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re: Interview for internship
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:21 pm to tigertyler
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:21 pm to tigertyler
If you have a bad GPA, lie and say it is like a 3.25 or something. I learned that the hard way
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Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:29 pm to tigertyler
I've went through a couple brutal interviews (one over 2 hours) after I finished college.
Try to prepare yourself for your general interview questions.
Example:
- Tell me about yourself
- Short and long term goals (keep them business related)
- Strengths and weakness
- Why are you the best candidate
Sometimes they will ask a three part question like:
Tell me about a time when....? what did you do about it? What was the outcome?
On these make sure to answer every part of the question and be very detailed.
The best thing that helped me get through the nervousness aspect was just to tell myself that all I am doing is answering some questions honestly.
I think the more you try and act like something you're not, the more nervous and stressed you get.
Try to prepare yourself for your general interview questions.
Example:
- Tell me about yourself
- Short and long term goals (keep them business related)
- Strengths and weakness
- Why are you the best candidate
Sometimes they will ask a three part question like:
Tell me about a time when....? what did you do about it? What was the outcome?
On these make sure to answer every part of the question and be very detailed.
The best thing that helped me get through the nervousness aspect was just to tell myself that all I am doing is answering some questions honestly.
I think the more you try and act like something you're not, the more nervous and stressed you get.
This post was edited on 10/26/16 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:29 pm to tigertyler
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:32 pm to TFS4E
quote:
Also, be at least 15-20 min early. Go to the bathroom, check your hair, teeth, and tie. Go to the receptionist and tell them you're "here to see___ but you're a little early".
No more than 15 minutes early. Any more than 15 minutes and you're an imposition.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:41 pm to SouthTiger504
quote:I fricking hate those questions. Had an interview with a company I didn't really like a while back, and told them they were pointless and annoying questions and asked why they didn't just ask me what I know about X. Did not get the job.
- Tell me about yourself
- Short and long term goals (keep them business related)
- Strengths and weakness
- Why are you the best candidate
Found out they hired a dot Indian classmate who had no idea what tools were what, and ended up firing him three weeks later. Dumb fricks
Posted on 10/26/16 at 9:49 pm to tigertyler
You wouldn't be there if they didn't like your resume. Now it's time to be yourself to see if they want to work with you.
Posted on 10/26/16 at 11:01 pm to tigertyler
I actually thought about this topic a couple days ago. I had many interviews and internships during and after college. I thought back to the time when I was desperate for that interview and kind of cringed at the way I handled interviews. I now realize that I just really wanted the job so I tried to sell myself as much as possible, and I never asked questions to see if the company was actually a good fit for me.
In my current profession I interview and hire people quite a bit. I see red flags when people are so quick to just want the job no matter what. It is very refreshing when you can tell that someone is trying to determine whether the job is actually good for them. I want someone to want to know more about the company and how it can benefit them. This shows that they are looking for a career choice, not just a job because it is a job.
My advice is to be confident and don't seem desperate. Always prepare for the first question to be: "Tell me about yourself." I dreaded that question. I also never ask dumb questions like that. Also, if they ask if you are interviewing elsewhere, say you are. That will make them want you more. If they offer you the job on the spot, ask how long you have to make a decision. You're going to want to make sure it's a good fit before just taking the bright shiny object in front of you.
(I'm not really a good writer so if I lost you somewhere in there, my apologies.)
In my current profession I interview and hire people quite a bit. I see red flags when people are so quick to just want the job no matter what. It is very refreshing when you can tell that someone is trying to determine whether the job is actually good for them. I want someone to want to know more about the company and how it can benefit them. This shows that they are looking for a career choice, not just a job because it is a job.
My advice is to be confident and don't seem desperate. Always prepare for the first question to be: "Tell me about yourself." I dreaded that question. I also never ask dumb questions like that. Also, if they ask if you are interviewing elsewhere, say you are. That will make them want you more. If they offer you the job on the spot, ask how long you have to make a decision. You're going to want to make sure it's a good fit before just taking the bright shiny object in front of you.
(I'm not really a good writer so if I lost you somewhere in there, my apologies.)
Posted on 10/27/16 at 8:42 am to tigertyler
What company baw
This post was edited on 10/27/16 at 8:45 am
Posted on 10/27/16 at 8:46 am to JGood
I'm willing to bet there are a whole lot of younger guys on here to CID on Friday. I'll be there. Somehow convinced myself it would be a good idea to schedule all 10 interviews I received requests for. 
To the OP,
If you have no prior experience and are just looking for something to throw on your resume just prove that you are capable of problem solving/learning, and that you aren't a nut case.
To the OP,
If you have no prior experience and are just looking for something to throw on your resume just prove that you are capable of problem solving/learning, and that you aren't a nut case.
This post was edited on 10/27/16 at 8:48 am
Posted on 10/27/16 at 8:55 am to tigertyler
As others have said, do your research. Be genuinely interested in the work they perform, and ask questions about it. Don't go in there acting like you know much because you don't and they'll see right through that. Just be honest, prove you've got a drive to learn, and an interest.
Make sure you bring copies of your resume on resume paper. It won't make a difference but more than likely they will have printed off your resume on regular paper and in the pile of all of the other resumes yours may stand out.
Also, send follow up "thank you for your time" email.
Best of luck, a good internship can make up for a shitty GPA and will open a lot of doors for you post-grad if you don't get an offer.
Make sure you bring copies of your resume on resume paper. It won't make a difference but more than likely they will have printed off your resume on regular paper and in the pile of all of the other resumes yours may stand out.
Also, send follow up "thank you for your time" email.
Best of luck, a good internship can make up for a shitty GPA and will open a lot of doors for you post-grad if you don't get an offer.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 9:06 am to Muice
Your last line cannot be emphasized enough. While I'm graduating in the spring with a ~3.3 GPA, the fact that I have 2 full years of experience with 6 months of that being in the field pretty much assures me of having many opportunities. I have been clearly told as much by multiple professionals
Posted on 10/27/16 at 9:13 am to tigertyler
quote:
interview with a large construction company
Address the interviewer as "Esse" to show of your Spanish speaking skills
Posted on 10/27/16 at 9:27 am to baseballmind1212
I have two summers in the field so experience is kinda my strong point I guess.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 9:33 am to tigertyler
yea thats what I have too. good job man. leaving school with field experience especially can't be emphasized enough. That alone will put you in the top 25% of applicants.
I can't tell you how frustrating it is to listen to some of the kids in my 4000 level classes bitch about not getting interview invites only to later admit they have no experience because they either didn't have to work through school or didn't want to give up their summers.
I can't tell you how frustrating it is to listen to some of the kids in my 4000 level classes bitch about not getting interview invites only to later admit they have no experience because they either didn't have to work through school or didn't want to give up their summers.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 10:00 am to tigertyler
I've gone through CID a few times so far at LSU. When they open their mouth to speak just say, "Shut your cock holster until I give you permission to speak." Instant respect.
Posted on 10/27/16 at 11:18 am to tigertyler
Experience is huge in the construction industry and that's what you have...try to expand upon past summers.
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