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re: What are your best interviewing tips? *Update in the OP*
Posted on 3/9/12 at 3:41 pm to Breadcrumbs
Posted on 3/9/12 at 3:41 pm to Breadcrumbs
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Helps you talk about yourself.
Actually, in my last hire I didn't get to talk about myself at all. The interviewer went on and on about what they want and what they do.
After a half hour he said "Do you have any questions?"
Me: "Well, I was expecting you to ask me one or two."
Him: "Nope, we know all about you. That's why we want to hire you."
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Posted on 3/9/12 at 3:46 pm to Zach
That's how one of my interviews was for an internship. They had already vetted our resume and were just making sure we weren't weird as shite.
Posted on 3/9/12 at 3:52 pm to reb13
I think this is very company specific. The current company I work at kind-of does that, but the interviews are still loaded with technical questions and we've not extended offers to people (and trust me we need people) on multiple occasions (and in fact just fired a guy for this) because they blew at the technical stuff. Other places seem to make the decision before you walk in the door and as you said, just want to make sure you're not a potential closet basket case. Then other places, you can't just answer the technical questions and give satisfactory answers, you have to truly blow them away to land an offer.
Posted on 3/9/12 at 3:54 pm to kfizzle85
There is also a rather large difference in how to approach an experienced hire interview and an entry level one. Because entry level you really have no skills just an indication of your work ethic (gpa, resume, etc)
Posted on 3/9/12 at 3:59 pm to reb13
Without a doubt. I'm straddling that line right now and it definitely becomes more of a "so what did you do at your last job" than "can you walk me through an income statement and FCFF calc" type thing. Which is why I value my current job so much, because I can talk for days about the shite I've learned here in just 6 months. 
Posted on 3/9/12 at 4:53 pm to Will Cover
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And finally, ASK for the job
I haven't interviewed very much and my current place of employment is the first full time job I've had. Isn't it implied that you want the job if you're there interviewing? How does that go, at the end before you leave just say that you want the job? Seems like that'd be obvious at that point.
Posted on 3/9/12 at 5:00 pm to WG_Dawg
Everyone has told me that when you write a thank you note you need to re-express your want of the job and how/why you are qualified.
Posted on 3/9/12 at 5:23 pm to LNCHBOX
Prepare as much as you can by reading up on the history of the company, etc.. And be honest on what you know and don't know. Seasoned interviewers especially at the likes of Halli will sniff out embellishments.
Alternatively, drink 5 cups of coffee, work up a good sweat, and then blaze up a marlboro right at the start of the interview.
Alternatively, drink 5 cups of coffee, work up a good sweat, and then blaze up a marlboro right at the start of the interview.
This post was edited on 3/9/12 at 5:24 pm
Posted on 3/10/12 at 7:59 pm to TejasHorn
As an employer I can tell you the most impressive interview I ever experienced. The guy came in told me he wanted to work for us--said he would do whatever we asked. As the interview wound down he reiterated how bad he wanted the job and offered to work a trial period for nothing!!
Of course we were not going to pay him nothing but it was impressive.
That interviewer has got to believe you want the job--especially if it is an entry level position where he knows you have no meaningful experience.
Of course we were not going to pay him nothing but it was impressive.
That interviewer has got to believe you want the job--especially if it is an entry level position where he knows you have no meaningful experience.
Posted on 3/10/12 at 8:04 pm to I B Freeman
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As the interview wound down he reiterated how bad he wanted the job and offered to work a trial period for nothing!!
That talk is cheap.
quote:
Of course we were not going to pay him nothing but it was impressive.
He knew that.
Posted on 3/10/12 at 8:10 pm to wegotdatwood
Nope. He was sincere. We paid him about minimum wage for two weeks. Saw that we liked him and took him to $50k.
I guess in his mind he could do nothing at home for nothing or he could work for nothing at a place he might get a good job. What did he have to lose?
BTW we had originally budgeted about $35K for the position but we so impressed with his thinking and attitude we paid him $50K
I guess in his mind he could do nothing at home for nothing or he could work for nothing at a place he might get a good job. What did he have to lose?
BTW we had originally budgeted about $35K for the position but we so impressed with his thinking and attitude we paid him $50K
This post was edited on 3/10/12 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 3/10/12 at 9:34 pm to kfizzle85
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the odds are the guy interviewing you may not have looked at it until he sat down in front of you
True. Although I always made a point of giving every resume at least a quick glance so I have something to go on, but I work every minute so I have to squeeze it in. I know plenty of other interviewers at our company who read resumes in the elevator on the way to HR.
Posted on 3/15/12 at 11:22 am to foshizzle
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for all the advice.
Both interviews went very well, especially today's.
Both interviews went very well, especially today's.
Posted on 5/23/12 at 5:11 pm to LNCHBOX
Update in OP
Posted on 5/23/12 at 5:40 pm to LNCHBOX
Congrats.
Posted on 5/23/12 at 6:59 pm to LNCHBOX
lnchbox.... u wouldn't have happened to work at victoria secret during college?
Posted on 5/23/12 at 7:24 pm to KingofZydeco
I may have
Posted on 5/23/12 at 8:42 pm to LNCHBOX
Congrats on the 2 job offers!
Which one are you gonna take?
Which one are you gonna take?
Posted on 5/23/12 at 8:51 pm to LNCHBOX
quote:Good job. Congrats!
*UPDATE* Two interviews turned into two job offers. In this economy, I feel very fortunate to have a decision. Thanks for all the help and advice
Posted on 5/23/12 at 9:31 pm to LNCHBOX
That's funny...I work at halliburton and reviewed ur resume lol
U taking the halliburton job?
U taking the halliburton job?
This post was edited on 5/23/12 at 9:35 pm
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