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How bad are job interviews?

are they actually bad? what happens if you stumble or cannot think of an answer? what if you answer in only 10 seconds? what if your voice is unclear and quiet? I am applying for admin jobs btw

Reply 1

Emma:-)

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Original post by stmkcltrs

are they actually bad? what happens if you stumble or cannot think of an answer? what if you answer in only 10 seconds? what if your voice is unclear and quiet? I am applying for admin jobs btw

Job interviews arent usually too bad.
Do a bit of research on the company where you are going for the interview before you go. Also research the job role. Make sure you remember any experience that you have to talk about as well.
Make sure you have answers to the obvious questions such as "Why do you want this job?" etc.

Reply 2

Snowwh

Have a good read through the job description and highlight any keywords such as teamwork etc as these type of questions may well come up at interview.

You could then make a list of questions using the keywords and other common questions they may ask. Get someone to practice with getting them to ask you the questions. You'll be much less likely to dry up then at the actual interview itself.

Make sure you've got a question or two at the end of the interview as most of the time you are always asked if you have any questions so it's always a good idea to think of something to ask beforehand.