Helppppppppppppppppp meeeeeeeeeee!!

[Universal]

I have an interview coming up for a sweet job, problem is, there's 3 interviews and they're all very formal. :cantbeli:

Any1 here done a formal interview b4? I need tips and advices... please :hug:

and... The first question they'll most likely punch me with is "tell us about yourself" in there, am I supposed to say "I'm self-motivated, give 110 %..." and all that crap OR am I supposed to actually talk about MYSELF???

[mocking_loudly_died]

Tip 1: shoot the first person that moves, that person has started to think and therefore is dangerous......no wait....

[farmgirl]

I have an interview coming up for a sweet job, problem is, there's 3 interviews and they're all very formal. :cantbeli:

Any1 here done a formal interview b4? I need tips and advices... please :hug:

and... The first question they'll most likely punch me with is "tell us about yourself" in there, am I supposed to say "I'm self-motivated, give 110 %..." and all that crap OR am I supposed to actually talk about MYSELF???

I've been through lots of interviews. You'll be fine. Make sure your clothes are appropriate... well pressed... shoes shined. If you have earrings or anything like that... take them out.

Make sure you have a firm handshake. Don't sit until you are invited to do so.... Have good eye contact.
It's not important to have an immediate answer to everything. If you need time to think... ask for the question to be repeated, or ask for clarification.
If they ask you to tell about yourself. They want to know about you, but the fact that you are motivated etc. is about you, so you can include that, but make sure you actually tell about yourself and your interests.

It's good to tailor your responses somewhat to fit the job too. What are you interviewing for?

Make sure you have some good questions to ask them about their company... let them see that you've done some research about them and the job before you go.

Smile.... Be honest....

Do you have your resume up to date and ready?

[NcDeuce]

Be prepared for questions like, "Why do you think you are fit for the job?"

I've been in 4 or so interviews for jobs...got it everytime too. ;)

[mocking_loudly_died]

Tip 2: kidnap the boss’s daughter, then blackmail he/she into giving you the position.

[WolverineBlue]

For what kind of job are you interviewing? And what is your relevant experience? I've been through numerous interviews, and I've conducted many myself.

[Universal]

Farmgirl, you're my new hero :hug:
McDeuce, I'm actually getting myself ready for questions like these, those rude, abnoxious questions like.. "why do u want to work here?!"

[Fintin]

dont wear pants....thats the trick...worked for me....

[Universal]

Next thing you know, they're gonna ask you "What the hell are you doing in my office?!"

I'm applying for MBNA credit card company, u guys heard of it, right?

[WolverineBlue]

Good buzz-words: team-builder, problem-solver, hangover-not-haver rofl

[WolverineBlue]

What position at MBNA, Universal? Need more information!!!!

[Fintin]

no no...pedophile...im a drunk, i dont go to meetins...thoses arnt bruses they are tracks....

[Universal]

For what kind of job are you interviewing? And what is your relevant experience? I've been through numerous interviews, and I've conducted many myself.

Well, I'm military trainned, so I'm using that as my strong point; self-motivation, leadership, best effort, dedicated, positive atitude...

[farmgirl]

Farmgirl, you're my new hero :hug:
McDeuce, I'm actually getting myself ready for questions like these, those rude, abnoxious questions like.. "why do u want to work here?!"


:D I hope some of it helps. Be confident. (even if you don't feel like it)

Those questions are the toughest...
I was asked... "you are the only person that we are interviewing for this position who doesn't have experience, why should we hire you?"

and

"what are two questions that you thought we would ask you that we didn't?"

They are also likely to ask you about strengths and weaknesses. You MUST state a weakness, but make sure it isn't too much of a weakness, and do your best to spin it, so it sounds more like a strength by the time you are finished.

Be early!!

[memphiz]

If you have to pass gas, cough ;) and if its a chick whip out your dong and be like " Sup"

[WolverineBlue]

For what kind of job are you interviewing? And what is your relevant experience? I've been through numerous interviews, and I've conducted many myself.

Well, I'm military trainned, so I'm using that as my strong point; self-motivation, leadership, best effort, dedicated, positive atitude...

Then definitely use those terms when asked about your strong points. "Now, son, what are your weaknesses?" I'd bring up that I'm so hard on myself that I might expect too much from other people -- but I'm a team-player and so I try to help my peers when I see they are struggling.

[farmgirl]

For what kind of job are you interviewing? And what is your relevant experience? I've been through numerous interviews, and I've conducted many myself.

Well, I'm military trainned, so I'm using that as my strong point; self-motivation, leadership, best effort, dedicated, positive atitude...

Then definitely use those terms when asked about your strong points. "Now, son, what are your weaknesses?" I'd bring up that I'm so hard on myself that I might expect too much from other people -- but I'm a team-player and so I try to help my peers when I see they are struggling.


That's good... because your "weakness" really isn't a weakness... it's another strength. :D

[Universal]

Thats a good weakness, I was gonna say "Sometimes I get frustrated when things happen when they shouldn't have, like a computer breakdown, but now, I'm training myself to go after the problem and solve it instead of getting pissed that it doesn't work."

But I think I'll use yours ;) Because it actually happens to me, currently I'm working at a restaurant and my co-workers are so slow, fragile, and afraid to do really simple things, it pisses me off and I yell at them.

[Jack Mehoff]

Wait, I thought Universal is going to be a member of the JTF2. They actually have a "job interview" for JTF2? rofl

[memphiz]

Wait, I thought Universal is going to be a member of the JTF2. They actually have a "job interview" for JTF2? rofl
Of course they do Jack

[WolverineBlue]

Thats a good weakness, I was gonna say "Sometimes I get frustrated when things happen when they shouldn't have, like a computer breakdown, but now, I'm training myself to go after the problem and solve it instead of getting pissed that it doesn't work."

But I think I'll use yours ;) Because it actually happens to me, currently I'm working at a restaurant and my co-workers are so slow, fragile, and afraid to do really simple things, it pisses me off and I yell at them.

Good one too -- you're on the right track. :)

But I still think you need to mention that you have 10 kids, do crack and root for the following teams: Ohio State Buckeyes, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Liverpool.

[usa320]

I went to my interview in jeans and a t-shirt. And with reason. Ive always had a firm belief in being truthful in how you act. I dont think what im wearing- merely my clothes, should have any bearing, or reflect in anyway, how capable or dedicated i am to a certain job.

When i go to work, i rarely wear a suit, usually only on Wednesdays when we have meetings. Usually i wear just khakis and a nice shirt or something. I really dont care too much about dress, as long as i dont appear as a complete slob.

I feel that my character will be reflected by how well i do my job, not by how nice i look.

I found that the best thing to do in any interview is to be blunt and honest. I never went out of my way to impress anyone. I am who i am. When they asked my why i wanted that job, i didnt give them a line about wanting to expand my horizons. I told that it was an obvious pay raise and obviously a higher position with more authority, and with authority comes responsibilty, and i was a responsible person to choose.

[Universal]

Thats a good weakness, I was gonna say "Sometimes I get frustrated when things happen when they shouldn't have, like a computer breakdown, but now, I'm training myself to go after the problem and solve it instead of getting pissed that it doesn't work."

But I think I'll use yours ;) Because it actually happens to me, currently I'm working at a restaurant and my co-workers are so slow, fragile, and afraid to do really simple things, it pisses me off and I yell at them.

Good one too -- you're on the right track. :)

thanks buddy :hug:

[usa320]

Wait, I thought Universal is going to be a member of the JTF2. They actually have a "job interview" for JTF2

OWNED!!!!

[farmgirl]

I went to my interview in jeans and a t-shirt. And with reason. Ive always had a firm belief in being truthful in how you act. I dont think what im wearing- merely my clothes, should have any bearing, or reflect in anyway, how capable or dedicated i am to a certain job.

When i go to work, i rarely wear a suit, usually only on Wednesdays when we have meetings. Usually i wear just khakis and a nice shirt or something. I really dont care too much about dress, as long as i dont appear as a complete slob.

I feel that my character will be reflected by how well i do my job, not by how nice i look.

I found that the best thing to do in any interview is to be blunt and honest. I never went out of my way to impress anyone. I am who i am. When they asked my why i wanted that job, i didnt give them a line about wanting to expand my horizons. I told that it was an obvious pay raise and obviously a higher position with more authority, and with authority comes responsibilty, and i was a responsible person to choose.


It depends on what you are interviewing for, but if you came to interview with me for a professional position in jeans and a tshirt, you'd be out of the running before you uttered a word. Part of being professional is being able to look the part. It's not about impressing, it's about being appropriate.

[WolverineBlue]

I went to my interview in jeans and a t-shirt. And with reason. Ive always had a firm belief in being truthful in how you act. I dont think what im wearing- merely my clothes, should have any bearing, or reflect in anyway, how capable or dedicated i am to a certain job.

When i go to work, i rarely wear a suit, usually only on Wednesdays when we have meetings. Usually i wear just khakis and a nice shirt or something. I really dont care too much about dress, as long as i dont appear as a complete slob.

I feel that my character will be reflected by how well i do my job, not by how nice i look.

I found that the best thing to do in any interview is to be blunt and honest. I never went out of my way to impress anyone. I am who i am. When they asked my why i wanted that job, i didnt give them a line about wanting to expand my horizons. I told that it was an obvious pay raise and obviously a higher position with more authority, and with authority comes responsibilty, and i was a responsible person to choose.

I would have had the receptionist throw you out on the street if you showed up at an interview in jeans and a t-shirt.

[Fintin]

It depends on what you are interviewing for, but if you came to interview with me for a professional position in jeans and a tshirt, you'd be out of the running before you uttered a word. Part of being professional is being able to look the part. It's not about impressing, it's about being appropriate.

depends on the company...lots of tech companies are pritty lax on the dress code....accounting firms...suit and tie

[WolverineBlue]

It depends on what you are interviewing for, but if you came to interview with me for a professional position in jeans and a tshirt, you'd be out of the running before you uttered a word. Part of being professional is being able to look the part. It's not about impressing, it's about being appropriate.

depends on the company...lots of tech companies are pritty lax on the dress code....accounting firms...suit and tie

For God's sakes -- dress appropriately for the interview. If you have a suit and it fits, wear it. If you have nice trousers and a nice shirt, wear it. Otherwise, it's flipping burgers.

[Universal]

I went to my interview in jeans and a t-shirt. And with reason. Ive always had a firm belief in being truthful in how you act. I dont think what im wearing- merely my clothes, should have any bearing, or reflect in anyway, how capable or dedicated i am to a certain job.

When i go to work, i rarely wear a suit, usually only on Wednesdays when we have meetings. Usually i wear just khakis and a nice shirt or something. I really dont care too much about dress, as long as i dont appear as a complete slob.

I feel that my character will be reflected by how well i do my job, not by how nice i look.

I found that the best thing to do in any interview is to be blunt and honest. I never went out of my way to impress anyone. I am who i am. When they asked my why i wanted that job, i didnt give them a line about wanting to expand my horizons. I told that it was an obvious pay raise and obviously a higher position with more authority, and with authority comes responsibilty, and i was a responsible person to choose.

Thats true dude, I used to think the same way, the interviewer knows that looks don't matter, and that its the actual work that you do, but looking good for an interview is one of those small things that make a difference, to show that you care enough to devote your time to dressing up and looking good.

[farmgirl]

It depends on what you are interviewing for, but if you came to interview with me for a professional position in jeans and a tshirt, you'd be out of the running before you uttered a word. Part of being professional is being able to look the part. It's not about impressing, it's about being appropriate.

depends on the company...lots of tech companies are pritty lax on the dress code....accounting firms...suit and tie


I'm talking about the interview. What one wears to work after they have the job is often far less formal. It depends on the atmosphere of the workplace. I wore a suit to interview for teaching positions, but I certainly don't wear suits to school. I wear khaki pants a lot of the time, but that doesn't mean I would EVER show up to an interview dressed like that. Understand the difference?

[Universal]

It depends on what you are interviewing for, but if you came to interview with me for a professional position in jeans and a tshirt, you'd be out of the running before you uttered a word. Part of being professional is being able to look the part. It's not about impressing, it's about being appropriate.

depends on the company...lots of tech companies are pritty lax on the dress code....accounting firms...suit and tie

For God's sakes -- dress appropriately for the interview. If you have a suit and it fits, wear it. If you have nice trousers and a nice shirt, wear it. Otherwise, it's flipping burgers.

I will, I'm gonna be busting my prom suit with a nice clean haircut, face shaved, nails neatly clipped, light perfume, a nice polite attitude topped off with an innocent smile ;) that'll do the trick

[Fintin]

I'm talking about the interview. What one wears to work after they have the job is often far less formal. It depends on the atmosphere of the workplace. I wore a suit to interview for teaching positions, but I certainly don't wear suits to school. I wear khaki pants a lot of the time, but that doesn't mean I would EVER show up to an interview dressed like that. Understand the difference?

i know there with most companies if you dressed like that you would get booted before hello...but there are exceptions....if someone was interviewing as a desinger at levis..jeans would be a must

[farmgirl]

It depends on what you are interviewing for, but if you came to interview with me for a professional position in jeans and a tshirt, you'd be out of the running before you uttered a word. Part of being professional is being able to look the part. It's not about impressing, it's about being appropriate.

depends on the company...lots of tech companies are pritty lax on the dress code....accounting firms...suit and tie

For God's sakes -- dress appropriately for the interview. If you have a suit and it fits, wear it. If you have nice trousers and a nice shirt, wear it. Otherwise, it's flipping burgers.

I will, I'm gonna be busting my prom suit with a nice clean haircut, face shaved, nails neatly clipped, light perfume, a nice polite attitude topped off with an innocent smile ;) that'll do the trick


Sounds good... but lose the cologne. Some people are really sensitive to it, and it's best not to take the chance. Just soap and water for the interview. It would probably never cause a problem, but better safe than sorry! :D Good luck! Is the interview tomorrow?

[WolverineBlue]

It depends on what you are interviewing for, but if you came to interview with me for a professional position in jeans and a tshirt, you'd be out of the running before you uttered a word. Part of being professional is being able to look the part. It's not about impressing, it's about being appropriate.

depends on the company...lots of tech companies are pritty lax on the dress code....accounting firms...suit and tie

For God's sakes -- dress appropriately for the interview. If you have a suit and it fits, wear it. If you have nice trousers and a nice shirt, wear it. Otherwise, it's flipping burgers.

I will, I'm gonna be busting my prom suit with a nice clean haircut, face shaved, nails neatly clipped, light perfume, a nice polite attitude topped off with an innocent smile ;) that'll do the trick

Please ensure it's the "sky-blue rental" tux...with frills. BIG UP TO THE BEASTY BOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Universal]

:D

[Universal]

It depends on what you are interviewing for, but if you came to interview with me for a professional position in jeans and a tshirt, you'd be out of the running before you uttered a word. Part of being professional is being able to look the part. It's not about impressing, it's about being appropriate.

depends on the company...lots of tech companies are pritty lax on the dress code....accounting firms...suit and tie

For God's sakes -- dress appropriately for the interview. If you have a suit and it fits, wear it. If you have nice trousers and a nice shirt, wear it. Otherwise, it's flipping burgers.

I will, I'm gonna be busting my prom suit with a nice clean haircut, face shaved, nails neatly clipped, light perfume, a nice polite attitude topped off with an innocent smile ;) that'll do the trick


Sounds good... but lose the cologne. Some people are really sensitive to it, and it's best not to take the chance. Just soap and water for the interview. It would probably never cause a problem, but better safe than sorry! :D Good luck! Is the interview tomorrow?

Noooo, thank God! or I'd be having a nervous breakdown right now :cantbeli: its in 2 weeks.