i've got a job interview tomorrow and was hoping for some tips.. it's just a casual job.. but required to have business attire... so i'm thinking long sleeved shirt, tie and pants? it's my first ever job interview so i don't know what they'll ask or expect of me.. any tips as to how to impress them, wat to do, wat they'll ask? thanks-lol
don't screw up u mite as well wear a suit, its abt impressions just don't put on the suit until u get there, cos im sure its gonna b hot heheeh always look confident, and at least know wat ur talking abt (or look it heheh) gl~
don't look down at the floor a lot. or like shuffle around while u are sitting. don't slouch. make eye contact. i guess like reno said, look confident. Good luck!!!
man interviews make me soo nervous... i'm just afraid that they're gonna ask me a question and i'm gonna freeze up... that happens a lot just in class =( there's this job that i really wanna get and i hafta do an interview for it~ aah i'm so worried! i don't even have business type clothing! but then it's a job for a lab so i dont even know if i need to wear business clothes for it...
Well most employers these days will ask you "situation type" questions, to see/test you on how your would respond to certain on-job issues/situations. Like: -How would you react or what would you do if you were made to do something you didn't want to do? -How can you prove to us that you are reliable? -What have you done that was beyond standard for a customer? -What makes you want to work for us? -What was one thing that a customer has done to upset you, and how did you handle it? Etc.(lol, sorry all my questions are retail-food types, as that's what I've worked in before )... Basically, the whole point of an interview is to SELL yourself, you want to show and prove to them why they should hire you. So it doesn't matter if you are kinda self-boasting (but also remember key ideas like teamwork and respect - despite the fact that superstars are great, employers like team players too), just keep in perspective of everything. But because this is your first job, I would assume you probably have little or no job experience. BUT, most employers are pretty cool with you just using volunteer, extracurricular, school examples. So for example, with "how can you show that you are reliable"... you can maybe say how you always show up to basketball practices and games early... etc. Also, make sure you don't "fumble" for answers. Be quick and sharp - that's what most employers look for. And be confident and friendly of course. EYE contact is super important too! And be prepared for two interviewers... most job interviews these days also have at least two people firing questions at you! Anyways, good luck!
aw man.. all these questions they'll ask... so i should come up with generic answers before hand.. any good reason y they should employ me or y i want the job.. i won't be able to think of a good one on the spot... lol
Ya, that's why it's a good idea to think of some answers to some of the more generic questions, ie. like why you would work there. Usually, I find that the people who amaze interviewers are usually either very good "storytellers" or very "creative" or both....... *cough cough* bs-ing *cough cough*..... but how will they check up on you? , lol
generally for any job, its pretty much always the "STAR" stuff S - situation T - task A - action R - result they give u some topic, eg leadership, teamwork, initiative, something like that then u tell them about one (or more) of your past experiences based on that so always have a few examples in mind to speak about =)
oh.. another thing.. i need to wear a tie... so is it better plain tie or tie with somethin printed? and wat colour? i have no idea.. lol
just wear a simple business suit ie, black/dark navy blue suit light colored shirt darker color tie to match just be tidy =)
must have confidence... meaning i should say things like "i believe i have the skills to succeed in this job" or will they think i'm a bit up myself and too confident? lol
where is your interview? i once had a interview at the local supermarket. they asked me what i see in their long term future and how i feel about their strategy. after that they wanted to know how i can be of value of their organisation. 1 hint: better be overdressed than under. except when you are having a interview at the supermarket or white castle.
the interview's at myer.. i'm sorta prepared.. but there's also a part where they observe ur group work in one part... i don't know what they're going to go there.. i'm thinking we have a situation we need to solve as a group? :S
WHUT? u went to a job interview at a department store and u wore a tie and all that....??? crap? is that normal over there? hmmm....anyway...hope ya did a good job...u must have been nervous... i have never ever been on a real job interview before..must be so nerve wrecking lol
it is myers after all its a pretty formal process, and if u didn't turn up in bussiness attire, i'm sure u would of been pretty much kicked out first round tho it does depend on which myers store, the city ones are more formal and yeah... they hire girls much much much more than guys... lol
well when the employer ask u wat is ur weak point(s)........just say "my weak point is that when i OD on work, my wife kept telling me to chill out and take a break, and i always get piss off or annoyed". Whenever u hear this sorta question, never say anything about urself that jeopordize u. Just say something outside the box with a work and family, or work and friends related sorta thing. This works because the employer doesnt give a shit about u and ur friends or family related stuff. The employer just worry about ur skills and how you are interested on the job. Im not gonna say dont be nervous.....because saying it is easy; but doing so is hard. Pplz kept saying that to me and i actually listen to them; i regret it (those ppz r gonna pay one day for that). Forcing urself not be nervous isnt a better thing than being nervous.
