Question for people who are very good during job interviews

ConfusedDater · 03-10-2009, 10:05 PM

I have tackled and cracked open the mystery of succeding at dating, now I need help in cracking open the mystery of being good enough to get a job when going on interviews. Now if you decide to respond, please don't mention the obvious tips like

dressing well
smelling good
Smiling
Good Speaking
Firm handshake
Asking questions

What I need is a TIP that you won't see printed a lot. I'm interested in knowing some SECERT TIPS that allow you to be good at impressing the interviewer. So remember, tell me something I don't know so I can respond like-"OH, I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT, I THINIK I WILL TRY THAT"

I know the secrets are out there and I would like to know what some of them are. Thanks

**melrich** · 03-10-2009, 10:07 PM

I always like to offer the interviewer a banana sandwich before we start.

ConfusedDater · 03-10-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by melrich

I always like to offer the interviewer a banana sandwich before we start.

Now if I insult you for that retarded post I will get in trouble so I will just ignore you.

Mousty · 03-10-2009, 10:11 PM

Now, this is a secret worth millions that I would not normally divuldge. Since you seem so desperate to find the one line secret to mastering interviews, here goes.

You need to give the interviewer the secret handshake. You need to start by jumping on one leg while stratching your elbow. You do three turns to the right. By this point he should be bowing. Then you can proceed to smack him three times in the face.
Gets you the job every time.

yellow_sweater · 03-10-2009, 10:14 PM

Best piece of advice I ever got from my father was two parts.

One, apply for jobs for which you are suited. You'd be SO surprised by how many people DON'T follow this advice. Really, you're just wasting your time if you're not qualified or you know you won't like/ aren't suited to the work.

Two, in your job interview, DEMONSTRATE why you are suited for the job. When an interviewer asks you a question, give a very specific answer. For example, if the interviewer asks, "How to you perform under pressure," don't just answer, "Oh, I'm great under pressure." Instead, say, "I feel like I do some of my best work under pressure. For example, in my previous position, I was required to submit reports under deadline. When my colleague retired, I took over part of his reporting capabilities, as well. Although it was stressful, I completed all tasks on time. Furthermore, I was recognized at the end of the year at the Employee Banquet for having the highest quality work."

Make sense? Be very specific when you demonstrate to the interviewer how you're qualified for the job.

Good luck.
YS

Crazyaboutdogs · 03-10-2009, 10:14 PM

Do your research beforehand so that you can show them that you are knowledgeable about their organization.

Mousty · 03-10-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow_sweater

Best piece of advice I ever got from my father was two parts.

One, apply for jobs for which you are suited. You'd be SO surprised by how many people DON'T follow this advice. Really, you're just wasting your time if you're not qualified or you know you won't like/ aren't suited to the work.

Two, in your job interview, DEMONSTRATE why you are suited for the job. When an interviewer asks you a question, give a very specific answer. For example, if the interviewer asks, "How to you perform under pressure," don't just answer, "Oh, I'm great under pressure." Instead, say, "I feel like I do some of my best work under pressure. For example, in my previous position, I was required to submit reports under deadline. When my colleague retired, I took over part of his reporting capabilities, as well. Although it was stressful, I completed all tasks on time. Furthermore, I was recognized at the end of the year at the Employee Banquet for having the highest quality work."

Make sense? Be very specific when you demonstrate to the interviewer how you're qualified for the job.

Good luck.
YS

It's true that I always get feedback about how well I interview every time. I always support any response with examples. Even if it's a very theoretical question related to your field, it shows that you have an ability to think of the different possible cases and respond to them differently.

If you apply for a govt job and they ask you what good qualities a supervisor should have say good ethics and bilingualism (if it applies - Canada).

ConfusedDater · 03-10-2009, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazyaboutdogs

Do your research beforehand so that you can show them that you are knowledgeable about their organization.

Yeah I do but there wasn't much info on the company I interviewed yesterday because it started in 2004. So when she asked me what I know about the company I said

"Well I know that this September the School will celebrate its 5th year and that the school serves 60-150 students on a yearly basis."

It wasn't much more info besides that I came up with.

**melrich** · 03-10-2009, 10:26 PM

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Now if I insult you for that retarded post I will get in trouble so I will just ignore you.

You need to do something that will make you stand out. OK, offering a banana sandwich is extreme but here is the thing, in the past I have interviewed lots of people. At the end of the day or two days we sit down and try and "recall" who is who and to be truthful there is a certain blending into oneness.....unless someone has done something a bit different, presented another angle. If you haven't got the personality to stand out then find something else that will help you to do so.

la'isla · 03-10-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellow_sweater

Best piece of advice I ever got from my father was two parts.

One, apply for jobs for which you are suited. You'd be SO surprised by how many people DON'T follow this advice. Really, you're just wasting your time if you're not qualified or you know you won't like/ aren't suited to the work.

Two, in your job interview, DEMONSTRATE why you are suited for the job. When an interviewer asks you a question, give a very specific answer. For example, if the interviewer asks, "How to you perform under pressure," don't just answer, "Oh, I'm great under pressure." Instead, say, "I feel like I do some of my best work under pressure. For example, in my previous position, I was required to submit reports under deadline. When my colleague retired, I took over part of his reporting capabilities, as well. Although it was stressful, I completed all tasks on time. Furthermore, I was recognized at the end of the year at the Employee Banquet for having the highest quality work."

Make sense? Be very specific when you demonstrate to the interviewer how you're qualified for the job.

Good luck.
YS

very true, i go by this a lot.
now i'm not so great at resumes (getting mine done tomorrow), but i'm fairly good at interviews.

the outline you should always have in your mind is to show your skill + how you used it = outcome.

if an interviewer asks you about your skills, they won't care if you say "i am very friendly" SO WHAT? almost everyone says that. say something like "i'm a good team player because i've been involved in x activity for 3 years and we have gotten an award" for example.

keep that in mind, along with the other obvious things like your nonverbal communication, and like another person said try to find a job that's right for you.

i have an interview on thursday so i was prepping myself for this recently

03-10-2009, 10:05 PM	#1
ConfusedDater Offline Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,635	Question for people who are very good during job interviews I have tackled and cracked open the mystery of succeding at dating, now I need help in cracking open the mystery of being good enough to get a job when going on interviews. Now if you decide to respond, please don't mention the obvious tips like dressing well smelling good Smiling Good Speaking Firm handshake Asking questions What I need is a TIP that you won't see printed a lot. I'm interested in knowing some SECERT TIPS that allow you to be good at impressing the interviewer. So remember, tell me something I don't know so I can respond like-"OH, I NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT, I THINIK I WILL TRY THAT" I know the secrets are out there and I would like to know what some of them are. Thanks

03-10-2009, 10:11 PM	#4
Mousty Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quebec Gender: Female Age: 24 Posts: 2,689	Now, this is a secret worth millions that I would not normally divuldge. Since you seem so desperate to find the one line secret to mastering interviews, here goes. You need to give the interviewer the secret handshake. You need to start by jumping on one leg while stratching your elbow. You do three turns to the right. By this point he should be bowing. Then you can proceed to smack him three times in the face. Gets you the job every time. __________________ Watching her little baby grow everyday.

03-10-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
melrich Offline Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Gender: Male Posts: 8,503	I always like to offer the interviewer a banana sandwich before we start.

03-10-2009, 10:14 PM	#5
yellow_sweater Offline Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Gender: Female Posts: 938	Best piece of advice I ever got from my father was two parts. One, apply for jobs for which you are suited. You'd be SO surprised by how many people DON'T follow this advice. Really, you're just wasting your time if you're not qualified or you know you won't like/ aren't suited to the work. Two, in your job interview, DEMONSTRATE why you are suited for the job. When an interviewer asks you a question, give a very specific answer. For example, if the interviewer asks, "How to you perform under pressure," don't just answer, "Oh, I'm great under pressure." Instead, say, "I feel like I do some of my best work under pressure. For example, in my previous position, I was required to submit reports under deadline. When my colleague retired, I took over part of his reporting capabilities, as well. Although it was stressful, I completed all tasks on time. Furthermore, I was recognized at the end of the year at the Employee Banquet for having the highest quality work." Make sense? Be very specific when you demonstrate to the interviewer how you're qualified for the job. Good luck. YS

03-10-2009, 10:14 PM	#6
Crazyaboutdogs Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Gender: Female Age: 46 Posts: 15,630	Do your research beforehand so that you can show them that you are knowledgeable about their organization.