Interview Tips.
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- kpl0
if it helps any, the last interview I had I mainly kept my mouth shut and nodded at everything they said. kept it brief, didn't elaborate much, and smiled alot. and I got hired.
the last interview before that (a non-design position) I blabbed on and on and got rejected.
and I have done interviews (as the hirer) before, and brevity is well appreciated, come to think of it. I remember one dude came in and was a complete drone, almost put me to sleep. you don't want to be nicknamed 'jigglypuff' by potential employers (like dude was, ha!).
- JazX0
that's a good tip :)
- bent0
Definately be succinct. But hey, as long as they are dishing out the goofball questions, you may as well sell yourself.
- JazX0
that's what I meant, I mean it cannot hurt right? You want the jobbie job, fuck them either way, you need that job, so get it at any rate
- Peter0
Ever had to walk out of an interview because the interviewers asked to intimidating questions?
- shellie0
i walked out of an interview because i realized the job was stupid.
- Peter0
Don't tell them that you are going to be using Newstoday at work, since they will probably require some actual work from you.
- mcLeod0
dress respectable like
eye contact when shaking hands
smell terrific
answer honestly unless a harmless lie will make you look better
smile!
- asspop0
don't tell the dude he looks like a nazi because he has a bald head.........trust me.
- Peter0
> dress respectable like
eye contact when shaking hands
smell terrific"Dress respectable like eye contact"?
Where can I get these eye contact dresses?..."When shaking hands smell terrific"?
...And when hands aren't shaking, I guess they smell pretty badSorry, I had too, I'm bored.
- shellie0
when i get nervous.. i tell jokes or try to be funny. i guess i always have to lighten the mood if things are too serious. i guess i should try not to do that in the interview.
- asspop0
it never hurts to show a little nipple.
- BonSeff0
shellie,
sleep well tonite, you busted your ass building your portfolio. the only thing to be nervous about is what you cant control.
chin up, you done good,
go get em
- Peter0
Asspop, is that how you get your jobs? :)
- JazX0
Make sure you ask: What are some of the short term and what are some of the long term goals for the individual at this position.
- JazX0
Also use the word Whom, not Who, when addressing whom you might be working with. Got me?
- kpl0
gee shellie, didn't you talk about dressing tips on the last interview thread we had here? :)
- Peter0
I'm sure you get the job.
Later on this week I am sure you'll see all of them as your whomies.
- shellie0
@kpl: yeah...
i guess i should dress cute cos this company im pretty sure is 100% male.
hubba hubba
- shellie0
@kpl... but i wasnt asking about what to wear though. im a really horrible conversationalist when it really comes down to it. then i get nervous and.. i cant focus.
at the christmas party last year i tried talking to one of the art directors when i had a few drinks and i couldnt remember if i said something stupid or not.. so i left and cried all the way home. im really shy. (youd never guess it on here)