Be yourself and be honest about your abilities. Alot of people have the problem of hyping themselves up to be something that they aren't and when they get into the job they realize that they aren't right for it. Try to relax as best as possible, it is really tough I know. Be confident in yourself and know your resume good! Make sure you have specific details about your past jobs, experiences, and education. Make sure to be polite and show good manners. If you can't get over your nerves while in your interview, just explain to your interviewer that you are nervous, alot of the times they understand. Make sure you have a copy of your resume (its always good to have detailed side notes about what on it), any samples of your work that you might see fit to bring. Best Wishes
2006-08-30 10:15:50
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answered by rachelle105210 5
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Be careful if the job is any sort of secretarial or involves any sort of writing they may ask you to produce a hand-written document, and yes, spelling does count. They do not want to hire illiterate people.
The number one piece of advice for an interview is to be yourself. Practice for the interview before you go in by reading some common job interview questions and practicing the answers in the mirror. You don't want to seem rehearsed, just confident.
Common questions --
Why do you want this job?
What do you know about our company?
Where do you see yourself in 5 (or 10) years?
How would other people describe you?
What are your best characteristics?
What are some of your weaknesses?
What type of experience do you have?
Often job interviewers will also ask you moral type questions, for example if you were trying to get a job at a video store they may ask you a question such as "You see a co-worker slipping a movie into their jacket. You know they did not pay to rent it. What would you do?"
You can also practice for job interviews by having a friend, teacher, or relative posing as the interviewer and asking you questions.
Going on a job interview is a skill. Remember be honest and sell yourself, but be relaxed. Go to any and all job interviews, the more you have the more you will become comfortable with them and notice the conventions of job interviews.
2006-08-30 17:21:04
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answered by Blah Blah Blah 3
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Before the Interview: Rehearse what makes you the right candidate, and prepare answers for how to handle the tough questions for you.. BE YOURSELF, but the most prepared version of you.
Foundation Interviewing skills:
1. Introduce yourself, shake hands, look at speaker.
2. Ask Questions about the environment, their requirements.
3. Express interest and discuss why you are qualified.
For more hints on Interviewing, Salary Negotiation, Follow Through or other skills, refer to the Career Guide at
http://helpingfriendscareernetwork.com/a-z.html.
2006-08-30 17:21:03
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answered by Dawn M 3
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Look presentable, stay calm and collected, be truthful. Don't focus so much on and I going to get this job or what? Just focus on being your self, keep a good smile, and be serious unless the person that is interveiwing you is telling jokes all over the place, lol. But yeah just don't try to lie or anything like that to get the job.
2006-08-30 17:19:22
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answered by Daughter of a Coma Guy 7
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Employers are all looking for honest and dependable people. Sincerity and honesty are critical. You want to dress in conservative clothes. No tank tops, shorts, fip flops. No body odor or heavy perfume/cologne. Clean fingernails. BE ON TIME. Answer all questions, but they don't want to hear any whining, blaming, excuses, or other things that might lead them to believe that you will do the same to them.
2006-08-30 17:17:44
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answered by united9198 7
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- answer the questions asked of you
- ask a few questions at the end that stem from the conversation
remeber your answers should sell the benefit of you to the hirer, not to make yourself sound superior
for example
if I ask why to hire you and you happen to have experience
dont say: " i'm better because I am experienced"
instead answer: "as I have experience in this indusrty, my training time should be cut in half, just enough time to familiarize myself with your way of handling things"
You see how I pointed out what the actual benefit is to the employer, that you will train in half the time.
spell it our for them, they can be pretty stupid at times
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2006-08-30 17:35:31
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answered by capollar 4
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Ask questions from research if they have a website and answer honestly. Tell them about your skills and previous job experience, your schooling and career plans, if there's a ladder of success to climb, how they liked to work there.
2006-08-30 17:38:04
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answered by Kristen H 6
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Answer all the questions they asked you honestly and ask about thing that you don't understand about the job.
The more understanding you have about the job, the easier it'll be for you to decide whether it's for you or not.
2006-08-30 17:23:55
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answered by Lady 3
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Learn how to spell interview first.
2006-08-30 17:16:53
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answered by azharley 2
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Be completely honest. And calm. I went to an interview once and i completely froze up. You do not want that to be you.
2006-08-30 17:14:34
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answered by Nikki 1
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