Saturday, August 27, 2011

Job Interview Questions: What to do during your first job interview?

This is my first job interview. I have it tomorrow morning. I already know some basic tips, but I would like to know other things that I should know about. Thanks!

(Btw it's at a food place at the food court in a mall.)

Question To Ask At A Job Interview-5 Of The Best Questions!



Recommended Answer:
There's not a lot to know. Dress neatly - nothing low cut or short. Turn off your cell phone. Shake hands when you meet. Look at the interviewer when you speak to them. You'll probably be asked what days & hours you can work once school starts. If you have your own transportation. If you feel you can get along with others to work as a team. It won't be a real in depth interview for a food court job so don't worry about it. You'll be fine.

Job Interviews - Preparing and Getting Yourself Ready


  • •Do not smoke, chew gum, or eat garlic beforehand.
    •Wear suitable interview clothes.
    •Take copies of your CV with you.
    •Arrive on time for your job interview.
    •Any applications handed before the interview begins, are to be filled in as accurately as possible, make sure they match the information in your Cv and Cover Letter.
    •Always greet the interviewer by his/her last name and try to pronounce it correctly.
    •Have a good firm handshake.
    •Look alert and interested. Scan the room once and then keep your eyes on the interviewer.
    •Wait until you are offered a chair before you sit down.
    •Stress your achievements.
    •Always conduct yourself professionally and if something beyond your control occurs, show a sense of humor.
    •Be enthusiastic and show it in your replies and body language.
    •Answer the interview question by more than a simple yes or no but try not to go over the 60 second limit.
    •Avoid at all cost complaining about your current or former employer in your job interview.
    •Do not answer questions about politics or religion if the job is completely unrelated.
    •Do not raise salary discussions on your first interview - this is usually done on the second interview. Make sure you do your wage research before hand.

    Your answer to the initial opening statements in the job interview are important, these are called "ice breakers".

    Some times the interviewer will ask whether you had difficulty finding the company premises. Your answer should be brief and polite. The interviewer is merely being polite - if you had problems in finding the premises he/she doesn't need to know that.

    Use replies such as:
    •I'm fine thank you, and you?
    •I'm very well, thank you.

    These replies express a careless attitude:
    •So, so
    •OK
    •Not so well

    These are just a few tips... more can be found at the sites below

    GOOD LUCK !!!

  • Before the interview
    Research the company, review your resume, and practice with someone. Look over these a and a's: financialhighway.com/30-most-comm…

    Bring extra copies of your resume with you. Bring a pen and paper in case you want to jot something down (ask politely first). A trick I've heard of is to bring a thank you card, after the interview fill it in and walk back in to hand it to the employer.

    Be positive. They want you to do well so that they can stop looking. :)

  • If your boss is a guy, just dress like a slut.

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