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Offline RandomJord

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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #10 on: 05 February 2012, 22:40 »
You've been to war you pleb you'll be fine
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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #11 on: 06 February 2012, 07:31 »
some good ideas gents thanks

looks like i could be busy tonight, interview is tomorrow

still gotta overcome the question of why i applied for the job, when I didnt  :laugh: :grin:

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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #12 on: 06 February 2012, 08:57 »
dont fold your arms and only undo your suit buttons if they have theirs undone too.  Good luck.

Agree with first part, second part is rubbish.

If it's a single-breasted suit the jacket buttons should not be done up, unless you're some sort of a complete plonker.

Suit etiquette psychology.  It's like not wearing a red tie to an interview too.  It's all a power thing.

All taken with a pinch of salt.
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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #13 on: 06 February 2012, 09:13 »
Don't wear the homer tie and while being yourself is great I would avoid your use of bad language. :grin:

Good luck buddy, I'm sure you'll ace.

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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #14 on: 06 February 2012, 10:31 »
Dont spend too long on it, or you will stress yourself out.

Stay calm, they are not trying to catch you out. Dont inturupt them, only answer questions they have asked about, dont waffle, get some questions ready.

If they ask about your interests, keep them brief, they dont want to know you spend hours on car forums and what you talk about  :laugh:

No interview is the same, if they are uptight then stay serious, if they are more laid back then being similar is fine, if they are jokey then laugh with them etc etc

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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #15 on: 06 February 2012, 10:44 »
Have a list of 4-5 questions you want to ask them about the job prepared for the end of the interview.  This is as much you interviewing them as it is them interviewing you. 

This would be my top recommendation. I know it's all the end of the world out there etc and everyone should be thankful for a job and all that junk but it's important to test that this is the right job. Don't necessarily wait until the end and then ask lots of questions, put them in as you go if it fits well with what is being discussed.

Also, 'mesen' isn't a real word so maybe best not to use that in the interview.

Good luck old man.

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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #16 on: 06 February 2012, 10:54 »
I have interviewed a few people in my time... although mostly crappy manual jobs that I didnt want to do myself, the most appealing trait in a person interviewed is willingness to listen, learn and enthusiasm.

I find that these 3 traits will get you a long way. The last thing I want to hear is that someone can do the job when I havent even clearly told them what the job consists of.

All questions about the job would show me you have most of these points covered. hth

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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #17 on: 06 February 2012, 12:28 »
Plenty of advice has been mentioned, but good luck !!

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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #18 on: 06 February 2012, 13:34 »
Firm handshake and eye contact.
Only one thing worse than a shy wet palm and no eye contact from a candidate, and that is if it comes from the interviewer.

Tired old cliche but first impressions count, knock em dead Chuff :cool:

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Re: Pre interview nerves . . . .
« Reply #19 on: 06 February 2012, 13:42 »
On a more serious note, the best thing you can do is stay calm, be yourself and come across as confident but not arrogant. Where is the job? PM me if you don't want to share publicly :smiley:

You've met Chuff, haven't you?  :huh:  :grin:

If they ask why did you apply for the job, remind them you applied for a different job and ask them why they put you forward for this job instead - this could be a good question to ask them :smiley:

Lots of top tips already given, good luck :afro:
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