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flame1987
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25th Sep 07 at 18:45   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
just been phoned by a company got an interview tomorrow nervous as f**k. anybody got any tips on how to make it go as smooth as possible

thanks
Nath
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Limp wristed handshake upon introduction.
Aaron
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Let them go to shake your hand first.

Maintain eye contact while talking

Speak slow and properly

Chat up the receptionist
dannymccann
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wear something formal, shirt and tie, good trousers and decent polished shoes

if you feel the need, get a suit jacket as well (depends on the position you applied for really, if its something to do with office work / management probably a suit, if you are going for a tradesman position such as mechanics / carpentry etc just stick with shirt and tie)

remember first impressions count, so dont crack any nasty / crap jokes
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If they explain any perks, just stare at them and try and keep a straight face. There trying to gain a reaction that makes you want to jump to the contract....they can get away with more that way and might offer you other benefits aswell
flame1987
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im going to wear a suit. one other thing salary is negotiable? anybody been in that position before providing i was offered the job?
Kathryn W
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26th Sep 07 at 08:55   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Ask what the salary is..

Ask if there is any chance of progressing quickly up the salary band..
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quote:
Originally posted by Kathryn W
Ask what the salary is..

Ask if there is any chance of progressing quickly up the salary band..


thanks

just got to get to chester city centre later then
Kathryn W
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Be early
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whats the job for
Whittie
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Good luck mate.
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quote:
Originally posted by willay
whats the job for


Maccy D's
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quote:
Originally posted by Nath
quote:
Originally posted by willay
whats the job for


Maccy D's


correct no just kidding

Helpdesk support analyst / Systems engineer
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quote:
Originally posted by Aj.
Let them go to shake your hand first.

Maintain eye contact while talking

Speak slow and properly

Chat up the receptionist



Its better if you go to shake their hand first,

And yeh always keep eye contact, come up with some basic answers before you go like why you wnt to work there what you have to ofer etc.

And at the end always ask a couple of questions show your interested in the company.
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quote:
Originally posted by FruitBooTeR
quote:
Originally posted by Aj.
Let them go to shake your hand first.

Maintain eye contact while talking

Speak slow and properly

Chat up the receptionist



Its better if you go to shake their hand first,
the company.


Matter of opinion really
Conway563
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26th Sep 07 at 11:46   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Do some research on the company
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Dress and look smart.

Nice firm handshake, makes no difference if they offer first or you do TBH

Keep eye contact but dont go over the top with some stalker-esqe stare.

Speak clearly and precise, dont waffle on about shite.

Do some research on the company so you can gear your answers to match up with the companies expectations.

Have some 'standard' answers ready for the normal questions.

Have some questiosn ready, but dont bring up money if they dont. Mention about chances of moving up in the company and staying with them longterm, etc.

Be calm, nothing to be worried about really.
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quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
Keep eye contact but dont go over the top with some stalker-esqe stare.



this is where i've been going wrong all these years

other than that, cosmo's seemed the generic A+ answer
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26th Sep 07 at 12:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Cosmo
Dress and look smart.

Nice firm handshake, makes no difference if they offer first or you do TBH

Keep eye contact but dont go over the top with some stalker-esqe stare.

Speak clearly and precise, dont waffle on about shite.

Do some research on the company so you can gear your answers to match up with the companies expectations.

Have some 'standard' answers ready for the normal questions.

Have some questiosn ready, but dont bring up money if they dont. Mention about chances of moving up in the company and staying with them longterm, etc.

Be calm, nothing to be worried about really.
Nail + head
Tommy L
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26th Sep 07 at 12:36   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
wear your birthday suit, they will definately remember you if the interview doesn't go to well
Paul_J
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26th Sep 07 at 13:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
have a few beers before you go for it calm the nerves.
Marc
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Be yourself and relax. Speak enthusiastically about your skills and what you can bring to the company.
dannymccann
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26th Sep 07 at 15:06   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
and how did it go?
flame1987
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26th Sep 07 at 17:35   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Got the Job Wahoo!

thanks for your advice everyone


Rab
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Congratz

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