Job Interview

[Frank Munoz]

Re: Job Interview

It depends on who is interviewing you.
Some hire you on the fxcking spot for some reason
and others will reject you for simply tapping your fingers a few times.

Everyone here has already posted important parts to an interview though~
(especially the hand shake)

although my last interviewer gave a wimpy ass shake and boy was I offended.

[gold stinger]

Re: Job Interview

I'm working retail at Shoppers Drug Mart and some other good things to have to help your chances (if you're applying for a merchandising, supervisor, or fast food position) is to have a healthy diet and work out on a constant basis. Most retail jobs will require you to either haul boxes of products from the back room or unpack boxes from the back room for use and some of these boxes can weigh as much as 80lbs.

[RNGRX]

Re: Job Interview

I suggest always be prepared, do your research about the company and have a few good questions for the hiring manager interviewing you. Get to know the hiring manager if you can, utilize a website called "LinkedIn" and try to look up the hiring manager's profile, see if he has any interests, these can be later used to build rapport.

Seriously, it sounds weird or stalkerish, but trust me, do some research, find out he really loves the Red Sox or fishing or nascar through his facebook or linkedin and maybe you can make a friendly/ off the cuff comment about how you two relate in some way, it is what will set you above others.

What is important to you in your next job? seriously? What do you want to know/ need to know about the company? Ask these questions.

Always establish benefit. How will hiring YOU benefit my company? How will you mesh with my current employees?

Will you stay with us long term? (or till the end of contract?)

Will you make the company money?

These things is what the employer is thinking.

Very basic : Can he/she get along with my current work force?

Will he/she last long term (is the position challenging enough/ a good enough match to keep them interested)

CAN this person actually DO this job?

ALways remember that, all of the stupid questions, forums, psyche type questions are really trying to answer those three basic things.

Do not be afraid to say "I don't know", " I am not sure", "At the moment I am drawing a blank, could you repeat the question?"
Saying the wrong answer or just blurting out anything because you don't know the answer will be bad. Don't answer the question if you will just ramble for 5 minutes and not answer the question anyway. You are not going to fool anybody aside from yourself by doing this.

"I am not sure sir, I would be happy to learn" or if you simply don't fully understand the question... " Can you please repeat the question?"

No hiring manager is going to knock you for asking to repeat or saying you don't know, it takes courage to admit you don't have an answer, unless it is for every question.... then you are in trouble...

Posture and eye contact, very important.

If it is a phone interview, walk. Stand up and walk around, we all think more clearly if we are on our feet. Take deep pauses before you answer, reduce the use of "like" or "uhmmm" or "uhhh" Basicly try and sound professional and calm.

***DO NOT RAMBLE. PLEASE BE SPECIFIC AND TO THE POINT!.

If I ask you a question with a specific answer, don't tell me a 20 minute story that rambles off topic, please research basic interview questions and have some pocket answers, clear and to the point, No stories unless I ask for one!!!!!!!!!***

If you are in person, always make eye contact and have good posture, don't slouch or look tired.

Google the company, learn their motto or message, get to know what they do and come up with some good questions
"I was on your website researching your company and I found _______ interesting, can you tell me ______?"

These questions an employer or hiring manager will LOVE! And you will get HUGE bonus points.

[G.S.M]

Re: Job Interview

the way to do it is just carry 5 ton logs on your shoulders and be like yo if i can do that i can do this shit job

Just be a man/woman and don't act dumb. Talk straight and to the point.

be a manwoman

[UserNameGoesHere]

Re: Job Interview

Don't do this.

[XxXMetalheadXxX]

Re: Job Interview

Don't do this.

LOL.

the way to do it is just carry 5 ton logs on your shoulders and be like yo if i can do that i can do this shit job

Just be a man/woman and don't act dumb. Talk straight and to the point.

be a manwoman

Only 5 ton?! ONLY 5?! You must be mistaken me for you. I can easily do 6. You suck. You can't be like me.....I'm sorry...It's just.. I'm on my period.

I suggest always be prepared, do your research about the company and have a few good questions for the hiring manager interviewing you. Get to know the hiring manager if you can, utilize a website called "LinkedIn" and try to look up the hiring manager's profile, see if he has any interests, these can be later used to build rapport.

I did some research on the company last night but didn't think of looking up the hiring manager. Good call. Thanks for letting me know and I appreciate everything you said. It was a good rundown of things to come for some preparation. If I could give you pizza, I would. Maybe not...But it'd be considered. Not really. It's mine.

Healthy diet and work out on a constant basis.

Oh man...More work?! Lol, I'm just joking. I already skateboard a lot and used to do weightlifting so it shouldn't be too much of a big deal. Thanks for the headsup!

But give the job six months to a year before making a change.

I was wondering when I could do that if I didn't like it. Much thanks for that bit of info.

And for the love of god show up 15 minutes early than when they say the interview starts and for the job in general.

It shall be done.

although my last interviewer gave a wimpy ass shake and boy was I offended.

Someone needs to pay for that heinous crime! How dare they?!

[DragonIIDX]

Re: Job Interview

So today was the big day! Make sure to let us know how it went.

[Xiz]

Re: Job Interview

he burst into flames. calling it now.

[justin_ator]

Re: Job Interview

Broke down and cried, I'm sure

[Syhto]

Re: Job Interview

wish ya luck bud, ive got my 2nd interview for the job im currently pursuing tomorrow, gonna be righteous im sure

[Ohaider]

Re: Job Interview

gl babe

[MarioNintendo]

Re: Job Interview

Tell us how it went! Reply if you got the job next week!

[XxXMetalheadXxX]

Re: Job Interview

Sorry to burst your bubbles on those who were betting against me. :P
I went to a high end place and got some professional work clothes to show up in and met the manager for the interview.
He was a very relaxed and calm guy. What was rather interesting was that I didn't feel nervous at all and I think it's because of the sort of vibe he was giving off. It's hard to explain but I'm sure some of you will understand what I mean. I was asked four questions and I saw his scoring he gave me. I got four out of five on every single one. I asked him a few questions and we joked around with a few laughs.
After the interview he told me he'd get back to me and let me know what's going on. If I don't hear back by Monday, I'll give them a call.
I'm really confident, however, I do know for a fact that he had three other interviews that day because I seen them during a break of skating to eat some pizza inside of the mall. (We were all interviewed in the cafe)
I'll let you guys know the aftermath of this as well when I get told the news.

wish ya luck bud, ive got my 2nd interview for the job im currently pursuing tomorrow, gonna be righteous im sure

Thank you. Good luck to you as well All the best.

[MarioNintendo]

Re: Job Interview

That's awesome, congrats!

[RNGRX]

Re: Job Interview

Sorry to burst your bubbles on those who were betting against me. :P
I went to a high end place and got some professional work clothes to show up in and met the manager for the interview.
He was a very relaxed and calm guy. What was rather interesting was that I didn't feel nervous at all and I think it's because of the sort of vibe he was giving off. It's hard to explain but I'm sure some of you will understand what I mean. I was asked four questions and I saw his scoring he gave me. I got four out of five on every single one. I asked him a few questions and we joked around with a few laughs.
After the interview he told me he'd get back to me and let me know what's going on. If I don't hear back by Monday, I'll give them a call.
I'm really confident, however, I do know for a fact that he had three other interviews that day because I seen them during a break of skating to eat some pizza inside of the mall. (We were all interviewed in the cafe)
I'll let you guys know the aftermath of this as well when I get told the news.


Thank you. Good luck to you as well All the best.

Burst into flames. Xiz was correct.