Showing posts with label tips for job interviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tips for job interviews. Show all posts

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Job Interview Questions: After a Job Interview should I send a Thank You Letter by mail or email or both?

Last Wednesday I had an on-site interview with four people, two I will be working directly with and two others I will be working with indirectly. I only received the contact information for the person I will be reporting directly to. I sent a Thank You letter by mail on Thursday of last week, with my best penmanship possible, but I am worried it may not have gotten there. Would it be appropriate to also send a follow-up email Thank You Letter?

I need a quick answer please.
Thank You,

Nathan Jones

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Recommended Answer:
I think a short thank you by email followed with a thank you by mail. These days email is popular but sometimes using the old ways is best.

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    Monday, January 30, 2012

    Job Interview Questions: Should i dress up or not? (not sure if its a job interview)?

    I applied to wawa (gas station) and they called me back and told me to come in at 5 but they didnt classify it as a job interview. Should i dress casual or just dress regular? im really not sure

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    Recommended Answer:
    well just to be on the safe side, i would wear pants that arent denim, black is probably the best, but they dont have to be really fancy just simple black pants. theyll probably have you wear that for your uniform anyways.
    as for a top, something nice and clean but it doesnt have to be fancy. a nice polo would be fine...something like that

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    • its a gas station!!!

      okay.. dress casual..but still a little formal.. dont go in your rattiest jeans and tee.. but maybe dark new skinnys and a cute..semi formal top..(maybe with an empire waist??)

      mine??

      answers.yahoo.com/question/index?…

    • Go for Smart Casual and then you will be ok, But make sure your shoes whatever the style are perfect as that say's a lot about a person. Good Luck with the interview.

    • dress inbetween like something that could be casual or dressy

    • Rather safe then sorry!

      Wear something fancy, that could pass of as casual.

      Try a cardigan and tank with a skirt (:

    • dont be dressy, but look presentable.

    Thursday, January 12, 2012

    Job Interview Questions: What does casual dress mean for a job interview?

    It's at a place that frames and sells artwork. Would jeans be ok to wear? Jeans and a t-shirt or a collar shirt or jeans and a jacket? Wondering about the jacket coz it's hot here in S.Florida. Interview is today.

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    Recommended Answer:
    It means just that dress casually, you don't have to wear a suit or really flash clothes.
    If it is to hot skip the jacket.

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    • For interviews it is better to err on the side of caution and conservatism. Personally I wouldn't wear jeans even if the staff wear them on a regular basis, but would opt for something slightly less casual. How about if you take a jacket with you, slip it on just before you enter the building and then if it's hot inside, take it off when you have greeted your interviewer and hang it over the back of the chair at the start of the interview.

    • Never wear blue jeans while attending a job interview. Casual job interview attire is not advisable if you are serious in getting the job. Women can wear casual pants with a sweater or blouse, with moderate heeled shoes.
      The general rule is to opt for conservative shades and designs. Bright checked shirts, loud colored blouses, and odd designed dresses are not to be worn at all.

    • The general rule of thumb is to dress a little nicer (more professional) than you would be if you got the job. So, if you know what the people who work there wear, go a little nicer.

    • casual, not too dressed up but look professional, you don't have to go in a suit, but maybe Khaki pants and a nice collar shirt, or jeans and a nice collar shirt is fine too. Good luck

    • You don't need a coat or a tie. Jeans OK as long as they are smart and clean. I wouldn't wear a T shirt for an interview - perhaps one with a collar, or a 'polo shirt'.

    • your stuff is fine.
      maybe replace the jeans with another type of cotton pants.
      but other than that your stuff is great.
      good luck

    • Dress one step above the people who are working there. No jeans, no T-shirt for an interview of this type.

    Tuesday, December 20, 2011

    Job Interview Questions: I need help with the what are your strengths and weaknesses job interview question. I want to sound original!?

    The interview is for a job doing customer services at a car sales place. It focuses on organization and people skills. I don't want to give them a generic answer they'll be hearing all day. Please help!

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    Recommended Answer:
    I think the post I referenced will help you a lot...it starts with this:

    "Here's a five-step response strategy for this question:

    1. Highlight your strengths for the position.
    2. Mention a new skill or area in which you are not yet as strong as you'd like to be (don't use the word "weakness.").
    3. Outline what you're doing to master the new skill and overcome your so-called "weakness."
    4. Describe how this new skill will improve your value to the company.
    5. Finish with a question that will redirect the interview back to your real strengths."

    It finishes with examples of how you can bring it all together. I'm sure if you work on this it will sound original...Good luck!

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      Monday, October 3, 2011

      Job Interview Questions: Should I talk about work done for a political party during a job interview?

      I have a job interview on Monday dealing (applying to be a clerk at the University that I go to) and the email says that I should be prepared to talk about prior experience.

      I was wondering if I should talk about work done for the political party that I belong to and why I like that party?

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      Recommended Answer:
      I wouldn't, no. Political things are a matter of personal opinion - you would have maybe a 50/50 chance of offending the interviewer if he/she doesn't agree with the political party you worked for.

      Job Interviews - Preparing and Getting Yourself Ready


        Tuesday, September 6, 2011

        Job Interview Questions: What are some questions i should expect from a job interview?

        I've got a job interview tomorrow with the store oasis. Just to get me prepared I need some taster questions, thanks.

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        Recommended Answer:
        Clothing should be smart, but make sure you're comfortable! Dependent on the company you may need to dress in either formal or casual attire if in doubt stick to formal.

        REMEMBER: you have 60 seconds after each question before the interviewer loses interest, so keep answers short and to the point! 5 seconds is all you have to make a good first impression it's not long so make sure it is the right one.

        Firstly allow plenty of time to arrive and settle in about 10 Min's before the interview is a good time to arrive, make yourself know to someone who works there, and explain your purpose of visit for example '' good morning / afternoon my name is ********* and i have an interview at *********''. If you don't know who your interviewer is then skip to the time. or you could just say '' good morning / afternoon I have an interview at ****'' they will then alert your interviewer of your arrival.

        Remember to greet your interviewer with a smile and shake their hand if they extend it first! En route to the interview room they may give you a pep talk and ask some questions such as '' did you find us ok? '' so even if you had to take 3 buses and got lost 4 times, just say you found everything ok. as if you start moaning it can leave an impression on the interviewer. It's sneaky but most companies are during the hiring process.If there are two interviewers then one will be asking questions and one will be observing your body language and your responses. this is another sneaky way of doing it but it helps them to see you from all angles. if there is just one then your fine but don't let your guard down ;)Ok now to the tricky part what you will be asked;

        Each interviewer has their own technique but the general questions are mostly the same.

        A typical interview will have the following structure;

        Icebreakers-

        These are to settle you in but don't let your guard down and say something you know you shouldn't, so be vigilant at all times. The types of questions may include hobbies etc. but try to relate them to the job you're applying for, for example '' I am in the school netball team and this allows me to understand teamwork and the benefit of it to achieve a single goal''Company

        This section is a little trickier and you have to think about your answers but one major flaw most people make is not to fully understand the question being asked so if you're not sure feel free to ask the interview to repeat the question. this type of question may be '' why do you want to work for us?'' or ''what skills do you think you could bring to the team?'' etc. just be honest and try to keep your answers to the point (you don't need to use fancy words, just tell them the main point) but do not roll off the company's website like a robot, put it into your own words.

        Experience and Competency Questions

        This will test your skills against a list of competencies that are essential for the job, so Team Working, Customer Focus, Time Management etc. Are crucial competencies that you will have to demonstrate, in this situation I suggest you use the STAR technique. look it up online.You may be asked about a weakness and how you overcame it, be sure to focus mainly on the steps you took to overcome this weakness.Miscellaneous

        This is just where you include qualifications or experience; they may ask what tasks you have done in your previous jobs. They will also ask if you have any pre booked holiday with your current employer and how much notice you are required to give to your current employer.Situation Questions

        Ok now these questions are very sneaky most big companies' use them but some smaller ones may also. Now the trick to getting these questions right is to fully understand them as i mentioned before. For example:'' it's a busy day and the manager gives you a task to complete, after 30 minutes your assistant manager asks you to do another task, but you have not finished the task set by the manager. What would you do?'' this is not the question you will be asked but it's to give you an idea of situation questions. The best way to answer is to put yourself in the situation and think how you would react.

        Just remember this is assessing how you react in situations so just think on your feet.

        Ok if you get through all of this they will then start talking about the job and tasks in entails. they will also chat about uniform and pay and also when you will be told when you will receive your results from the interview some may tell you on the day or ring you or send you a letter this process can take anything from a few hours for a phone call to 14 days dependent on the number of applicants.

        Then when the interview is over be sure to shake the hand of your interviewer, tell them how lovely it was to meet them and thank them for taking the time to see you. (Its cheesy but it can make a big difference ;) )I hope this information is a help to you

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        • 1) How would you handle a difficult customer?
          2) What do you think about people who arrive late to work?
          3) What's your experience handling money?
          4) If a customer is trying to decide between two outfits, how would you persuade her to buy the more expensive one?