Showing posts with label tell me about yourself interview question. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tell me about yourself interview question. Show all posts

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Job Interview Questions: What would be ideas on verbalizing how being trilingual has been a benefit for job interview?

Other than I can communicate in three different languages.

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Recommended Answer:
Your talent has great value in some jobs and is absolutely useless in other jobs.

You need to choose the job - and the employer - and establish that the company you want to work with indeed has customers or clients who speak these specific languages - otherwise it is NOT really that useful; merely an indication that you are talented in languages which may have nothing whatsoever to do with the job.

Think travel, think international call centres, think airport work, this community work where new immigrants or NES people are regularly seen.

Good luck

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    Monday, January 23, 2012

    Job Interview Questions: What should I expect on this job interview/meeting?

    So i met with the manager of a Credit Admin Dept (position is Jr Credit Analyst) at the bank ive been working with for about 5 years. The interview went very well. She emailed me on friday asking me to meet with her and the other Analysts I'll be working with. What should I expect on this meeting? I know they want to see how I will interact with them, but will they quiz me on something? Help!!

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    Sounds like you have been prescreened and determined to qualify for the position. Now they just want to see how you fit in. Maybe you could do a little research about the office location, what it is near to, what its customers are like, what it supports, where you park or something that they all have in common with each other and then if you could relate to one another while meeting with them then hopefully they will decide that you are a good fit.
    Keep in mind that they are probably comparing you to someone else so you want to have something to offer that maybe no one else will have.
    Good luck!

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    • Yes, they very well may ask you interview questions. Put yourself in their position. If someone new was joining your group, you would want to know what they know so that they know what you need to know more of - get it? And, you would also want to know if they are a good fit.

      This is a very good sign that you are meeting with the group but also a critical step. They want to assess if you fit in to their group professionally and socially so appeal lingappealling but not goofy.

      Prepare for it as a regular interview. Be warm but also be profesional. Good luck.

    • Nah just be yourself and do not try too much as it will show that you may BS this so just do what you are doing and show your personality and show that you are a fun person to be around with and that you are not dull. Just show who you are as a person and you will be fine just go out and do the interview without thinking too much so you can be engaged with the people there and show that you are aware of what is going on

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    Monday, January 16, 2012

    Job Interview Questions: When is an acceptable time to follow-up after a job interview?

    I had an interview for the position of ophthalmic technician today. It sounds pretty promising and it genuinely sounds like my interviewers really liked me and are really considering me. They said they would talk with the other technicians in the office and come to a decision soon. They didn't give me a specific time-frame...just soon. I didn't wanna be pushy by asking "how soon?". How long should I wait before I follow up and inquire about their hiring decision?

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    If they are as enthusiastic about you as they seem to have been, you'll hear back in a week. After a week, call them to follow up on your interview and ask if there was any other information they needed from you. Some places are just kind of disorganized so it may take them a few days to a week to get around to talking to everyone.

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      Sunday, January 1, 2012

      Job Interview Questions: Should I keep looking for a job since I had my first interview?

      I had job interview two weeks ago and I haven't heard from them and they told me that if I didn't get the job would I want 2nd interview, I said sure...so its been two weeks. Should I wait or should I go ahead an apply for other jobs?

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      Recommended Answer:
      yup never wait for them, do what you do keep going out and applying even if you have a few interviews untill you get a job.

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      • The best thing to do is first is send a thank-you note to the interviewer. Then you always follow up a few days afterward. If it's been two weeks, call them and find out the status. If they have already filled the position, then you'll know to look elsewhere. But it is always best to not put all your hopes into one job. When I was job hunting, I would apply to ten or more jobs at a time then about four days after applying, I would call and make sure they got my application. Doing this actually got me an interview. I landed the job within one week of applying.

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      • Always keep looking till you land one.

      Friday, December 9, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: I was asked to bring documentation to my job interview?

      I turned in an application to a restaurant last week. They called me and asked me to go in for an interview, but the man said to bring in my documents.

      Does this mean I got the job already?? Because, usually, you don't do paperwork until orientation/training right?

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      Recommended Answer:
      You mention you are working in a restaurant. Depending on what type of position it is there is certain documentation required -- for example if you are working in the back you should have a food safety certification.

      I would ask the restaurant what documentation they are specifically looking for. If it is the standard DL and SSN card then those are items they need for the I-9 form and if the interview goes well they'd need those to determine eligibility for employment.

      Best of luck on your interview!

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      • They still need to do a background check and a drug test on you.
        They may just want to verify your social security number to run a criminal check and a credit check on you.
        You may just be one step closer to getting that job.
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      Thursday, November 3, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: What happens if you wear sweatpants for job interview?

      I had on sweatpants for an interview with JC penny. What are my chances of getting a job after that wardrobe mistake?

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      Recommended Answer:
      Unless it was for a job modeling sweatpants, you've got zero chance.

      Remember that when you're going on a job interview, the person interviewing you sees you before you even speak a word. Showing up in sweatpants tells the interviewer that you put zero effort into impressing him or her. If nothing else, they're going to hire someone else just because it looked like they gave a ****

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      • Keep on mind that this people does not know you, even though you could be very capable and qualified for the position, you want to let them know that you can be the best match to represent them in all the possible aspects you can, and unfortunatelly the first impression does count, sweatpants may be very comfortable but won't provide you a professional look you will need for most jobs. :)

      • You need to dress professionally regardless of the job you are applying for. If you don't care how you look in an interview, an interviewer will think that you're not serious about wanting the job.

      • Probably very slim unless the rest of you was very together and you nailed the interview.

      • I would say you have no chance of getting the job. A pair of khaki pants and a nice shirt would have been appropriate.

      • exactly zero

      Tuesday, September 27, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: How do you impress an employer if you feel your job interview didn't go well?

      I had a job interview today but I have a good and bad feeling about it. I feel it didn't go well because I was nervous and there 2 other people in the room and that threw me off. I thought typically it's only the employer who interviews not a second person. I have no idea who the other person was.

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      There's not a lot you can do after the fact. You might have made a better impression than you thought. Most people are a little nervous at employment interviews, and it doesn't affect their work performance that much.

      But consider that every employment interview you do helps you, it gives you one more experience, so you won't be so nervous next time. I used to work temporary, so I've been through more employment interviews than anyone I know, and I actually look forward to them.

      You have to go into an interview with confidence. You have to believe that you are just the person they need, almost that you are doing them a favor by coming to the interview. (Of course you don't act like this, but you're thinking it all the time). You smile, make eye contact when someone's talking to you, and every question they ask, you act like you're glad they asked that question.

      And you have to expect the unexpected. LOTS of interviews have a 'committee', or at least someone from various departments who just 'sit in' and listen to the interview. You want to show them you're not afraid of being interviewed, that you're ready for anything they can throw at you. Many jobs, maybe -most- jobs, you will run into situations you aren't prepared for and you'll have to 'think on your feet'. If you respond well to the unexpected in the interview, it makes a really good impression.

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      • Nothing you can do but learn from the experience. Don't stress or call them. I've blown interviews too. I've actually been offered jobs where I thought I did a poor job representing myself.

      Thursday, September 22, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: What questions should I expect at a job interview?

      I have a job interview at California Sun Centers and I have no idea what questions they will ask. What should I expect? This will be my first interview so I have no idea. Thanks for the help:)

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      Recommended Answer:
      Tell me about yourself?

      What do you consider one of your major acheivments?

      What is your greatest weakness?

      Why should we hire you?

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      • Dress as formal as possible. Specifically, most people wear a suit and tie, and if you a girl you wear a suit, blouse and trousers or just a plain blouse and skirt. however it is not required.Remember to start with a firm handshake and take your seat only after the interviewer has taken theirs. If it is with more than one person, sit 10 feet away to the nearest chair of the interviewer, this shows you are good in judgement.

        ‡Important tips‡

        *Remain calm, the first few minutes will not guarantee you a career, but the first few minutes can break your career.
        *Do not interrupt the interviewer for any reason.
        *Refuse water, and food, you are there to interview, not eat.
        *Keep your answers brief and concise.
        *Think about your answer before speaking, do not rush.
        * Use evidence, data and anecdotes to portray your points.‡Questions will be generalized‡

        * Why do you want to be a delivery driver?
        * What sets you apart from the other applicants?
        * What do you do in your spare time? Any hobbies or interests?
        * What moments have you struggled through your life?
        * What strives and achievements do you have to bring?
        * Tell me about your self
        * Have you worked before?
        * Why did you leave your past job?
        * What accomplishment was most difficult?
        * How do you approach new situations?
        * What do you do if you run into a problem?
        * What are your greatest weaknesses (be honest!)
        * How do you get along with people?

        Just some examples.

        Best,
        Zach