Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Job Interview Questions: Do you have any job interview tips?

I have an interview for a job at a local coffee shop next week! It is only my second job interview and i don't have any past work experience. Do you have any tips? What should i wear? What kind of questions could i expect to answer? etc.

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First, be yourself. Make eye contact, smile, and keep your answers short. Be honest, friendly, and don't ramble or say anything negative. Show them how you will be a good addition to their shop and you're a team player that gets along well with others. If it's a customer service position, then friendliness and good communication skills are going to be the most important. Actually getting an interview is usually the hardest part in the process, so you have to convince yourself to relax and allow your friendly personality to show.

It is usually recommended that an applicant dresses like they would if they were one position up from the one they're applying for, so basically dress a little nicer than what most people wear to work at the coffee shop, but not like someone who owns a chain of them might.

I have no idea where you are in the world, but in the U.S., there are tons of free services for job seekers that include practice job interviews, resume writing, and networking. They are offered through churches, community non profit groups, and government employment services, so you should be able to find some help, no matter where you are.

Again, you've done the hard part, which is get the interview. Now you just have to show up on time, relax, and be yourself. Don't worry about specific questions, just answer them truthfully without going on too long. Sometimes people over prepare and make themselves too nervous. Most interviewers aren't put off by a little nervousness or hesitation on the part of an applicant as it is an unnatural situation, especially for people that haven't been through it a lot. If you were applying to be an account manager at a hedge fund or a sales team leader, it might be a bit different. You'll do fine, I'm sure. The fact that you're concerned shows me you care and want to do a good job. Now show the interviewer that.

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  • Dress nicely semi- dressy. Be very positive and excited about the job and convey that you are a dedicated worker, very organized and willing to work extra hours or be called in when needed. Answer interview questions completely, you will be asked if your have transportation, what hours can you work, how did you hear about the job, tell me about yourself, then that is when you would let them know you are a dedicated employee and willing to work extra hours and be called in when needed, which is very good as other employees call off work and need to be replaced. Also be sure you make a list of question you would like to ask. This is how I impressed a employer and was offered the job. Best Wishes and Good Luck with your job interview.

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