[black_mamba]

There are numerous books out there that give some sample answers, very useful actually! Check your uni/school careers advice service as I doubt you'll find this sort of information online.

[Nutter]

(Original post by Analog4Life)
Here is a very nice guide to interview dress etiquette. In depth and illustrated with nice pics. It covers a lot more of the finer details that are important for serious career interviews.

For men:
http://www.*********.com/interview.asp

For women:
http://www.*********.com/eBook/Women..._Etiquette.pdf

hope it helps,

Cheers

I'm not quite sure why that word is disallowed on TSR but for those who still want access to the link, a simple (and smart) Google search would yield it as the first result, so fret not.

[Realist101]

My Tutor Told Me That To Succeed At Interviews The One Must Be A Very Good Speaker. Excellent Communication Skills Are A Must, A Good Sense Of Humour Can Also Swing It, Ive Read Stories Of People Embarassing Themselves In Front Of Employers But Quicking Thinkin Helped Diffuse The Situation. Also For Interviewers They Hav To Go Through Many Candidates, One Such Try Hard As To Differentiate From The Crowd. My Tutor Went On Further To Say That Many Applying For Jobs Are Almost Robotic And Display Little Or No Emotion, One Should Try Hard So As To Be Friendly And Pleasant Without Having To Resort To Robotic And Rehearsed Answers

[PoisonJam]

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[arsenalfan.]

In your interview, ask questoins about the company/your job information

Like what are the working hours etc.. how big is the office etc..

It shows that you are interested in the job,

[Segat1]

Questions they will/may ask you, and some answers:

1. What are your strengths? Easy!!
2. What are your weaknesses? I usually say I have trouble delegating, as I prefer to complete work to my own high standard. But I have learnt that trusting someone to do a good job frees up my time and allows me to concentrate on my core job role. Blah blah
3. Why are you leaving your current employer? - Looking for a challenge, current role is restricting etc...
4. Tell me about a time you used leadership/initiative/good judgement. What happened? What was the outcome?
5. Tell me about a time when you made the wrong decision. What was the outcome? Show what you learned from this experience. Not that you were fired.
6. Why do you think you'd be good at this role?
7. What can you bring to this organisation?
8. Do you feel you can work well unsupervised/in a team/both? Examples
9. How are you under pressure?

[loftx]

My advice is be yourself - interviewers are people too, and along with someone who fits the critera for the job they'll also be looking with someone who's friendly, enthusiastic and they think they'll enjoy working with.

[danni_bella]

Also good job agencies if you know of any have great videos and stuff you can watch to prepare yourself.

They're usually funny tho because they're from the 80s, the last time I watched one I had to stop myself from lol.

But they're good.

[xspongeyx]

i have an interview for a database analyst job next tues. anyone give me any tips on IT sort of interviews

[beach surf babe]

I've got an interview/trial thing today....

[xspongeyx]

ive been told theres gonna be a short test in my interview

[xspongeyx]

ive been told theres gonna be a short test in my interview

[kazap]

I had the 'pleasure' of sitting in on a couple of grad interviews we gave at my company. Here are my thoughts from the other side of the table:

Show some personality and character, we are people too, when meeting anyone we all form an impression of that person, several of our candidates just came over as boring people we didnt want to work with.

Make eye contact, talk confidently, sit up straight, dont hide behind the table.

Do some preperation! It was frustrating to have someone infront of us who didnt even know why they were there, gives such a bad impression.

I wrote off at least one person on their wet handshake! Its true, its so off
putting.

Have some respect for you interviewer, I got a few really badly judged 'cheeky' comments that just made me think "youre a knob".

Listen carefully to what we say, again its very frustrating when you ask someone to repeat what youve been discussing and they dont have a clue. Remember names, use them.

Dont lie, you may talk yourself ito a job that isnt suitable for you. A good interviewer will be testing what you say and will pick up on the slightest contradiction. The scribbles they are making may be notes on what they think of you, but it will also be notes on what you say, so be prepared to justify any comments and contradictions.



Oh and giving interviews can be scary too, it also gets boring after the 1st one, so try and get some of your personality across!


Good luck!

[xspongeyx]

anyone had an interview for british gas for a customer service advisor?

[jtbieberich]

Nope on the gas company interviews.

As for tips, I hated interviewing at first because it's a tough transition from university life to the professional life. The biggest thing to remember is that the best candidates are the ones that can carry on a pleasant conversation and smoothly interact with interviewers. It's pretty hard to do when you're in a suit as opposed to whatever you normally wear to class, and you're put in this awkward situation where you feel like everything you do is being analyzed.

One of my mentors really helped me out by changing my perspective. He said something to the effect of "Interview them as much as they interview you". Think about it, your choice of where to start your career and work for at least a few years is dependent on finding out as much as you can about the company. The interviews are the perfect time to ask the questions, and drill them as well.

Never walk out of the interview without asking questions and finding out if you think this company is really worth moving on regardless if they offer you another interview or offer. Here's some that I asked when I was in your shoes a year ago:

What are you looking for in the ideal candidate for this position?
(Do I truely fit this?)
How many college graduates are you looking to hire this round?
(What are my chances?)
Describe the culture of your company in and around the office.
(Would I want to be there for 8 hours, 5 days a week?)
What kind of work would I be doing as an entry-level college graduate?
(Will I be a coffee-runner or doing important work?)
What do you offer to your clients and employees that other companies do not?
(Why should I work here?)
What does your company value?
(Do your values align with mine?)

Find out if this really fits what you want to do after college. Don't settle for the first offer that comes your way. Just turning the tables in a respectful and inquisitive way will help to relax you and build up your confidence. I bombed so many interviews before I hit my stride and began to nail them. I hope this helps you with your interviews and I hope you find the job that truely fits what you want to do after college!

[Sabum]

[QUOTE=jtbieberich]Nope on the gas company interviews.
Thanks for the very good tips u've just given.I graduated 2yrs ago but can't have something to do till date.Fortunately,i've been called for a Test and Interview on Sat 6th Jan 2006 at Maerk in Cameroon where i live
But i don't know what i'll be working there if i'm employed.I have a BSc in Physics with a minor in Computer Science.
Sure some the questions u gave will really play an importantr role for me to get the job.Thanks once more!

[girl079]

there are also some more job interview tips in http://www.career-resource.net/interview.php

[LeifErikson]

I got a new book yesterday called "Life's A Pitch", and it contained some useful tips about selling yourself in a job interview. For example:

- Make sure a photo is on your CV when you send it in, so you're easier to recognise
- Swot up by reading the company annual report and talk about in the interview, to demonstrate your interest in the firm
- Prepare a list of questions and don't be afraid about telling them you did so - showing you did the preparation make you look good.

I'd really recommend the book - it's very easy to read and written by two very successful advertising guys (Stephen Bailey and Roger Mavity).

[teenage_Drama]

i got my interview on monday, they told me to bring 2 references ( i only have address/number/name of my teacher and head of year, is this ok? and they also told me to bring my passport and bank details etc and a pen but no CV?

[cufc16]

(Original post by teenage_Drama)
i got my interview on monday, they told me to bring 2 references ( i only have address/number/name of my teacher and head of year, is this ok? and they also told me to bring my passport and bank details etc and a pen but no CV?

I have an interview and they told me to bring the same things (except the pen), and i have the same problem in only being able to provide references from my teacher and head of year. Will this be ok?