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Are you good at job interviews?
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:25 pm
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:25 pm
I suck.
I can do other type if interviews fine and I don't get nervous and I have no problem chairing meetings and stuff but there just something about job interviews where I listen to myself and I sound like a rambling mess.
Like I get wrapped up in a loop of wanting to say too much but then wanting to make it concise but the concise version doesn't make as much sense so end in the jumbled middle
Also, i suck at the "tell me about yourself" question. I don't feel justified to answer that question.
I can do other type if interviews fine and I don't get nervous and I have no problem chairing meetings and stuff but there just something about job interviews where I listen to myself and I sound like a rambling mess.
Like I get wrapped up in a loop of wanting to say too much but then wanting to make it concise but the concise version doesn't make as much sense so end in the jumbled middle
Also, i suck at the "tell me about yourself" question. I don't feel justified to answer that question.
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Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:27 pm to athenslife101
I'm sure the career path at 7-11 will treat you well.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:27 pm to athenslife101
No but its ok because I'm even worse at writing a resume so I rarely even get interviews.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:29 pm to athenslife101
Sounds like you kinda just need to chill out mon
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:30 pm to athenslife101
Interviews = sales. Make it all about the other person. I had an interview recently and I asked him more questions than he asked me. Guess who got the gig?
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:31 pm to athenslife101
I've always done well in them but hate stupid questions.
It's a lot easier when you already have a job so you are not desperate.
It's a lot easier when you already have a job so you are not desperate.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:32 pm to athenslife101
I'm not great at them. Luckily I have a lot of industry contacts and 15+ years of experience now.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:34 pm to athenslife101
Look up some stuff about the place of employment and ask questions. Shows you're prepared and the extra step will probably calm your nerves a bit. If you're still nervous about it I wouldn't worry. Asking them questions shows you're really interested and the nervousness will just amplify that message to an extent. Obviously you can't walk in and barely be able to spit out a coherent sentence.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:35 pm to athenslife101
I’ve never gone to a job interview where I didn’t get offered the job.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:35 pm to athenslife101
Yes. I've only not received an offer after one in person interview. Granted, I haven't had that many and most weren't very important.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:35 pm to TheOcean
He did?
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:36 pm to TDcline
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I’ve never gone to a job interview where I didn’t get offered the job.
When you get out of the fast food circuit, update us.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:36 pm to athenslife101
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Also, i suck at the "tell me about yourself" question. I don't feel justified to answer that question.
Such an awkward question
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:36 pm to TDcline
A lot of it has to do with demeanor and body language more than what you say
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:38 pm to athenslife101
Haven't done one in forever. I was relaxed for it because I was getting a ton of callbacks so I knew one would be a hit.
This post was edited on 1/12/21 at 5:18 pm
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:40 pm to TheOcean
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Interviews = sales. Make it all about the other person. I had an interview recently and I asked him more questions than he asked me.
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Guess who got the gig?
Wow! Sick!
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:42 pm to athenslife101
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Also, i suck at the "tell me about yourself" question
“I love my dog, I’m not a good golfer, I’m here to make this company better.”
This post was edited on 11/7/17 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:42 pm to athenslife101
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Are you good at job interviews?
I'm an expert at administering them. The key is to be yourself, research the company, ask a few questions about the role and direction of company, and learn to walk the line between confident and braggadocios.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:43 pm to athenslife101
Last one I did was for a company that called me out of the blue and I didn't care whether I got it or not.
Of course I aced it and got an offer, then I turned it down.
Of course I aced it and got an offer, then I turned it down.
Posted on 11/7/17 at 7:58 pm to athenslife101
Good enough to get jobs I wasn't qualified for
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