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re: Anyone else think job interviews are awkward as frick?
Posted on 10/23/20 at 7:48 pm to TheDeathValley
Posted on 10/23/20 at 7:48 pm to TheDeathValley
Woohoo!
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Posted on 11/2/20 at 3:12 am to iglass
this.
I was told the day I signed my paperwork that I was the only one out of 20 something people they called in to interview to ask anything specific at the end about the program. Kinda blew my mind to hear that. Do your homework.
I was told the day I signed my paperwork that I was the only one out of 20 something people they called in to interview to ask anything specific at the end about the program. Kinda blew my mind to hear that. Do your homework.
Posted on 11/2/20 at 10:19 am to Hailstate15
If you aren't going to market yourself who will? Not a fan of them, but it is a necessity. Just be yourself and be honest.
Posted on 11/2/20 at 6:52 pm to Hailstate15
Yes. Interview should be a performance test only. Once failed to get a job within my company because 'I came across as too serious'. Thank god I didn't get it in hindsight, but I'm still pissed about it
Posted on 11/4/20 at 11:03 am to Hailstate15
I have never interviewed for a job I did not get an offer for...not once. I have never interviewed for many, probably 10 times in my career and all of them were early on....I haven't been in an interview in years. I have met with prospective clients which is about the same thing and I manage to close those about 90% of the time....100% of the time if it is something I can make some money on and I'm interested in doing. You gotta be able to read people and come off as confident but not cocky...that is my personality anyway so it is easy to do.
I have conducted a bunch of interviews and a good thing to remember is most likely the person doing the interview is not comfortable doing it either, and probably has almost no experience or knowledge of how the process works. I find it far more stressful interviewing than being interviewed, especially if I am hiring for a company which I do not own. I am the same way about managing projects for others....I take their money and reputation far more to heart than I do my own because I know what I can do, someone else in the mix is a wild card that I can't control. If I select a candidate for ME I know what to expect, from me. If I select one for someone else there is the chance that it just will not be a good match....that makes me a little uncomfortable.
Most people find that talking about themselves is awkward....it is not something one should do in good company. I tend to like talking about myself so I keep it in mind and only provide information that I am being asked about. Its also good to be Johnny on the spot with answers and instances where you have done whatever it is they are asking about. It doesn't have to exactly the same thing but similar enough that you can make the connection in just a minute or so.
I know people who swear by practicing....there are groups that practice interviewing for jobs...if you do not have a lot of experience or it makes you shite your pants find one of these groups and sharpen your skills....even if you think you are going to retire where you are you never know.
Finally, if you are young and starting out in your field...get involved in professional organizations and write content for professional publications and social media. Its is far easier to advance a career with someone you know that it is with a stranger. And consider toast masters...I used to be involved in toast masters and it did a world of good for my self confidence and humility....its a good skill to learn. I have always liked public speaking but it improved my ability 10 fold.
I have conducted a bunch of interviews and a good thing to remember is most likely the person doing the interview is not comfortable doing it either, and probably has almost no experience or knowledge of how the process works. I find it far more stressful interviewing than being interviewed, especially if I am hiring for a company which I do not own. I am the same way about managing projects for others....I take their money and reputation far more to heart than I do my own because I know what I can do, someone else in the mix is a wild card that I can't control. If I select a candidate for ME I know what to expect, from me. If I select one for someone else there is the chance that it just will not be a good match....that makes me a little uncomfortable.
Most people find that talking about themselves is awkward....it is not something one should do in good company. I tend to like talking about myself so I keep it in mind and only provide information that I am being asked about. Its also good to be Johnny on the spot with answers and instances where you have done whatever it is they are asking about. It doesn't have to exactly the same thing but similar enough that you can make the connection in just a minute or so.
I know people who swear by practicing....there are groups that practice interviewing for jobs...if you do not have a lot of experience or it makes you shite your pants find one of these groups and sharpen your skills....even if you think you are going to retire where you are you never know.
Finally, if you are young and starting out in your field...get involved in professional organizations and write content for professional publications and social media. Its is far easier to advance a career with someone you know that it is with a stranger. And consider toast masters...I used to be involved in toast masters and it did a world of good for my self confidence and humility....its a good skill to learn. I have always liked public speaking but it improved my ability 10 fold.
Posted on 3/29/21 at 7:29 pm to Gtmodawg
Scrolling back, this was very solid by Gtmodawg.
Posted on 3/29/21 at 8:18 pm to Hailstate15
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
“Sitting in your chair after I take your job”
Let him know then and there you mean fricking business. Assert yourself as the alpha
“Sitting in your chair after I take your job”
Let him know then and there you mean fricking business. Assert yourself as the alpha
Posted on 3/30/21 at 5:57 am to deltaland
quote:
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
Celebrating the 5 year anniversary of you asking this question
Posted on 4/16/21 at 10:57 am to Hailstate15
Certainly not for the interviewer.
I've done several hundred full and partial interviews in my career for everything from sales, clerical, communications positions to mechanical techs and vehicle body repair specialists. It was always important to me to get the perspective employee to open up and start talking (mostly about themselves). I'd always have an employment app in front of me, so I already knew most of the info about their experience pertaining to the job.
Also, I had them complete a personality evaluation (Predictive Index), and they were remarkably accurate when you matched the type of job to the applicant.
I would never want one of my people to feel uncomfortable interviewing an applicant. It wouldn't benefit either party.
I've done several hundred full and partial interviews in my career for everything from sales, clerical, communications positions to mechanical techs and vehicle body repair specialists. It was always important to me to get the perspective employee to open up and start talking (mostly about themselves). I'd always have an employment app in front of me, so I already knew most of the info about their experience pertaining to the job.
Also, I had them complete a personality evaluation (Predictive Index), and they were remarkably accurate when you matched the type of job to the applicant.
I would never want one of my people to feel uncomfortable interviewing an applicant. It wouldn't benefit either party.
Posted on 4/16/21 at 7:48 pm to Hailstate15
Thank God I never have to do another one, don't like kissing arse I don't know.
Posted on 4/23/21 at 9:39 am to Hailstate15
When I conduct interviews now I try to make it as casual as possible. I don’t need the fanfare, or the polish. I don’t ask “gotcha” questions or the bs “how many windows are in Manhattan”.
I tried to be polite, find common ground and just have a relaxing atmosphere. If someone sounds nervous I give them time to take a break, gather themselves, whatever the need.
I have hired a lot of great team members doing this.
I tried to be polite, find common ground and just have a relaxing atmosphere. If someone sounds nervous I give them time to take a break, gather themselves, whatever the need.
I have hired a lot of great team members doing this.
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