bungy 2 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Not quite true as I had an interview for my Saturday job 28 years ago.Apart from the obvious suit, hair cut and clean shoes has anyone got any advice or recent experience of job interviews?Any positive help would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
UnitedMotorsport 55 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Remember that it is an interview for both parties. So when they ask you if you have any questions make sure you ask some, if you don't ask anything or show an interest you wont be getting any further. Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 As said ask questions to show your keen and intrested. Was also told to do a bit of reasearch on the company first so you know a bit about them as they usually ask you about what you think of there policies etc. Link to post Share on other sites
b road blaster 0 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 do some research on the co so you know about there background and work out what you can bring to them. Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Congrats on the interview mate, hope it all goes well. My 2 cents, be prepared, research about the company, their history and their goals. also what you will be doing in the job, roles e.t.c. know the job you will be doing intimately. but mainly just remember that they too are people, so RELAX! try to be yourself (But not too much ) Even if you already have given them your CV, take one anyway for you to refer to, and your relevant qualifications. try to always be polite, try no to ermm and ahh.. dont want to teach you to suck eggs but this is something im really bad at! other then that all i can say is the best of luck, enjoy it, and whats the new job in? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I have to think about this too now. But main thing is relax Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 I think I've considered most of those and they all sound like good advice. I know the company well and some of those that I'd be working with. Knowing the companies mission statement is a must as it is often asked. I'll be taking my PDR and a copy of my CV (it was tailored to this particular job).Any more suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 its only a little thing, but remember to shake their hand, it says a lot about you, and wait to be seated before doing so Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 its only a little thing' date=' but remember to shake their hand, it says a lot about you, and wait to be seated before doing so [/quote']Agreed. Lots of little things but they are all relevant. Link to post Share on other sites
Nero Mk 2 8 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Dont take the offered coffee, dries your mouth and makes breath smell Link to post Share on other sites
eastwood john 1 Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 does he/she own a vw golf, lol Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Fully kitted out today. New suit, shoes, shirt and tie. I hate shopping but another box ticked. Link to post Share on other sites
b19drg 0 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Just be you mate , and remember that's it's not the end of the world if you don't get it , I know it sounds silly but it helps you relax in to it, and think about a happy place just before you go in , time spent with family etc , again sounds silly but you go in to it with out barriers and complete calmness , I'm 100% sure you will walk it they will be lucky to have you on board !! Go for it mate and all the luck to you Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Cheers Dan.To be fair, although this is important I'm not stressed over it and looking forward to the experience. Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 good luck mate, just relax and be yourself you will come across much better then Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well today I got all dressed up in my nice new suit and made my way to the interview. I was sat opposite 4 engineers, each with their own specialisations. End result is I've been offered the job pending negotiating a package. Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well done buddy! what was the position for? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Can't believe parky made you gave an interview!!He should know what a bodger you are Seriously tho well done Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well done matey, hope your happy with the job! Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well done buddy! what was the position for?Commissioning engineer Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Can't believe parky made you gave an interview!!He should know what a bodger you are Seriously tho well doneLol!!Well done fella, mines a coffee, white with 1 on Monday please! Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Well done mate Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Cheers guys,After all the work up I'm a happy boy but a bit deflated Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Deflated you got the job though ? Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I don't want to sound ungrateful but I had prepared myself for a long slog job hunting and got myself prepared for the knock backs. It all happened quite easy in the end. Link to post Share on other sites
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