Showing posts with label 20 job interview questions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 20 job interview questions. Show all posts

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Job Interview Questions: HELP! What to do at first job interview?

I have a job interview tomorrow and I have never worked but I have volunteered to a couple places , should I bring a resume ? What should I wear? The interview is at 3 @ what time should I arrive?

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Wear professional clothes such as a black pencil skirt with a blouse, or black pants with a button down shirt.
Arrive ten minutes ahead of time, arriving too early means that you'll have to wait.
Bring a resume just in case, and use a folder, don't fold resumes it's not professional.
Practice some questions, think of ways to answer questions such as "why do you want to work at " "?
Other questions that are used repeatedly are "why did you leave " "? and do you have any questions? which at that point you should have at least one. Other questions that might be asked is Why do you feel that you are perfect for this job. Practice makes perfect and it can be nerve raking the first time. gl!

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  • Yes, bring a good resume with you if you haven't yet submitted any to your potential employer. Don't worry about your lack of formal working experience - everyone goes through that stage. Your volunteer experiences are going to be a great advantage. Wear something that's appropriate for the culture of the company. A formal job may call for a formal clothing but a casual job may require something that's not too formal. It has to be decent and you have to look good for a great impression. You may arrive a few minutes in advance in order for you to get comfortable with the place. Relax, be confident, and try to go over some possible interview questions prior to your interview.

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  • Hello,

    You want to bring a copy of your resume along with a cover letter.

    Dress neatly and conservatively. You want to project the best possible image of yourself, so plan and prepare a neat, businesslike outfit. You can't go wrong with a business suit.

    Arrive for the interview about 10 minutes ahead of schedule.

    I hope this helps :-) Good luck!!

  • 1. Have your resume. Your resume must be neat and concise/brief.
    2. Take a bath, wear your best dress.
    3. Be smart in answering and look straight at the eye of the interviewer.Answer all his questions.

  • 30 mins before

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Job Interview Questions: What should I wear to my job interview?

*The job is selling tickets at a Cinema.
*The employer seems laid back.
*I have a suit but it's old, "grandpa"ish, and I'd only rather wear the jacket if its absolutely necessary.
*The weather is pretty hot!
*I was thinking jeans and dress shirt. Its very me.
Help!

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I would always wear a suit to show that you are serious about the job. It is always safer to overdress than under-dress so I would still go with the suit. If it is really hot, you could probably just wear a dress shirt, tie, and slacks and leave the jacket at home.

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  • I would never wear jeans to a job interview.

  • dress neat. blue jeans not advisable.

Monday, February 6, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Would a three-piece suit be good to wear to a job interview?

Would it help me stand out from the others? or would it be too pretentious? this would be for any type of job.

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Recommended Answer:
It never hurts to look your best. Wear the suit, shine your shoes, get a haircut.

Good luck.

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  • What kind of a job is it ? It all depends..

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Job Interview Questions: I'm 30 and have a second and final job interview with a company I see myself retiring at.?

If I am offered this job, the company will have to check criminal/driving records. I have a couple DUIs from my early 20s, but no longer drink anymore, have really settled down a lot. Should I bring this up in this interview, or wait and explain myself should I be offered the job? I'm one of 2 candidates to be interviewed for the final interview.

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Those will almost certainly show up in any kind of background check, so I would roll the dice and bring it up. At least then you have a chance to deal with it face to face, rather than just never hearing from them again.

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  • Telling them before and after the interview is just the same because they will definitely see your record as longs as they going to conduct a background check on you. So be true to them.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Job Interview Questions: Job interview attire at Outback Steakhouse?

I have a job interview tomorrow at Outback Steakhouse, I am being interviewed for either a Busing position or one of the kitchen jobs. What should I wear to this interview?

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Recommended Answer:
For any interview, always wear something nice. Some dark slacks and a nice button up shirt or polo style. Make sure you bathe and shave and smell decent. DO NOT overpower with cologne. Act professional and make a good impression. Good luck

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    Tuesday, November 22, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: How to prepare for a job interview?

    I have a 2 job interviews tomorrow and 1 on thursday, how do I prepare for these? I already bought a nice collard polo shirt, and shaved and got a haircut, what else?

    PS all the interviews are for internships at my college

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    Recommended Answer:
    dont say um....... well.....oh um i think.....
    practice what you are gonna say!! that way you'll be prepared and you wont have any hesitation!!

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    • First of all, wear a black suit NOT a polo.

      Second of all, be prepared to talk about yourself. Basically, you should have your resume memorized.
      And be able to explain why you want the internship and why you are qualified for it

      And Third, Be respectful and humble, give a firm handshake, speak clearly and loudly, sit straight, stand tall, and don't let them talk down to you. Earn their respect by the way you present yourself.

    • Preparation is the key to mastering a job interview. Plan ahead, organize your thoughts and materials.

      Good luck!! :-)

    Saturday, October 22, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: Should I mention this during a job interview or not?

    Tomorrow I have two job interviews, an hour or two apart. My friend said it might make the second interview (which is my first choice) more likely to hire me if I mention during the interview that I just had an interview before that. Kind of like how people don't want something until someone else has it. Do you think this is true? Should I mention that I just had an interview?

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    No, not unless you have some special skill/talent and are a highly sought after employee. If you are, yes, then let them know you are in demand and they better make an offer.

    If you are not, don't bring it up. The interviewer might feel you are trying to intimidate them, and it comes off as a bad trait in a job interview.

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    • No unless directly asked.

    • No. employers could care less if you have had other interviews. All we care about is hiring the best person for the job.

    • no don't mention it

    Job Interview Questions: In a job interview, if another person applying has more experience how do you overcome this?

    I have a job interview in a few days at a place I worked at before, but I am worried I may not get the job because at all the interviews I've gone to the usual reason I don't get the job as I've been told is: "Your qualified and would work well, but we hired someone with more experience."

    In a job interview, what are some ways to try and state you would be a better choice then even someone with more experience?

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    Recommended Answer:
    Attitude wins out over experience. Show them a positive can do attitude.

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    • The best thing to do in this situation is to work on providing more details during your interview that show you have experience or know what you are speaking about. The second thing to do is make them feel you are the experienced one they want to hire. How do you do this you need to know more about the position and what a highly qualified person in that position needs to be able to do in order to be the best. This is done by researching the company, job, and even interviewing current employees. I hope this helps. Good luck

    • They could have more experience but be a total jerk. If you have not got experience but are able to be trained some times is better. You know if you get the one that thinks they know it all and don't it sucks. If you are qualified but lack the experience you could really be taught alot.

    • You can ask what they are looking for in an employee, then you will know where your strong points are and what areas you need to improve in. Use your strong areas to overcome the weaker ones

    • Bill,

      It's all a bunch of lies, they hired somebody they know or they hired a cute blond. or someone who kissed butt in the interview.

    Wednesday, October 12, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: If you are in a job interview and they ask you what is your work ethic what would be a good response?

    I am talking about any kind of job in general. Oh and also If they asked " what would you bring to our company as a employee if we hired you and why should we hire you"? what would also be a good response? I'm guessing these are the kind of questions you are asked at a job interview. I am looking into finding my first job.

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    Recommended Answer:
    When asked about your work ethic, tell them work is your top priority. It's important to you as it helps you support yourself and your family; in addition, it gives you satisfaction helping others. In terms of what you would bring, that is really a loaded question. What the mean is: What will you be able to do for us! So focus your answer on what the job requires and the skills you have to fill that position. Always be flexible with your schedule as well... that let's them know you don't mind working overtime or weekends in case you are needed.

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    • "I work hard when I enjoy the task. For example, I spent more time on my science project than any of my friends and my teacher complimented me on my professionalism. I think I would enjoy this job because.... and that would encourage me to work hard."

      The second question depends on the job.
      "I'm a good team player. For example, I showed up at every practice and I passed the ball to teammates. We placed second in the divisionals, in part because of my dedication and cooperation."

      "I'm strong with details and deadlines. For my final history paper, I spent X hours in the library, Y hours organizing it, and an hour proofreading it. I received an A-."

      It's a good idea to memorize answers like these so that you can respond easily to the questions. Even if the interviewer doesn't ask that exact question, you can often work it in.

      Some people apply to jobs they're not sure they want first, to get practice interviewing. Or they get together with a friend and switch roles, pretending to be the interviewer and the interviewee.

      Good luck.

    • Try to downplay the fact your biggest skill is sitting in you're friendless, slathered in OXY10 and masturbating furiously to old episodes of Hanna Montana.

    Tuesday, September 6, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: What should i wear to a job interview at a supermarket ?

    I have a job interview tomorrow at a supermarket and i have no idea what to wear. Im only 17 and its a part time job.
    Im going to buy something tonight but i need some ideas for what to look for.
    Any examples would be great :)

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    If I were you I would wear khakis and a a simple cotton shirt or a nice polo.

    In this situation you want to look nice and presentable but you don't want to over do it. This job will probably involve moving bags of groceries or stocking shelves, so you don't want to dress too formally in that it looks like you won't like doing the "dirty work" involved in the job task.

    Good Luck!

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    • My personal opinion since it's a retail establishment is you can never go wrong wearing nice jeans (no holes, etc) and a nice top (sweater, button down, etc). If you wanted to one up it a little bit then I'd wear khakis and a nice shirt. But, I wouldn't overdo it. Sometimes it's good to dress according to their dress code, too. When I was in high school, I got a job at a hardware store, their dress code was jeans and a collared shirt, so, I wore a pair of jeans and a button down the front collared shirt. Good luck.

    • Whenever you go to an interview, you should be neat, clean and professional. It is best to dress one step up to the job you are interviewing for. If you can stop by your employer in advance, take notice of what the employees typically wear to work (not on casual Fridays, if they have that).

      Nicely pressed khaki pants and a nice blouse would work with neat, closed toe shoes. Keep your hair and jewelry simple and no extra piercings or visible tattoos. Do not wear too much perfume/cologne as many people are allergic and you do not want to smother whoever interviews you.

      It is more important to think about why you want to work there. Also, have some of your best traits ready to talk about. If you are looking at a job in a supermarket, they are looking for friendly, reliable, accurate and people-person types. You will come in contact with all types of people and you need to represent the company well.

    • I would dress somewhat dressy, like a nice shirt and dress slacks. It is not that this is what you will be expected to wear every day, but that you will look like you are more serious about getting the job and more interested.

    Monday, August 29, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: What should I bring to my first job interview as a high schooler?

    It's my first job interview at a Culver's today. What should I bring? They already have my application so I really don't know what else I should brin gbesides paper and a pen.

    Ideas?

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    Your work permit, social security card and photo ID

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      Sunday, August 28, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: What to ask for job interview at convention?

      I'm going to a convention for accountants in the coming weeks.

      There's going to be a lot of local CPAs there.

      Just in general, for any kind of potential job interview, what types of questions should I ask and what should I talk to the guys over there about?

      Extracurricular activities? Previous job experience? Interests?

      Any ideas for questions and topics for me to talk about?
      I'm hoping that it may potentially get a chance for a job interview. There's going to be a lot of different CPA firms over there.

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      Just be yourself.

      If you are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude, it will show.

      Ask questions that pertain to the work and job responsibilities. make sure the people you talk to are aware of your skill set and your experience.

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      • I agree about having a great attitude.

        I would also research about CPAs, and brainstorm of ideas that can help them. There is too many people looking for jobs. You don't have want to be one of those people that's going to ask for a job. You want to be the person going there with ideas, looking to add more value to them. You help them make more money, and you will have a job guaranteed.

        Also find out if you can get the list of the names of the people going there. That would really help you as well.