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Recent Graduate: First Job Interview

  • 28-01-2012 8:08pm
    #1
    SmashingPilot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭


    As the title says, I recently finished college and currently in the market for a job. I've applied for so many, heard back from one or two but have my very first interview on Monday morning.

    Its a programming/tech support position. This will be my first "real" interview as such and was wondering does anyone have any advice?

    What do I wear? Shirt, tie and trousers?
    What kinda questions should I be prepared to be asked? I already know a bit about the business itself and what they do.

    I'm nervous but, to be honest, quite excited. As much as I loved college, I really can't wait to get a job and one I enjoy....This one looks just like that.


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  • #2
    mikemac1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,395 ✭✭✭✭mikemac1


    SmashingPilot wrote: »
    What do I wear? Shirt, tie and trousers?

    Full suit
    I know IT people think the rules don't apply to them but you need the job first :P

    It's good you know some background on the company

    Now to impress them, at the end you'll be given the opportunity to ask a question and you need a good one.
    Something new in the industry? New tax rate in Ireland? Head office signed a new contract?
    I don't know what it will be but have something that shows you're reading the news and the websites for your area


  • #3
    SmashingPilot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭SmashingPilot


    Thanks for the advice. I've done a little bit more research and have some nice questions to ask them. :)

    Kinda just trying to think of the standard questions asked now, getting ideas and answers straight in my head.


  • #4
    CatFromHue
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 18,266 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatFromHue


    The interviewers will know that you're a recent grad so they will take that into account. If you did any projects or modules in college that may be relevant to the job position I'd look over them as they may ask you questions about them.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 16,720 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Major + 1 on focussing on the project work. Final year project/thesis in particular I would imagine you'll be asked about. Can't comment about IT but most grad positions are looking for lots of the transferable skills - detailing when you have been working in a team, how you have shown leadership, times you have had to make a difficult decision etc.

    As said, do your research on the company you're apply for. Go onto Linked In and look who is who in the company. Best of luck with it :)


  • #6
    SmashingPilot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 541 ✭✭✭SmashingPilot


    Cheers for the advice everyone. Just heard back today and I got the job. There was 180 applications for it too. Makes me feel happy! :D
    My first steps on the employment ladder, start tomorrow.


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