Interview tips / things not to forget?
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- randomname
I have an interview, and think I'm ready.
Does anyone have any last minute words of wisdom?
Thanks
- randommail0
dude, I'm random!
anyways, #1 tip: Arrive a few minutes early.
- epic_rim0
Bring a game of Jenga and some ketamine.
- akrok0
#2 dress well. unless it's a job at hooters.
- whatthefunk0
1. bring extra copies of your resume
2. I've always found it professional to bring something to write on that has a list of questions and for to write answers down.
3. Be personable
- weldedturkey0
If the interviewer's questions are vague, ask him clarifying questions in return. Interviewers do this on purpose to test you.
- weldedturkey0
Don't get stuck talking about why you 'used blue." Talk about the conceptual logic and business factors that drove the decision. If you can't do this about your work, start now.
- akrok0
#3 bring a nice set of your business card.
#4 ask for his/her card, also.
- randommail0
most importantly, look like this guy...
- weldedturkey0
In every aspect of presenting yourself, demonstrate that you are easy to work with. Talent can be cultivated, but someone who is easy work with is very hard to find. Especially in high-talent environments.
- weldedturkey0
Be unbelievably pleasant to the concierge/office manager. Companies look to them for 'behind the scenes' character opinions.
- weldedturkey0
Believe it or not, your interview is not about the work. If you weren't talented, you would have never gotten in the door. Your interview is all about seeing if you're intelligent and a good culture fit (i.e. easy to get along with).
- weldedturkey0
Even if you amazingly talented, be humble.
- weldedturkey0
Research your prospective company, especially the people you're meeting. If you're connected somehow on LinkedIn or through a friend, spend time talking about that. You have 40 minutes of speaking material right there; you might get the job without ever cracking your portfolio open.
- weldedturkey0
If they haven't given you an interview schedule, ask your interviewers how long they are scheduled to speak with you. Then plan your discussion around that amount of time. Don't spend the whole around of time talking about your work; the most successful interviews rarely center around design. Winners spend more time proving they're interested, and learning more about the company and position.
- akrok0
i got one gig cause he liked that i was energized.
- weldedturkey0
Start with an icebreaker. End with thank you.
- ok_not_ok0
Prepare to answer this question:
"What's your weakness?"
- moldero0
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