Interview time!
I have an interview this afternoon. It's for a pretty interesting-sounding job, so I'm eager to meet the people in charge and talk to them about the position. I've got a list of questions written up so that I don't blank out when they ask me what questions I have for them. I've spent some time online looking at common interview questions, and I feel like I have a good handle on how to answer when they ask me the standard interview questions. I usually interview pretty well because I make sure to take my time, remember to breathe, and just try to smile a lot and focus on the positive.
Anyway, I have been applying for a lot of jobs. Suddenly there are a lot of things opening up, which is good news for me. I'm eager to see what's out there. I'm excited about a change. I'm feeling positive and upbeat and I think anybody who hires me is a smart cookie for realizing my potential! Yeah! WOO! Etc.
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Things that help on an interview are knowing the job description REALLY WELL, and practice relating your skills to the job, and be honest about where you would like more training. What also helps are looking up common interview questions on the intarwebs----people really do ask those EXACT questions, it's ridiculous. So figure out your answers ahead of time, and practice what you'd say in different circumstances. Be able to site specific examples. Finally, be yourself, relax, remember to breathe, and a Xanax never hurt anybody. I usually crack jokes right off the bat to try to lighten the mood and let the people interviewing me know that although I'm a serious employee, I'm also a fun coworker.
The interview went really well. Keep your fingers crossed!
YAY for you!!! xoxoxo
I think I got the job that I have solely because I let the guy talk. I have since learned that my VP is a TALKER and all during the interview, I said like 7 words and was there for almost 2 hours. I just nodded and smiled and GOT THE JOB. ha ha! I guess it's like you said about being personable. Letting him know that I am a good listener.
The hardest part for me about interviewing is how no one can ever relate things for themselves, you pretty much have to translate. Like they will tell you all about the TPS report and how the columns have to be formatted and blah blah blah and even though you've maybe handled more complex projects, you have to relate it back "well, I used to manage a report, similar to your TPS report..." instead of saying "I am deeply familiar with Excel and Access and can absolutely get your data" The more you personalize it, the more they can picture you in that job.