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Make sure you "sell" yourself .. say I did this and not we if your last role was within a team.
make sure you can remember examples of things you have previously do, so when they ask you questions you sound positive and understand your role.
Basically they'll ask the basic who, why, where , when , want ..
who did you work for, what did you do, why did you do it , when did you do it and what did you want to get out of it.
Have a list of questions you might want to ask them and be original ... like how does your company initiate new starters, is there a formal training package.
Know your strengths and weaknesses, they'll ask you them and also why you want the job .. why are you the right person for it.
And do your research on the company .. if you know what they do and a bit about them, show the interviewer you're serious and you can tailor your answers to their questions better.
Look on the internet or even ring them and ask
don't be late either
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Smile, even if you are nervous when you enter the room, it does amke a huge difference, and good luck by the way, they would be mad not to want you cos you're great xx |
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"Smile, even if you are nervous when you enter the room, it does amke a huge difference, and good luck by the way, they would be mad not to want you cos you're great xx"
second that! |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Smile, even if you are nervous when you enter the room, it does amke a huge difference, and good luck by the way, they would be mad not to want you cos you're great xx"
Awww thanks hun.... I hope I get it to... |
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Be confident but not arrogant. Look them in the eye when speaking, don't fidget, make sure you listen, don't waffle, if they ask your positives and negatives, always answer truthfullyy the negative bit but offer a positive solution to it ie, I have a tendency to be disorganised, therefore I plan my diary at the beginning of the day and prioritise workload accordingly. Try and look relaxed even tho you won't be  |
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"Make sure you "sell" yourself .. say I did this and not we if your last role was within a team.
make sure you can remember examples of things you have previously do, so when they ask you questions you sound positive and understand your role.
Basically they'll ask the basic who, why, where , when , want ..
who did you work for, what did you do, why did you do it , when did you do it and what did you want to get out of it.
Have a list of questions you might want to ask them and be original ... like how does your company initiate new starters, is there a formal training package.
Know your strengths and weaknesses, they'll ask you them and also why you want the job .. why are you the right person for it.
And do your research on the company .. if you know what they do and a bit about them, show the interviewer you're serious and you can tailor your answers to their questions better.
Look on the internet or even ring them and ask
don't be late either
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Working in HR I get to do a lot of interviewing and totally echo those tips quoted above.
In addition, if it is a panel, make sure you answer to the person who asked you the question but engage with the other members and try and draw them into the conversation. Good interviewers try and relax you and get you to do most of the talking and elicit information from you. Non-verbal communication is key, be mildly animated, it shows energy and enthusiasm but don't over do it, that just makes you look deranged.
One question I always throw back to them is a spin on their common one "Why should I [given the consensus is you're special] come and work for your company?" Is a bold question to ask but I really like it.
My only other point is be attired appropriate to the job role; but you're best positioned to know if a dress is ok. |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Make sure you "sell" yourself .. say I did this and not we if your last role was within a team.
make sure you can remember examples of things you have previously do, so when they ask you questions you sound positive and understand your role.
Basically they'll ask the basic who, why, where , when , want ..
who did you work for, what did you do, why did you do it , when did you do it and what did you want to get out of it.
Have a list of questions you might want to ask them and be original ... like how does your company initiate new starters, is there a formal training package.
Know your strengths and weaknesses, they'll ask you them and also why you want the job .. why are you the right person for it.
And do your research on the company .. if you know what they do and a bit about them, show the interviewer you're serious and you can tailor your answers to their questions better.
Look on the internet or even ring them and ask
don't be late either
Working in HR I get to do a lot of interviewing and totally echo those tips quoted above.
In addition, if it is a panel, make sure you answer to the person who asked you the question but engage with the other members and try and draw them into the conversation. Good interviewers try and relax you and get you to do most of the talking and elicit information from you. Non-verbal communication is key, be mildly animated, it shows energy and enthusiasm but don't over do it, that just makes you look deranged.
One question I always throw back to them is a spin on their common one "Why should I [given the consensus is you're special] come and work for your company?" Is a bold question to ask but I really like it.
My only other point is be attired appropriate to the job role; but you're best positioned to know if a dress is ok."
Thanks yes a dress is ok as it does cover my bum and I am wearing thick tights haha x |
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Count to three before answering each question, and look into the eyes of whoever asked the question throughout the answer. Smile at the end of each answer. |
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Arrive in good time
Dot go in buzzing of ciggies..or polos!
Only refer to them by their first name if asked to do so
Dont perch on the edge of the chair...but dont slouch either...sit with your back pressed into the chair
Be polite to the secretary..or whoever shows you in..they might end up having the final say
Turn your phone off before..if it rings or you get a message leave it..dont say...'can I just respond to that its me mate off of facebook'! lol
Keep the humour to a minimum...what you might think is funny other may not.
Good eye contact-essential
Look around the waiting area..there might be something that will prompt a question from you
Expect to be nervous..it wont come as such a shock...youll handle better
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"Ok I have applied for a secondment and have an interview on Monday. I really want this job so does anyone have any tips to impress them. "
Be confident, firm handshake, eye contact, smile and don't take his cock out.  |
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Notebook, write down the names of those interviewing you, if a panel. Use their name when you respond as others above had said, respond to the individual asking the question.
Experience, give examples of situations, if they ask, how are your management skills for example, give an example of when you managed people under difficult circumstances.
To be honest examples are the most important aspect of the interview, a practical tale of how yo have dealt with the business at hand.
Take a copy of the JD with you, read it, understand that they will ask questions based on that JD, reply to the JD, don't go off on a tangent. Based o the JD you will have questions, ask them, during the interview, but don't counter a question with a question.
Relax, if this is your sector, then you know it, it's there inside of you, relax and let it flow fourth...
And good luck
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
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All the solutions so far are very good, but you can summarise them as follows.
1. Find out about the company; No of employees, related companies etc.
2. Prepare questions. What specific objectives will the person in this post be expected to achieve? How does this compare against previous achievements?
What key attributes is the company looking to recruit into this position?
Will the selection process involve any tests etc?
3. Presentation. Open the meeting with a strong handshake, make good eye contact. Smile. Be confident.
4. Handle the interview.
Set objectives - obtain a second interview, or job offer.
Focus on questions. Don't digress - but answer directly, leaving information to expand on later.
If you don't know an answer, admit it!
Be prepared to take control; some interviewers can be inexperienced or unprepared and might appreciate trhe candidate making it easier.
Use open-ended questions; Who? What? Why? Where? How?
Highlight your achievements but be sure you can detail how you achieved them.
5. Close the interview.
It's essential you obtain feedback on your performance and suitabliity.
Tell the company how keen you are on the role; 2 or 3 reason will be enough.
Tell them why they should select you for the role; again 2 or 3 reasons only should be enough.
Ask then how they view you for the role and how they think you can carry out the role
6. After the interview.
Send then a hand written letter thanking them for their time, restate your interest in the role, and gently remind them about why they should wmploy you!
Good Luck.
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You said it's a secondment so I presume it's temporary within the same organisation? If so you are in a good position to find out where the department is heading, what their future stratergy is, what issues they have, why the previous post holder left.
All this information gives you an insight into what they might be looking for in the preferred candidate.
As mentioned previously, most good interviewerd won't ask speculative "what if" questions but will ask if "you can demonstrate when...". You might struggle to think of examples of when you have carried out the required task while under pressure so give your self some thinking time...you could repeat the question back to demonstrate you have understood it or something simple like ...let me pick the appropriate example of that. All techniques that give you time to think.
Above all, be convinced you ARE the best person for the job or they won't be. Good luck  |
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By *isscheekychops OP Woman
over a year ago
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"You said it's a secondment so I presume it's temporary within the same organisation? If so you are in a good position to find out where the department is heading, what their future stratergy is, what issues they have, why the previous post holder left.
All this information gives you an insight into what they might be looking for in the preferred candidate.
As mentioned previously, most good interviewerd won't ask speculative "what if" questions but will ask if "you can demonstrate when...". You might struggle to think of examples of when you have carried out the required task while under pressure so give your self some thinking time...you could repeat the question back to demonstrate you have understood it or something simple like ...let me pick the appropriate example of that. All techniques that give you time to think.
Above all, be convinced you ARE the best person for the job or they won't be. Good luck "
Its not for the company I work for its for one of our biggest funders... Who live in big buildings in every city.. |
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There is some good advice above. The key thing for me is to see it from the interviewer's side
How can you help them become more confident in making a great decision and hiring you?
What 5 horrid questions might they ask and how would you turn them in to opportunities for you to shine (Planning for spin helps boost your confidence because they never ask the really horrid questions so in your head you're calm0
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"Make sure you "sell" yourself .. say I did this and not we if your last role was within a team.
make sure you can remember examples of things you have previously do, so when they ask you questions you sound positive and understand your role.
Basically they'll ask the basic who, why, where , when , want ..
who did you work for, what did you do, why did you do it , when did you do it and what did you want to get out of it.
Have a list of questions you might want to ask them and be original ... like how does your company initiate new starters, is there a formal training package.
Know your strengths and weaknesses, they'll ask you them and also why you want the job .. why are you the right person for it.
And do your research on the company .. if you know what they do and a bit about them, show the interviewer you're serious and you can tailor your answers to their questions better.
Look on the internet or even ring them and ask
don't be late either
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Excellent tips.
You'll be surprised how many people don't have any idea about the company they are applying to and how they could fit in.
I'd add make sure to interact with all of the panel members, not just the one asking the questions.
Don't panic if an answer doesn't readily come to you. Interviewers don't mind silences it shows you are thinking before just waffling.
If the panel members have their head down and writing, don't panic, they're writing down your answers so they can compare you favourably with other candidates.
Above all relax, smile...easier said than done I know, but the very best of luck! |
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"Count to three before answering each question, and look into the eyes of whoever asked the question throughout the answer. Smile at the end of each answer. "
Only don't count to three out loud! Imagine that....eyeballing someone as you call 'One, two, three' out loud.... |
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