Interview etiquette?
09-Oct-2007, 01:41 PM
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the most important thing is to know about the company and the position you are being interviewed for...and when they ask you if you have any questions you better have some damn good questions to ask...nobody likes somebody that thinks they know everything or somebody that doesnt know jack
09-Oct-2007, 01:47 PM
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At my last interview I said my math skills aren't the best, but thats why the calculator was invented as well as microsoft excel and their formulas. This then lead to him saying, "so your saying you know excel pretty good," and I replied, "well out of 10, i'd rate myself a good 8-9/10. "
09-Oct-2007, 01:48 PM
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they are expecting those type of replies
how about....I'm a lazy worker and im trying to overcome that by taking less breaks? lol
in all seriousness....how would u answer that q w/o giving them an answer they've heard a million times
09-Oct-2007, 02:01 PM
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09-Oct-2007, 02:43 PM
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companies do not dot conduct business, people conduct business
you need to show them you can be a person with your own intelligence and skills to blend in and put people at ease, go ahead and crack a tasteful joke or two, laugh at his jokes (they will often throw some in to ease the situation and see if you respons like a human being, or a scared little peon)
in order you convince people, you need to reach them on a personal level, otherwise only your resumee would be needed
09-Oct-2007, 04:30 PM
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At my last interview I said my math skills aren't the best, but thats why the calculator was invented as well as microsoft excel and their formulas. This then lead to him saying, "so your saying you know excel pretty good," and I replied, "well out of 10, i'd rate myself a good 8-9/10. "
09-Oct-2007, 04:34 PM
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if the interviewer is female and u have a scnet on being a guy, u have a better chance.. keep in mind, if u wear too much or smell like some pine sol type ish..then no luck.. but yea.. i learned this in class
09-Oct-2007, 05:01 PM
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The alternative to that is try to point out something subtle and show self-improvement.. IE - I tend to want to jump right into a project before properly analyzing the requirements or something. Finish it off with something like, And I've recognized this and have improved significantly in the last 2 months by doing blah blah blah. So atleast if you identify an issue, you don't leave it hanging.. Show that you are focused toward self-improvement and have made progress.
Depending on the position you are trying for, a lot of it is how you answer questions too.. They will notice Hesistation.. They notice how many UHHs and Umms you say.. For the love of god, practice NOT saying UMM and UHH.. If you are in thought, don't say anything.. it makes you seem soo much smarter..
In terms of attitude, professionalism is always important for any office job.
Answer only what you are ASKED! Clear and concise! Expand on a topic only where absolutely necessary..
Know the history of the organization and talk to it where you can.. IE - Reference a project you did that could help this organization because they have similar processes or are in similar markets etc... Show them that you've done your research on them and aren't doing this for ****s and giggles.
Geeze I could go on and on.. Remember names, keep eye contact but not to the point that you are staring them down. Ask them questions, show interest in the organization..
After the interview, send a letter or email and thank them for the opportunity. If they gave you a time frame for a response, wait patiently.. If you don't get a response, call them and ask.. Doesn't hurt!
I worked in HR for almost 2 years and you will be surprized the kind of **** that can make a recruiter / manager change his/her mind.
09-Oct-2007, 05:03 PM
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Men are generally laid back and don't measure you the same way.
KEY WORD - GENERALLY!!
09-Oct-2007, 05:05 PM
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Yeah but that's fine.. Bottom line is you didn't point out any flaws.. And those are not obvious answers, people will speak the truth and state flaws that cost them the job. Look at it this way, if you are great in everything, and then give them a silly answer like that, as opposed to revealing something that is critical "IE - I suck at managing my calender" , which situation is overall better for you?
The alternative to that is try to point out something subtle and show self-improvement.. IE - I tend to want to jump right into a project before properly analyzing the requirements or something. Finish it off with something like, And I've recognized this and have improved significantly in the last 2 months by doing blah blah blah. So atleast if you identify an issue, you don't leave it hanging.. Show that you are focused toward self-improvement and have made progress.
Depending on the position you are trying for, a lot of it is how you answer questions too.. They will notice Hesistation.. They notice how many UHHs and Umms you say.. For the love of god, practice NOT saying UMM and UHH.. If you are in thought, don't say anything.. it makes you seem soo much smarter..
In terms of attitude, professionalism is always important for any office job.
Answer only what you are ASKED! Clear and concise! Expand on a topic only where absolutely necessary..
Know the history of the organization and talk to it where you can.. IE - Reference a project you did that could help this organization because they have similar processes or are in similar markets etc... Show them that you've done your research on them and aren't doing this for ****s and giggles.
Geeze I could go on and on.. Remember names, keep eye contact but not to the point that you are staring them down. Ask them questions, show interest in the organization..
After the interview, send a letter or email and thank them for the opportunity. If they gave you a time frame for a response, wait patiently.. If you don't get a response, call them and ask.. Doesn't hurt!
I worked in HR for almost 2 years and you will be surprized the kind of **** that can make a recruiter / manager change his/her mind.
The alternative to that is try to point out something subtle and show self-improvement.. IE - I tend to want to jump right into a project before properly analyzing the requirements or something. Finish it off with something like, And I've recognized this and have improved significantly in the last 2 months by doing blah blah blah. So atleast if you identify an issue, you don't leave it hanging.. Show that you are focused toward self-improvement and have made progress.
Depending on the position you are trying for, a lot of it is how you answer questions too.. They will notice Hesistation.. They notice how many UHHs and Umms you say.. For the love of god, practice NOT saying UMM and UHH.. If you are in thought, don't say anything.. it makes you seem soo much smarter..
In terms of attitude, professionalism is always important for any office job.
Answer only what you are ASKED! Clear and concise! Expand on a topic only where absolutely necessary..
Know the history of the organization and talk to it where you can.. IE - Reference a project you did that could help this organization because they have similar processes or are in similar markets etc... Show them that you've done your research on them and aren't doing this for ****s and giggles.
Geeze I could go on and on.. Remember names, keep eye contact but not to the point that you are staring them down. Ask them questions, show interest in the organization..
After the interview, send a letter or email and thank them for the opportunity. If they gave you a time frame for a response, wait patiently.. If you don't get a response, call them and ask.. Doesn't hurt!
I worked in HR for almost 2 years and you will be surprized the kind of **** that can make a recruiter / manager change his/her mind.
