cynatnite (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 02:41 PMhttp://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x9044562
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What is your best job interview advice?
I'm having my first job interview in years tomorrow. I'm nervous and excited. After being out of work for so long I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much, but I can't help it. We need this job, but I worry it'll show.
Give me all you've got!
onehandle (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 02:44 PM
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2. Enthusiasm and high interest, but tempered with professionalism. Ask a lot of questions...
...about your day to day actions and responsibilities.
JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 02:46 PM
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4. Do as much research as you can on the company!
And ask a lot of questions that show you're interested in and knowledgeable about the company.
Smile, look into the eyes of the person conducting the interview, keep your hands on top of the table or desk.
Good luck!!
Warpy (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 02:53 PM
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13. First, show up sober.
After that, whether or not you get the job is largely a matter of luck.
But you knew that.
Always remember, it's the Republican economy that's at fault, not you. Be confident about your ability and candid with yourself about what you're up against.
Good luck to you, really.
Warpy (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 02:53 PM
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13. First, show up sober.
After that, whether or not you get the job is largely a matter of luck.
Always remember, it's the Republican economy that's at fault, not you.
snooper2 (1000+ posts)
Mon Aug-30-10 02:49 PM
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8. from what I learned last week on DU
take a bath
Make sure to mention that little nugget in the interview - that'll guarantee you'll never get work again.
superconnected (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 03:20 PM
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23. If you're ex-military make sure you don't look like your identity
is wrapped up in the military and I mean if you must keep talking about the marines etc. make sure you say that you're a civilian now and you've adjusted just fine. I've had a couple of guys blow job interviews because they seemed inflexible and overly attached to the marines. Weird. Still we ended up hiring formerly military people - for the non military job and they were great. Maybe they had just been out longer...?
CLANG (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 03:59 PM
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31. Don't fart until you get outside after the interview
Silent3 (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 04:00 PM
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32. Avoid use of the word "scumbag"
Tell your imaginary friends they have to stay home. If they follow you into the interview anyway, don't talk to them, especially don't argue with them or look annoyed by your efforts to ignore them.
LostInAnomie (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 06:52 PM
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38. Be related to at least half the people interviewing you.
Either that, or be currently having an affair with them.
jberryhill (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 09:03 PM
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60. Bring a sharp knife and show them you are willing to bleed
Always impressive.
superconnected (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 03:20 PM
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23. If you're ex-military make sure you don't look like your identity
is wrapped up in the military and I mean if you must keep talking about the marines etc. make sure you say that you're a civilian now and you've adjusted just fine. I've had a couple of guys blow job interviews because they seemed inflexible and overly attached to the marines. Weird. Still we ended up hiring formerly military people - for the non military job and they were great. Maybe they had just been out longer...?
You know, this just wears me that hell out.
Let me explain something to you, superDUmbass - Employers like to hire former and retired Military! Unlike you slack jawed DUmp faggots, honorably discharged Veterans (for the most part) have:
1. A documented work history (Enlisted evaluations and fitreps)
2. Have shown up to work on time for "x" number of years (hence the honorable discharge and good evals/fitreps)
3. Are clean from dope
4. Are pretty well disciplined
5. Are pretty well motivated
6. Know what it means to have a mission and do whatever it takes to complete it
7. Need little to no supervision
8. Have maturity and experience that only comes with being responsible for other peoples lives and millions of dollars worth of taxpayer hardware
9. Can adapt to their environment and succeed
10. Aren't emotionally stunted children (ie YOU)
11. Take great pride in everything they do
Oh, for the record, "Marines" is spelled with a capital "M". Tell a Marine that it's not and you're liable to get a little bit of that pride thing up the side of your head.
Haha, I have a phone interview in about thirty minutes. I will be sitting in my underwear, unbathed. :lmao:
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You know, this just wears me that hell out.
Let me explain something to you, superDUmbass - Employers like to hire former and retired Military! Unlike you slack jawed DUmp faggots, honorably discharged Veterans (for the most part) have:
1. A documented work history (Enlisted evaluations and fitreps)
2. Have shown up to work on time for "x" number of years (hence the honorable discharge and good evals/fitreps)
3. Are clean from dope
4. Are pretty well disciplined
5. Are pretty well motivated
6. Know what it means to have a mission and do whatever it takes to complete it
7. Need little to no supervision
8. Have maturity and experience that only comes with being responsible for other peoples lives and millions of dollars worth of taxpayer hardware
9. Can adapt to their environment and succeed
10. Aren't emotionally stunted children (ie YOU)
11. Take great pride in everything they do
Oh, for the record, "Marines" is spelled with a capital "M". Tell a Marine that it's not and you're liable to get a little bit of that pride thing up the side of your head.
Ooh.....naplam.
cynatnite
What is your best job interview advice?
Great reply! :cheersmate: :-)
Okay, WTF is "naplam"?(http://a.imageshack.us/img375/8005/1zot12.gif)
:wtf2:
superconnected (1000+ posts) Mon Aug-30-10 03:20 PMActually idiot! That does nothing but help you! When i was a manager that got you pushed right to the front. Military guys always had good attendance and were very punctual....the down side? They sometimes got deployed and i lost em for long stretches of time.
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23. If you're ex-military make sure you don't look like your identity
is wrapped up in the military and I mean if you must keep talking about the marines etc. make sure you say that you're a civilian now and you've adjusted just fine. I've had a couple of guys blow job interviews because they seemed inflexible and overly attached to the marines. Weird. Still we ended up hiring formerly military people - for the non military job and they were great. Maybe they had just been out longer...?