2007-01-28 02:11:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Just be yourself. Be professional. Be confident. Be courteous. Look everyone in the eye when they talk to you. It's ok to stop and ponder the question. Just say let me think about that one for a moment please. Let's them know you are a thinker and it's ok to do that.
Don't be afraid if you don't know something. I had someone ask me once about a requisition. (I was applying for a jr. purchasing position) and I was out of school and young and wasn't familiar with the terminology and said I don't know what that is can you please explain that to me? And when they did, I said well I believe it would be a numbered document which should tie in with a purchase order and likely need distributing to various parties, etc. and that got me through (and yes I got the job).
My point is they want to see your thinking process a lot of the time even if you don't have an answer to the immediate question.
You can always say, I am a very fast learner and I am willing to take materials home and famliarize myself with every aspect of your business, etc. You have to come across with real determination.
Sometimes that gets you a job where you otherwise would have been by-passed.
And I agree, do research. Most companies have websites these days, and if not, you should just call the company and ask even the receptionist and ask where you could get more information about the company as you are applying for an interview. They might be able to help you out.
2007-01-28 03:02:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When they ask what goals you have in the company, don't say, "I want to be the boss" if the boss is interviewing you. Never be critical of your last job even if it sucked. They figure you are a whiner and will say the same about them soon enough. When asked what salary you expect, just say "whatever the going rate is for that position" and nothing specific.
2007-01-28 10:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by dreamgirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When interviewing, learn as much as possible about the interviewer before and during the interview. Relating to the interviewer's (or panel's) perspective puts them at ease. If you are successful, they will be answerin your questions and telling you relevant anectdotes instead of grilling you and they will feel good about the interview when it is over.
2007-01-28 10:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by Mary Anne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to remember that a person forms an opinion within 3 seconds of meeting someone. Smile and look smart.
No one ones to work with someone who looks miserable and boring no matter how clever they are.
2007-01-28 10:23:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont get nervous and be normal like if you meeting some one you knew having a conversation
2007-01-28 10:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by paul lee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
clean smart tidy appearance
dont smell of cigs
dont chew gum
say thankyou to everybody
ps welcome to braindrain employment youve got 45yrs of it
you just joined the club
2007-01-28 10:17:36 · answer #6 · answered by sizzy1969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋