looking for some interview tips

[cheeseandcrackers]

I have an interview with a company Wednesday that I really think would be a good fit for me, not to mention over 10K salary increase. 

I know there has been several ladies on here getting jobs, so I am hoping some of that "good luck" will rub off on me.

Does anyone have any good tips for the interview that helped them nail the interview,and or made them stand out? Please share.

[Deleted]

My biggest thing is to try to not seem nervous.

I made sure to be able to be quick with answers as if they just rolled off my tongue.

Have answers ready for the cliche questions.


What are your biggest strengths? Weaknesses?

How do you perform working with a team?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years.

Dress professional and bring copies of your resume and recommendation letters. Lots. You never know if they may want you to meet with more than one person that day.

Of course, wear a suit (or just dress professional if it is a casual job). However, even with a casual job you may want to wear a suit anyway. Or at least a nice dress and blazer.

Good luck!

[juliahenry]

Research the company itself, prepare answers to the more common questions, dress in clothes that make you feel confident, and give yourself more time than you need to get there etc.

Good luck!

[Deleted]

Research the company and or industry trends and prepare questions that don't have anything to do with salary or benefits of the job.

These may sound like your mother talking but I'll say them anyway: Sit/stand up straight. Look interviewers in the eyes. Be hyper aware of your facial expressions: smile when appropriate and relax your mouth, eyes and forehead. Thank the receptionist/administrative assistant who helps you. Follow with a thank you email to the interviewer.

[spedrunner]

i always make sure i am dressed well and feel nice, comfortable and professional. I feel like when I feel like i LOOK good, i have a better attitude and my confidence is much higher!!!

Good luck!

[Booze Raccoon]

Dec 10, 2013 0:36:09 GMT -5 cheeseandcrackers said:

I have an interview with a company Wednesday that I really think would be a good fit for me, not to mention over 10K salary increase. 

I know there has been several ladies on here getting jobs, so I am hoping some of that "good luck" will rub off on me.

Does anyone have any good tips for the interview that helped them nail the interview,and or made them stand out? Please share.

Keep your energy up and stay upbeat.  Make eye contact, smile a lot.  Feel confident about yourself and you'll sell yourself better and in return, they will be confident in you.  

Focus on your strengths, have examples ready where you've improved on something.  Share your goals and where you would like to be eventually, not just right now.  They want to know you're thinking ahead and are motivated.  

Come armed with questions for them.  Let them know you are interested in the company and the work they/you will be doing.

Good luck!!!!!!

[penelope]

I am sitting on the other side of the interview table for the first time, and this is what I have picked up from the others on the committee, after the inteviewee has left and we have time for discussion.

-Don't ramble. #1 thing they complained about after an interview.

-If they use the words "give an example" in the question, give a specific example. I was surprised how many times people didn't, and they took that as a sign of not listening/following directions.

-When asked why you want the job, don't say for the increase in salary, or security with that specific employer, etc. Make them understand that you want the job because of specific duties within in it that fit you. You want the job and what it consists of, not just to work for the company that is offering it. That you are excited about that exact job. Three people from our recent interviews were crossed off the list because they said they wanted to live here or because their family is from here.

- Be confidant with what you are good at and honest with what you are unable to do. The committee I am on anyway, can spot a bullshitter a mile away. They truly do believe tasks and software can be learned, but once a bullshitter, always a bullshitter. If it is something that you can not do (say you don't have much experience in Excel, for example) say you don't, but then add in that you are a quick learner and would be more than willing to purchase books or tutorials to teach yourself.

- Research the place, and when asked if you have any questions, have at least one educated question to ask them.

That is what I have picked up from the other side of the interview table.

Good luck and be yourself!!!

[cheeseandcrackers]

Thanks girls! These are great tips!

[housewife]

First good luck, and it better not be the job I'm interviewing for tomorrow

One of the tips I was given, was to not be afraid to ask for clarification if you don't quite understand the question. It's better to make sure you are answering it correctly, rather than just fumbling. Same thing when it's a 2 or 3 part question. I tend to get nervous and not answer all of them. Answer one and then ask if they can repeat the next part.

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