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Don't run in and snog the interviewer in your excitement and nerves
But seriously ... just be yourself and don't bullshit ... if you genuinely don't know am answer to a question, "I don't know" is a perfectly valid response
Just remain focused
Oh .. and good luck!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Get some examples written down and rehearse. Stuff like:
Strengths and weaknesses
Going that little bit further in work
Working with others and managing differences.
Remember not talking scores no points !! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Give an answer in the starl model which is:
S-situation T-task A-action R-result L-learning...if you goggle it, it should have a better description etc. Oh and good luck x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Don't fiddle with a biro due to nerves so that the cap fly's off and hits the interviewer on the forehead.
Please dont say that happened to you  "
It did, buts its ok as I didn't want the job much anyway. |
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"......and I'm petrified.
It's been so long since I last worked and I don't interview well. Any tips (please)?"
Can't PM you through filters, but did bother to read RIGHT THROUGH your profile. You've got what it takes girl. go get 'em tiger. GOOD LUCK. |
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When I'm interviewing people I'm looking for someone who answers the question fully, doesn't waffle and gives specific examples.
Someone who looks enthusiastic and engaged.Sit up straight. Make eye contact.
Someone who has done their homework and knows something about the company/role they are applying for.
Someone who turns up in good time looking tidy and presentable.
Nerves are ok. As is saying you're nervous.
Someone who has relevant questions to ask at the end of the interview, about the role or training maybe.
You've done really well to get an interview. Now get in there ,smile and sell yourself.
You can do it!
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The first question is why do you want this job.
1. How your skills match this job
2. Any stand out stuff you have done being brief.
3. How this fits into your career.
As others have said, do a bit of research, know the company and give specific answers using STAR. |
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By *ndrew CareyMan
over a year ago
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"......and I'm petrified.
It's been so long since I last worked and I don't interview well. Any tips (please)?"
Relax, be yourself. Print a copy of the CV you used for the job application and go through it and identify skills and achievements that are required for the new job.
Practice and rehearse answers to these questions;
1. Why do you want this job? Lots of great answers on YouTube but ultimately you've got to identify your skills and interests and link it to the job.
2. Strengths and weaknesses
3. Tell us about yourself? Again this is just your skills and achievements and why you want the job as well as being the best person for the job.
4. If it is a leadership role, you will most likely be asked about discipline and how you manage difficult people and situations
5. What makes you the best fit got the job? Again, skills and achievements. Why should they hire you
6. Technical questions that may relate to the role are fair game too.
7. Research the company, identify its products and services and also identify its competitors. Show areas where they are better than their competitors or areas where their competitors are better.
8. Research their future growth plans and staff development plans. If they have an IIP rating, Gold for instance, flatter them about it.
Then you need to ask them a few questions;
1. A good one is for them to explain a typical working day and what their expectations are from you. This makes them think of you as an employee and leaves a lasting impression.
2. Ask them about emerging markets, products and services (you will find this out from research) and how your role can support that.
You can also ask them if they have a 30/60/90 day plan for you.
If you have any holidays planned, be upfront and honest about them.
If you are asked how much you want to get paid, check sites like Glassdoor to find out what salaries are for the role you have applied for. If they have not put the salary down for the role, then you can put the ball back in their court and say, you want to get paid in line with their policies for the role.
If it is a negotiation based on experience have 3 figures in mind;
1. The Perfect salary
2. The Happy Salary
3. The minimum Salary that makes the job worthwhile.
Start from the Perfect Salary and even if you get negotiated downwards, you will end up between 2 and 3.
Best of luck
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"......and I'm petrified.
It's been so long since I last worked and I don't interview well. Any tips (please)?
Can't PM you through filters, but did bother to read RIGHT THROUGH your profile. You've got what it takes girl. go get 'em tiger. GOOD LUCK."
Thank you xxx |
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By *rotica xCouple
over a year ago
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"When I'm interviewing people I'm looking for someone who answers the question fully, doesn't waffle and gives specific examples.
Someone who looks enthusiastic and engaged.Sit up straight. Make eye contact.
Someone who has done their homework and knows something about the company/role they are applying for.
Someone who turns up in good time looking tidy and presentable.
Nerves are ok. As is saying you're nervous.
Someone who has relevant questions to ask at the end of the interview, about the role or training maybe.
You've done really well to get an interview. Now get in there ,smile and sell yourself.
You can do it!
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If you interviewed me, I’d have my buttons undone, cheeky smile and FULL eye contact  |
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"When I'm interviewing people I'm looking for someone who answers the question fully, doesn't waffle and gives specific examples.
Someone who looks enthusiastic and engaged.Sit up straight. Make eye contact.
Someone who has done their homework and knows something about the company/role they are applying for.
Someone who turns up in good time looking tidy and presentable.
Nerves are ok. As is saying you're nervous.
Someone who has relevant questions to ask at the end of the interview, about the role or training maybe.
You've done really well to get an interview. Now get in there ,smile and sell yourself.
You can do it!
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This. ^
Also, most of my interviews have been arranged through agency's and they tend to edit my CV. So I can't be 100% sure what my potential employer has seen.
I always take 2 copies of my original CV, one for my employer, one for me.
Take a notepad. At the top of the page write the date, company name and name of the person interviewing you, plus their phone number. If you're running late you can give them a call.
On the same page write your questions to them. This all helps show you've prepared and put a bit of thought in.
Remember, they've invited you to interview, they've already seen something they need.
You're halfway there. You probably beat plenty of other people to be in that room.
Good luck.
Next post we want to read is "I got the job". |
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"Don't run in and snog the interviewer in your excitement and nerves
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unless it's us of course! 
Prepare.
- think about the first thing you'll say, practice it and smile, while making eye contact. Whatever else is said, often the first few minutes sets the tone for the rest of the interview.
- Try to think about what questions they might ask, particularly examples ("Can you give me example when you did..")...and practice those.
- think why they should employ you, and figure how to say it. Often hard to do, so start with why you think you got the interview and somebody else didn't
Good luck! |
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Make sure you know where you are going. Do a dummy run, if possible at the same time of day as your interview. The last thing you need is the stress of thinking you are late.
Oh, and the weakness question... If you are asked what your weaknesses are, turn it around... think about it, then say "nothing that affects my ability to do this job. I'm reliable, flexible... Etc. Etc." list more of your strengths again |
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
Remember your interviewing them as much as they are you, it’s also if you want to work for them, be confident, smile make eye contact and say something to them when you shake their hand not related to the job or interview, show you have personality and of course the best one of imagining them naked makes it no so scared, there you go cracked it...best of luck |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Remember your interviewing them as much as they are you, it’s also if you want to work for them, be confident, smile make eye contact and say something to them when you shake their hand not related to the job or interview, show you have personality and of course the best one of imagining them naked makes it no so scared, there you go cracked it...best of luck "
thought u were the celebration then  |
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"......and I'm petrified.
It's been so long since I last worked and I don't interview well. Any tips (please)?"
Don't forget that they will be nervous too. Good luck and smash it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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You already did the hard part, if they didn't seriously think they wanted you then you wouldn't be there.
Bear that in mind, be prepared to elaborate specifically on anything in your CV or application form and have a backup example for all competencies.
Seriously though, getting the interview is by a wide margin the hard part. I know for a fact the last time I applied for a new job they didn't even read the application in full. Just rejected out of hand. |
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"When I'm interviewing people I'm looking for someone who answers the question fully, doesn't waffle and gives specific examples.
Someone who looks enthusiastic and engaged.Sit up straight. Make eye contact.
Someone who has done their homework and knows something about the company/role they are applying for.
Someone who turns up in good time looking tidy and presentable.
Nerves are ok. As is saying you're nervous.
Someone who has relevant questions to ask at the end of the interview, about the role or training maybe.
You've done really well to get an interview. Now get in there ,smile and sell yourself.
You can do it!
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That's accualy really good answer |
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Do your homework, make sure you have the skills required and be able to put across how good you are, sell yourself well, find out all about the job and company
Study well for the interview HR normally work from a graded sheet
Important words that impress are professionalism, team, communication, trust, loyalty, motivation, targets, standards all depending on the job
At your interview appear confident even if you don’t feel it, smile while talking. Engage with the interviewers look directly at them but don’t keep constant for too long, take breaks
Have an arsenal of questions
Do mock interviews with 1 or 2 people m
Be ready for the unwanted questions or what would you do if this senecio happened
Good luck
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"When I'm interviewing people I'm looking for someone who answers the question fully, doesn't waffle and gives specific examples.
Someone who looks enthusiastic and engaged.Sit up straight. Make eye contact.
Someone who has done their homework and knows something about the company/role they are applying for.
Someone who turns up in good time looking tidy and presentable.
Nerves are ok. As is saying you're nervous.
Someone who has relevant questions to ask at the end of the interview, about the role or training maybe.
You've done really well to get an interview. Now get in there ,smile and sell yourself.
You can do it!
This. ^
Also, most of my interviews have been arranged through agency's and they tend to edit my CV. So I can't be 100% sure what my potential employer has seen.
I always take 2 copies of my original CV, one for my employer, one for me.
Take a notepad. At the top of the page write the date, company name and name of the person interviewing you, plus their phone number. If you're running late you can give them a call.
On the same page write your questions to them. This all helps show you've prepared and put a bit of thought in.
Remember, they've invited you to interview, they've already seen something they need.
You're halfway there. You probably beat plenty of other people to be in that room.
Good luck.
Next post we want to read is "I got the job"."
Lovely seeing such positive and knowledgeable reply’s |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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The STAR model is really good. It makes you gives concise answers without rambling on and on.
Relax. Think about your answers. Make sure you ask at least 3 questions and remember it's as much about you seeing if the role is right for you as well as the other way around.
Good luck  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Read up on the company values, person spec and job description. Alot of the questions they ask relate to values and try to be confident good luck "
I agree here , learn about the company and what they stand for , morals etc , then make sure yours just happen to match |
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
Oh I just thought, I’ve got every job I was interviewed for, not being big headed but my tactics must be right or maybe the interviewer was imagining me naked while I pictured them naked, oh and before any comments are made most of them were women interviewing |
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Biggest thing for me when I am interviewing is for the person to be honest. If you genuinely don't know an answer then say that you don't know but willing to learn, much better than trying to bullshit, you will be caught out.
Knowledge can be learned, experience can be gained, but attitude is all you, I am frequently looking for the personality of the person, are they positive, dedicated etc.
A good interviewer will be interested in you and what you have to say, you obviously tick enough boxes to be of interest to them to have got to the interview stage.
Be smartly dressed.
Personally I like it when the interviewee has a question for me that makes me think, makes you more memorable after the interview. I wouldn't recommend "do you swing?" as your memorable question, you will be remembered but not for the right reasons. "What do you love about your job? / What brings you in to work every day?" is good, you may get honest answers that help you decide if the job is for you as well as them decide if you are for the job.
Good luck, be confident and be yourself. |
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Wear the outfit in your profile pic...just kidding.
It must feel pretty daunting but hopefully also exciting. A chance for new beginnings. Be yourself be positive and remember that if nothing else you can learn from it.
Good luck...go kick ass x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Didn't get it. Was told I interviewed better than some of the people they had spoken to though. And they don't give individual feedback either. So - yay I went and, nay it wasn't my day  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Put your hands under your legs when u sit down that way when u talking you not waving your arms about explaining things ...we do that without noticing .Turn negative questions into positives to your advantage...always make eye contact from the start be positive about yourself. Hope this helps you and good luck xxx |
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"Didn't get it. Was told I interviewed better than some of the people they had spoken to though. And they don't give individual feedback either. So - yay I went and, nay it wasn't my day "
Aww hugs ... don’t let it get u down it’s their loss u will move onto something better x |
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"......and I'm petrified.
It's been so long since I last worked and I don't interview well. Any tips (please)?"
Show them them bad boys I’m sure it will do the job |
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Just know being nervous and making a bit of a hash of things wont make any difference to them, they just want a feel for you as a person really.
They train themselves to deal with nervous people, to try help them, and sometimes they are nervous themselves.
What they want to find out is, 1) will you stay. 2) will you fit in.
Use your gap in employment as an advantage "I stepped away from work for personal reasons. Those reasons are sorted now and I have been waiting to get back into a role like this."
Dont be afraid to sound corny like "I am so excited to be back in a job like this" |
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"......and I'm petrified.
It's been so long since I last worked and I don't interview well. Any tips (please)?"
If Fab has taught you anything remember to kiss ass, if your into that. Not everyone is. |
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"Didn't get it. Was told I interviewed better than some of the people they had spoken to though. And they don't give individual feedback either. So - yay I went and, nay it wasn't my day "
Ok well that wasnt the job for you on that occasion.
Well done for conquering your nerves and interviewing well.
It's all useful experience and practise for the next time.
Well done you
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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"Didn't get it. Was told I interviewed better than some of the people they had spoken to though. And they don't give individual feedback either. So - yay I went and, nay it wasn't my day "
Its all good practice for next time |
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"Didn't get it. Was told I interviewed better than some of the people they had spoken to though. And they don't give individual feedback either. So - yay I went and, nay it wasn't my day "
Aww x good luck for the next one xxx |
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"Didn't get it. Was told I interviewed better than some of the people they had spoken to though. And they don't give individual feedback either. So - yay I went and, nay it wasn't my day "
They weren't the company for you.
Better luck next time OP. |
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