Showing posts with label going to a job interview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label going to a job interview. Show all posts

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Job interview! Pregnant! Wot do i do?

I have a job interview at the end of the month and its at the same place i work but a different department, i applied fore i found out i was pregnant, do i tell them at the interview? As they will need to sort out my maternity leave wont they if i get it! I really want this job!!!

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Recommended Answer:
DO NOT TELL THEM!!!!! unless you are already showing =P ... once you GET the job THEN you can tell them!!

i just had a job interview w. blockbuster! (i was recently layoff from a great job =-( ) and the manager was all set to put me on the schud. and it went brilliantly .. really im over qualified for the job but need SOMETHING so was willing to take a min. wage crap job =P .. told him i will be needing some time off in the summer b.c we are pregnant THEN he says ok well im sure we will be able to work it out but like i said i still have some more interviews to go ill give you a call in a day or 2 ... no call back! i even left a few messages in case he put the number down wrong or something and still nothing ..

so my advice never ever tell them until after you get the job unless you are so far along that you cant hide it

.. best of luck on the interview and congrats on your happy news!!

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  • you are under no obligation by law to inform your employer that you are pregnant till you are ready to do so and no employer can fire you for becoming pregnant. unless the question comes up which it shouldn't you can go through the interview and see if you get the job without the added information. after you get the job.. if you get the job you can tell them that you are pregnant and that your going to need maturity leave when the time comes... and if they do ask you if you are pregnant in the interview you can simply tell them that you wish to not answer that question at that time for it have no impact on your abilities for the job for which you are applying...

  • It depend on how far along you are.....if you are still early in your pregnancy DO NOT tell them!!!! Chances are they wont give you the job.....no matter how harsh that is, it happens to many many many women everyday!!! If your to the point in your pregnancy where your really showing and it only a matter of months before you would be going on Maternity leave, you have no choice but to tell them....and see what they decide they want to do.....but usually it's not the best idea to tell a future employer on an interview that your pregnant ;( Good luck I wish you all the best ;)

  • I would be honest and let them know, that way they will be understanding about you having doctors appointments and such. They can't keep you from having the job because you're pregnant, unless it recquires manual labor that is not acceptable for a pregnant woman to be doing.

  • They can't discriminate if you are pregnant so there is no reason to let them know.

  • Being 8 weeks I wouldn't say anything

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Job Interview Questions: What are some typical questions I could be asked at a job interview?

I'm applying for a position as a Therapeutic Staff Support at Family Behavioral Resources. Its a family focused therapy center. I will work with autistic kids.

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Recommended Answer:
TYPES OF QUESTIONS

Open-ended Questions
- Used by interviewers when they expect more than a yes or no answer. Some typical open questions are: "What can you tell me about yourself?", "Why are you interested in the posted position?" or "What are your most remarkable skills?".

The best way to answer these questions is by doing the right research before going to the interview (check your own resume and the organization website) and by making a list of possible open-ended questions so you can rehearsal your answers before the interview.

Closed-ended Questions
– Used by interviewers when they need to know a specific piece of information (years of experience, technical knowledge, etc.). These questions require a brief and solid answer.

The best way to deal with these questions is by reviewing and making sure you don't have any doubts about your background and CV details. If the question requires a yes/no answer then always try to add a brief piece of valuable information to the answer. For example: "Are you experienced teaching children?" – "Yes. I have 4 years of experience and I think they have been really rewarding".

Hypothetical Questions
– Used by interviewers to assess your problem-solving skills and to make sure you do have enough experience in the field to be able to face day-to-day problems. Of course, reply speed is also assessed.

The best way to face these questions is by having all the required information so you do not give plain, meaningless answers. The best way to gather info is by asking follow-up questions before answering.

Leading Questions
– These questions are assumptive ("So, you have a lot of experience in the Customer Service Area, don´t you?). The idea of leading questions is to get a specific response from the interviewee ("yes, as you can see in my CV, I worked as a receptionist for 7 years and…").

The only way to answer these questions is by not being caught off your guard. That is: Listen carefully and process questions before you answer them. The interviewer may be asking a leading question with a negative emphasis ("it must have been really difficult to get along with your boss as a salesman"). Always go for positive answers.

Multi-Barreled Questions
– They check your reasoning skills. These questions are linked in such way that suddenly what seems to be one question are actually two or three questions about the same topic.

First of all, remember that they are checking your reasoning skills so do not give an answer unless you truly understand the questions. Do not fear to ask the interviewer to either repeat or rephrase his/her question.

Behavioral Questions
– Used by interviewers to check the behavior of candidates. This type of question states that the best way to know what a candidate will do is by knowing what he/she did in a similar situation in the past.

It is important to be completely honest when asked a question about a past experience, interviewers will ask for more and more details and it would be impossible to keep a lie going on. The best way to prepare yourself for these questions is by doing all possible research: What the company wants and what skills are required for the position. Get an Informational Interview to get and insight of the posted position.

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  • they will ask for your highest education point, if you have had a felony, if you have a child, and that is all i can think of sorry

  • I have been for several interviews in my life and the most common questions I have been asked are What's that stuff on your face and Where are your trousers

  • describe urself in one word

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Job interview tomorrow for oncampus tutoring?

I'm interviewing for some on-campus tutoring tomorrow and was hoping for some pointers. I've never interviewed for any job before, but I feel like this might be a little different than interviewing for McDonald's or Wal-Mart (possibly not as formal?). Anyway, what should I be prepared for? What should I bring? I don't have a way to print out my resume, but they already have my application. Is that okay? Can I wear sneakers with khaki pants and a button down or should I wear dress shoes? What do ya'll think?

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it would really help if you have prepared a good resume. it would be great if you know something about the company and its background. it would also help if you know the job description of the position.try checking out this site for more help and info about job description.just search bestjobdescription on the net. wear the khaki pants with the dress shoes. good luck.

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    Friday, December 30, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: Have an office depot job interview tomarrow what to wear?

    its my first job interview and im pretty nervous i know kinda what to expect but what should i wear should i wear dress pants and shoes? and a collar shirt? i need any tips that you can give me this is important to me.....also how can i stay calm

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    Recommended Answer:
    Alright, no matter what type of job it is you should always dress up. Wear flats or short heels closed toe. Dress pants are a must :) Collar shirt, or a nice dress shirt with a suit jacket over it...

    What NOT to wear:
    shorts, skirts, jeans, high heels, open toed shoes, tank tops, big jewelry, tons of make up..

    How to stay calm.. take deep breaths, don't chew gum, don't bring too many things with you (nothing to play with), also take a couple seconds to think out your answer before answering and be honest. Good luck :)

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    • Sounds like you have a good idea for what to wear. Just pretend that you are talking to a friend who you respect. Try and relax by saying to yourself that you can do this.

    Tuesday, December 27, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: Is it acceptable to wear my fraternity membership badge to a job interview?

    Could wearing it help me or hurt me? Ill probably wear a shirt and tie to the interview.

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    Recommended Answer:
    Only wear a badge/pin if you were in a service fraternity in a field relevant to the job. Otherwise leave it at home.

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    • It is not acceptable. No disrespect intended to your fraternity, but an employer would look on it as wearing boy-scout badges. In other words, the intention with which you wear it will be interpreted in a drastically different manner.

      Good luck with your interview. Just be yourself and it will be fine.

    • You shouldn't wear it. As evidenced by some of the answers above, some ignorant people don't understand what it means to be Greek. If they see your pin, they could hold it against you.

      John
      thefraternityadvisor.com/

    • Why do you want to wear a pithy badge? If the badge reminds the interviewee of a kind of rancour/abomination, your job will be lost straight away. It's best to follow the current rule -wear smart and try your very best.

      Don't do anything risky.

    • No. It makes you look like you should still be school. Show a potential employer that your ready to move from the dorm, and int a professional setting by wearing a suit with no fraternity badge.

    • I wouldn't wear it unless there's some connection to the interviewer or company & the frat. It will seem childish.

    • NO!

    Friday, December 9, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: Is it ok to wear a suit and tie to a job interview?

    The interview is for a tour guide job at a local state park. Ideally I would be conducting boat tours if I got the job. I want to look nice, but I don't want to overdress. Thoughts?

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    The interview is probably the first time the employer gets to meet with you personally. As a result, you want to give him or her the best visual impression of you that is possible. Wearing a suit and tie will accomplish this.
    Wearing a tuxedo would be over dressing.

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    • Absolutely. i had a friend who wanted to work at a Auto shop fixing cars and he showed up in his work clothes.he did not get the job beacuse of that.

    • OK? I thought it was expected.

    • Your supposed to be dressed so that if the job was offered to you on the spot you
      would be ready. Nobody loses out on a job interview dressing up; but that is because
      by removing the coat and tie you could dress down which might be required if you
      were to start that day. Keep a comfortable pair of shoes in your car too

    • Is it OK? As a supervisor myself,if you DIDN'T show up dressed like that- and I don't care if the job included scraping bird poop off the side walk. You may not realize it but your future employer is looking at you from head to toe. It is going to cost him/her money to train you and at the same time this person is wondering how are you going to put some coin into his/her pocket.

    • I just cringed when I read that. Yes, please wear a suit and tie. All interviews are business formal and should be dressed for properly. Just because lots of people dress down doesn't mean we all have to lower our standards.

    Saturday, October 22, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: What are typical job interview questions?

    I recently applied for a job and I am pretty confident I will be granted an interview. I am nervous though because I have never been to a job interview before. My last two jobs I was hired on the spot and only asked minimal questions. What can I expect for this interview and how should I prepare?

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    www.collegegrad.com/jobsearch/Mas…

    Here is a link with the 50 top questions. There are lots of sites to review if you run a search, but this should get your started. Good luck! :)

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      Thursday, September 29, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: What do you wear to a job interview?

      What do you wear to a
      - RETAIL job interview?
      - RESTAURANT job interview?
      - CAMP job interview?

      Should you dress the way the people who already work there present themselves? I went to a walk-in interview for a retail store and majority of the people were wearing apparel just like the ones on the shelves and wracks! I have always been taught to wear dress pants and a nice shirt but sometimes I feel overdressed. How do you dress for certain interviews?!?!

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      Recommended Answer:
      For interviews, there isn't really any such thing as being overdressed. The interviewer will only notice if you're UNDERdressed. The dressiest attire would be for the retail job. You ought to wear a black or gray pantsuit or skirt suit. If you don't own that and don't want to invest in a suit (which really would be a good investment for the future), you should wear a conservative dress and possibly layer a blazer over it if the top seems too bare. This is not an occasion for showing much skin. For the restaurant, I'd step it down a bit. Wear some nice, dark dress pants with a nice blouse and possibly a light- colored blazer. Finally, for the camp job, simply wearing dress pants with any nice shirt should suffice.

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      • retail/restaurant: black pants with a nice non-flattering shirt, but not too boring, maybe a nice necklace or some pearl earrings.

        a camp could be like long shorts or jeans with a collared shirt, and a nice brown belt to go with it. something that could show off how sportsy you are.

      • I would wear like a suit like the ones for women or I would wear like kind of suuit pants with a women ruffle shirt (idk what they're called!) Here's a picture of some clothes

        https://www.bridgeport.edu/Images/career…

      • It doesn't matter where I apply to, I always wear business casual because that's what is appropriate for a job interview. That means black dress pants with a nice blouse and dress shoes. I wore that even for a fast food place. It's just what's appropriate because regardless of its status or pay, it's still a business. You should still present yourself in a professional manner.

      Sunday, September 25, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: I have a job interview but my head is sunburnt?

      Help, I have a job interview tomorrow, but I have sunburn on the top of my forehead! Do you think this will be excused? Or will I lose my chances because of this?

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      Recommended Answer:
      As the hiring manager for the company I work for, I certainly would not hold that against a potential employee. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Good luck!

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      • I wouldn't worry about it. Use Aloe and lotion to keep area moist and free from dry skin. As long as you are presentable face issues/color shouldn't be an issue!

      Friday, September 16, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: How many people have been asked to put a presentation together in or for a job interview?

      Just wondered how many people have been asked to put a presentation together in a job interview or for a job interview, the job type would also help me with this research.

      Many thanks for you time

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      Recommended Answer:
      I've been the asker - have worked in Human Resources for awhile. Typically the Engineering organizations for which I've worked have been interested in presentations from Graphic Artists, Salespeople, some Design Engineers, Marketeers and Technical Writers.

      On the Salespeople and Marketeers have been asked to present dynamic presentations; the others were more of a portfolio discussion. The common successful thread among candidates giving presentations was their preparation; this showed most clearly when the presentation most directly reflected the goals of the employer.

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        Monday, August 29, 2011

        Job Interview Questions: How does a group job interview work?

        I just got a call from Taco Bell and tomorrow I have a group interview. I never heard of those.

        Should I still dress as I am going to a regular job interview?
        What should I bring?How do those function?

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        Recommended Answer:
        Always dress professionally for an interview.

        Don't fidget or act like your nervous.
        In a group interview you are usually with 3-6 other people you usually all sit together and the boss asks everyone the same question one by one. Basically groups interview are a lot easier because it's all done at once instead of being done individually. They also might give you a situation and ask you all as a team to find a solution in which this is your chance to shine, show leadership skills, if someone is shy and not participating ask them their opinion.

        Also show up 10 mins Early!

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          Wednesday, August 24, 2011

          Job Interview Questions: What questions can i ask at my job interview tomorrow at a fabric selling store?

          This will be my 2nd job interview (i was unsuccessful at the previous one) so what are some helpful tips to make a good impression?
          What would be some good questions i could ask aswell?

          Please and thank you!

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          Recommended Answer:
          Be natural. Dress appropriately. Express interest in the company as well as the job, and that you are excited about all the experience and learning it will bring to you.

          That's employer music. They boogie down to that stuff.

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          • Ask if they offer classes and what type of classes, (beginning sewing, home decor etc); do they have plans to offer them? (do you sew at all?--could you teach one??); do they have special consulation for specialty sewing? Like bridal? Do they maintain a community list of fabrication resources (people who make curtains, bedding etc)--things that customers will ASK YOU!

          • questions might not be necessary
            demonstrate good communication skills and knowledge in fabric
            i assume you are interviewing for a sales person position, which means the employer is expecting you to be able to sell "you" to the company.