Showing posts with label job interview dos and donts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label job interview dos and donts. Show all posts

Friday, February 24, 2012

Job Interview Questions: What should I do if I misspelled a word in a thank you email after a job interview?

I sent an email tonight to the person who interviewed me today and i misspelled the word "persnickety". Should I send a correction email, or just hope they dont notice?

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Recommended Answer:
DO NOT send a correction email.

If you apply for a sales / customer service / managerial type job, it shouldn't matter much.

However, if you're applying to engineering / writing / proofreading / accounting / auditing jobs (jobs that require great attention to detail), then this does not reflect well on you.

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  • lol...
    i wasn't sure but the first answer seems very strongly opinionated so id prolly go w/ that =p

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Job Interview Questions: After a job interview, should I send a snail mail follow up in addition to the follow up email?

Or is that too much? I sent the follow up email about a week ago. Should I send a thank you snail mail as well?

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Recommended Answer:
Yes. Sending a TY note sets you apart from the crowd. It would have been better to send it out the following day,

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  • No. Don't send a letter.
    Did they give you a time frame for a response. If they said they would be in touch in the next week or two, let that amount of time pass, then call and say you're still interested and wondering if a decision has been made.

  • Maybe you should call them to check up on the status

  • Don't be a pest. The whole follow up thing is ridiculous anyway. If they want you they'll be in touch.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Help on a job interview question please?

I am applying for a job at the pool and im going to be a lifeguard. People told me they are going to ask why I would be good working there. What should I say?

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Recommended Answer:
It depends on your past experience and your talents. I'm guessing this job requires you to teach swim lessons? If you've had experience working at camps, coaching a team, previous experience lifeguarding you could say your good with children. You could say you've got a good understanding of swim strokes and this knowledge makes you a good swim instructor (if you've had experience on a swim team or previous jobs teaching swim lessons you should mention that).

If your just going to be lifeguarding for this job, you could say that your a very punctual person and won't be late for shifts or that you understand the seriousness of the job and would always be vigilant when your guarding the pool.

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  • Look them in the eye, show great concentration and awareness, no goofing off or chatting with other people, do not come off as a flake.

    Answer quick and short, you are there to save lives, look aware and be able to give responses quick and accurately.

  • That u r dedicated to help others when they r in need of help

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Job Interview Questions: I have a question for my job interview tomorrow?

Well i heard one of the questions the usually ask at Hollister(Where i am being interviewed at) is how often do you shop here. I dont really shop at hollister but i need a job should i lie and say i shop their occasionally? Or i always shop there? Or should i be truthful and say not often?

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Recommended Answer:
um...........I would say occasionally - yep, it's a little "white lie" but it sounds better to say occasionally instead of DON'T SHOP HERE

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

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

I work at a company that dresses business casual, pollo shirt, button down shirt with no tie. I have an interview for a position that would be a promotion for me. Would wearing a suit be over the top for an internal interview? I was thinking that might be too much, maybe instead just go with a nice shirt and tie. Which would be better?

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Recommended Answer:
No, I think a suit is always good. It shows that you're professional and you are serious about getting this job. It makes you look responsible for some reason.

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  • No, it would not be over the top for an interview. It doesn't matter if it's for internal transfer or a position with a new company, you should always wear suits for interview. It makes you look good, especially professional, and let the interviewer knows that you take this interview very seriously. First impression is very important. Good luck!

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Job Interview Questions: In a job interview, do you ask about the salary? or Never brings it up until the potential employer does?

I have been to many job interviews and the salary never comes up in the first interview and I am always unsure whether to ask about it or just let them give an offer first?

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Recommended Answer:
Don't ask until offered the job. Then you can ask before you accept the position.

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  • Don't bring it up at a job interview for two reasons: (1) for most jobs the pay range is already set and is exactly fixed by your education and experience and, (2) doing so raises the question about why you are applying, much less interviewing, when you have not informed yourself about the pay. That does not look good. For nearly any job notice, there is either a pay range stated or you can get it by asking before you apply. If the job notice does not have the pay range stated, and they will not tell you when asked, you need to be cautious or, at least, get an explanation that makes sense.

  • It depends, but if they are calling you for more interviews, it's better to ask. What if it's a salary you'd never take, it's too low? You're just wasting their time and your time by not asking and continuing to go to call back interviews. If they know your current salary, and you're not looking for a lot more, and you don't seem desperate for a job (like you'll take anything), then you usually don't have to ask, since they will assume you're looking for at least the same salary. However, if you get an uncomfortable feeling, ask to make sure the salary is appropriate.

    Good luck!

  • Preparation:

    * Learn about the organization.
    * Have a specific job or jobs in mind.
    * Review your qualifications for the job.
    * Be ready to briefly describe your experience, showing how it relates it the job.
    * Be ready to answer broad questions, such as "Why should I hire you?" "Why do you want this job?" "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
    * Practice an interview with a friend or relative.

    Personal appearance:

    * Be well groomed.
    * Dress appropriately.
    * Do not chew gum or smoke.

    The interview:

    * Be early.
    * Learn the name of your interviewer and greet him or her with a firm handshake.
    * Use good manners with everyone you meet.
    * Relax and answer each question concisely.
    * Use proper English—avoid slang.
    * Be cooperative and enthusiastic.
    * Use body language to show interest—use eye contact and don't slouch.
    * Ask questions about the position and the organization, but avoid questions whose answers can easily be found on the company Web site.
    * Also avoid asking questions about salary and benefits unless a job offer is made.
    * Thank the interviewer when you leave and shake hands.
    * Send a short thank you note following the interview.

    Information to bring to an interview:

    * Social Security card.
    * Government-issued identification (driver's license).
    * Resume or application. Although not all employers require a resume, you should be able to furnish the interviewer information about your education, training, and previous employment.
    * References. Employers typically require three references. Get permission before using anyone as a reference. Make sure that they will give you a good reference. Try to avoid using relatives as references.
    * Transcripts. Employers may require an official copy of transcripts to verify grades, coursework, dates of attendance, and highest grade completed or degree awarded.

  • It's best not to ask things like how much money you'll make or about vacation time. Wait until they want to hire you, then ask casually "by the way, how much is the pay?". If you don't like the sound of the pay and your the type of person who is able to have many offers, then just let them know your previous employer payed you more and that you are no longer interested. Then they'll either offer more or you can get another job. That is only if you really can get a job with better pay, otherwise in this recession... a job is a job,

  • Whatever you do, ask them what they are willing to pay you first, so you can negotiate and maybe go up from there. Too many people have accepted less than they are worth by going too low! Hope I helped.

Monday, September 5, 2011

Job Interview Questions: I have a job interview next week, how can I avoid sweating?

I sweat a lot, and I sweat easily. I sweat in heat, and I sweat when nervous.

I can't really get around wearing a suit, or being in hot weather (north carolina) for my job interview.

Can I have some tips for not sweating in a full suit?

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Recommended Answer:
Whilst excess sweating is embarrassing to have to deal with, it is quite curable.
There are various medications which your doctor may prescribe for you. There are also many natural cures on offer. Check out the link for a completely natural, longterm solution.

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  • antiperspirant/deodorant.
    it's not just for your pits.
    not that i would recommend doing this on a daily basis, but you can really put it anywhere.
    it takes a while for it to absorb, so put it on the night before.
    reapply in the morning for added protection.
    wear an undershirt. like a t-shirt, not a wife-beatery one. i realize it's an extra layer, but it's also going to give you something else to absorb the sweat before it escapes.
    put your jacket on at the absolute last possible second.

    want to disguise sweaty palms? carry a COLD bottle of drinking water. interviewers will expect your hands to be somewhat cold and clammy vfrom the temperature of the bottle and the condensation on the outside.

    good luck!

  • i agree with the first chick, also you can even carry a small hankey JUST incase that way if you do end up sweating you can just non shalontly patt it dry w. the napkin

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Job Interview Questions: What to wear to my job interview tomorrow?

I have a job interview with an ambulance company tomorrow morning and I don't know what to wear. slacks would be the obvious answer but tie? or no tie? what color shirt? anything helps. Thanks for your time. and responses.

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Recommended Answer:
Not to dressed up slack and a button down shirt tucked in and nice shoes.

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  • I would say something casual or dress in khakis,a dress shirt,and a tie.

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  • Slacks tie and shirt

  • slacks,blue shirt no tie =D