Job Interview Questions: What are some good job interview tips?

I'm going to my first job interview on Wednesday. If I'm hired, I will be a clerk at a correctional facility. My biggest question is what do I wear for this type of interview? Does anyone know what kind of questions they might ask me at this type of interview? Any help is appreciated. Thanks! :)

Job Interviews - Preparing and Getting Yourself Ready

Recommended Answer:
I think the rule of thumb on dressing is to aim for 1 level dressier than the people interviewing you. If they typically wear jeans, you wear casual-wear. If they wear dress casual then you wear suit. If you don't know what they wear, you can't go too wrong with a suit. Don't wear anything "hot" or revealing - that may be a plus at the bar but it's not in the workplace. You want to look neat, clean, pressed and professional.

They will probably ask you why you're interested in this job, what kinds of things you're good at, what kinds of things you're bad at (i.e. your strengths and weaknesses). They'll ask about relevant skills and any previous work experience. And they'll probably ask some questions designed to see if they think you'll get along with other people there. They may ask you to describe previous experiences when you handled a particular kind of situation so they can understand how you behave in that situation. Eg. when you had a disagreement with someone, when you were faced with too much work, when someone tried to get you to do something you shouldnt, etc. Above all they're looking to see if you have the skills & temperament to do their job well and be a team player.

Be positive and straightforward and don't say negative things about other people, even those you dislike or disagree with. Emphasize how quickly you can learn new things and how interested in the job you are. Don't be afraid -- they hope you're "the one" just as much as you do.

Good luck!

Job Interview Success

• don't smile too much, it looks phony
  
  don't dress like a slob
  
  Do Not lie! if you get caught you're done for!
  
  Be Confident.
  
  don't be high maintenance


• Dress conservatively. Make sure your hair is in a business fashion look and not messy. Try and not look too nervous. Watch your body language IE: the way you sit, shake hands, your posture etc. do some research into this facility so you can answer whatever questions thrown at you intelligently and you can ask certain question as well if they ask.
  They may ask you 1) why do you think you are the best person to fill this vacancy.
  2) What do you know about this facility. etc.
  
  Do not ask about your salary until they tell you..
  
  Good luck!


• Here's a great tip that took me awhile to learn!
  At the end of almost every interview, they'll ask if you have any questions. ALWAYS have some prepared! It makes you look like you've done your homework and are very interested in the position.
  Some good ones are: (if not discussed earlier)
  What are the benefits like?
  What is the salary?
  Where did the person who had this job before go? (Did they quit? Move up the ladder? Is it an entirely new position?)
  Who would I be reporting to? (Tons of people, or just one?)
  What would be the initial challenges of the newly hired person?
  What brought you [the interviewer] to this company?
  
  Above all, be calm. You'll be just fine. Good luck!