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[Billargh]

Yeehaw got an interview on Monday at 3pm, for a call centre job. Only had like one interview before and fucked that one up, so give some on ideas on what to do, how to dress etc!

Cheers.

 

[Laddey]

Good luck!

Be yourself! Dont have sweaty hands. Shorts & T-shirt?

 

[Uara]

/concur when it comes to be yourself, dont try and put on a facade as employers will generally be able to see through it, unless ur very skilled at putting up a front.
If you can, try and find out what the people who work there wear to work and then go for somethin similar if not a bit smarter.

Oh and good luck

 

[Aoami]

Bullshit bullshit bullshit.

That's my mantra and i've never had an unsuccessful job interview.

 

[Garaen]

If it's a call centre job i can't see the interview being too rigourous. For all interviews wear a smart suit, make sure you are 5 - 10 minutes early and as cliche as it sounds, just be yourself. A good interview tip is when they offer you a drink, say yes and take a glass of water. If you find yourself a bit stuck or need a few seconds to answer a question just take a sip of water which will let you think about your answer without making you look like an idiot - Also, make sure you keep eye contact with the interview pannel, don't look at the floor or the wall etc

 

[old.Osy]

A successful interview != getting hired

If you learn something from it, it's successful.

 

[Bahumat]

Make sure you speak properly. Say "Yes" instead of grunting "yeah". The job can be done by anyone, but they need someone who does not speak like this...

"ello support centre whats your number?"

 

[Manisch Depressiv]

Yeehaw got an interview on Monday at 3pm, for a call centre job. Only had like one interview before and fucked that one up, so give some on ideas on what to do, how to dress etc!

Cheers.

Tell them that you're omni-potent, that you can solve the world's and their problems and that you will do the job for free.

If they doubt it, demonstrate it with swift action and then I am sure you will get the job.

Seriously though, you have to convince the company that you're the best man for the job.

Before I start giving tons of advices, just a few quick ones:

- Be yourself (yes, who else should you be, just be natural), smile and make a self-confident impression.
- Rather overdress than underdress.
- You have no weaknesses, if you get asked for some, then say that your weakness is that you don't like to speak about your weaknesses. If they then ask you if it isn't rather a strength, then you say "if you say so" and just smile.
- Obviously you have strong communicative skills, you know that a call-center is a team and you know when to escalate cases.
- Don't speak only about yourself, ask also questions about your potential employer or even better say something like (on your webpage I've read that you do this and that, what is your approach on it?). Talk in short, clear sentences as being on a phone with someone can be similar to an interview. Long but good sentences will confuse even the brightest customer because he has already a problem, that's why he is calling you.
- Shoot the most important thing that could get you job at the first possible moment (e.g. after your potential employer introduced the company and the job). Then you thank for the introduction and and tell them why you're the best men for the job.

If you believe in yourself and present yourself accordingly and don't get the job then, don't let yourself down. I applied once for a position of my dreams, had the paper work done, passed an interview successfully, got invited for a 2h test, succeeded well too, yet someone else got the job, because he was an inch better.

Don't fool yourself, there is always someone else there who can do what you do better, the question is if that person will apply for the job too and how good the recruiters are (some are simply shit, I got clueless friends into some companies for jobs they had no clue about).

 

[swords]

Simple, get on your hands and knees and suck like you've never sucked before.
Call centres have huge staff turnover cos they can just fire your ass and someone else will replace you. So you better suck like a dyson and hope for the best...

 

[AngelHeal]

Bullshit bullshit bullshit.

That's my mantra and i've never had an unsuccessful job interview.

Mantra: yes i've done 7 different educations
Bill Gates: Whats your IQ?
Mantra: 7000
Bill Gates: WOOT!! you iz hired ma friendzxors


1 week later:

Bill Gates: since you dont even know what a mb is.. you're fired.
Mantra: fuckz you!

1 hour later:

Mantra: yes i've done 7 different educations, worked for bill gates
random boss:

 

[tris-]

watch your body language, you dont want to convey an introvert, shy type of personality. you want to be sitting upright, hands together in your lap and facing your body to who ever is talking to you.

a lot to think about but hopefully youl do it naturally.

id say body language is more important that watching what you say, like "nice to meet you" or "i look forward to hearing from you".

what do i know though.

 

[Aoami]

Mantra: yes i've done 7 different educations
Bill Gates: Whats your IQ?
Mantra: 7000
Bill Gates: WOOT!! you iz hired ma friendzxors


1 week later:

Bill Gates: since you dont even know what a mb is.. you're fired.
Mantra: fuckz you!

1 hour later:

Mantra: yes i've done 7 different educations, worked for bill gates
random boss:

That's exactly what I said to get my current job 'i've had 7 different educations' - remarkebly i was never pulled up on it.

It's good to see you post something other than a link to a video hosted at dumpert.nl though.

 

[Manisch Depressiv]

Mantra: yes i've done 7 different educations
Bill Gates: Whats your IQ?
Mantra: 7000
Bill Gates: WOOT!! you iz hired ma friendzxors


1 week later:

Bill Gates: since you dont even know what a mb is.. you're fired.
Mantra: fuckz you!

1 hour later:

Mantra: yes i've done 7 different educations, worked for bill gates
random boss:

Roflmao.

 

[AngelHeal]

That's exactly what I said to get my current job 'i've had 7 different educations' - remarkebly i was never pulled up on it.

It's good to see you post something other than a link to a video hosted at dumpert.nl though.

www.dumpert.nl - Zooffice!

for you.

 

[Bahumat]

They might ask you a question regarding how you coped in a situation which involved an angry person. Say something along the lines of you listened to what they said and repeated it back to them, did not raise your voice etc

 

[Billargh]

Cheeeers, repped those who I can

 

[Lamp]

You never get a 2nd chance to make a first impression.

Wear a suit. Top button done up. Smart knot in the tie (not one of those footballer sized knots - a classic double windsor is perfect). Shoes polished. Shirt ironed. Hair neat. Don't stick shit loads of gel or styling products in it. Don't go nuts on jewelry. A watch is enough. Take earings and visible body pearcings out. I trust you don't have any neck or facial tattoos. Don't chew gum in the interview. Don't break the guy's hand when you shake it, but don't give an effeminate loose slippy handshake either. If you're interviewed by a woman, don't give it the "darlin'" or "sweetheart" routine. Be professional. Don't lie - you'll get found out. Don't say you've got experience you haven't got. You'll be fucked if they test you on it. Be friendly, polite, courteous, don't interrupt the interviewer. Listen to what they're saying. Don't go to the interview stinking of fags or worse, weed. Don't speak too fast - people have a habit of doing so when nervous. Don't fidget or shuffle your feet. Don't pick your nose, ears, or that scab on your hand. Don't put on a fake posh accent - you'll come across like a right tit, but do try to pronounce your words correctly - otherwise they'll think you're a fuckwit. Don't use "pwnd", "lol", or "WTF" in response to any questions.

 

[Billargh]

Lamp Where'd you copypasta that from? ;p

 

[Lamp]

No where. I've got shit loads of experience of interviewing people. I manage 60 people at work so carrying out interviews and being involved in the whole recruitment process is part and parcel of my job spec.

 

[Billargh]

Hah righto then. One quickie before I do off, is a tie really necessary? I don't own one atm, but could easily go pick one up tomorow.

 

[Golena]

Hah righto then. One quickie before I do off, is a tie really necessary? I don't own one atm, but could easily go pick one up tomorow.

Go pick one up.

If your going for a specialised position you can get away with some stuff, because they need someone with exact knowledge and the best person to do the job.

You sound like your going for a job that 90% of the population could do (if the dole wasn't so attractive) so given the choice, and they have it, they will pick the person who doesn't look like he rolled out of bed and wandered in from the street.

 

[Lamp]

Depends what the job is for. If its working in a warehouse, no. For your typical office-type job, then yes. Definitely. You'll look that much smarter and professional with a tie.

If you don't wear one, the interviewer might think you're being too casual, or not taking the interview seriously enough.

A nice smart tie, fairly conservative, that looks smart but doesn't draw any attention to it. You want the interviewer to be focusing on you, not on some disturbingly bright tie with 400 colours in it

Do you want this job or not ? If so, wear a tie. They might all be wearing shorts and flip-flops in the office, but if you go in looking like a dog's dinner, be prepared to be shat out on the lawn.

GOOD LUCK

 

[kivik]

Gotta love being judged by what you are wearing on a job interview

 

[AngelHeal]

Gotta love being judged by what you are wearing on a job interview

tbh, it's just putting up a mirror, what would you wanne see as a boss

- caracter
- pr (decent outfit, well languaged etc)
- qualifications
- etc

 

[Billargh]

Right cheers Lamp and Golena, I'll go pick one up tomorow. I'll see if I can pick up a plain black tie when I'm up town tomorow. But yeah I imagine 90% of the population could do this job, it's just something part time to get me through while I'm at college etc, but for some reason I really fancy this job (prolly the £9.50/hour salary). I also found out what the interview will more than likely consist of aswell (a mate had an interview there today aswell), they ask you to type out a two paragraph something or other, and assess you on time and accuracy. Then they ask you to arrange and write a formal e-mail.

Oh and @ the people saying ring up and ask about their dress code etc, afaik the place hasn't opened yet, they've just finished converting the Job Centre a few miles from me into a call centre.

Laaaast edit - Is a blazer needed? I don't have one and can't reallyone this weekend. Should I leave that out or try and lend one for Monday?

 

[Lamp]

Suit is preferable. Buy it in Marks & Spencer. Wear it for the interview. Then take it back the following day saying you want a refund. M&S are pretty good like that. Just make sure when you take it back it doesn't look like you've worn it (no stains, spills, lingering odours, tears. Give it an iron beforehand)

 

[Billargh]

There's an M&S right next to the place. Think I'll buy one on Monday, wear it for the interview and take it back after it! :]

 

[Ezteq]

good luck matey:

speak the truth
be positive
be enthusiastic
be team oriented but self motivated
be smart

and go and own that interview!

 

[Lamp]

Oh....and one last piece of advice...make your your flies are done up.

I interviewed someone once and his flies were open the whole time. Must have had a sneaky piss before I called him in and forgot to zip up.

Unless the interview's for a porn actor, you really don't want your old fella spilling out.

 

[Bahumat]

How'd it go?