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Any interview tips?

Postby Riot on Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:23 pm

I'm going in for a job interview on Thursday at Sears and I just wanted to know if anyone has any tips for dear old Riot. I pretty much suck at job interviews and I think this will be one of the "actual interviews" that I have done. The fast food interviews weren't really interviews, but I really want to get this Sears gig. I'm ready to come prepared and kiss some major ass.

So do any of you guys have any tips or anything about interviews for part time (student work)? I'm applying to be a footwear associate ( :lol: ) so keep that in mind.

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Postby Abctest123 on Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:27 pm

mantain eye contact. have a copy of your resume ready with you. kiss some major ass about how great the company is and how your skills make you the perfect candidate. when asked about your weaknesses, dont make yourself look too bad, for whatever you have a weakness, tell how you can improve on that. Dont stutter.
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Postby Stevesanity on Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:41 pm

Hmm well Riot here's my advice.

First of all dress formal, no coat but long sleeve shirt, tie, black longs and black shoes. If you go dress smart casual you give yourself a more laid back look and thats a point burner.

Make sure you smell nice too, last thing they want is a guy that stinks in a shoe store.

Always be the first one to offer you hand for the shake and don't look threatened or fearful of the interviewee.

Stay calm and collected and remember to answer you question smart, dont go kissing too much of ass because some managers know an ass kisser and they tend not to like them. If they ask you want you want this job just say something witty and if you think the interviewee is into humour try to snap a few humourous comments(try not to go political, racial and so on).

Tell him your prepared to work any amount of hours(depending on your free days) and that you don't even mind working double shifts on your freedays. Nobody likes some guy that comes their and gives certain time limits and low availability so yeah give your maximum availability possible.

Always remember to smile and look fresh, dont look around all over or start giggling(make sure it is a proper laugh, not hysterical when he/she cracks a "joke"). If you look too serious and seem to show no interest in the interviewee they'll think you lack concentration and the friendliness thats needed for the job.

Make sure you give all your details about sports achievements and your previous work experience and how you like to work in groups and love meeting new people and helping others. Don't sound fake, make sure you sound as sincere as possible.

Anyway thats all I got Riot, hope it helps and the best of luck with the interview. :wink:
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Postby Riot on Wed Apr 19, 2006 1:49 pm

Thanks for all the help, guys.
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Postby Alcoholic on Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:21 pm

Make sure you give a good first impression.
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Postby The_Flying_Tomato on Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:23 pm

wear expensive shoes and make sure they see them
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Postby J@3 on Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:14 pm

Ask them how many illegal aliens are currently employed there.
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Postby The_Flying_Tomato on Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:23 pm

ahhhhhh that's a good one. i have a hunch at least like 8 or so work at the mcdonald's across the way from where i work. easy manager position.
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Postby Fitzy on Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:44 pm

you should always ask an intelligent question at the conclusion of the interview
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Postby Laxation on Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:37 pm

Be confident
Good posture
Maintain eye contact when youre being talked to
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Postby killer_cr0ss0ver on Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:52 pm

be polite. always say sir/ma'am as a sign of respect! (Y)
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Postby Nick on Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:29 pm

Where's Andrew? If there is a question he can answer, this is it.
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Postby Jugs on Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:40 pm

Lol I remember when Nick was asking for interview advice and Andrew gave you heaps and i just had said some random thing. I forgot what it was but i larfed.

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Postby Nick on Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:44 pm

Lol, i don't remember that. You haven't seen Austin Powers before jug-a-lug? :P

Edit: I remember now. That was your answer compared to Andrew's detailedness :mrgreen:
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Postby Chris. on Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:06 pm

be polite, wait to be asked to be seated. Tell them your weakness is your handwriting and what you do to beat it is usually type work up or you could tell them that your friends say your a bit of a perfectionist, well it doesn't have to be all true does it :mrgreen:
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Postby The X on Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:51 pm

turn negatives into positives....it helped me get my new job....employers will often try & pick you or your achievements apart either to find weaknesses in character or to lower your salary expectations....although this probably doesn't apply for this job, so just maintain eye contact, smile, make a joke to break the ice (providing it's not a Bush or Taliban-style joke) & make the interviewer comfortable (heck, most people I know hate interviewing people for jobs, so make it easy on them)....be confident & sure of yourself, that you can do the job better than anyone else....good luck....
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Postby Nick on Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:57 pm

The X wrote:make a joke to break the ice (providing it's not a Bush or Taliban-style joke)

:lol: You can just picture Riot nervesly sweating...

Riot: So... how about them dirty arabs, huh?
Interviewer: My father is actually pakistani
Riot: Oh
Interviewer: I'm offended
Riot: I'm just trying to break the ice
Interviewer: I like ice, leave it the fuck alone
Riot: Sorry
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Postby The X on Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:01 am

:lol: on second thoughts Riot, maybe you should avoid telling a joke :lol:
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Postby Chris. on Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:05 am

Nick wrote:
The X wrote:make a joke to break the ice (providing it's not a Bush or Taliban-style joke)

:lol: You can just picture Riot nervesly sweating...

Riot: So... how about them dirty arabs, huh?
Interviewer: My father is actually pakistani
Riot: Oh
Interviewer: I'm offended
Riot: I'm just trying to break the ice
Interviewer: I like ice, leave it the fuck alone
Riot: Sorry

:lol: :lol: Riot you shouldn't tell a joke :lol:
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Postby Cameron on Thu Apr 20, 2006 1:38 am

Be confident, relaxed, and sure of yourself. Don't try and pretend to be someone you're not, unless you're prepared to maintain that image for the entire time you work there. Have some ready answers to common questions in your mind, and as well have some questions ready of your own. They love people who ask intelligent questions. Good luck!
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Postby Riot on Thu Apr 20, 2006 6:11 am

Nick wrote:
The X wrote:make a joke to break the ice (providing it's not a Bush or Taliban-style joke)

:lol: You can just picture Riot nervesly sweating...

Riot: So... how about them dirty arabs, huh?
Interviewer: My father is actually pakistani
Riot: Oh
Interviewer: I'm offended
Riot: I'm just trying to break the ice
Interviewer: I like ice, leave it the fuck alone
Riot: Sorry


What if I told him a good old fashion dead baby joke?
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Postby Nick on Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:48 am

Interviewer: My baby is actually dead
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Postby J@3 on Thu Apr 20, 2006 11:53 am

Riot: Oh, then you'd know what I'm talking about
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Postby Its_asdf on Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:21 pm

When they ask you questions, ask them questions also. It makes you sound like you care about your job.
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Postby The_Flying_Tomato on Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:51 pm

make racial jokes about whatever race they are. if they don't laugh, then forget it. you don't want a boss that's too serious
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