Help wanted ! Interview in 4 hours !
05-08-2009, 08:05 AM
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Help wanted ! Interview in 4 hours !
i havent a clue what to expect , its for a fairly big firm working as a plumbers mate.
its my 1st proper interview so any help would be seriously helpfull
its my 1st proper interview so any help would be seriously helpfull
05-08-2009, 08:14 AM
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Go in confident, with a FIRM handshake! Theres nothing worse than a limp hand!
Sit still, dont fidget. Dont use slang, and try to put on your best voice!
LOOK PRESENTABLE!
Sit still, dont fidget. Dont use slang, and try to put on your best voice!
LOOK PRESENTABLE!
05-08-2009, 08:20 AM
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i cant really be myself or ive got no chance! lol
just worried about questions etc. ive tried looking up the firm online but cant find them. thought that may help.
also , tie ? or just a nice shirt ?
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05-08-2009, 08:30 AM
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Get some back ground info on them if you can,be confident, try not to get flustered if asked questions and make sure you answer them correctly.
Speak clearly and strongly,look the person in the eye when you're speaking to him also,it's all about how you put yourself across and you need to be seen as the best of the best.
Good luck
Speak clearly and strongly,look the person in the eye when you're speaking to him also,it's all about how you put yourself across and you need to be seen as the best of the best.
Good luck
05-08-2009, 08:48 AM
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Dont sit down until you are asked. If they offer you a glass of water, accept it. As above, think about your answers before you speak...think of yourself as a product and sell yourself.
Good luck
Good luck
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I'd say uve left it late to ask but as above. Be confident, ask questions, I'd expect to see you arrive on time In a suit. Have sone scenarios I your head of what they could ask you... Customer connected, drive for results, whe. You worked as a team to overcome an issue etc.
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Crowds.
05-08-2009, 09:12 AM
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One of the biggest tips I was given - and I always forget to use 
accept the drink, and then when theres a difficult question take a sip of it, this give you a couple of seconds to come up with a reply rather than going erm...erm.....erm....
Other than that - simply be yourself, your personality will come out when you work there and if they dont like you, they will get rid of you as they will most likely have a probation period in your contract, your a few quid up short term but long term have no income and have taken your eye of the ball
accept the drink, and then when theres a difficult question take a sip of it, this give you a couple of seconds to come up with a reply rather than going erm...erm.....erm....
Other than that - simply be yourself, your personality will come out when you work there and if they dont like you, they will get rid of you as they will most likely have a probation period in your contract, your a few quid up short term but long term have no income and have taken your eye of the ball
05-08-2009, 09:18 AM
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What job is it?
What company?
Have you read the job spec so you can make sure you say things about yourself that will be relevant to the position they want to fill....ie ticking the right boxes in experience and personality
What company?
Have you read the job spec so you can make sure you say things about yourself that will be relevant to the position they want to fill....ie ticking the right boxes in experience and personality
05-08-2009, 09:23 AM
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Have you called Dan? He's probably one of the best people on here to talk to about this as he's in that field & knows it inside out 
Just don't let him talk you into a sex romp with him & he's mate John
Just don't let him talk you into a sex romp with him & he's mate John
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DO YOUR RESEARCH
Find out all you can about the position you’re applying for
- and the company the position
is with. Check out their literature, trade magazines, press articles and the internet. Confidentially,
ask colleagues whose views you respect for their opinions on the company.
is with. Check out their literature, trade magazines, press articles and the internet. Confidentially,
ask colleagues whose views you respect for their opinions on the company.
Prepare a list of questions
that you might be asked and practice the answers to them.
Memorise a list of questions to ask the company.
Memorise a list of questions to ask the company.
Decide what to wear
– smart but appropriate clothing with a minimum of jewellery
– and book a trip to the hairdresser if necessary.
– and book a trip to the hairdresser if necessary.
Check out the exact location
for the interview, plan your route and allow ample time to get there.
INTERVIEW DAY
Aim to be 15 minutes early for your interview.
Introduce yourself at Reception, and make sure you’re
pleasant to the staff – they are often asked for their impression of you.
pleasant to the staff – they are often asked for their impression of you.
While you wait, read over the company literature
and mentally rehearse questions and answers.
But above all, relax!
But above all, relax!
When your interviewer comes to meet you, smile,
maintain eye contact (without staring)
and give an appropriate greeting.
and give an appropriate greeting.
IN THE INTERVIEW
Sit yourself down comfortably, but stay alert.
It’s best to politely refuse tea or coffee.
As the interview progresses, listen very carefully
to any questions, smile to show interest and enthusiasm,
and wait until they finish before you answer. Make your points clearly and don’t waffle. Don’t feel pressured
into filling any silences – when you’ve said all you have to say, stop talking.
and wait until they finish before you answer. Make your points clearly and don’t waffle. Don’t feel pressured
into filling any silences – when you’ve said all you have to say, stop talking.
Try to get an idea of what the employer is looking for
by asking questions like “What kind of person are you
interested in?” or “What kind of skills would the ideal candidate have?”.
interested in?” or “What kind of skills would the ideal candidate have?”.
Use every opportunity
to show the employer that you have what they’re looking for. Build a strong case for
them to choose you – this may be your only chance.
them to choose you – this may be your only chance.
ANSWERING QUESTIONS
Listen very carefully to every question,
and try to avoid answering with a mere ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Think before you answer
, speak clearly and stick to the point. Avoid being vague or evasive.
Provide real examples to back up your answers,
especially when you’re speaking about your
experience, achievements, transferable knowledge and skills.
experience, achievements, transferable knowledge and skills.
Use your research to make comments
which show that you have put some effort into finding out
about the position and the company.
about the position and the company.
It is perfectly acceptable to ask for clarification
if you don’t understand a question – and to check
that you have given the interviewer enough information.
that you have given the interviewer enough information.
ASKING QUESTIONS
Unless the interviewer
brings the subject up, avoid asking questions about pay during your first
meeting. But it’s a good idea to ask positive questions like “What are the career prospects?”
or “Do you have any doubts about my suitability for this job?”.
meeting. But it’s a good idea to ask positive questions like “What are the career prospects?”
or “Do you have any doubts about my suitability for this job?”.
Make it absolutely clear
that you are interested in the position by saying so.
THE END OF THE INTERVIEW
Ask what will happen next
and how long it will be before the company contacts you.
Shake hands, smile and thank the interviewer for their time.
Shake hands, smile and thank the interviewer for their time.
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Call us and let us know how things went. Reflect on the interview and your performance,
and see what you could learn for future interviews.
If you’re not successful, ask for feedback. Then adopt a positive frame of mind, and prepare
for the next challenge.
and see what you could learn for future interviews.
If you’re not successful, ask for feedback. Then adopt a positive frame of mind, and prepare
for the next challenge.
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I always use the "i can be overly critical of my/my teams work which sometimes can slow up a project/job" or something to that effect, shows you have high standards, wont accept a shitey finish etc...
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well that was quick! interview went well . 
got a call about 1o mins ago asking if i wanna start monday ! get in there!
cheers guys 4 your help and reassurance!
roll on payday!
got a call about 1o mins ago asking if i wanna start monday ! get in there!
cheers guys 4 your help and reassurance!
roll on payday!
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Quality mate, well done.
Haven't had many interviews myself but the feeling when it goes well and get the job is great, especially when you REALLY want it. To be fair though, even when you do your best and it went well but didn't get the job you're still safe in the knowledge you did your best and they went another way not because you cocked it up!
Great post from Dan BTW, going to save that!
Haven't had many interviews myself but the feeling when it goes well and get the job is great, especially when you REALLY want it. To be fair though, even when you do your best and it went well but didn't get the job you're still safe in the knowledge you did your best and they went another way not because you cocked it up!
Great post from Dan BTW, going to save that!
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