Interviews

[mendhak]

When mentioning hobbies, it's good to mention a hobby that isn't commonplace, such as cricket, tea and reading. For example, the phrase 'paranormal interests' has always stood out on my resume, and I've always been asked to speak about it. While they may or may not understand it, it's good to see that a person isn't just a bookworm or a monitor zombie, that they have something else going on besides work.

At the end of the interview, it's good to ask a question such as

"Is there any reason you feel that I cannot fulfil this position?"

It'll give you a good idea as to how they thought your interview went.

Go dressed up for the first interview. It could be the most laid back company of all, but show that you're serious by wearing a shirt and pants. I never wear that stuff, but I did just for first interviews.

[Pino]

When mentioning hobbies, it's good to mention a hobby that isn't commonplace, such as cricket, tea and reading. For example, the phrase 'paranormal interests' has always stood out on my resume, and I've always been asked to speak about it. While they may or may not understand it, it's good to see that a person isn't just a bookworm or a monitor zombie, that they have something else going on besides work.

At the end of the interview, it's good to ask a question such as

"Is there any reason you feel that I cannot fulfil this position?"

It'll give you a good idea as to how they thought your interview went.

Go dressed up for the first interview. It could be the most laid back company of all, but show that you're serious by wearing a shirt and pants. I never wear that stuff, but I did just for first interviews.

Thanks I really appriciate the advice, yea my suits ready.

Thanks again

[NoteMe]

Go dressed up for the first interview. It could be the most laid back company of all, but show that you're serious by wearing a shirt and pants. I never wear that stuff, but I did just for first interviews.

You just did because I made you do it...


BTW:

"Is there any reason you feel that I cannot fulfil this position?"

I like the idea, but doesn't it seem a bit hostile? Like attacking them before they have even said yes or now? I guess it all depends on how you say it though....

[Hack]

I like the idea, but doesn't it seem a bit hostile? Like attacking them before they have even said yes or now?

I agree with this, although I like the concept.

I think something more along the lines of: "Thank you for your time, and I feel as though I can fill this position."

[mendhak]

You just did because I made you do it...

That's right, but don't tell anyone here.

I like the idea, but doesn't it seem a bit hostile? Like attacking them before they have even said yes or now? I guess it all depends on how you say it though....

It's not hostile. You cannot worry about hostile and politeness in an interview or you'll just be another weakling. If you think about it, you've got nothing to lose by asking that question. It's only a method to gauge what HE thinks of your results, not the company.

[NoteMe]

But he will probably in the end up beeing the one telling the company if I am worth it or not, right? At least it has been like that for all my other jobs...



@Hack: In norway it is usualy 3-5 good sides by your self, then 3-5 bad sides. And it is always good to choose bad sides, that can also be a good side.

Like at some jobs you can say as a good side: "I am very carefull and strict (that didn't translate well into English..) with my work. I like to do my work propper"


Then as a bad side. You can say something like: "Since I am very carefull and strict, I might end up using a bit more time on some projects."

Now of course you wouldn't say this to a company that has new deadlines every day, and the company would go under every time someone missed a deadline. Then they will think you are a slacker....But if it is a sales job, using a lot of time with a costumer is just a nice thing...



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