Job Interview Tomorrow...

[Colinb913]

I have never had a "real" job interview.. My first job I knew the owner, so that was easy. My second, I turned in my application, and the owner was on the floor, and we just talked.. Man to man, it wasn't a big deal, and now he is my boss, and one of my friends..

I plan on continuing work where I am employed now, but it will take a secondary position to the potential new job..

But tomorrow I have a real job interview. It's at a insurance company. Dress is business. So a suit and tie is in order.

INGO, do you have any tips for me? I have read as much as I can online, I will have my resume with me, a copy of my references, but is there anything you all can help me with? Should I CC? Or not carry at all? Any tips are appreciated..

 

[David202]

Get some sleep?

Maybe it is a bit late, but the best resource I can point you to is the Career Tools podcasts from Manager Tools. They have some GREAT podcasts on resumes, interviews, etc. Some may not apply to your industry/role, but they have a lot of content there.

Don't be too nervous. I was recently involved in an interview and the candidate seemed uninterested in the position. Don't do that either. Good luck.

 

[Kutnupe14]

First, good luck.
My tips...
Do NOT carry, unless you can be 100% sure it wont be noticed
wear a watch
no gum
clean shoes
be 10 minutes early
don't ramble
take time to answer questions presented, no need to rush
use proper grammar; no slang
smile a lot

...pretend it the first date with your "dream" girl, and try to impress without boasting.

Good luck again

 

[tom1025]

Walk in like you own the place and clear the interviewers desk off in one swipe of your arm.

 

[sepe]

Walk in like you own the place and clear the interviewers desk off in one swipe of your arm.

I'm graduating with a degree in Human Resource Management in about a month. If someone had the confidence to pull this off, I would hire them on the spot. Every business needs someone with the confidence to shake things up a bit.

 

[ddavidson]

Why not throw an AK over your shoulder? If you don't get the job...

 

[slowG]

Smile ... In the end people want to work with someone they can get along with. Be confident in your answers and smile and be charming. Likability is a huge advantage. If I were a boss I would not higher a very qualified dousch.

 

[gohard43]

Be early, good eye contact, and a firm handshake when you meet your interviewer as well as when you depart.

 

[GBuck]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g3NQjjHoGA

 

[usaf64]

As stated before, don't use slang. Stay away from saying "you know" every two seconds.

Arrive early.

Firm handshake and good eye contact upon entering and leaving.

Have a good idea why you want the job and why you'd be a good empolyee.

Thank the interviewer for his or her time upon leaving.

Do not carry. Even though there's nothing wrong with carrying and it's not illegal, you still wouldn't take a beer into the interview either.

Good luck.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

hope it goes better than this

http://youtu.be/EhPrzjyUiZE

seriously, the good advice has already been given.

 

[scottka]

Don't change your carry habit for the interview. If you're used to carrying it, just do it. You shouldn't have any concealment issues in a suit. Use a firm handshake and eye contact when you meet your interviewer. Remember their name and use it when you thank them for the interview. Don't be afraid to show some confidence, but don't be an arrogant piece of crap either. Good luck; you'll be fine.

 

[GBuck]

I think at this point it's already "went" how it was going to.


So, OP, How did it go?

 

[williamsjr22]

Go over some commonly asked interview questions and answer them several times. KNOW what you will say if asked about strengths and weaknesses. Think about some of the good things that you have did at your current job and how it might translate into the new job. Even if it is a completely different field. The communication, work ethic, completion of the job is what they are most likely looking for.

 

[scottka]

I think at this point it's already "went" how it was going to.


So, OP, How did it go?

Well crap... haha. Looked at the time on the last post, but not the OP... Well, it's good advice for anyone else considering an interview.

 

[Wysko]

How did the interview go?

 

[sepe]

As stated before, don't use slang. Stay away from saying "you know" every two seconds.

Arrive early.

Firm handshake and good eye contact upon entering and leaving.

Have a good idea why you want the job and why you'd be a good empolyee.

Thank the interviewer for his or her time upon leaving.

Do not carry. Even though there's nothing wrong with carrying and it's not illegal, you still wouldn't take a beer into the interview either.

Good luck.

If you bring a beer into the interview, you damn well better bring one for the person across the desk.

 

[Bunnykid68]

If you bring a beer into the interview, you damn well better bring one for the person across the desk.

So, 2 beers and 2 guns?

Colin, how did it go?

 

[Colinb913]

****, sorry to hear you guys hanging like that. The interview went great, the second interview went great, until I was told the job would be a 55-60 hour a week job. That conflicts with school pretty hard core. So I told them I would have to think about that really hard. I finally called them back two days after the second interview to apologize, and let them know I can't take the job at this time.

Currently staying in college and earning a degree is far more important to me than the money I'd make now. At this point, I am financially stable enough to feel safe, and go to school. Versus being very financially stable, but not going to school.

My education is more important to me than a few extra dollars now.

 

[sepe]

****, sorry to hear you guys hanging like that. The interview went great, the second interview went great, until I was told the job would be a 55-60 hour a week job. That conflicts with school pretty hard core. So I told them I would have to think about that really hard. I finally called them back two days after the second interview to apologize, and let them know I can't take the job at this time.

Currently staying in college and earning a degree is far more important to me than the money I'd make now. At this point, I am financially stable enough to feel safe, and go to school. Versus being very financially stable, but not going to school.

My education is more important to me than a few extra dollars now.

It is hard to pass up jobs but most people I know that have left school to make money usually don't end up going back to finish their degree. I've had some job leads I've had to turn down to finish school. Hard decision to make but unless you're really hurting for money, I think it is the best choice to finish the degree.