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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Hi folks. I have a job interview coming up Monday and I'm slightly anxious that my memory will fail me for examples of teamwork.. would it go against me if I had notes to remind me. I'm being serious..my memory recall can be an issue.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Notes should be fine, at least they are where I work. It shows you've prepared for the interview also so may even count in your favour
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Can't see how have notes would be an issues. It would show you as someone who prepares and has an attention to detail. All good points for an interview if you ask me x |
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By *rGuyMan
over a year ago
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"Hi folks. I have a job interview coming up Monday and I'm slightly anxious that my memory will fail me for examples of teamwork.. would it go against me if I had notes to remind me. I'm being serious..my memory recall can be an issue. "
Everyone gets nervous when it comes to interviews. Being put on the spot and interrogated is never fun. The best thing you can do is just be yourself and be positive. If they don't like it then it is their loss. Something better will always come along.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I always take a notebook with me so I can make notes of things they say to ask questions on at the end.
It also has a couple of reminders of things in there too.
If you refer back to notes then it should show you prepared for the interview and didn't just turn up.
Failing that, picture them naked.
Good luck....x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would take a small note pad with you and write a couple of small notes to refer to if you do get stuck but not only that use your note pad for information they give you when in the interview  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Thank you all for your tips..I appreciate it. And colshy..decent jobs with good contracts are like rocking horse **** round rural Wales so this is very important to me to get..thank you for your help. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Failing that, picture them naked.
Good luck....x
What if it's a hot bloke? I'll defo not be able to concentrate wondering if he's on here!  "
It's ok I'm not interviewing on Monday... |
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Failing that, picture them naked.
Good luck....x
What if it's a hot bloke? I'll defo not be able to concentrate wondering if he's on here! "
And he'll be thinking, hang on, is it that woman who said on the forums about using notes for an interview? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Failing that, picture them naked.
Good luck....x
What if it's a hot bloke? I'll defo not be able to concentrate wondering if he's on here!
And he'll be thinking, hang on, is it that woman who said on the forums about using notes for an interview? "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A good interview is about them finding out about you - how you work and whether you would fit in. It is also about you finding out whether they fit with you. It shouldn't be an interrogation.
Showing up with notes shows you've prepared and for me that is a tick right away |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A good interview is about them finding out about you - how you work and whether you would fit in. It is also about you finding out whether they fit with you. It shouldn't be an interrogation.
Showing up with notes shows you've prepared and for me that is a tick right away"
I agree
I'd rather candidates turn up with a note pad as a prompt then ummm & errrr their way through.
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If team working is key to the job, referring to notes may go against you. When I carry out interviews, key parts about the job I would expect people to talk about.. taking into account nerves etc..
Try remember 5 or 6 key bullet points about good team working and what makes you a good team player.
Good luck |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I interview people fairly regularly, yet don't greatly discuss the job or previous experience.With me, its all about interaction, and "can I get on with this person?"
Knowledge can be taught, personality can't, so be chatty and outgoing, make them see the person, not the CV, and good luck x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If team working is key to the job, referring to notes may go against you. When I carry out interviews, key parts about the job I would expect people to talk about.. taking into account nerves etc..
Try remember 5 or 6 key bullet points about good team working and what makes you a good team player.
Good luck "
Remembering is my problem..I've started my notes..they are bullet points..but if I don't write them down I won't remember. |
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"If team working is key to the job, referring to notes may go against you. When I carry out interviews, key parts about the job I would expect people to talk about.. taking into account nerves etc..
Try remember 5 or 6 key bullet points about good team working and what makes you a good team player.
Good luck
Remembering is my problem..I've started my notes..they are bullet points..but if I don't write them down I won't remember. "
Appreciate that.. was just waving flag that taking notes may go against you.. there is not always a right or wrong way.
Me personally sorry to say would make it go against you.. others may say different. Sorry not to alarm you
Good luck xxx
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If team working is key to the job, referring to notes may go against you. When I carry out interviews, key parts about the job I would expect people to talk about.. taking into account nerves etc..
Try remember 5 or 6 key bullet points about good team working and what makes you a good team player.
Good luck
Remembering is my problem..I've started my notes..they are bullet points..but if I don't write them down I won't remember. "
Have you put your name at the top in case you forget... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It depends on the company or the interviewer. I've guided people to think of a few different scenarios which demonstrate their strengths that they can use to answer several different questions... for example, you might have had organise a big meeting... that can show organisation, negotiation, team working.... so then you just have a few scenarios in your head that you know well.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Appreciate that.. was just waving flag that taking notes may go against you.. there is not always a right or wrong way.
Me personally sorry to say would make it go against you.. others may say different. Sorry not to alarm you
Good luck xxx
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Thank you..but it's a case of notes or completely bollocks it up. And I want this job! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"It depends on the company or the interviewer. I've guided people to think of a few different scenarios which demonstrate their strengths that they can use to answer several different questions... for example, you might have had organise a big meeting... that can show organisation, negotiation, team working.... so then you just have a few scenarios in your head that you know well.
Good luck! "
Ooh good idea..I have one scenario in my list already that shows initiative going the extra mile and team playing..when left in the shit by someone higher up. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Have you put your name at the top in case you forget...
You cheeky bugger! Good job I fancy you! "
Do you, you've never said... 
*must remember to file that restraining order*
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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Have you put your name at the top in case you forget...
You cheeky bugger! Good job I fancy you!
Do you, you've never said...
*must remember to file that restraining order*
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Now now Mr bum dimples..I can't help that I want to bite your bum and do other dirty things with you... restraining order..is that where we get kinky and you tie me down?  |
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