Help - Interview tomorrow!

Riddler87

Hi everyone,

Just thought I would post up here as im lying on my bed raking my brain over an interview scheduled for tomorrow.

Its my 1st graduate interview for a job (related to my area/field) since i completed my masters (a few weeks ago) and im kinda nervous about it. Generally, i do well in interviews but I've never gone through anything like this....

For anyone that has, what would be you're advice? Anything would help!
Much appreciated
Cheers

Prick!

Have a ****

zef

Ritalin?

mauzo

Choose ten random posts, work them into your answers tomorrow. I'd recommend any post from the lion thread, and the something bit my toe thread.

And never ever take advice on AH

Mr Benevolent

Prick! wrote: »

Have a ****

OP, this is the best solution.

Rigol

Prick! wrote: »

Have a ****

yeah the tactical ****. invaluable.

starbelgrade

In bed at 9 O'Clock?

I call shenanigans.

Fr_Dougal

Learn as much about the company as you can.

frag420

Fr_Dougal wrote: »

Learn as much about the company as you can.

Such as do they tolerate ****?

gara

Preparing for an interview with help from After Hours does not reflect well. I'm afraid the position has been filled

Colmustard

Take some notes from Trainspotting.

TheBody

Drink from now until your interview op. Best advice I can give you!!

Riddler87

Im new to boards and CLEARLY have posted in the wrong forum.... lol

pragmatic1

Learn as much about the company as you can. Prepare for possible questions that they might ask to throw you off. Get a good sleep and make an effort with your appearance. Finally go in with confidence, you've got the interview because they are impressed with your C.V.

marshbaboon

During interviews the mind of the interviewer is generally made up in the first few seconds of speaking to you. How you look and how you present yourself is paramount (although they'd never admit this).

Being nervous on the day is grand. They're used to it.

Rigol

Please note: the **** is PRE-interview.

areyawell

A hooker will relieve all your stress and worry, till a few months later anyway until a wart is on your scrotum

candy-gal1

You got an interview, fair play OP whatever comes of it, theres fcuk all out there now it seems anyway!

staker

Riddler87 wrote: »

Im new to boards and CLEARLY have posted in the wrong forum.... lol

We got a live one!!:pac:

Biggins

Riddler87 wrote: »

Hi everyone,

Just thought I would post up here as im lying on my bed raking my brain over an interview scheduled for tomorrow.

Its my 1st graduate interview for a job (related to my area/field) since i completed my masters (a few weeks ago) and im kinda nervous about it. Generally, i do well in interviews but I've never gone through anything like this....

For anyone that has, what would be you're advice? Anything would help!
Much appreciated
Cheers

Firstly, on the day don't try bluffing any answers to questions.
Sometimes its obvious you don't know but is willing to chance your arm - and oft times this don't look good.
If you don't know an answer to a question, be honest and say so. It means that any bluffing won't come back to haunt you.

Remember that the interviewers (if they have any kop) will know all being interviewed, will be nervous.

Keep your hands front and if positioned, resting on your knees if you think you might be nervous and thus figidity.
(Or interlock your fingers, resting front)

Don't sit back into the chair too much. It may look like your saying to them by body outlook that "this interview is no matter, I can breeze it".
Sit upright, with your back against it and try to look as interested at possible.

Read up on the business/place tonight and know what they do exactly, where you might like to fit in exactly and how you feel your strengths might be useful to those areas.

Clean footwear! Sometime the smaller details are a give-away!
You upon initial entrance will be no different than those before you or after, so initial do impressions count. Start good and build upon it!

Firm handshake without leaving broken bones!

Thank them for the opportunity of try-out with them.

Smile! (without being too cheesy)

---

I wish you luck.

Sky King

Riddler87 wrote: »

im lying on my bed raking my brain...

Is it a gardening job?

Shryke

Two ****. You won't be able to put a foot wrong.

Riddler87

Riddler87 wrote: »

Im new to boards and CLEARLY have posted in the wrong forum.... lol

You sure have! If you want serious answers check in there. If you don't, stick around here!

Drop me a pm if you want this locked.

Ziegfeldgirl27

I have an interview tomorrow too! I am so nervous....actually I've been called back so this is my second interview for the same firm. I want to be confident but not cocky. I find it hard because in real life I'm just shy. Good luck in yours OP, I'm sure you know your stuff already!

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Shouldnt you be asking the questions Mr.Riddler?

Gmol

Rant about foreigners taking all the jobs they will be impressed and dont forget the danger **** in the lobby.

Biggins

I forgot to add, try and make them smile too.

I once told in an interview how I daftly managed to knock myself out in a cinema.
(The question was if I remember right "Do you have any regrets in life").
My honest answer made them laugh and it showed that I had a sense of humour about the incident - and about life in general I hoped.
I made them smile and they remembered me more so afterwards.

1ZRed

Prick! wrote: »

Have a ****

Biased!

The King of Moo

Begin as few answers as possible with ":D Riddle me this, Caped Crusader!"

And don't say "My biggest weakness is leaving clues for Batman and the police to follow when I've committed a crime. I'd always get away if I didn't do that."
Everyone says that.

Boombastic

Riddler87 wrote: »

..................my masters ........................

In baking?

leggit

I always think the most important thing is to act completely uninterested and distracted during the whole interview. This will make them see that you don't take yourself too seriously and you'll probably be up for a session if the opportunity arises.

Bring a hip flask of whiskey, and if you smoke, spark one up and offer the interviewer the end of it.

If it's a woman don't forget a cheeky wink and a pat on the bottom at the end of the interview, it'll show that you're comfortable in your surroundings and not shy. If she smiles after this then cup a boob.

mikemac1

During the interview tomorrow spend the whole time staring at her boobs

She will be complimented that you find her attractive and you will be hired

Riddler87

LoL cheers for the comments guys - they made me laugh and relax a little


... as for staring at her boobs tactic... im gay and u'd know it so i doubt that will happen lol

Riddler87

Biggins wrote: »

Firstly, on the day don't try bluffing any answers to questions.
Sometimes its obvious you don't know but is willing to chance your arm - and oft times this don't look good.
If you don't know an answer to a question, be honest and say so. It means that any bluffing won't come back to haunt you.

Remember that the interviewers (if they have any kop) will know all being interviewed, will be nervous.

Keep your hands front and if positioned, resting on your knees if you think you might be nervous and thus figidity.
(Or interlock your fingers, resting front)

Don't sit back into the chair too much. It may look like your saying to them by body outlook that "this interview is no matter, I can breeze it".
Sit upright, with your back against it and try to look as interested at possible.

Read up on the business/place tonight and know what they do exactly, where you might like to fit in exactly and how you feel your strengths might be useful to those areas.

Clean footwear! Sometime the smaller details are a give-away!
You upon initial entrance will be no different than those before you or after, so initial do impressions count. Start good and build upon it!

Firm handshake without leaving broken bones!

Thank them for the opportunity of try-out with them.

Smile! (without being too cheesy)

---

I wish you luck.

Thank you so much

marshbaboon

Riddler87 wrote: »

LoL cheers for the comments guys - they made me laugh and relax a little


... as for staring at her boobs tactic... im gay and u'd know it so i doubt that will happen lol

Do it anyway. Them ask to see them. Tell her you're curious.

It'll show you have a keen eye and real interest.

Riddler87

Ziegfeldgirl27 wrote: »

I have an interview tomorrow too! I am so nervous....actually I've been called back so this is my second interview for the same firm. I want to be confident but not cocky. I find it hard because in real life I'm just shy. Good luck in yours OP, I'm sure you know your stuff already!

Best of luck

Riddler87

marshbaboon wrote: »

Do it anyway. Them ask to see them. Tell her you're curious.

It'll show you have a keen eye and real interest.

Nah, the 'gay best friend' trick will do it for me... 'oh i love ur skirt'

Biggins

If you have the time, let us know how ye both get on?

We're nosey!

Kurz

marshbaboon wrote: »

Do it anyway. Them ask to see them. Tell her you're curious.

It'll show you have a keen eye and real interest.

+1

It'll also show that you're capable of thinking outside the box.

Riddler87

Biggins wrote: »

If you have the time, let us know how ye both get on?

We're nosey!

It went ok - it was an hour and a half long! It was 1s round so I hope to hear next week if I get into the 2nd round!


Thanks for all the messages - serious and non serious lol

Plus, I did look at her boobs but it was completely pointless lol

Riddler87

Riddler87 wrote: »

It went ok - it was an hour and a half long!

That's a really good sign

Riddler87

I hope ta **** as I dont want to immigrate!

euddue

Riddler87 wrote: »

I hope ta **** as I dont want to immigrate!

True,nobody wants to come to Ireland.

CreepingDeath

marshbaboon wrote: »

During interviews the mind of the interviewer is generally made up in the first few seconds of speaking to you. How you look and how you present yourself is paramount (although they'd never admit this).

That depends on the position.
If it's a client facing/public facing job, then appearance is important.

I've interviewed loads of people for I.T. positions, it's not about appearance.
If someone appears bright, interested and enthusiastic and meets most of our requirements but could easily pick up the other requirements, then they'll be shortlisted.

If it's in I.T., then the ability to describe previous work you've done, eg. final year projects in a clear manner is a major part of it.
Being able to communicate your knowledge, design decisions, technologies used etc, is very important.

thee glitz

Riddler87 wrote: »

Im new to boards and CLEARLY have posted in the wrong forum.... lol

Touché :pac:

Ziegfeldgirl27

I found out last night I got the job! I am so thrilled, I hope your interview went well riddler.

Boombastic

Riddler87 wrote: »

Plus, I did look at her boobs but it was completely pointless lol

No Nipples?

EdenHazard

Invite a girl over