My top tips for interviews:
1/ When sitting and talking, keep good eye contact.
2/ Don't fiddle with anything at all, keep your hands still.
3/ Be energetic in your speech, bubbly (if you can)
4/ Have loads of questions to ask THEM.
5/ Hair make up and nails ARE important (unfortunately) so make the best of what you have.
6/ If you're not sure of the answer to give don't be frightened to ask them to clairify the question.
7/ Be completely honest when asked your opinion. Even if you think they won't like the answer, they will love your honesty.
Hope this helps hun
and good luck
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I went for a job interview last monday :shock: they called me Monday morning and I literally had to go that day so no time to be nervous!
Good prep tips :-
Have a copy of your CV, application letter and any certificates in a presentation folder.
Have your own copy of the CV with more detail than you would include in an application, particulary dealing with your own skills, weaknesses, future plans etc. Make sure you have a 5 yr / 10 yr plan.
Know your own strengths and weaknesses! Be prepared to sell yourself like a product, don't overplay your skills, and don't ignore your weaknesses! Keep to the slogan "does exactly what it says on the packaging", if you are aware of your weaknesses what are you doing to improve them? Don't make out you're a hotshot if you can't deliver! However, don't undersell yourself, the interviewer needs YOU to tell them why they should employ you.
Look on the internet for the company website and print any useful information, try the local newspapers online for news stories relating to the company.
Cx
Well I havn't worked for some time so maybe I have an "atitude" problem.....or maybe not, but I don't see why one should be nervous at an interview. You get the job and after a few weeks everbody is badmouthig the boss and getting up to all the little tricks that probably was the reason why you left your last job !
An interview is only a business meeting and I feel its a two way thing. Such questions as why do you want this job can be answered in all sorts of flowery ways but the bottom line is usually profit and If a business does not accept that as a ligitimate reason then maybe its not such a good place to consider working for !
I personally don't see my lack of work as not being good enough, rather that I have not so far found a business good enough to employ me !
the only advice i can give you is be prepared...
Know what your CV says (we all lie a little bit).
Know your future employee.
Dress smartly..
Be interested in what they have to say and what you have to say...
Take any documents or qualifications they may ask to see..
You have been asked for an interview so you have already got past the application form stage so you have what they are looking for now on paper its just up to you to prove to them that you have the personal skills as well to fit into their little team..
if you are not succesful you can ask to be informed of the reason why, in writing, and they have to , by law, respond.. this may be useful in future interviews. after all no-one is 100% perfect..
Good Luck
I've solved my interview problems......
self employment.
Seriously, it may sound stupid but remember to breath - practice some deep, relaxing breathing before you go in.
H.x
Interviewing is not a science and interviews vary greatly from person to person and sector to sector. If you get an interview it's for one reason only - because they like you! Hence take what may seem like rude or harsh questions or remarks about such things as age, experience, qualifications etc. with a pinch of salt. Such apparent issues are the interviewer's way of testing you out to see if you really have what it takes. Stay calm, confident and in control at all times. If you've done your preparations properly you should have antiipcated the sort of questions you're likely to be asked and be ready to counter any comments which highlight apparent weaknesses. Identify and be prepared to highlight your strengths with examples and facts to support your case - if you're not confident in your own ability why should the potential employer be?
Good luck!
every interview I've ever been for I have gone in with the "I couldn't give a shit whether you hire me or not attitude" Always been honest and answered the questions etc etc but in the end I've only ever failed at one interview.
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