re: Job Interview

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As crazy as this sounds, if there’s a receptionist/assistant, make a good impression on them first.

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I work in sales and this has gotten me in more doors than anything. Treat them with kindness, and call them by their first name. They remember that and it shows that you have general respect for everybody

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Be alpha, not beta

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Why not both?

Wear a suit, speak clearly, yes/no sir. Don’t ask questions about pay or how much vacation you get. Don’t ask about working from home.

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I’m graduating in December and currently interviewing for roles in the construction industry. I’d like to hear from those who conduct interviews or are involved in the hiring process about what makes a candidate stand out. Given how competitive this field is, any advice on how to differentiate myself during an interview would be greatly appreciated.

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Show up on time, make sure you have a good Internet connection, don't say dumb shite like "yaaaas", don't pretend to be a know it all as you have no experience, do research the company and the position, do show enthusiasm for the job, do come across as a hard worker, do have questions to ask us, and most importantly help us create a conversation more than an interview. If you get to me, I have probably already decided ahead of time if your resume matches what we are looking for, if not I'll have extremely targeted questions basically begging you to match your experience to what we need, take the hint.

Oh yeah, when we ask about your weakness, for everything holy don't say you care too much, give me a minor weakness and what you're doing to improve yourself. I don't need to hear how you're kicking your cocaine habit, but a "I scored 80 on a project that could have been 90 because my organizational skills slipped a bit, so it really showed the need for me to work on that, which I've adapted some new techniques..." Or something like that.

Get your jeans and shirt starched. Boots should be clean for the interview. Firm handshake. Eye contact.

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One guy on here said he inexplicably cried during an interview. Don’t do that.

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Wish I could find that thread

If you show up 15 minutes early, look presentable, have a good hand shake, look people in the eye when talking to them, and above all else have good manners... then you're already above 90% of the kids you're graduating with.

The interviewer already knows you don't really know shite so don't try to impress them with your education. Impress them with the intangibles. Good luck!

Start by clearly introducing yourself, giving a firm handshake, looking the person squarely in the eye, and make sure to let them know your acceptable pronouns.

I did exactly all of this* in 1988 and it’s gotten me here.

*I looked squarely at both the eyes of the interviewer at some points in the process. That’s a advanced interview skill, probably not recommended for a first-timer.

Good luck them.

Drop your e-mail, I would be happy to hop on a call and answer some questions for you.