiring.

    Get the person’s name (business card if possible) and correct spelling and send a thank you note to them after the interview.

    Good luck. Take a deep breath and try not to be nervous. Just be yourself and you’ll do well.

    #1834
  5. Daniel C
    November 23, 2009 at 2:09 am

    rehearse your answers by saying them OUT LOUD! it’d be better to rehearse them in front of someone but that always isn’t an option.

    Know for a fact that they will ask you what your strengths and weaknesses are. Don’t shoot yourself in the foot describing your weaknesses. I always mentioned that my biggest weakness was that I was straight out of school. So I didn’t have any on-the-job experience. That is a lot better than saying you are shy around new people or something like that.

    Another good tip is to always research the company before you go. Find out their history.

    Lastly, have a couple questions of your own to ask the interviewer. It’s your chance to get to know the company and if it is a good fit for you.

    #1835
  6. north o
    November 23, 2009 at 2:48 am

    Be prepared.

    Do an online search for the company, find out something about it. One of the many questions: “What do you know about our company”?

    Go online to places like monster.com, there’s a list of most common interview questions. Read and practice your answers.

    Go 15 min early.
    Dress professionally.
    Take a copy of your resume with you.
    Be confident, look your interviewer in the eye.
    Relax.
    Good luck!

    #1836
  7. Mike B
    November 23, 2009 at 3:47 am

    Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Do not volunteer infomation about mistakes you have made at another job. Sit upright without being stiff. Do not cross your arms. Be friendly but do not act “chummy” with the interviewer. Do not vent frustrations about or discredit a former employer.

    #1837
  8. Missy
    November 23, 2009 at 3:55 am

    Firm hand shake, eye contact, and don’t be apologetic. Good luck…

    #1838
  9. Carl L
    November 23, 2009 at 4:07 am

    dos
    1. have a good night sleep the night before so u are alert and look it.
    2. wear a suit freshly pressed, a white shirt, conservative tie and have shoes shined.
    3. be at least 5 mins early for your appointment.
    4. sit up straight. learn to smile and look pleasant.
    5. look the employer in the eyes while talking, if u find it difficult look at the tip of his/her nose. it would appear as if u are looking him/her in the eyes.
    6. express your interest in working for the company.
    tell about urself and what u have accomplished.
    tell what u know about the company.
    7. ask for the job if u want it.
    8. follow up ur interviewer with a letter or phone call if the possibility of ur being hired is open and if u are really interested in this position.
    follow these and u cant fail trust me.

    #1839
  10. BeeBee
    November 23, 2009 at 4:44 am

    Be confident but not arrogant, dress well (and in accordance with the type of comapny or position), research the company thoroughly, know about it’s history going in. Ask questions…is there room for growth with this position? what is their standing on promoting from within? etc. Don’t go in asking how much vacations time you get and ow they feel about sick days…
    Speak clearly and confidently. Be sure of your answers…if you don’t know something, tell the you don’t know the answer to that question, but you will be happy to research it. Don’t stumble your way through or BS something you don’t have a clue on. Be honest. Be clear in what you would like to do and what your goals are, and ask what the companies goals are. Take a clean copy of your resume, and don’t be afraid to take notes or jot down things you may have question on.

    Good Luck!

    #1840

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