Showing posts with label questions in a job interview. Show all posts
Showing posts with label questions in a job interview. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Sending a thank you after job interview through linkedin?

I can't find the person's e-mail address is it inappropriate to send it through linkedin?

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Recommended Answer:
Congratulations on doing what many candidates don't. Use Linked In -- if nothing else it will show your persistence and resourcefulness.

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  • Use LinkedIn that is what it is for!!

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Job Interview Questions: JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS?

hi, i have my first job interview today and i was just wondering what type of questions do they ask?
thanks! :)

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They ask you about what is on your resume at first. They'll ask questions about what you studied, what projects you worked on, what your goals are, your strengths and weaknesses..... oh look here is a great list from a college website:

• What are your long-range goals and objectives?
• What are your short-range goals and objectives?
• How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
• What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
• Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?
• What are your strengths, weaknesses, and interests?
• How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you?
• Describe a situation in which you had to work with a difficult person (another student, co-worker, customer, supervisor, etc.). How did you handle the situation? Is there anything you would have done differently in hindsight?
• What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort? Describe a situation in which you did so.
• In what ways have your college experiences prepared you for a career?
• How do you determine or evaluate success?
• In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization?
• Describe a contribution you have made to a project on which you worked.
• What qualities should a successful manager possess?
• Was there an occasion when you disagreed with a supervisor's decision or company policy? Describe how you handled the situation.
• What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
• Describe your most rewarding college experience.
• What interests you about our product or service?
• Why did you select your college or university?
• What led you to choose your major or field of study?
• What college subjects did you like best? Why?
• What college subjects did you like least? Why?
• If you could do so, how would you plan your academic studies differently?
• Do you think your grades are a good indication of your academic achievement?
• What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?
• In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
• How do you work under pressure?
• Describe a situation in which you worked as part of a team. What role did you take on? What went well and what didn't?
• In what part-time, co-op, or summer jobs have you been most interested? Why?
• How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation?
• Why did you decide to seek a position with this organization?
• What two or three things would be most important to you in your job?
• What criteria are you using to evaluate the organization for which you hope to work?
• Will you relocate? Does relocation bother you?
• Are you willing to travel?
• Are you willing to spend at least six months as a trainee?

You can search around for intervew tips and suggestions. Basically, from my experience, just remember, YOU are interviewing THEM as well. Get a feel for their personalities and work environment. Are there people there you could work well with or get along with? Is it dingy and unprofessional? Make SURE you find out who would be the boss of this particular position and get a feel for their personality. Ask what their managing style is like. Chemistry in a work place is VERY important. And just be yourself, try to relax, and just focus on understanding the questions, answering them the best you can and don't ramble on and on. Light humor and social converasation is good. Emphasize your strong points and eagerness to do well. They eat it up.

OH, and if they ask how much you expect for a position like that, do NOT give a figure. If ANYTHING give a wide range, but what you should answer is "You expect a position such as that to be competitive compared to most companies with the same position, and for someone with your grades and eagerness, you know that a competitive, wonderful, field leader such as them will compensate fairly", something like that, and bring tissues to wipe the doo doo from your nose :) hehe
Good luck!

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  • Why do you think you are the best person for this job?

    What are your requirements as far as scheduling? (be as flexible as possible because they really want someone who is always available if possible)

    They will ask you if you have any questions about them... (have at least one, makes you look like you are interested.)

    Do not bring up salary or benefits... they need to bring it up first!! Very important!!

    Good luck!

  • There are many qualified applicants in the market for jobs today. Many employers will base their final decision on character..

  • what hour can work

Monday, January 9, 2012

Job Interview Questions: Whats the best thing to say and do at tomorrows job interview?

i am going for a job interview tomorrow at toyota of dartmouth the guy that called me on my phone got back to me saying he is looking for part time Greeters I am on disability an can only work 15-20 hours a week would it be wise to tell him this at the interview and what should i say at the interview in your opinion what do you think a greeter would do at a car dealership

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Recommended Answer:
I think a greeter would greet people, and what a darn good idea that is. I really hate walking into a car dealership with the thought to buy a car, and have no one acknowlege me. Six salesmen, and two are tied up with customers, one is on the phone, one has his head buried in his computer, and the other two are conversing with each other. And I just look around hopefully for a few minutes and then wander over to a car for a few minutes, and if no one has greeted me by then, I leave. So YOUR job will be to greet people as soon as they come in and make them feel welcome. Tell them that someone will be with them shortly, tell them where the restrooms and water fountain are located in case they should need them, invite them to peruse the showroom vehicles while they wait, and then get the promise of one of the sales people to attend to them within a few minutes. I LOVE the idea of a greeter at a car dealership. And yes, you should tell him at the interview that you can only work 20 hours a week.

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    Tuesday, October 11, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: Job interview at Mcdonalds but still waiting for the reply?

    Ok yeah, i went to job interview at Mcdonalds last week on Thursday. The interview went very well and my interviewer said that i did very well and she was Happy to offer me a job. She told me that i will receive email by friday confirmily the offer, but since then i have been waiting for the email. Now im starting to think what happened, did they found someone who was better then me. Do you think i should call them to ask what's happening.

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    Recommended Answer:
    Be proactive about it! Give them a call and ask, it will show them that you're a go getter and you're really interested in having the position.

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    • It wouldn't be a bad thing to call and ask, so that you could at least have an answer and stop wondering. Sometimes they take a little longer than they say.

    • If they want you, they'll call or email.

    Friday, September 30, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: On a job interview for a higher end professional job, would a misdemeanor that I got when I was 15 appear?

    If I were to get a job interview for a higher end, professional job, would a minor misdemeanor that I got when I was under 18 appear on my background check, and would I have to say that I had a past criminal offense if they ask?

    Thanks.

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    Recommended Answer:
    Very very doubtful that they will find out about it.
    If they do and they ask, you can decide then if you want the job enough to tell them or you want to withdraw your application.

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      Thursday, August 25, 2011

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

      I have a job interview at 2pm today, im 17 and it is an interview for a 'Love Coffee' cafe. What should I wear, how should I present myself, and what should i say, has anyone ever had a job like this before? I need help I have never been for a job interview before except for when i new i already had the job coz it was my dads friend. HELP! Please, I really need this job and have no idea what to say or do or wear.

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      Recommended Answer:
      birthday suit

      Job Interview 101


      • Hey I'm 17 too! hey hun don't stress too much! wear something semi formal..you don't have to look like you work at an office! well wear something that you feel comfortable in..but something that is presentable! good luck on the interview by the way! i'm sure you'll do great! =) <3 xx

      • try not to look too formal, its not an office interview after all,

        maybe a skinny jeans, with nice top and a jacket with some flowerr attached to it- stylish but not too casual nor too formal.

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        the first of the two in the folowing link
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      • For him:

        trousers, shirt long sleeves,don't put too much of perfume, gel or cap

        For her;
        skirt not too short (or trousers),no leggings if u'r wearing skirts(shave ur legs),blouse not too heavy I mean simple and not too stylish and not dark coloured ones

        Be confident and be sure of what u r talking
        Don't act smart be what u r don't flatter urself
        If u got the job be happy and if u don't be prepared for the next!

      • First of all, you should always be prepared. So, prepare answers for questions they might ask. Google "Interview questions" or something like that, and document the answers to those questions. Writing down the answers help you to remember them, so when they ask you a question similar to that you already know the answer. The last thing you want to do is be sitting there thinking of an answer. As for your attire, i've gone ahead & created an outfit on Polyvore.com - www.polyvore.com/simple_but_impre… I've incorporated alot of neutrals in the outfit, because its not BRIGHT and really says "sophistication" & "class". If you feel like wearing a dress, go for a simple, plain colour e.g. nude, champagne brown, preferably something not too short. Makeup should be simple and natural (as exemplified in the photo) and when you pull your hair back it appears more professional than when its down. Jewellery shouldn't be over bearing or oversized. Maybe just a small pair of pretty earrings and a watch etc. Good luck & i hope i helped ! :)