Ideas for interview...

[alabama]

Hey Everyone
I don't know whether it's appropriate to put here but i really need advice from wonderful people here.
Actually i am asked to attend an interview but i dont know anything as this is my first time.Can u please tell me,
what to wear,
how to behave,
etc.....

Any ideas will be highly appreciated

thanks

[Chickadee]

The only thing I can think of is that I remember reading that you should dress slightly smarter than you would for the job. I work in an office and have to dress smart-casual (slacks or skirts with a blouse/knit top) but for an interview would go a bit more formal in dress pants and blouse. If you could wear jeans to the job you shouldn't wear them to the interview. Does that make sense. Above all else you should present a tidy appearance.

Research the company as much as you can before you go and make sure you understand what you'll be doing in the position - or ask at the interview if you're unsure of some things. Make a few notes to yourself of questions you might want to ask them.

Think ahead of what sort of questions they might ask you and how you'd respond to them. Their specific questions are going to depend on what your job entails but usually centre around dealing with the job's responsibilities, meeting challenges, working with others, how you handle stress (ex, for a job in sales you might be asked how you would deal with a complaint or difficult customer). There are heaps of websites that give interview tips.

Good luck!

[MumOfTwoBoys]

Martha gave excellent tips. Just a few more..

- do not overdo the makeup and perfume
- the same applies to the jewellery - nothing extravagant
- think ahead how would you answer "What are your weaknesess and what you think you need to improve on?" I always find this question the hardest to answer. Remember, it is a very tricky one. The idea is that you do mention a weakness but at the end convert it to a positive thing. E.g. if you are a graduate you say something like: "My biggest weaknes is the lack of experience. However, that also makes it easier for me to adopt your way of doing things/running the business/develop applications/interact with customers, etc)". My friend recently used this:"I am very strong in self learning and I have a proven record of successfull deliveries of various project but I believe if I had gone through a formal training I would have performed even better. I'd have been more efficient". He eneded up getting the job AND was offered a training.

-just want to stress again what Martha said - find as much as possible about the company before the interview - it is always gives good impression

-I don't know what industry you are in but if you are going to get some tricky technical questions don't rush. It is OK to say "Just a moment, I need to think about it". It might be actually good to show that you think before you do something. On the otehr hand it will be a disaster if you do not give an immediate answer for some very basic stuff, something well known in your industry.

- While the interviewer knows that yu are nervous try to look as confident as possible.

- when asked "Tell us about yourself" they do not mean your family and hobbies. Talk about previous jobs and/or courses making sure you put an accent on the things relevant to the position you are after.

Hope that helps.

Good luck!!!

[alabama]

Hey
Thanks a lot Martha n Mumoftwoboys.
Ur advices really paid off and i got the job:smiliedance:

Just have to confirm some of the formalities before i start to work.
Thanx a lot gals,i love u:kiss:

Well one more favour.Do any of you know about working as an AIN.
All advices n information is appreciated

Cia