Interview Tips + General Help!

[Guy]

Right Ive got a job interview in literally a few hours, I was only told about it last night, and Im starting to panic somewhat, any tips you lot wanna wing my way?

[MadduckUK]

there should be some pubs open by now

[Salazaar]

Right Ive got a job interview in literally a few hours, I was only told about it last night, and Im starting to panic somewhat, any tips you lot wanna wing my way?

Chill out and realise that they're probably perfectly aware that you've had very little time to prepare.

And failing that Madduck's tip is a good one

[chicken]

Make sure you know about the company and what they do, look online now if you're not sure.

Write down a list of things you want to cover. Don't take the list, but writing things down helps you to remember them.

Most importantly, relax. One of two things can happen, either you don't get it in which case you're no better/worse off than you are right now, or you do get it and things are better. Before you go in, spend some time thinking of something else so you're a bit fresher when you start.

[SiM]

Be confident... If you are not convinced you can show you have what it takes to do the job then the interview won't see it too!

[steve threlfall]

Take a few deep breaths and relax. Ask them a few good questions. Good luck with it

[Blitzen]

Be confident... If you are not convinced you can show you have what it takes to do the job then the interview won't see it too!

I agree. Confidence in yourself and your ability is paramount.
Remember though....there is a very fine line between confidence and arrogance

Also.
1. Keep eye contact.
2. Firm handshake.
3. Dont waffle


All should go well .

Good Luck

[Guy]

Thanks all My main worry is Blitzen's number 3!

[SiM]

Well good luck and let us know how it went

[dangel]

Don't lie, don't bull****. Ever.
The one thing that really annoys me (as an interviewer) is people who claim to know something who don't - it's usually pretty easy to tell.

If you don't know the answer say "I don't know" - it's far better than waffling on about the wrong thing for ages (and wasting my time and yours). It's a good test of character this one - and I always ask at least one question I know almost nobody could answer just to see their reaction when they're out of their depth.

Be yourself - think before you speak and communicate your ideas well. We all expect candidates to be nervous and allow for that.

Do some research - know the company, what they do/their product lines. It's great if you can ask some questions based on that. Look at their website. I always ask people what they think of our website - it's a great way to find out if someone actually gives a darn about the job their going for. 90% of the people I speak to don't know a thing about the company - if they can't be bothered then why should I?

Hope that helps m8 - i've been interviewing for the last six months or so in recent times, and many times before that. Best of luck to ya

[Guy]

I cant find any info on the company and google isnt any help, so just gonna have to be honest about that one. Seriously thanks for all the tips much appreciated

Will let you know how it goes, its a 2pm interview and im off now to shower/iron shirt polish shoes etc.

[shadowmaster]

A blank cheque should do the trick

If you have dont have a blank cheque, then relax, be confident, and as Blitzen said correctly dont waffle.

[Guy]

*Update* I thought things went shockingly, but they called and want to do a second interview tomorrow

[kasavien]

nice one, good luck for tomorrow!

[Guy]

Thank you anything I should do differently for the second interview?

[shadowmaster]

Thank you anything I should do differently for the second interview?

Well done.

Just do what you did today and you should be fine