Friday, January 27, 2012

Job Interview Questions: How would you answer this question in a job interview?

Question: What led you to apply for this job?

Many people suggest just saying a "Walk-in", I find that kind of vague. Any ideas?

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"Many people" sound like idiots. They aren't asking for the physical way that you applied. They are asking why you choose to apply at their store. The most common answers for retail are because "I shop/eat here all the time," and "Because I really love the clothes/products/food here."

If they ask you that question and you say "walk-in", your application will get sent to the circular file since it will appear to the manager that you are a complete idiot with low comprehension skills.

You've neglected to tell us what field you are applying in, hence my generic answer.

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    Job Interview Questions: What would an applicant with Autism or similar say in a job interview, when asked if they were a good team?

    player and good communicator? Should they lie and say yes, or say no and never get offered a job?

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    Not true. I always say I work best independently. I am very well self-directed. I can work most effectively from a home office as I find the typical office environment distracting. This covers the most difficult to request accommodations for my disability up front. If they say absolutely no to working from home, I know it is a job I won't like. And if team playing is focused on - I know it won't work either.

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    • I think it would be ok to express your intent to work on it. Something along the lines of "I want to be a team player and communicate effectively" or "my goal is to hone those skills" or some such.
      Though they ask that question, most jobs put you working independent of a team most of the time anyway. Especially if you are new to the market place you can confess your inexperience BUT your willingness to put in the effort. If you are being interviewed they pretty much can already see how you communicate.

    • If you can't do the job, don't lie.

      I was rarely asked if I was a 'team player'

      you need to find a career where being a team player isn't a necessity

      there are many jobs that need people who can work independently

    • Square pegs don't fit in round holes. Find a profession where those traits are less important.

    • my son has autism and he excells in physics, do you?

    Thursday, January 26, 2012

    Job Interview Questions: What should I do now that I've had a job interview?

    I was interviewed for a telemarketing job 6 days ago, and he said that they hire according to current projects. He told me that he would review other applicants and hire whoever was most competitive when a position was ready. This is my first job, and I'm really not sure about what to do at this point. Should I start looking for other jobs?

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    Anytime you're job hunting, you should never focus on only one application.

    Turn in an as many applications for as many different types of jobs as you can. You should *constantly* be looking for new applications to fill out.

    Keep a detailed calendar with contact information of all companies you communicate with and on which days you sent them something to remind yourself where you've applied so you can remember to follow up with those places. Also on the calendar you will keep track of interviews as you are asked for them, and you will be able to follow up on the interviews from that as well.

    If you fill out one application and then wait for weeks to hear a "no," and then continue to follow the same procedure, it could take you literally months and months and months and months to find a simple service job and you would also be limiting your options. Apply to dozens of places and you may actually end up being offered more than one job and then you will get to pick which one is best for you.

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    • Your name is on a list, they go through names fast and they go through projects fast. Keep looking for something that will be a little more consistent than telemarketing but if/when they call you show up if you haven't found anything else.

    Job Interview Questions: I have my first job interview on Tuesday?

    What should I do to impress the boss? It's just Wendy's, but it would be my first job. Any suggestions?

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    1st dress for success.... then just be cool and relax and be yourself and be sure of yourself. Now don't be cocky but be sure of yourself and make they believe they can not be with out you......you are #1 and make sure you have a good no great attitude. Hope this helps I was a manager once and that is what I was looking for.....

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    • be confident
      be early
      dont bing ur phone
      be honest

    Job Interview Questions: I just turned 16 and have a job interview at Dairy Queen?

    What should i expect to answer? I have no job experience.So list some questions they might ask and how i should answer.please don't say "Be your self" I know that.I just need something to go by on so i have a hint of what to say. Thanks
    I will choose best answer!

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    1.) Make eye contact
    2.) Firm (not TOO firm) handshake
    3.) Full, effective voice (don't be shy and don't yell)
    4.) Be polite
    5.) Have a couple questions ready to ask
    6.) Be prepared to give available hours if you haven't already
    7.) Try not to appear nervous
    8.) Hands OUT of pockets
    9.) All first job questions shouldn't be hard, just remember to stay calm and don't stumble over too many words
    10.) Good Luck, rooting for you.

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    • What hours are you willing to work? Do you have objections to working on the weekends? Are you a team player? (will you help a coworker out with something even if it's not in your job description)
      No matter what they ask, try to always answer positively. They'll probably ask you if you have any questions...ASK QUESTIONS! You want to appear interested in the job, excited for it. (not too excited)
      Ask questions like: What is your dress code? What job advancement opportunities are available after I've been in my position for awhile? Am I allowed to sample the ice cream? Etc...
      They'll probably be a little concerned about you going to school and working at the same time, if you'll be able to handle it so be prepared to say something to say back in reference to that concern. Oh, and wear something nice. You don't have to get dressed up but don't wear jeans or casual clothing. Look like you went through the trouble of looking nice for the job interview. It doesn't hurt to impress them by looking nice or even dressed up. Looking like you just walked in from hanging out with your friends is not going to impress them though.
      Good luck! =)

    • Well my first interview was a when I was 14 at Taco Bell. I ended up waiting half an hour for them to even come interview me because they were having some problem counting the tills. So, I sat at a table alone while they offered me some pop every few minutes and I kept saying "No thanks, I'm fine"

      When they did come interview me, the manager shook my hand and told me right off the bat I was hired. Then she just went over the company policy, asked what days I would need off for dance and told me to come in a few days later to pick up a uniform and look at the schedule. It was pretty laid back and that is what most of my friends who work at fast food places agree on.

      I don't think you need to get dressed up, but make sure to look clean and put together. Mine was right after school so I just wore a cardigan over a Holister tee, jeans and she even commented how cute my flats were (:

      Don't stress and just make sure to be extra polite and honest. If you honestly don't know the answer to a question - admit it! They want someone who speaks up when they're not sure. Just make sure that isn't your answer to every question asked =]

      Good luck!!

    • Don't worry about it. Just go on google and type "how to prepare for a job interview" -- this helped me out a lot!!

    Job Interview Questions: What to wear to job interview in biology lab?

    I have an interview as a research associate (therefore entry level) in a biology lab. People at this company and in my city/region tend to dress extremely casually. As a woman, I don't exactly have a suit laying around and I'm pretty sure I'd look overeager and overdressed in one. Do you think gray slacks + white shirt + blue sweater + black flats would be appropriate or should I go drop $300 on a suit which I will never wear again??

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    If it's microbiology lab you can wear microbiology T or polo: www.cafepress.com/GeoChemBio/7681…

    I remember that I didn't wear a suit for interview for the lab. I had slick pants, casual top and a jacket on. It works.

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    • I don't care how casually they all dress for work--they're already hired. The way people who are already employed normally dress every day at work is irrelevant to how YOU should dress in going in for a job interview. You need to dress as nicely as you can, as conservatively as possible. You may feel you're overdressed, but for an interview you're not. Once you're hired it's a different story--as casual as everyone else, but right now, you're NOT like everyone else there, 'cause they're on the inside and you're not. From your description, it sounds like what you propose to wear is probably ok, but if you don't feel that what you have is good enough, then yes, you should drop some dough on nice dress or semi-dress clothes--it's an investment--you'll probably make all that money back with your first paycheck, and you can't predict with any certainty that you'll never wear them again, but if you want to get hired in the first place, you want every advantage you can get.

    • I've had many job interviews in the science field. Working in a lab you dress very casually because you are working with chemicals and samples that will just chew away and destroy your clothing. What you describe is exactly what I always wore to my interviews for jobs and graduate school, and I think it is definitely acceptable. No need to drop $300 on a suit. I've seen some people wearing dirty old converse and emo jeans, some people in full on suits and I've even seen someone wear a mini skirt with high heels, lol, but I think presenting yourself in slacks and a nice sweater with flats (no heels) will be a great first impression. You want to look sophisticated and smart, you don't want to look extremely laid back or like you are trying too hard to impresss.

      BTW what is a research associate? Do you have a PHD? I have always seen people at the PHD level wearing suits for interviews or seminars, but never for lab tech or graduate student positions.

    Job Interview Questions: Help please?? How can I answer this question at a job interview?

    I have an interview at DSW and I've talked to people who have had interviews there before and I wanted to know> How can I answer this question with no prior customer service experience: Times when you may have demonstrated excellent customer service?

    I worked as a babysitter for 3 years.

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    Just refer to a time you were at a store and helped someone out, even if you didn't work there.
    Make up a lie about an old lady at Best Buy who couldn't find computer ink and there was no one around to help so you help her out.
    BAM
    A nice story to tell at that interview.
    Make up other variations for more stories.
    They aren't going to fins the old lady to make sure it is true.

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    • it is a DSW not a FED job. You will do fine.

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      Things You'll Need
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      1
      Exude confidence. Stand up straight. Make eye contact. Offer a firm handshake. These simple steps can show the interviewer that you feel confident in your ability to handle the job and yourself.

      2
      Make small talk. Ask the interviewer how they're doing or mention the weather. Small talk is a great way to break the ice and give the two of you a moment to relax before the real questions begin.

      3
      Do your homework. Almost every company has a website, so find out everything you can about the company. You can also do a search for their company on the Internet and find out what consumers and competitors have to say. Come prepared to use terms that are common for that industry.

      4
      Look your best. Even if you are completely broke, you need to look as though you already have money. Wear your nicest clothes that you have, cleaned and freshly ironed that day. Brush your hair, and make sure your hands and nails are clean. Make sure your breath is fresh and keep your perfume or cologne to a minimum.

      5
      Be honest. Most interviewers know when a person is lying to them and will make a mental check to not hire you. Even if you get away with the lie in the initial interview, you will eventually be caught in the lie in the future, which would be even more embarrassing.

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      Emphasize your strengths. One of the most common questions asked during an interview is to list your strengths and weaknesses. Obviously, you want to talk more about your strengths. However, you can really impress an interviewer if you show them how you can be strong despite your weaknesses. Show them how you've learned from your weaknesses.Read more: How to Impress at a Job Interview | eHow.com www.ehow.com/how_2196366_impress-…