My test ran late and I absolutely could not leave so missed my interview. Yes, I know it's an awful start, etc. How can I try to make-up fo that mistake and prove that I am the best choice for the position w/o seeming too apologetic or desperate? Also, it's common to do phone interviews first for internships so please don't say "oh they don't want you, etc.". I really appreciate your help! Thanks!
2006-12-12 09:23:33 · 9 answers · asked by klove28 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Congrats on getting another chance, not many people get that chance..so don't blow it...
1. Never sound desperate in an interview!
2. You've bought yourself some time, now research the company!
3. Turn the tv, and radio off during your interview, and use a land line as opposed to a cellphone
4. Stand up while on the phone, it will exude confidence, and give your conversation energy..(trust me it works)
5. Have a pen and a pad ready to take notes and ask questions
6. Make sure you let them know you want the job (too many people forget to ask for the job)
7. Try not to ramble, get to the point
8. make it a two way conversation, not a grilling session...for example..they ask you a question..answer it concisely an dthen ask a question back
good luck!
2006-12-12 09:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by techrecruitatlanta 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is common to do phone interviews first for internships, just because they usually have a lot of candidates to choose from. So they will typically phone screen 10 to 15 candidates and bring half of them or top 3 in for face to face interviews.
As far as rescheduling another interview, just be honest with them - your test went late. Then when you get the interview reschedule, tell them thank you for the 2nd chance. Leave it at that and don't bring it up again. You want to focus on why you are a good fit, not that you missed the 1st interview.
Good luck!
2006-12-12 09:53:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i ought to easily call and elements a more advantageous suited excuse/reason then the fact and have a glance at to reschedule. i did not even comprehend McDonald's does 2d interviews. although this is properly worth a try, as a replace of giving up. The worst they could say isn't any.
2016-11-30 12:07:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them what you said here. You were in a test and couldn't get to the phone. Tell the truth and give the best interview you can. If it's meant to be, it'll be. If it doesn't work out, keep trying.
2006-12-12 09:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by loon_mallet_wielder 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just be honest and say "in my quest to further my education, a test ran overtime and I was unable to make it home (or wherever) in time to take the call. I appreciate so much the time you are taking to give me another interview."
2006-12-12 09:31:07 · answer #5 · answered by concretebrunette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should feel lucky they gave you a second chance. Missung an interview is a huge no-no in my book. I wouldn't have given you a second chance.
2006-12-12 09:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by missyhardt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them what you told us if they are an employer you want to work for they will understand. If they give you a hard time about it maybe you really don't want to work for them anyway. Good Luck.
2006-12-12 09:34:01 · answer #7 · answered by tpbthigb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't dred on your faults! if they give you a 2nd change then sweet!
don't be all living in the past and being over apoligetic! that shows me that if you would mess up on the job! it will consume you!
just thank them for understanding the your school is number one consirn! and move on!
2006-12-12 09:32:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
same as the other dude, but tell them the truth in all sincerity, then you can impress them with your resume and intellect. gl
2006-12-12 09:32:43 · answer #9 · answered by num1huckfinn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋