JawD 99 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) Worst interviews Ive done (as the interviewer) was when I put an add in the job centre. Never, NEVER again will I use the job centre. Obviously the chavers were being told to ring up or lose their dole. I even interviewed some. Had one lass turn up in a shell suit ffs She could barely speak and it was for a receptionist/office clerk. Ive had hand written CVs, CVs on scraps of paper and even someone who wasnt totally sure what the job was. Oh, and dont go on and on and on about how big a star trek fan you are like one kid did to me Great fun. I'll have to admit that in my old place where I worked we used to have bets on what the interviewees were going to look like Edited June 22, 2007 by JawD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I know I'm going to sound like your dad but make sure you sit up straight and maintain eye contact with the interviewer(s). As Gemmill has said, don't underestimate the ability to look like you'd also be good craic to have around the office, although don't go over the top or start saying 'I'm mad, me.' I was in an office where an admin got taking on even though they weren't the best qualified, it was just that the others came across as too much hard work to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10672 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 You guys all have jobs, right? Yup, I've had fucking loads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 You guys all have jobs, right? Yup, I've had fucking loads Me too. For every interview I've gone to, I've got the job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Shake your interviewer's hand as firmly as possible, they will be impressed by your manly prowess. They will look favourably upon you if you crack anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieMessiah 2 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Be sure to sweat profusely at all times during the interview. If at any time during the interview you feel things are not going well, then pretend to start choking and fall to the floor grasping your throat whilst turning your face into a decidedly crimson/purplish colour. Unless of course, you're not actually caucasian, in which case I have absolutely no idea which colour you should aim for. Oh and since it's STV (I presume you do actually mean Glasgow-based Scottish TV?) then be sure to mention several times how much of a fan you are of Shareen Nanjiani and how you desperately look forward to cornering her several times a day for pictures to add to your bedroom shrine of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottish Mag 3 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Ask how the fuck does Grant Stott get to host Scotsport and seeing as he is so shit can you apply for his position whilst you are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Be sure to sweat profusely at all times during the interview. If at any time during the interview you feel things are not going well, then pretend to start choking and fall to the floor grasping your throat whilst turning your face into a decidedly crimson/purplish colour. Unless of course, you're not actually caucasian, in which case I have absolutely no idea which colour you should aim for. Maybe he should aim to turn a caucasion hue, and then onto the crimson/purple as before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I've got a job interview tomorrow. I'd better fucking get it because i'm absolutely bored shitless of doing nothing every day apart from look for jobs. Its not a particularly thrilling one, some office job at an electrical safety firm but its better than nothing. I'm not really a nervous person but I am a bit about this one, purely because I know how desperate I am to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I've got a job interview tomorrow. I'd better fucking get it because i'm absolutely bored shitless of doing nothing every day apart from look for jobs. Its not a particularly thrilling one, some office job at an electrical safety firm but its better than nothing. I'm not really a nervous person but I am a bit about this one, purely because I know how desperate I am to get it. Surely you must need some advice on something to do with the interview? otherwise this threads gonna die. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Aye, get some late night advice coming my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9680 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Aye, get some late night advice coming my way. Don't get fooled with any online card tricks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Operator 10 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Interviews must be all the rage, I've got one at the Council on Monday. I don't mind them, always seem to do well in them and get good feedback, never not got a job I've had an interview for. Take your time is my advice, had an interview once where I went completely blank and started blurting out complete crap, realised and asked if I could start again and came out with the exact answer they were looking for after a slight pause to think. They seemed impressed I'd asked them to disregard the first attempt an answer to actually give the right answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 The trick is to get THEM talking about themselves people love to do that and try an impress you with what they (claim) to have done after they 've fileld up most of the time with self praise youu leave and they reckon" he was a great guy - could see just how good I am - hire him" Never burble, look them in the eye, be ready for a question about the dodgy areas on your CV, have SOME questioin about the company - at l;east check their web site beforehand and see what the CEO is ranting on about (sorry - what is his "strategic vision") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30166 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 (edited) The trick is to get THEM talking about themselves people love to do that and try an impress you with what they (claim) to have done I had one of those interviews the other day. It was just an average interview until he saw one of the modules I'd studied at uni and then began asking me about it, following up with "I'm only asking because I'm actually head of the UK division of....", at which point he proceeded to spent 20 minutes telling me all about himself and how great his department was and how they had successfully differentiated from their competitors, all of which I readily agreed were fantastic ideas and showed his amazing leadership and vision. I reckon I've probably licked enough ring to get back for a 2nd interview. Edited June 29, 2007 by ewerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Thats my plan for today, arse lick to death and say everything he wants to hear. True or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Interviews must be all the rage, I've got one at the Council on Monday. I don't mind them, always seem to do well in them and get good feedback, never not got a job I've had an interview for. Take your time is my advice, had an interview once where I went completely blank and started blurting out complete crap, realised and asked if I could start again and came out with the exact answer they were looking for after a slight pause to think. They seemed impressed I'd asked them to disregard the first attempt an answer to actually give the right answer. You must get turned down at the application stage quite a bit then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Operator 10 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Interviews must be all the rage, I've got one at the Council on Monday. I don't mind them, always seem to do well in them and get good feedback, never not got a job I've had an interview for. Take your time is my advice, had an interview once where I went completely blank and started blurting out complete crap, realised and asked if I could start again and came out with the exact answer they were looking for after a slight pause to think. They seemed impressed I'd asked them to disregard the first attempt an answer to actually give the right answer. You must get turned down at the application stage quite a bit then. Yeah good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10672 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Interviews must be all the rage, I've got one at the Council on Monday. I don't mind them, always seem to do well in them and get good feedback, never not got a job I've had an interview for. Take your time is my advice, had an interview once where I went completely blank and started blurting out complete crap, realised and asked if I could start again and came out with the exact answer they were looking for after a slight pause to think. They seemed impressed I'd asked them to disregard the first attempt an answer to actually give the right answer. You must get turned down at the application stage quite a bit then. Yeah good one. struck a nerve? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Operator 10 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Not at all mate. On;y had about 5 interviews and got them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Not at all mate. On;y had about 5 interviews and got them all. And you've never been turned down before getting an interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka_From_Viduka 0 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I would think nervousness is not a trait you should be 'putting out there' when going for a job at an electrical safety firm Overconfidence is your enemy tbh, like most on here apparently, I had nailed every interview I reached, until the job where I could blatantly see I had it in the bag and in the last 10 minutes started trying to negotiate 'flexible working hours', as the fixed hours were slightly longer than I was used too. Needless to say they never called back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 17 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 i had my interview in leeds on wednesday, it was 3/4 day of a bloody thing, group work, presentations and one on one interviews, anyway i got offered the job on the day and took it, so i'm now a Sales Development Executive for a leading soft drinks firm. company motor too !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I interviewed a girl from Austria that replied to a question about what she saw as weaknesses in her character with "I'm too much of a perfectionist". I started to smile as i thought she was taking the piss then i realised that she probably hadnt seen Spud fuck up his interview in Trainspotting and she was being serious. Next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka_From_Viduka 0 Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 i had my interview in leeds on wednesday, it was 3/4 day of a bloody thing, group work, presentations and one on one interviews, anyway i got offered the job on the day and took it, so i'm now a Sales Development Executive for a leading soft drinks firm. company motor too !! travelling salesman for cadbury Schweppes then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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