Job Interview Tips

[Sheenster303 0]

So I have a job interview coming up sometime in the near future. I've never had a job interview before. I have worked at the same job since I was in high school and I didn't have an interview because my sister hired me.

The company is called CBeyond Communications. They provide communications (Internet, Phone, etc.) to small businesses and they are a fairly new company. I'm interviewing for a job in the customer service department answering phones.

My friend referred me to the Vice-President of the company. They really like her so I have a feeling they will be expecting me to be incredible.

I'm so nervous! Can y'all help a sista out with some tips?

I'm so funny I crack my head open!

P.M.S. #102

[Buried 0]

bring them flowers and chocolate

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[Bolas 5]

[smartass mode disengaged]

Be yourself. Not only are they interviewing you, you are interviewing them. Don't just say what they want to hear, but highlight your good points and make your weaknesses (they will ask you this) kind of strenghths. IE if you're stubborn and you won't let something go until its fixed. Good luck!!!

Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting
If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh.

[wmw999 2,583]

Be yourself, and remember that it's not bragging to tell them what you're good at. Because, well, if the job is a great job that doesn't match you at all, then you still won't be happy with it.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[ahegeman 0]

Be concise. Don't feel like your answers should be long. Answer their question directly, don't ramble. I interview people all the time, and I hate rambling.

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[Rebecca 0]

First Impressions are key, so eye contact, a friendly confident smile and a firm, full-palm handshake are a good way to start.

Research - know as much as you can about the business: earnings so far, growth trends, any new developments - all the stuff that's in the investor section of most public company websites. I impressed my now boss with my reserched knowledge - it really helps!

Get a good night's sleep, lay out your interview suit with hose, jewelry, etc. so you don't even have to think about it on the day, and like they said, be yourself!

you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk?

[Buried 0]

just like jumping from a plane... relax.

you will do great!

Where is my fizzy-lifting drink?

[Chrissay 0]

Always try to use an example when they ask you a question. If you have some really great strengths that didn't come up in the interview, say at some point. 'There are a few things I would like to tell you about myself that we didn't get a chance to talk about yet'.
Be prepared for the typical questions. Strength, weakness, why should we hire you, how have you contributed to your current job, where do you see yourself in 5 years. Being prepared is most important.

[NWFlyer 2]

http://www.asktheheadhunter.com/

This site has lots of great tips.

Good luck!

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[weegegirl 2]

Interviewing is cake. Just go in there, SMILE, be confident, don't ever put yourself down or any company you've worked for in a negative light, and be enthusiastic. Make them think that job is really important to you because you really want to be part of such a cool thing. In this case, the fact that the company is so young, and you believe in what they are doing, and you want to be around to see them growup.

Being the interviewer really turned the lights on for me. I love watching people squirm a little. Keeps things cool. Just remember, everybody is a little nervous in an interview...... even the person interviewing you.

Good luck!

[BIGUN 1,481]

Just so happens I teach Interviewing at Northeastern State University. Because there are so many laws preventing certain questions from being asked, many companies have had to utilize a technique called, "Behavioral Interviewing."

The first question you should be prepared to answer is: "So, tell me[us] about yourself."

I have my students prepare an 8 minute presentation on this question alone. And, while you will not need all 8 minutes, you can parse it down to the amount of minutes and highlights you think necessary for your audience. Can't tell you how many students have emailed me over the years to say, "That was the very first question they asked and I was so glad you made me do that exercise."

[They usually groan when they get the assignment because so many people have difficulty talking about themselves (except skydivers of course)]

Anyway... the following URL is a list of the "type" of questions used in the behavioral interviewing process. Hope it helps. Feel free to PM me for additional info.

http://www.quintcareers.com/sample_behavioral.html

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[Guest]

Practice your phone skills and methods of handling difficult customers over the phone. Turnover / burnout is high in this field.

mh

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"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat."

[pajarito 0]

Just don't interview here... Job Interview

[MarkM 0]

Just went through 3 interviews with an employer and they made me an offer yesterday that I took

#1 thing, be honest without being too modest. Also consider that the interview is a 2 way street. They're not just interviewing you, you're interviewing them.

The way I look at jobs is that it's a win/win business relationship between the employer and the employee. The employer gets an employee that earns them more money than they're investing in the person, while the employee gets stability in their life(regular paycheck).

So approach the interview with that in mind. They should be getting what they need from you as an employee, but you should also be getting from them what you need from an employer. If neither of you match the needs the other requires, you won't enjoy your job.