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Interview advice
Mark_Solesbury:
I work for a Japanese company - Fujifilm.
I have to meet a lot of oversea colleagues from Tokyo.
I have a good firm handshake - Says a lot about a person i think....
Japanese do not :doh:
Limper than a limp think on limp day!
Boggert:
Try to be relaxed, show that you have a sense of humor as well, I remember when I was a surveyor and interviewing for staff or a secretary, i always looked for some one who was smart, could communicate but also had a sense of humor.
I not saying crack jokes but smile and try to relax.
I always took a small note pad tucked into my jacket with a few questions written down, it shows that you come prepared, small things like that always help.
Good luck Rob....
sas pinkie:
There should have been a list of skills required and what the job involves in the advert. If not ask for a job spec..... Then sit down and work out a good example of how you have that skill/requirement for each of the sections of the add/job spec.
You will get some "HR" questions, these will not relate directly to the job but are designed to work out what kind of person you are.... they can be a little off the wall as described above, but do not panic, take a second to plan your answer then reply.
Some typical HR questions are:
Where do you see your self in 5 years?
Give an example of how you work as part of a team and as an indervidual.
Give an example of a problem you faced and how you resolved it.
Why do you want to work for us/ want the job? Dont say the reason is cause you need the money!!! lol
Good luck!
carbore:
Not yet on the list.
Take 2-3 copies of your CV as the interviewer may be late and not have it! (but dont rely on reading it, you should know it its your life)
Take at least 2 pens, one for you one for them (you may have a test or need to fill in a form)
Take copies of the Job description any possibly something about the copany
Take some blank paper and some people may want to take notes, but only if its a long technical interview.
Remember that most interviewers want you to do well, they are no doubt desperate for someone to start and be good.
Think about salary expectations JIC they ask and you dont want to be on the spot re that or youll go too high or too low.
GOOD LUCK, DONT SPEND IT ALL ON CARS!
lee celtic:
Forget about asking about money if you get the job and the money is rubbish at least you have a job while your looking for the next one. and rolls royce will look good on a cv.
be yourself, as if you put on an act you will have to keep it up forever (or get caught out)
if they ask you something and you don't know , say you don't know, but you would like to learn.
be confident but not cocky .
and good luck.
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