got an interview today

[lilmissnaughty]

If you don't get the job - give them a call or write a letter, thanking them for the chance to apply and for making you feel comfortable (blah blah) could they please give some feedback on your interview.
You'll be surprised just how many people don't ask for feedback and it can be a valuable learning process for any subsequent interviews.

quite a good idea that technique developmentwise just make sure u just ask em for feedback an dont come across to pushy/obsessed.
remember overhearing this woman on the phone going into full interrogation/wig out mode wanting to know exactly why someone else got the job instead of her lol.apparently it was her third application to work there an every time she didnt get in. heh the way she was coming across on the phone(proper psycho) im suprised they didnt file a restraining order on her

 

[Bugz]

a) wear a metal watch. it symbolises professionalism and trust

b) keep your hands in view of the employee at all times - it symbolises trust

c) wear long sleeved shirts.

 

[Marc]

a) wear a metal watch. it symbolises professionalism and trust

b) keep your hands in view of the employee at all times - it symbolises trust

c) wear long sleeved shirts.

Ive never done any of these and have got every job I have applied for.

I find the best thing to do in an inteview is be chatty. If you just answer "yes", "no" etc to what the interviewer asks, I dont think he will be too impressed.

Where is the interview? For instance, I once applied for a job in newcastle, bullshitted that I was a massive Newcastle football fan we chatted for 30 mins about newcastle and football. Job was mine. On my first day he told me it was the fact he could have a chat and a laugh with me about football that swung it for me as all the people at the interview had similar qualifications and work experience. Similarly, the last interview I went for, I noticed the guy had F1 car pictures in his office so I bullshitted I was interested in the sport. Again we talked at length about it. If you can find common ground with the interviewer its a great help and goes a long way. In my experience ofc

 

[Ryuno]

a) wear a metal watch. it symbolises professionalism and trust

b) keep your hands in view of the employee at all times - it symbolises trust

c) wear long sleeved shirts.

I sort of agree with b), don't put your hands in your pocket etc, but don't agree with any of the others, as someone whos interviewed a fair few people myself

Its important to look appropriate for the job and make a good impression. So for most jobs, thats looking smart. Be it smart suit or whatever A metal watch doesnt have anything over a plastic one, and neither does a long sleeve shirt over a short sleeve one tbh in fact, if your wearing a long sleeved shirt, they won't even see your god damn watch

I think some good advice has already been said in the thread, and good luck getting the job!

 

[old.Tohtori]

Seriously though, the best advice works for women, jobs and buying pron:

Be yourself.

That's it.

 

[Alan]

a) wear a metal watch. it symbolises professionalism and trust

b) keep your hands in view of the employee at all times - it symbolises trust

c) wear long sleeved shirts.

urm... ok.

Heard things like this before, never wear brown shoes its a sign of bad organization skills - don't wear red, its a sign of aggression.

Any interviewer who bases appointment on things like these could find themselves in serious shit (If I ever received something like this on feedback i'd be taking that company do an industrial tribunal)

Its like the questions - are you married ? - are you gay ? - do you have kids ? - etc. None of them have any relevance on your ability to do the job - asking them as a key question in order to base appointment for the position is very shaky ground.

 

[Gamah]

Bugz your like 16 have you ever actually had an interview that was not for tescos or smt?

 

[eggy]

(Applies to most jobs, but not all...)

-Take a copy of your CV/references.
-Be prepared to be grilled on all aspects of that CV - make sure you cover any bullshit you wrote in the document.
-Work out what employees of the company wear; then dress one step higher.
-Ensure you have a high level of personal hygiene on the day.
-Shake hands firmly with the interviewers.
-Only sit when asked to.
-Don't rush into answering questions; take your time. If you aren't sure of the answer straight away, ask them if you can have a minute to think about it.
-Make sure you know the ins and outs of the company you're applying to. Know their business, their client base, their turnover/international presence, etc.
-Talk about yourself in a positive manner, but do not boast.
-Sit comfortably; cross your legs if you wish, do not slouch.
-When asked if you have any questions, ask some - be keen and interested.

...the list goes on indefinitely.

 

[old.Tohtori]

(Applies to most jobs, but not all...)

-Take a copy of your CV/references.
-Be prepared to be grilled on all aspects of that CV - make sure you cover any bullshit you wrote in the document.
-Work out what employees of the company wear; then dress one step higher.
-Ensure you have a high level of personal hygiene on the day.
-Shake hands firmly with the interviewers.
-Only sit when asked to.
-Don't rush into answering questions; take your time. If you aren't sure of the answer straight away, ask them if you can have a minute to think about it.
-Make sure you know the ins and outs of the company you're applying to. Know their business, their client base, their turnover/international presence, etc.
-Talk about yourself in a positive manner, but do not boast.
-Sit comfortably; cross your legs if you wish, do not slouch.
-When asked if you have any questions, ask some - be keen and interested.

...the list goes on indefinitely.

And it's basicly the same crap that people say about picking up women.

It's the same i tells ya!

They decide the nanosecond you walk through the door if their going to hire you or f*ck with you.

If it's a female doing the interviewing, preferably both.

 

[Marc]

Bugz your like 16 have you ever actually had an interview that was not for tescos or smt?

lols

 

[Lamp]

And it's basicly the same crap that people say about picking up women.

It's the same i tells ya!

They decide the nanosecond you walk through the door if their going to hire you or f*ck with you.

If it's a female doing the interviewing, preferably both.

totally right.

The flip side is true for men too. When you wanna pick up some pussy.

If you see a women you like, if you don't walk up and start talking to her in 3 seconds, forget it. I recommend a book called The Game. Great read:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/00...102-6952057-0180903?s=books&v=glance&n=283155

 

[Cylian]

what'd you say is a good answer to "Why do you want to work here" ?

 

[Bugz]

I sort of agree with b), don't put your hands in your pocket etc, but don't agree with any of the others, as someone whos interviewed a fair few people myself

Its important to look appropriate for the job and make a good impression. So for most jobs, thats looking smart. Be it smart suit or whatever A metal watch doesnt have anything over a plastic one, and neither does a long sleeve shirt over a short sleeve one tbh in fact, if your wearing a long sleeved shirt, they won't even see your god damn watch

I think some good advice has already been said in the thread, and good luck getting the job!

That's because you don't think it - its a subconscious decision.

 

[Bugz]

lols

Go and spam 'lololo' or 'rofl' at some more synergy posted comments

 

[[HB]Jpeg]

any tips ?

IMO walk into room look em straight in eye and shake there hand .. and basically be yourself.. and try be/look confident... but not so much as u come across as a cocky know it all.

Do NOT imo try to blag your way into a job.. and ask them questions also.. dont just sit there and let them ask you... and when u do ask questions DONT just ask what the pay is like and what hours.. ask questions specifically aimed at the job your goiing for... and dont be afraid to tell the interviewer you dont understand his question fully if tat happens.... otherwise u will fluff the question and i think interviewers like a person who will ask if not sure as apossed of trying it and fucking it up. wether it be replying to a question or actually doing a certain task within the job.

 

[Bugz]

urm... ok.

Heard things like this before, never wear brown shoes its a sign of bad organization skills - don't wear red, its a sign of aggression.

Any interviewer who bases appointment on things like these could find themselves in serious shit (If I ever received something like this on feedback i'd be taking that company do an industrial tribunal)

Its like the questions - are you married ? - are you gay ? - do you have kids ? - etc. None of them have any relevance on your ability to do the job - asking them as a key question in order to base appointment for the position is very shaky ground.

I never ever said to base appointments on that did I? The fact is, when you first meet a person and throughout the interview, you process subconscious thoughts. They are a) at the way you present yourself (which someone already mentioned) and b) the way you come across to the interviewer. It is known that a watch symbolises a good keeping of time. I believe some research conducted on it proved that to an extent. A metal watch shows professionalism and trust.

As for the hands above the table. It symbolises the idea of trust in a job, before you are doing the job. It's as if the interview subconsciously sees you keeping your hands in view as an honesty factor, which can also relate to trust.

As for the long sleeves, I thought it would be pretty self-explainatory. You take someone far more seriously and professionaly sub-consciously.

Ofcourse, the fact I go to a top school which feels the need to present us with people who study this type of stuff because we're not a bunch of inable twats, could mean I'm wrong eh?

 

[eggy]

I go to a top school [....] we're not a bunch of inable twats

If the word inable existed I'm sure we would hasten to agree!

 

[Bugz]

not worth my time.

 

[Vladamir]

No offence eggy but you're a bit of a twat sometimes .

 

[Kronic]

one small tip of you are male being interviewed by female, when talking almost flirt with them.

 

[haarewin]

As for the hands above the table. It symbolises the idea of trust in a job, before you are doing the job. It's as if the interview subconsciously sees you keeping your hands in view as an honesty factor, which can also relate to trust.

obviously keeping your hands above the table but clenched (agressive) or face down (defensive) is not a good idea. a face-up open palm (cupped slightly) symbolises honesty.
leaning forwards slightly also shows interest. leaning too far forward suggest laziness.

i want to disagree with taking someone more seriously for wearing long sleeves though. i'd think they were an idiot for wearing long sleeves on a boiling hot day.

Ofcourse, the fact I go to a top school which feels the need to present us with people who study this type of stuff

perhaps they feel the need because the intellectuals at your school lack any common sense or social abilities, as with a lot of 'intelligent' people.
nb: performing well in exams or "IQ" tests do not demonstrate intelligence. they demonstrate ability to perform in those situations.

 

[Bugz]

perhaps they feel the need because the intellectuals at your school lack any common sense or social abilities, as with a lot of 'intelligent' people.
nb: performing well in exams or "IQ" tests do not demonstrate intelligence. they demonstrate ability to perform in those situations.

So intelligent people have no social skills?

Riiight.

 

[Dandare]

I remember my interview at my current job, and got the old "Where do you see yourself in 5 years in the company".
After he had just told me the position entailed combining/deveolping and distillation of Chlorine and Phenol I felt like saying "Fucking dead or severly disfigured!" ofc I did'nt tho

 

[- English -]

who said people could argue in my thread!!

 

[Rhana]

who said people could argue in my thread!!

I would like to argue that point! You havent said they cant, or?

 

[- English -]

I would like to argue that point! You havent said they cant, or?

1-0

 

[Alan]

Ofcourse, the fact I go to a top school which feels the need to present us with people who study this type of stuff because we're not a bunch of inable twats, could mean I'm wrong eh?

School is one thing

17 years of employment of which 10 of those involved recruiting in some form is something else

I completely agree with you first impressions count, within the first 5 seconds of meeting someone you have made up your mind whether you like them or not - its pretty hard to break that habit.

Another tip (bit late now tho) when they get to that dreaded question - the one that EVERYONE asks at the end of the interview .. "Do you have an questions?" for which most people look blank and say "urm no thanks." try turning the tables around, and say "sure, what would you say was your biggest challenge within the team this/last year", its a great question, puts them in the spotlight and gives you an insight into the sort of things you will need to resolve if you work for them.

 

[haarewin]

So intelligent people have no social skills?

Riiight.

i didnt say all. i said a lot of. and it's true. a lot of booksmart people dont know how to behave in social situations, because they haven't learned it.

 

[Bugz]

i didnt say all. i said a lot of. and it's true. a lot of booksmart people dont know how to behave in social situations, because they haven't learned it.

Well, then again, not everyone who goes to a grammer school is the booksmart type.

Or maybe i'm just the arguementative trouble maker

 

[Gamah]

To be fair you don't look the social type Bugz, so I agree with Haarewin. This is not an insult it's an observation!!