Walliver 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've got my first interview for a real life job next week, what advice would you give me? I'm meeting with the head of HR, the guy I'll be working under and the person who is currently in the position I'm going for. I've been told that the interview will be about 45 minutes long - is that normal sort of length? It sounds quite long... How should I sell myself without coming across like a complete tosser? What should/shouldn't I do/say? What are good questions to ask? I have a grey suit. What colour shirts go well with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've got my first interview for a real life job next week, what advice would you give me? I'm meeting with the head of HR, the guy I'll be working under and the person who is currently in the position I'm going for. I've been told that the interview will be about 45 minutes long - is that normal sort of length? It sounds quite long... How should I sell myself without coming across like a complete tosser? What should/shouldn't I do/say? What are good questions to ask? I have a grey suit. What colour shirts go well with this? Bright red, always works or orange, yes go with an orange shirt with green tie and matching socks, very important to match your socks with your tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44107 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 What sort of job are you interviewing for? My advice is firstly to do some research on the company. Nothing more than scanning their website if they have one - know what it is they do, if they've got some brags like "market leader" or whatever, know why they're market leader. Find out their mission statement. But don't go in and blurt all that shite out like that tit did on the Apprentice (he looked like fucking Rainman "course you're the market leader in this area.....WAPNER! WAPNER!"). If they ask any questions about what you think of the company/what they do then you'll have something to come back with. The worst thing you can do is not know. That's about all I would do in terms of advance preparation. As far as the interview itself goes, more than anything else, employers are looking for people who will fit into a department and fit into a team, so if you can come across as someone with a bit of craic who can handle themselves confidently and get on with people, you'll be well on your way to getting the job. Couple that with the fact that you know a bit about what they do and you should be fine. Don't be cocky or brash and don't say anything daft (recently I asked a woman in interview how she would cope with difficult people and she said "sometimes the best thing to do is to just burst into tears" Righto. ), but be confident and likeable. Also, have a couple of questions prepared to ask at the end. "What is the office culture like?" is one I always ask, and then just allow them to talk shit while I glaze over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30166 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've an interview next week too, need to get this one. Only had one proper sort of interview before, what sort of job is it your going for? If it's a graduate level then a lot of interviews tend to be competency based i.e. giving examples of times when you've shown certain types of skills such as leadership, teamwork, using your intitiative, interacting with customers in the past, decision making, how you deal with disagreements etc. Make sure you know what you wrote on your application form off by heart as they'll question you on certain aspects of it. Also research the job and the company, try and get a copy of their annual report if possible and pick out a few facts from it and try and ask them about any plans they've outlined for the future. Most of all be friendly and appear really enthusiastic for the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliver 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 What is 'office culture'? I've applied to be a web journalist at STV. It's only a six month position but there's the hope that it can lead on to something else and if not I'll at least have some experience and a decent employer on my CV. Don't cry - got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 What is 'office culture'? I've applied to be a web journalist at STV. It's only a six month position but there's the hope that it can lead on to something else and if not I'll at least have some experience and a decent employer on my CV. Don't cry - got it! Don't ask that btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44107 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 What is 'office culture'? Ask that first. Then ask what it's like. It's basically a clever way of asking "Am I gonna have to work fucking silly hours to get on at this place?" They'll always touch on hours when you ask that question, which is always worth knowing. They'll tell you if it's hierarchical, whether it's a young office, what the atmosphere around the place is like, etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15347 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Don't ask them for fashion advice, either. Light blue shirt and a tie with some darker blue in it, I'd say. As for the actual interview stuff, god knows - I've only had two real interviews in my life. One was a shambles and I didn't particularly want the job anyway, the other was for my first company in Mainz and they were desperate for anyone vaguely competent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've got my first interview for a real life job next week, what advice would you give me? I'm meeting with the head of HR, the guy I'll be working under and the person who is currently in the position I'm going for. I've been told that the interview will be about 45 minutes long - is that normal sort of length? It sounds quite long... How should I sell myself without coming across like a complete tosser? What should/shouldn't I do/say? What are good questions to ask? I have a grey suit. What colour shirts go well with this? Write out with felt tip: "Grey is this years black" and tape it to the lapelle of your grey suit. On no account wear socks....It's passe now and just looks silly. Best to sit at his feet on the floor and look up with puppy eyes.. Job in bag. FACT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30166 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've got my first interview for a real life job next week, what advice would you give me? I'm meeting with the head of HR, the guy I'll be working under and the person who is currently in the position I'm going for. I've been told that the interview will be about 45 minutes long - is that normal sort of length? It sounds quite long... How should I sell myself without coming across like a complete tosser? What should/shouldn't I do/say? What are good questions to ask? I have a grey suit. What colour shirts go well with this? Write out with felt tip: "Grey is this years black" and tape it to the lapelle of your grey suit. On no account wear socks....It's passe now and just looks silly. Best to kneel at his feet on the floor and open up his zipper.. Job in bag. FACT. FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've got my first interview for a real life job next week, what advice would you give me? I'm meeting with the head of HR, the guy I'll be working under and the person who is currently in the position I'm going for. I've been told that the interview will be about 45 minutes long - is that normal sort of length? It sounds quite long... How should I sell myself without coming across like a complete tosser? What should/shouldn't I do/say? What are good questions to ask? I have a grey suit. What colour shirts go well with this? Write out with felt tip: "Grey is this years black" and tape it to the lapelle of your grey suit. On no account wear socks....It's passe now and just looks silly. Best to kneel at his feet on the floor and open up his zipper.. Job in bag. FACT. FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Don't ask them for fashion advice, either. Light blue shirt and a tie with some darker blue in it, I'd say. As for the actual interview stuff, god knows - I've only had two real interviews in my life. One was a shambles and I didn't particularly want the job anyway, the other was for my first company in Mainz and they were desperate for anyone vaguely competent. Are you seriously gonna take fashion advice from a gayer? Orange and green my friend, orange and green oh and when they give you advice on say, how to do some kind of clever thing on an internet page such as hiding divs etc then get back to them and let them know how it worked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Get a stiffy, put a rubber band around the base then let it go flaccid, then strap it to your leg. Slip into your tightest Farrah's and pray it's a woman or a gay man doing the interview. Can't go wrong with this tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Tie a huge nosebag of monster munch round yer neck bray like a horse and snaffle at them noisily....This way no difficult questions need answering. Jobs a goodun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've got my first interview for a real life job next week, what advice would you give me? I'm meeting with the head of HR, the guy I'll be working under and the person who is currently in the position I'm going for. I've been told that the interview will be about 45 minutes long - is that normal sort of length? It sounds quite long... How should I sell myself without coming across like a complete tosser? What should/shouldn't I do/say? What are good questions to ask? I have a grey suit. What colour shirts go well with this? Black shirt with a white tie. Have a hat with a white band around it as well. Oh, and spats. And a silver-topped cane. Sorry. I'm not much help. Just be yourself. Show enthusiasm and interest. Try to talk English. Hobbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've got my first interview for a real life job next week, what advice would you give me? I'm meeting with the head of HR, the guy I'll be working under and the person who is currently in the position I'm going for. I've been told that the interview will be about 45 minutes long - is that normal sort of length? It sounds quite long... How should I sell myself without coming across like a complete tosser? What should/shouldn't I do/say? What are good questions to ask? I have a grey suit. What colour shirts go well with this? Black shirt with a white tie. Have a hat with a white band around it as well. Oh, and spats. And a silver-topped cane. Sorry. I'm not much help. Just be yourself. Show enthusiasm and interest. Try to talk English. Hobbies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I've got my first interview for a real life job next week, what advice would you give me? I'm meeting with the head of HR, the guy I'll be working under and the person who is currently in the position I'm going for. I've been told that the interview will be about 45 minutes long - is that normal sort of length? It sounds quite long... How should I sell myself without coming across like a complete tosser? What should/shouldn't I do/say? What are good questions to ask? I have a grey suit. What colour shirts go well with this? Black shirt with a white tie. Have a hat with a white band around it as well. Oh, and spats. And a silver-topped cane. Sorry. I'm not much help. Just be yourself. Show enthusiasm and interest. Try to talk English. Hobbies. ....take a small housepet and let it loose...While he is distracted shuffle over and have a quick look at his prepared questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44107 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Makes a change for it to be ME giving the sensible advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Makes a change for it to be ME giving the sensible advice. Mine was sensible If I had wanted to be flippant I would have told him to take a violin case as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10672 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 absolutely say something inappropriate about his children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44107 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 absolutely say something inappropriate about his children Aye and if he's got a picture of his wife on his desk, nod in the direction of it and go "She'd get it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 absolutely say something inappropriate about his children Aye and if he's got a picture of his wife on his desk, nod in the direction of it and go "She'd get it." Or nod towards the picture of her and say 'she looks familiar' whilst putting your tongue into the side of your mouth and winking. Jobs yours tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 absolutely say something inappropriate about his children ...or smile inanely as you produce slyly taken pics of his children with a telephoto lens.. Shake hands then and there in the full knowledge the position is yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliver 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 You guys all have jobs, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusoda Kid 1 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 You guys all have jobs, right? No, I'm on remand, I'm in the IT room at Acklington, one of my privledges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now