Showing posts with label basic job interview questions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label basic job interview questions. Show all posts

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Does anybody have any tips on how to make a good impression at a job interview?

Its a work study position to work on computers, i would assume it's the same as any other interveiw, dress nicely, keep eye contact, smile, ask lots of questions, be well informed about the job topic, is there anything i'm forgetting? or any other tips that you can give me?

Job Interview Success



Recommended Answer:
Good firm hand shake when meeting the person, and again after while thanking them for the interview.

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  • You are doing the right thing, asking questions and getting informed is the way to go. Start with the companies website and learn everything you can about twhat the do and the position.

    The provide answers to such questions like :-

    Tell Me About Yourself
    What to do After Submitting Your Resume
    What Is Your Greatest Weakness
    How To Overcome Interview Nervousness
    What To Do After The Interview
    Why Should I Hire You
    What To Bring With You To The Interview
    What Is Your Long Range Objective

    Practice in front of a mirror to get your facila response and body language together. The website in the resource box will provide videos on how to answer the questions above.

    Good luck

  • Nope. As long as you got those down, you'll do well. Good luck.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Can I take in my thank you note personally after a job interview? Or must I *mail* it in?

The interview was last Friday and I've been slow to send out the note. I neglected to get the interviewer's email address. So I have to write out my note. If I mail it in, she'll get it Friday or Saturday (she works weekends too). Dropping off the note personally and asking the receptionist to give it to the interviewer would obviously be quicker. But could it be perceived as odd, creepy or just irresponsible since I didn't mail it in a timely fashion? Am I overthinking?

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Recommended Answer:
Do mail it. Do not email it or walk it in. It may look lazy and/or pushy. I think people appreciate getting handwritten "thank you" notes. It shows a commitment and effort on your part.

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  • Personally is always better :)

  • Type it perfectly, or write it by hand, but send it in by US Mail right away. That's even better than e-mailing it.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Job Interview Questions: Job interview question I DO NOT understand?

Hi,
Last week I went for job interview. There was a guy interviewing me and I could not understand his accent (Italian I believe). The question would be - HOW MANY TIMES IT WOULD BE POLITE OR CORRECT TO ASK HIM TO REPEAT A QUESTION FOR ME ? I didn't get that job anyway but I want to be ready before I go to the next one...

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Recommended Answer:
i would explain that you are having a difficult time with his accent and if he could speak slowly and more distinctly, you would be better able to reply to his questions

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  • if u cannot understand his verbal communication, then he is a waste of ur time.

    communication (in any relationship) is of paramount importance.

    good luck :)

  • He should learn English. You wouldn't want to work there if they can't speak English and they probably wouldn't hire you if you could. Look for different jobs where people can speak English.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Job Interview Questions: What are some questions asked at a job interview?

I have a job Friday with Staples. What kind of questions can I expect?

If you have any idea or have been to an interview give me some examples.
Thanks.

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Recommended Answer:
My advice is just be yourself

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    Tuesday, November 29, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: What is the best advice for a job interview?

    I have an upcoming interview for a local retail store and I was wondering what advice you guys had that could help me out a little. I'm a 20 year old college student just trying to get this part-time job. Thanks!

    Preparing For a Job Interview - Minimize Job Interview Stress



    Recommended Answer:
    Dress for success. Do not wear sexy. Wear well groomed and clean. Matching shoes and purse. (if you are female) Look at what those working there are wearing. Dress somewhat accordingly but if they are wearing jeans, that is a bit too casual for an interview. Wear a nice pair of slacks. Female Stay away form flashy jewelry and dangling earrings. Minimal is best on jewelry. Make sure your footwear is up to date, not scuffed or over worn. Be sure your purse is clean inside and neat.
    Male or female, what ever you do if you have tatoos cover them and do not wear piercings in your lips,nose or brow or more than one in your earlobes. Make sure your breath is fresh, but don't chew gum.Your nails should be clean and cut at a reasonable length. A female whould wear a very light non-emphasized polish. Don't wear more than one ring per hand! Easy does it on makeup, but wear some.
    Explain that while you don't have an experienced work background, you are especially skilled in working with people, (and with fashion if its a clothing store) and as a college student your grades show that you are a quick study and intelligent as well as punctual and reliable.
    Emphaize you enjoy the public, take orders well and follow directives as well as like being a team player. If you have other skills that are applicable to the job for which you are applying, emphasize those. Example: Being familiar with a cash register, credit card machine, sales and paper work.
    Having played on a sports team (showing the team mentality). Show a sense of humor without sounding like you do nothing but joke or have a nervous laugh and chatter. One light area of wit will do during an interview. Be honest and flexible concerning work schedules. If they want you to work during a class that you can't alter, you need to say so, but if they want you to work on Friday night and it interferes with your social life, its better to alter the social life. Shake hands at the introduction and in closure and thank the person for the interview. Follow up with a quick thank you note to your interviewer for taking time in her/his busy schedule for you and state you look forward to further communication. This is a way of keeping you first and foremost in their memory and showing them that you are a proper and appreciative person.

    Have in mind what are your weak points and strong points because usually you will be asked. Try to make those as average as possible. If your weak point is uncontrolled children screaming in the store then let your strong point be an ability to distract children from misbehavior. But be prepared to state how you do that. Never get away from basic honesty. That way you don't get caught unprepared.The best to you....I wish you success

    How to Succeed at Your Job Interview


    • As the old saying goes "first impressions last"...so make a good first impression
      *dress in neat, respectful clothing (preferably long pants with a collared shirt and closed in shoes)
      *make sure you are well groomed (clean hands and nails, tidy hair, aftershave/deodorant but not overboard)
      *act confident but not cocky
      *shake hands upon greeting
      *be prepared (e.g. any supporting documentation you require; have it ready)
      *memorise some positive words to describe yourself and your work ethic so when you are asked a question you have some words ready to go to build a sentence around (e.g. hard working, motivated, dedicated etc...whatever words describe you)
      *be aware of your posture in the interview (e.g. don't slouch or sit too casually/laid back)
      *be honest...

    • -Look the interviewer in the eyes
      -Answer with straight to the point answers
      -Remain confident
      -Dress professional (at least slacks and a button up shirt)
      -Research the company/store so you know it
      -Have questions prepared should they ask you
      -Be ready to answer the typical interview questions

    • TIPS:
      1. Be honest
      2. Be confident
      3. Show what you got.

    Wednesday, November 23, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: I have a job interview on Thursday, any tips?

    i'm 16 and have an interview for my potential first job at carter's (baby clothing store). any tips, tricks, requirements or recommendations i need to know about? like i said, this would be my very first job interview so i'm not sure what exactly to do or how exactly to answer questions, thanks!

    Smiling Your Way to Success in a Phone Job Interview



    Recommended Answer:
    Hi ,

    The first thing to remember about the interview is that your first impression is the most important thing. Most employers make their decision within the first 2 minutes of meeting you, so as long as you make a good impression right off the bat you don't have to worry too much about answering the right questions and wowing them with your experience. Focus on that first handshake, that is by far the most important part.

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    • Think about what they are likely to want from someone in the job. For this type of role it might include
      -good interpersonal skills
      -team player
      -energetic and fit (can do physical work as well as be relied on to turn up)
      -great customer service - ie friendly and pleasantThen consider based on your experience where you have examples of these skills. A great guide for interview success is here
      ezinearticles.com/?Interview-Succ…

      The key is in the time spent in preparation. This means you can be confident and polished on the day

    • My cousin told me that she was interviewed for the same position at two different stores. One of the interviews, she said she was shyer and quiet. At the second one, she spontaneously said that she was outgoing and friendly. She got the job where she said she was outgoing and friendly. So maybe its worth a shot! :) hope I helped!

    Tuesday, November 15, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: When in a job interview, if you have a tattoo that isn't in plain sight. Do you say yes if they asked?

    Pretty much what above is but to make it more simpler.

    When you are in a job interview and the employer asks if you have tattoos (Let's say it's for policy reasons) would you say yes even if it was easy to cover up, say thighs, stomach or hell even your butt.

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    Recommended Answer:
    Why do they even need to know... It's not like you're going to be flashing your thighs or stomach while you're at work, unless you work in a sports bar or some thing like that.
    If they do ask then you should be honest with them. As long as it's not any thing can be seen as offensive like naked people or some thing that could be seen as racist, then your employer shouldn't care too much as long as you can cover them if they ask you to.

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    • If your tattoos can be covered by your uniform, or clothing the employer does not need to know about them. If they can not, and they are not allowed under the company's appearance standards they can refuse employment to you. In the military if you have tattoos that cannot be covered by the uniform ie something high on you neck, or on your hands, you must have them removed in order to enlist. That said an employer can't ask about or refuse employment to anyone whose tattoos can be covered easily by clothing.

    • If it was somewhere that would never be seen(thigh, butt or stomach) then I would say no.

      I, however, have a small tattoo on my ankle. I rarely wear anything that shows it, but sometimes I do. In that situation I would say yes I do, tell them where it is, and that it will always be covered. Really, it just depends on where the tattoo is and the job that you're interviewing for.

    • If its someplace they will never see, like a butt, then lie, but if its on the upper arm or thigh where it might show I wouldnt..cause you can get fired later for lying in the interview

    • If there was no way they could ever see it you could respond no, but I don't think they'd care if you just kept it concealed.

    • Say yes.

      If you lie it shows you aren't responsible enough for a job and you don't have any integrity

    • My opinion would be to just tell them the truth and tell them where it is, and that it's not visible. :)

    • Plain and simple answer no.

    • Having a tattoo is not an offence. Of course u should mention about it, why should u lie without any proper reason?

    • I've never had this come up in an interview. But if asked I would honest.

    Monday, October 31, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: Should i wear a wearing a tie to a job interview?

    Would it be inappropriate for me to wear business casual to a job interview for a position that is blue collar, or should I still dress up with slacks/dress shirt/tie? this is at a hospital for a food service gig for HS/college students looking for a job.

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    Recommended Answer:
    Yes you should wear a wearing tie

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    • You should dress a little formally even if the interview is for a blue collar job.

    • wear a tie as it will feel great after the interview when you can loosen it and your shirt collar

    • yes

    • yes, you'll look more smart

    Tuesday, October 11, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: I left my last job badly how do I say this in a job interview?

    I left my job badly I quit and then they sent me to a meeting for Gross misconduct but nothing happened or came of it. I have a job interview next week. I don't know what to do if the interviewer asked me why I left my job. Should I be honest, obviously Im not getting a reference of them but is it better to be honest or say that Ive learned from my mistakes. Help!

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    Recommended Answer:
    If you quit, you can say "I quit because ..."
    Then give a reason; eg I was unhappy with the working conditions, the management style was unproductive, there was no future in the company, etc. depending on what fits in that situation, but make sure it is not something that the new company has. Keep the answer short.
    Do not mention the gross misconduct.

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    • Be honest. But don't give details.

    Wednesday, September 7, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: What time during the day do you usually get a callback after a job interview?

    I got a job interview at Aldo and I did splendid. They told me that they would give me a call back Wednesday which is today. It's only 4:27 pm here. I'm just really nervous I need this job since im moving out in a couple a days.

    Also how long should I wait before I call them to check up on it?

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    Recommended Answer:
    There is no set time. If you don't hear back by end of business today, I would say to call and follow up tomorrow. Maybe wait until noon or after to make your follow up call.

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      Monday, September 5, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: What is appropriate attire for a job interview? And where can I get it?

      I'm clueless what to wear to a job interview. It's for a secretary/personal assistant position. What should I wear? What online stores have this stuff for a low price? Please, if you can, give me links on where to get this stuff.

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      Recommended Answer:
      black slacks/pants with a nice plain white tee. you can probably find them at forever 21,jcpenneys or stores of that nature

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      • You definitly wanna look proffesional for this so go with a highwaisted pencil skirt and a white silk blouse tucked in! Add some chic red pumps and a boyfriend blazer! Or if you prefer pants some black trousers and a vibrant colored shirt tucked in. I think a fuschia silk halter would be cute but idk why it may not be to proffesional. You could also wear a crisp white button up with eiter of these and it'd be great! Wear ur hair in a high sleek ponytail And you'll be good to go!

      Sunday, August 21, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: How important is the job interview in determining whether or not I get the job? Helpful tips?

      I have a job interview (via phone) on Friday and I'm really nervous since it's my first interview since graduating from college last May. I'm worried that I'll totally botch it up out of nerves or being unprepared or something, so I was wondering how important a job interview really is in determining whether or not I get the job. Also, what are some tips to a successful interview? Thanks!

      Succeeding in a Job Interview



      Recommended Answer:
      1. u have to relax and stay calm and be prepared for common questions

      2. keep you availability opens that makes you stand out more for being the candidate for the job

      3. talk clearly with correct grammar

      4. use gestures such as:''yes mam/sir'' ''no mam/sir'', ''thank you'', etc

      hope this helps!

      Job Interview Skills


      • 'How important a job interview really is in determining whether or not I get the job?' The job interview and the resume are the two most important things to determine whether you get the job or not.

        You have been called for the interview, so your resume is fine and has been already shortlisted.
        Now, the only thing which is very important for you is the interview that you are going to attend

        Your interview will be successful if you follow these rules:

        Be prepared to answer the most common questions
        Be confident enough and show a good attitude
        Research the company and the job beforehand
        Make sure that you will feel mentally and physically comfortable during the interview (for eg: Avoid distractions and junk food on the day of the interview and the day before)
        Maintain smile, good eye contact and firm handshake
        Don't be nervous
        Don't bad mouth anyone...

      • Dress properly. Look into smart casual. Then, get your documents in order. Some may require you to present proof of your previous work and it cuts your waiting time in half if you have everything you need. Lastly, just be yourself but make sure you show respect to the other person.

      • It's crucial to getting a face-to-face interview. I botched mine when she asked if I had any questions, and I said no. So have questions ready. Ask about the firm or business, (do some research). Just ask intelligent questions!