Job interview tomorrow

[rincewind]

Then again, some guys use 1-2 day's stubble as their 'look'... particularly in the arty coffee-house scene... stubble might help

You'll know if you're one of those ppl though.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Have a few drinks to "loosen up" before the interview.

And don't worry about being nervous - they expect it and it doesn't make you look bad. It's OK to tell them it's your first interview, too.

Be clean and pleasant. Especially be nice to everyone you come in contact with at the business. A lot of interviewers check back with secretaries, receptionists and others you meet to see how you treated them. A receptionist that says you were rude means no job. But you can play that to your advantage. If they're not too busy, ask them what it's like to work there, how long they've been there, that sort of thing. Offer a compliment or two, and they'll tell their boss how nice you are. That's better than anything on your resume.

Actually, at the point of the interview, the resume is nothing. They would not have called you if you hadn't met their requirements in the initial screening. The interview is just to see if you're someone they'd like to work with. So go in with a smile and chat up everyone.

 

[Fud]

Damn good advice, Erik. I'm gonna use that myself

I'd never thought about it that way before, but it makes a whole lot of sense. Exclude drinking prior to the interview from the list of useful advice though, I believe underage drinking is not on the list of employable attributes

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Originally Posted by Uncle Erik /img/forum/go_quote.gif Have a few drinks to "loosen up" before the interview. And don't worry about being nervous - they expect it and it doesn't make you look bad. It's OK to tell them it's your first interview, too. Be clean and pleasant. Especially be nice to everyone you come in contact with at the business. A lot of interviewers check back with secretaries, receptionists and others you meet to see how you treated them. A receptionist that says you were rude means no job. But you can play that to your advantage. If they're not too busy, ask them what it's like to work there, how long they've been there, that sort of thing. Offer a compliment or two, and they'll tell their boss how nice you are. That's better than anything on your resume. Actually, at the point of the interview, the resume is nothing. They would not have called you if you hadn't met their requirements in the initial screening. The interview is just to see if you're someone they'd like to work with. So go in with a smile and chat up everyone.

 

[Czilla9000]

I must suck with interviews..the past two interviews I had I didn't get the internship

As a college student, how the hell am I supposed to answer the question "So, what where do you see yourself in 5 years?"

What the hell does that have to do with anything? Part of the reason I want to intern - unpaid - is so I can figure out what I like doing!

 

[Edwood]

Don't forget to bring the pack of diapers.

 

[Hardwired]

I go on interviews to interview the people I might be working with. It's a mutual kind of thing.

Where do I see myself in 5 years? In your job.