Job Interview advice/tips

[Gokku]

Is there a reason people do this in interviews? It seems really messed up.

makes sure you paying attention i guess? last interview i had they listed 6 main focus then asked me to pick 2 and explain why i picked those 2. since i was able to answer with 0 hesitation and not have to ask them to re-list / explain them they were impressed. ive got my 2nd interview with them tomorrow so ill see how that shit goes.

[Aurara]

makes sure you paying attention i guess? last interview i had they listed 6 main focus then asked me to pick 2 and explain why i picked those 2. since i was able to answer with 0 hesitation and not have to ask them to re-list / explain them they were impressed. ive got my 2nd interview with them tomorrow so ill see how that shit goes.

Well, I'll be bringing a notepad/pen to write down things that may be important.

[Tajin]

Get there on time, and by that I mean 15 minutes before the interview.
And avoid bragging / bullshit

[Synbios]

Bring questions for them. They shouldn't be technical questions, but stuff like where do you see this department in x years. Is there room to grow, etc. I know you said it's a school, but try to do research and know what is instore for the position ahead of time, and also, maybe memorize a "little known fact" about the school/job.

I work for a managed service company and I am the one who always does the final interviews. When I get a candidate who actually does research on our company before coming in and brings questions to ask me, I like that very much. It gives me the sense that the person wants to work here and is willing to put even a little extra effort in. To me, that usually goes a long ways.

[Ratatapa]

If guy looks gimp dont tell him that you will post him in the gimp thread on bg

[Chun Liroy]

Take a shot before, and brush your teeth afterwards.

[Aurara]

Take a shot before, and brush your teeth afterwards.

I do have a whole 5th of bitch marshmellow vodka LOL

[Tajin]

What the fuck leroy.... Dont take a fucking shot for a job interview -_- grow some fucking balls instead.
Or fap if you feel truly nervous... Jesus fuck...

[Chun Liroy]

Lol

[Aurara]

What the fuck leroy.... Dont take a fucking shot for a job interview -_- grow some fucking balls instead.
Or fap if you feel truly nervous... Jesus fuck...

Lol, I wouldn't even consider taking a shot, seeing as I'm 19 and if I showed up with any hint of being drunk/tipsy I'd get thrown out

[Cream Soda]

Try not to shit in his office

[Tajin]

Fucking lol

[Aurara]

Try not to shit in his office

But what if I really have to poop?

[miokomioko]

But what if I really have to poop?

Perform a poocano on his desk. He will most likely be very impressed.

[Byrd]

Bring questions for them. They shouldn't be technical questions, but stuff like where do you see this department in x years. Is there room to grow, etc. I know you said it's a school, but try to do research and know what is instore for the position ahead of time, and also, maybe memorize a "little known fact" about the school/job.

This, this, 1000 times this. I managed restaurants for 10 years and did literally hundreds of job interviews, and people who asked intelligent questions got the job almost every time over someone who didn't. Just a couple of questions about the job, based on observations or research you may have done, shows that you're genuinely interested in the job.

Also, leave your cell phone in the car / at home / whatever. Don't risk it going off during the interview, even on vibrate. If you absent mindedly check it during the interview (and you'd be shocked how many people do this without thinking about it), even if you're just checking the time, you're done.

[Julian]

Is there a reason people do this in interviews? It seems really messed up.

Decisiveness, and confidence in yourself. It's not exactly common but some people do it that way, so I figured I'd throw that in there.

Also, echoing the ask questions comment. Brainstorm some questions, and have them ready.

[Drex]

Have a couple stories ready of times that you demonstrated responsibility, leadership, teamwork, diplomacy (dealing with angry people especially). It's okay if a story (or all of them) cover more than one attribute, that's actually ideal. You will get questions like "Tell me about a time you went above and beyond what was required", or how would you assist an upset customer, and so on. Actual stories are always better than hypotheticals ("Well, I would..." is weak. "Well, when I was in X situation, here's what I did..." is much better).
Be ready to provide up to 3 strengths of yours and 3 weaknesses.
Know every line of your resume by heart. You don't want to recite it, but if they ask you a question about something on there, you shouldn't need to look at it to answer.
Be ready to answer "So tell me about yourself" in a way that relates what's on your resume to your job functions.
"Why do you want to work here?" Hint: I need money is not an appropriate answer.
Know the job posting, if there was one, inside and out.
Have 3 intelligent questions regarding the position ready.
Never spend more than 2 minutes answering a question; most answers should be 15-30 seconds.

Pretty much guarantee that 90-100% of the interview will be about you, not IT or computers or technology at all. Be prepared to talk about yourself and why you are THE person for the job over any other applicant.

[Furionstormrage]

Have a couple stories ready of times that you demonstrated responsibility, leadership, teamwork, diplomacy (dealing with angry people especially). It's okay if a story (or all of them) cover more than one attribute, that's actually ideal. You will get questions like "Tell me about a time you went above and beyond what was required", or how would you assist an upset customer, and so on. Actual stories are always better than hypotheticals ("Well, I would..." is weak. "Well, when I was in X situation, here's what I did..." is much better).
Be ready to provide up to 3 strengths of yours and 3 weaknesses.
Know every line of your resume by heart. You don't want to recite it, but if they ask you a question about something on there, you shouldn't need to look at it to answer.
Be ready to answer "So tell me about yourself" in a way that relates what's on your resume to your job functions.
"Why do you want to work here?" Hint: I need money is not an appropriate answer.
Know the job posting, if there was one, inside and out.
Have 3 intelligent questions regarding the position ready.
Never spend more than 2 minutes answering a question; most answers should be 15-30 seconds.

Pretty much guarantee that 90-100% of the interview will be about you, not IT or computers or technology at all. Be prepared to talk about yourself and why you are THE person for the job over any other applicant.

This is very good advice!

As someone who used to interview and hire people for a living, I can tell you that this post I quoted covers everything you need to know about the interview.
Beyond that, as others have stated, clean yourself up, fresh shower and shave, neatly combed hair. Wear a suit, and make sure it's clean and ironed. Dress shoes and black socks. Always, always, always dress your best at an interview.

When I interviewed people, I looked for a few things and if they weren't present, I didn't even consider them for the job:

Well dressed and groomed
Eye contact
Good posture
Confidence

Don't use one word answers, but don't drone on about anything. Most answers should be a few sentences or less. If someone only gave one word answers, I assumed they were stupid. If they gave me a novel when asked a simple question, I assumed they were better talkers than workers (ie, lazy).

Good luck!

[Hiryo]

Well shit, I should just have an interview with you guys over Skype or something and you can tell me what I'm doing wrong. I swear I do all of this and still can't manage to secure the position.

[Tajin]

What are you applying for and what are your credentials / resume? (plz dont link the whole thing <.<)