If I make it through this first interview, I have another one. Make it through that and I have the job. It's my first job interview, though, so I'd appreciate any advice anyone has.
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Oct 08 2007 04:20 pm
Act confident, and don't sweat like a pig or stammer.
Char Aznable
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Oct 08 2007 04:26 pm
Well, I don't usually get nervous about things, so I shouldn't have those problems.
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Oct 08 2007 04:35 pm
Be honest, but lie a little.
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Oct 08 2007 04:39 pm
So speak the truth but embellish a bit?
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Oct 08 2007 04:46 pm
Yeah, focus on your best positive aspects. Basically, you're being a car salesman except you're trying to sell yourself. Kind of like talking to girls. You gotta sell yourself and you're in like flint, or however that saying goes.
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Oct 08 2007 04:57 pm
Char Aznable wrote:
So speak the truth but embellish a bit?
More or less. So if you're like me and you just want to work uninterrupted, for example:
Say - "I usually prefer to focus on tasks at hand, but I will help customers as needed"
Don't say - "It really makes my piss boil when I'm trying to stack these boxes and some fuckhole can't find the markers, so I gotta stop and spoonfeed his sorry ass."
Flies and honey.
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Oct 08 2007 05:14 pm
I had an interview there...my interviewer was very boring and asked me like one question...then proceeded to read company policy outloud...then told me he'd call me and never did. Then I went and worked at best buy...haaha
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Oct 08 2007 05:31 pm
Well, I certainly hope that it doesn't go like that. They do have 3 positions to fill, though. I'm hoping I get one of those.
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Oct 08 2007 06:42 pm
If you want to do well in your interview, shove a bunch of pennies up your ass. Sounds retarded, right? It's not. It will give you a powerful edge over the interviewer. Here's why:
At first I thought that said "Penises." Now I dont think I can ever touch a penny again.
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Oct 08 2007 08:13 pm
Ask intelligent questions. Showing interest in the job, makes you stand out better. Ask about benefits, hours, perks, responsibilities, etc.
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Oct 08 2007 08:37 pm
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Oct 08 2007 10:12 pm
Knyte wrote:
Ask intelligent questions. Showing interest in the job, makes you stand out better. Ask about benefits, hours, perks, responsibilities, etc.
I would say ask about responsibilities, don't ask about perks and benefits. They'll tell you about the perks and benefits when/if they hire you and you can ask about them during orientation. You seem selfish if you ask what you're going to be getting out of the job.
What type of job are you applying for? Does it require any type of experience or knowledge?
If the job is basically just a typical "teenager's job," you shouldn't sweat it too much. Just don't act/look like a douche, and if they have a position open, you should be fine.
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Oct 08 2007 10:14 pm
Yeah. Although questioning in-depth about the responsibilities is a good idea.
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Oct 08 2007 10:58 pm
don't piss your pants.
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Oct 09 2007 04:23 am
Wear proper clothing. Do not walk in there with jeans, or shorts. If the job requires a tie, you should wear a tie to the interview.
If they ask you a question about your future plans with the company, hint that you might stay with the company. Unless it was specified that it would be a summer job, don't tell them your working there for just 6 months.
If your going to be unable to show up for the interview, call them and tell them.
See if you cant find out the interviewers name, and address them as such when you first meet them. Be sure your handshake is firm and not sweaty.
Keep your responses simple and to the point.
If your not hired, thank the interviewer. They might have another job opening in the future, and you'll be first on the list.
This is all basic stuff. Good luck, and tell us if you get the job.
Having been in retail management in the past, I disagree with Syd. By asking about the benefits and such, it shows that you care about the job you are trying to get. That you are not just looking for a "throwaway" job, but something you plan to stay at for awhile.
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Oct 09 2007 04:16 pm
I'll just play that one by ear.
Thanks for the advice, guys!
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Oct 09 2007 05:23 pm
Hopefully its not one of those "What would you do if..." or "Name A time you were _____ and how you handled it." I hate those. I agree with Syd don't ask about Benefits and Perks, most likely this is a part-time position and your not gonna be getting anything to outrageous as a PT employee, maybe some vacation or sick time. What I find that works the best is asking how many people have applied/how many more are left to be interviewed, and when they might make a decision. Shows you are interested and when you can expect to hear from them. Being persistent is also good.
Seasonal jobs are looming at Game Stores, you could always get a job at one of those and just do better than everyone else so they have to hire you. Whore yourself out if you have to.
