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  1. Junior92's Avatar
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    Re: Job interview tips
    Good tips
  2. burninsnow's Avatar
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    Re: Job interview tips
    In an attempt to answer this question maybe we should look at what we shouldn't do..

    http://www.campusmoviefest.com/movie...ane-interviews
  3. blue n white army's Avatar
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    When asked about strengths and weaknesses people try and make weaknesses into a strength "i'm too hard working" etc

    Is this a good tip? i imagine i'd cringe at it if i was an interviewer. Would it not be best to say look these are my weaknesses, i'll work on them etc. Surely they would appreciate the honesty?
  4. Graduate Recruitment Bureau's Avatar
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    Yes sometimes this question can be asked in different ways but all they want is honesty about something that you are developing that isn't a key skill required for the job of course!
  5. Llamageddon's Avatar
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    Just answer it with "I have a serious problem with people asking stupid questions" and walk out the door. I'd give you the job and then fire the idiot who asked the question.
  6. isawsparks89's Avatar
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    Excellent advice

    One question, how long should you wait to get in touch after interview if you've not heard anything, without seeming pushy?
  7. Llamageddon's Avatar
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    (Original post by isawsparks89)
    Excellent advice

    One question, how long should you wait to get in touch after interview if you've not heard anything, without seeming pushy?
    You really should've found out when they would contact you by during the interview but failing that I'd give them a week.
  8. Forbear's Avatar
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    Hi. I wondered what you guys thought about taking notes with you to a job interview? My mind goes blank when I'm nervous so having notes to glance at would help. Is that a good idea or does it give a bad impression? What have your experiences been?
  9. El Torres's Avatar
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    What do people think about taking my CV in on my tablet instead of a hard copy? I'm perfectly fine with handing over my tablet to them and it also gives me the opportunity to say I brought it to write things down if need be. It's an IT Support role after all so I could say that any notes I make get synced directly to my computer which is why I wanted to do it this way.

    Got my interview tomorrow, these tips are great, thanks! I'm just going to relax and see what happens, any questions they ask are bound to be about what I can do in relation to the equipment they have and, past experiences of course. I'll think about some questions to ask, research the company but that's about it.
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