Interview tips, tricks, and info

[shootemwon]

I always feel like I don't have an adequate question or two when they ask me if I have any questions. I always come up with something cause I don't wanna seem uninterested, but how about some advice on what kind of questions to ask that don't sound stupid or forced? I'm obviously not gonna say "How many vacation days do I get?" or some dumb shit like that, but what's a good question?

Also, when they ask "what do you think this job should pay?", what's the appropriate response? Be honest?

 

[Dick Shitman]

follow up with a thank you letter/e-mail, no matter how you think the interview went

And send a "thank you letter" to them after the interview, shit works every time alot of ppl skip this

Just copy & paste a generic 1 and fill it out

edit: just saw this post. damn lol

 

[Bcotton5]

I always feel like I don't have an adequate question or two when they ask me if I have any questions. I always come up with something cause I don't wanna seem uninterested, but how about some advice on what kind of questions to ask that don't sound stupid or forced? I'm obviously not gonna say "How many vacation days do I get?" or some dumb shit like that, but what's a good question?

Also, when they ask "what do you think this job should pay?", what's the appropriate response? Be honest?

Questions to ask the interviewer

What type of performance reviews can I expect in this position? How often would I receive feedback about my performance?

What type of advancement oppurtunities would this postion offer in the future?

What type of training would I receive with this postion?

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Never been asked what I think it should pay, just say its negotiable

 

[marie addams]

I always feel like I don't have an adequate question or two when they ask me if I have any questions. I always come up with something cause I don't wanna seem uninterested, but how about some advice on what kind of questions to ask that don't sound stupid or forced? I'm obviously not gonna say "How many vacation days do I get?" or some dumb shit like that, but what's a good question?

Also, when they ask "what do you think this job should pay?", what's the appropriate response? Be honest?

I've read that if they ask for a definitive answer to just be real. Give them the least amount you'd feel comfortable working for. That way you wont resent the whole damn establishment on those rough days lol and you don't feel unappreciated

 

[shootemwon]

Questions to ask the interviewer

What type of performance reviews can I expect in this position? How often would I receive feedback about my performance?

What type of advancement oppurtunities would this postion offer in the future?

What type of training would I receive with this postion?

......................

Never been asked what I think it should pay, just say its negotiable

Nice. One trick I use is to listen for something they say that I can reference in a question. Like "You said this job would involve a good amount of ___________, can you give me a little be more detail on how that will relate to my responsibilities in this position?"

That's something that I like cause i think it shows you're paying attention and thinking ahead to putting in work for them, but does it sound too forced?

 

[Bcotton5]

Nice. One trick I use is to listen for something they say that I can reference in a question. Like "You said this job would involve a good amount of ___________, can you give me a little be more detail on how that will relate to my responsibilities in this position?"

That's something that I like cause i think it shows you're paying attention and thinking ahead to putting in work for them, but does it sound too forced?

It shows you were paying attention but you dont want to make the interviewer feel like he's not explaining himself well enough

 

[marie addams]

is it rude to take notes during the interview?

 

[marie addams]

so...I had the interview this morning. idk what to make of it....

first. the interview went well. it was smooth, and conversational.
she noted I'd asked great questions and said she didn't have any concerns about my ability to perform the job. She also stated she liked my demeanor and thought I was very articulate

BUT

No offer was made (although she wanted me to leave my references)
She's going to have a letter emailed for me to edit and return to her asap as a writing sample (sweating bullets because i swear me and odeisel are distant relatives)
She did inform me there were two other candidates she was scheduled to interview early next week (is that not the kiss of death?)
she also made mention through the more casual parts of our interview that I was the only candidate who didn't have a degree, although she knows I am in the process and strongly encouraged me to complete it no matter how long it takes.

I'm going to try to concentrate more on the positive aspects of the interview but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't heart broken once no offer was made towards the end.

*praying*

 

[Bcotton5]

hit em with that letter thanking them 4 the interview

 

[marie addams]

hit em with that letter thanking them 4 the interview

will do! thanks!

 

[tonypulis0]

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[marie addams]

how long after an interview should you call to follow up? (letter has already been sent btw) want the job but not trying to seem like a bugaboo or desparate (even though I am)

 

[marie addams]

just wanted to drop back in and share this ebook with you all. Finally got an offer after hundreds of years of searching it seems.
this book was really helpful it focuses on behavioral questions and includes sample answers to each question. I know a lot of people get stumped on these questions and honestly...90% of the questions in my last interview were behavioral. anywho, I tried to upload it directly on here with no luck (I think the file was too big) but i'll just pass along the download link for anyone interested in checking it out

http://uploading.com/files/m9e514b6/master+behavioral+interview.pdf/

 

[killap]

how long after an interview should you call to follow up? (letter has already been sent btw) want the job but not trying to seem like a bugaboo or desparate (even though I am)

1 week unless they say otherwise

 

[KarolinaSouftoLACali]

just wanted to drop back in and share this ebook with you all. Finally got an offer after hundreds of years of searching it seems.
this book was really helpful it focuses on behavioral questions and includes sample answers to each question. I know a lot of people get stumped on these questions and honestly...90% of the questions in my last interview were behavioral. anywho, I tried to upload it directly on here with no luck (I think the file was too big) but i'll just pass along the download link for anyone interested in checking it out

http://uploading.com/files/m9e514b6/master+behavioral+interview.pdf/

good lookin....ima read it this weekend

 

[tam]

Sum informative facts i read about what different HR people won't tell you (it's 50[facts] in all but i'ma just name a few)


- Once you're unemployed more than 6 months, you're considered pretty much unemployable. We assume that other people have already passed you over, so we don't want anything to do with you."

- "I always read resume's from the bottom up. And I have no problem reading a two page resume', but three pages is pushing it."

- "It's amazing when people come in for an interview and say, "Can you tell me about your business?" Seriously, people, there's internet. Look it up!"

- "Sometimes we'll tell you we ended up hiring someone internally---even if we didn't---just to get you off our back."

- "If your former supervisor hated you, don't give me his direct line for a reference. Instead, give me the number to HR. Most of us will give out only your dates of employment and what your title was."

- You all think you're wonderful and deserve a higher salary, but here in HR, we know the truth. And the truth is, a lot of you aren't very good at your jobs, and you're definitely not as good as you think you are."

- "I once had to fire someone with four kids right before Christmas. When he asked me why, I couldn't tell him it was because he said something in an all-company meeting that the CEO took as an insult."

- Never tell us if you were fired from a job. Your resume' will automatically go in the trash. In 90% of cases, depending on the reference immunity laws in your state and your former company's policy, we have no way of finding that out."

 

[marie addams]

Sum informative facts i read about what different HR people won't tell you (it's 50[facts] in all but i'ma just name a few)


- Once you're unemployed more than 6 months, you're considered pretty much unemployable. We assume that other people have already passed you over, so we don't want anything to do with you."

this is the god honest truth, or it at least feels like it. I was unemployed close to a year and a half. I've never been in between jobs that long

 

[Mister B.]

Since I'm moving out-of-state, and have to get back on this shit, I'd figured I'd come back her to catch up on what I might've forgot.

Good shit.

I know decorum is usually dark blue/black suit, white shirt tie, polished shoes, haircut low.

Question, back and forth, but not too much to the interviewer are good. Company knowlesge is cool cause it shows you actually give a fuck.

You're dead on about previous empolyer's reason's for leaving. NEVER, EVER tell them you were fired. That's like going to the police station saying "I just raped a bitch." Besides, most employers when they fire you will have you sign confidentality papers saying legally they can't disclosure your reasons for leaving anyway.

 

[cutthecrapolabuddy]

Sum informative facts i read about what different HR people won't tell you (it's 50[facts] in all but i'ma just name a few)


- Once you're unemployed more than 6 months, you're considered pretty much unemployable. We assume that other people have already passed you over, so we don't want anything to do with you."

- "I always read resume's from the bottom up. And I have no problem reading a two page resume', but three pages is pushing it."

- "It's amazing when people come in for an interview and say, "Can you tell me about your business?" Seriously, people, there's internet. Look it up!"

- "Sometimes we'll tell you we ended up hiring someone internally---even if we didn't---just to get you off our back."

- "If your former supervisor hated you, don't give me his direct line for a reference. Instead, give me the number to HR. Most of us will give out only your dates of employment and what your title was."

- You all think you're wonderful and deserve a higher salary, but here in HR, we know the truth. And the truth is, a lot of you aren't very good at your jobs, and you're definitely not as good as you think you are."

- "I once had to fire someone with four kids right before Christmas. When he asked me why, I couldn't tell him it was because he said something in an all-company meeting that the CEO took as an insult."

- Never tell us if you were fired from a job. Your resume' will automatically go in the trash. In 90% of cases, depending on the reference immunity laws in your state and your former company's policy, we have no way of finding that out."

can you post the rest or give a link?

 

[J.Greenz]

Group interview tips??? What can I do, to stand out or make a great impression?