I will have an interview this week, please tell me what are the dos and donts ?
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DO:  research the company and the posiion before you go, that way your answers will relate to them and how your skills will fit the job and the company, dress appropriately for the interview, and look people in the eye\n\nDON'T:  talk bad about past jobs and/or bosses, try to make jokes that may be offensive, or give only yes or no answers...provide a reason for your answer
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Dress as neatly as possible.  No need to look like you are attending a wedding or funeral (regrettably, a lot of people these days aren't aware these call for formal wear), but no jeans.  A suit is a good idea.  In the interview don't discuss how you and your homies hang out in the 'hood.  If music comes up, you adore some obscure classical composer, not gangsta rap.  Pick one who is obscure, though, so the interviewer won't catch you faking it:  "Oh, yes, Mozart did his best work in his fifties."  (Mozart died a month before his 37th birthday.)  Football over NASCAR.  Have an intelligent opinion ready for a question on some mildly controversial issue, some interviewers like to throw that out and see how you perform.  A major is sure to come up.  If you have one chosen, be prepared to explain why--something better than "Mommy picked it" or "I can help daddy's hardware store if I take accounting".
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practice the types of questions that you think they will ask. Role play with a friend so that you have some practice. Most of all remember that they would not be interviewing you unless they didn't already believe that you are a good fit for the position. And SMILE!! It will tell them that you are happy to have the chance to interview and that you will bring a positive attitude to their company!\n\nGood Luck on your interview!!
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dress up and know something about the company   wait for the question before you talk; dont rattle on and on about yourself  be brief and tell why you want the job and what you can do for the company ; dont ask the salary they will make an offer later
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Tips for Success in Interviews\n•First impression is the best impression. You will be judged by ; the way you dress, your educational qualification, work experience, body language, manners, ability to absorb the information and interpret it intelligently and clearly. So take care to be at your best. \n•Carry your relevant documents in order - like certificates, copy of application sent, bio-data etc. in a folder so that it can be easily shown when asked. Take a pen also. \n•Present the documents only if the interviewer ask for it. \n•Never be late for an interview. \n•Greet the interviewers as soon as you enter. \n•Sit down only when you are asked to. It is better not to pull the chair, either lift it or move it and always enter from the right side of the chair. \n•Say 'please and thank you' whenever required. \n•Listen carefully and pay attention to the question. If the question is not clear to you ask politely for a repeat. \n•Reply confidently and immediately to the point, keeping your answers short unless asked for a longer description. \n•While answering, look directly at the person asking the questions and try to be pleasant. \n•Replies connected to any details regarding your bio-data should be authentic. \n•It is better to admit if you don't know something. \n•Remember to say 'sorry' if your opinions or answers are rejected. \n•Avoid indulging in certain mannerisms in your speech or behavior. \n•You can ask when you can expect to hear from them before you leave. \n•Don't forget to say "Thank you" at the end of an interview to every interviewer before leaving. \n•Shake hands only if the interviewer initiates the gesture. \n•Walk out confidently without looking back. \n•Gently shut the door behind you as you leave. \n\n\n\nMost frequently asked Interview Questions \n•Why have you selected to join us?\nI always longed to work with a company. I am familiar and whose products I have used and trusted.\n(Narrate briefly how you can prove your statement. Do good research on the company before facing the interview) \n•Where do you want to be in 5 years?\nI would like to be frank. Judge me from the work and I am sure you will put me right where I want to be.\nNote : Do not over ambitious and speak in a way that you are not satisfied with your current job which you have applied for. \n•Describe your ideal career?\nTalk of what you enjoy most your skills and natural talents. Do not specify your goal and any job title. \n•Tell me something about yourself\nDo not just repeat what you have given in your resume. Be ready with the answer, a talent or something you did out of the ordinary. You can sound it as unique or give it a touch of your personality. \n•How did you apply for the job?\nBe specific and give a straight answer of how you came to know about the vacancy. If it was advertised specify how you came across it. \n•Why do you want to work here?\nHave a research done about the company / organization \nGive just one or two reasons why you are interested. You can add these points (1)  company's reputation(2) desire to join the specific field of interest. \n•Don't you think that you are over qualified for this job?\n(This question is put to you to puzzle a candidate. Be calm and answer the question with a positive and confident approach)\nAnswer in the negative\nMy experience and qualification will just help me to do the job better. Moreover I am at establishing a long term relationship which my qualification will favor me to handle more responsibilities and help me to rise to your expectations. \n•What competition do you see if you take up this job?\nWhen you answer, clearly show that you have researched carefully and acquired more in-depth knowledge about the company.\nEnumerate some positive and negative traits of the company and their competitions.\nFeel confident to show that competition is not an unexpected one. \n•What would you
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A nice, DEMURE shirt and dress slacks.  Stay on the conservative side.  You want to portray respectability, confidence, and trustworthiness.\n\nYou should expect them to ask about any skills you may have, how you plan to get to work, what days you'd be available.  If I remember correctly (from friends, I never worked there), they may even give you a personality type quiz, like "what would you do if you saw a co-worker steal merchandise?"\n\nGL!!
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You can start by proofreading your resume'.  Following that, wear something conservative, yet somewhat stylish (especially if it is a retail assistant management position).  You should always maintain calm and confidence in anything you say or do.  Nothing impresses an interviewer more than calm confidence.
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I can fully guide you in interview questions:-\n\nTip#1\n\nBe Confident\n\n"Your first impression is your only impression."\n\nNothing is worse than a limp handshake, slumped shoulders, poor eye \ncontact or poor communication skills. A potential employer can tell immediately \nif you are the man or woman for this job by your body language. Although\naggressiveness is a turn-off, being passive gives the indication that \nyou are not sure of yourself or your qualifications. Keep eye contact when\nanswering questions or when the interviewer is speaking directly to \nyou.\n\nSmile occasionally to show your interest and enthusiasm. Keeping a \nsteady gaze on the interviewer can be disturbing to an interviewer. Look away\noccasionally. Lean forward to show that you are interested in what the\ninterviewer is saying. Speak in a concise and clear voice. If you have\nproblems annunciating certain words, don't try to use them on an \ninterview.\n\nIf this is difficult for you, practice with a mirror and pay attention \nto your facial expressions.\n\n\nOther interview killers:\n-Slouching in a chair\n-Crossing your arms\n-Playing with your hair or jewelry\n-Leaning back in chair\n\n\n\nTip# 2\n\nAct As If "You are what you believe."\n\nAct as if you had the job. What would you do if you had this position? \nHow would you act? How would a person in this position act and speak? What \nare your responsibilities in this position? What is a typical day like for \nyou in this job? Change your attitude towards yourself and your strengths. \nIf you start thinking that you won't get the job, you will do small\nunnoticeable things to sabotage your chances. \n\n\nTip#3\n\nKnow The Company "Know your business."\nI once sat on a couple of interviews where the interviewees did not do \nany research on the company. This sends a message that you are looking for \nany job, not this specific job. Once you're interview is scheduled, get on \nthe net and start finding out everything you can about the company. A good \nplace to start is www.hoovers.com., which gives you industry information, top\ncompetitors, names of CEO, etc. If you'd like to know what current or \nformer employees have to say about the company, try www.wwetfeet.com. Beware \nof disgruntled postings. Call the company headquarters and ask for the\nmarketing department to get specific information. Weave your research \ninto the interview by stating. "I read an article in the Wall Street \nJournal, which mentioned that your company is thinking about XYZ." This lets the\ninterviewer know that you have taken the time to know more about the\ncompany. You can ask questions about something you read, but don't \nchallenge them or you'll come across as a know-it-all.\n\nTip# 4\n\nBe Prepared "Know what to say."\n\nMost interviewers ask the same standard questions about your strengths,\nweaknesses, former employers, work history. If you are being interviewed by\nseveral people, this might be a good cop, bad cop situation. Pay attention\nto who is playing bad cop, they are looking for signs of weakness and dishonesty. To be well prepared, before the interview, write out all your\naccomplishments, both personal and professional. List your strengths \nand weaknesses. Be honest, it's easier to remember the truth than it is a \nlie.\n\nExtra Tip: Write out situations in which you have demonstrated: \n\nleadership skills, determination, stress management, creativity, and flexibility. Be prepared to answer the question: "Why do you want this job?" If you're not sure, reevaluate your decision. If you arrive a few minutes early, \nreview what you wrote in the waiting room before the interview. Great list of\ninterview questions: Tested Interview Questions. \n\n\nTip#5\n\nAsk For The Job "You get what you ask for."\nThe most important step in the interviewing process is one most people \nmiss. ASK FOR THE JOB!
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For me, I pray for Godly wisdom that I may answer the questions to the best of my abilities.  Also, be prepared to answer questions that you may not necessarily think are important, but have an underlying value to the interviewer.\n\nMost importantly, be yourself, be professionally dressed (regardless of company), and be confident in your answers.\n\nI wouldn't drink anything with caffeine and listen to classical music on the way to the interview.  It will help keep your nerves calmed.
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I guess I will lay out anything I know, from school and work experience or even from real life experience, then lay out what I am good at, ask your family and close friend why do they love you, what is good about you to them, ask your previous schoolmate and co-worker, employer, what it is like to work with you, after doing that you should be well prepare for any interview.  Remember, you must know about yourself before you can introduce yourself to the others.  The only, in job interview, don't go too personal, and don't complain about anything about your past experience.
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Depends on what job you're being interviewed for. For example if you're applying for a daycare and they ask what your weaknesses are, then you might say "I nearly puek what I have to change a dirty diaper". So it really depends on the type of job. If you're out job searching, good luck:)
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Be early upon arrival. Do some extensive research on the position that you are going to interview for. Be prepared to ask a few questions about what will be expected from you. Ask questions concerning training and continuation of education. Never say anything negative about a past employer or job experience. Also be prepared to answer situation based questions. For example: When have you received bad service and what did you do? These questions have replaced the questions of yesterday,because not only do they give insight into your personality,but also display your judgment and cognitive ability. Some of these questions have nothing to do with the job, or the position yet they are universal in determining a good employee. The night before buff up on simple algebra and grammar, and maybe take an on line typing speed test. Reason being is that if the interview goes well, often employers will ask you to take a skills test or an assessment right away. Finally, have a fresh copy of your resume or c.v. on nice paper, list of references, and past salary(always lie about this ,so you get more money) . G'luck
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First of all interviewers look for alot of things in a person they are interviewing. 1. Dressing and how you carry yourself (should be dressed meticulously and carry yourself with confidence- head up chin up) 2. Knowledge about your achievements, goals and objectives in lfe (Should be very familiar with that0 3. Knowledge about what you are interviewing for and what will be an added advantage you will be bringing to the company of hired 4. Remember you are selling yourself so you got to put your best feet forward- talking about your weaknesses so much may scare them away so you got to be very strategic on how you display your weaknesses (name a strength that can also be a weakness) 5. Set the pace of the interview- most of the time interviewers hardly know what to ask or usu they have a print out of what to ask- be very enthusiastic when answering -encourage them by telling them that its a good question- if you dont know how to respond tell them to rephrase the question- if you dont know the response tell them its a good question but you haven't encountered such a situation and are glad that you are aware of it so you will prepare yourself incase you face it. \n\nQuestions to ask: ( Many)\nFor one, in as much as this pple are interviewing you- you are also interviewing them...so questions to ask could range from anything that you dont understand about the job description to the person you will be reporting to, to dressing style to company structure to company visions and goals to what they are looking for in the position you are being interviewed to the nature of your job, to the person you may choose as a mentor to........\n\n    *  How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?\n    * How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?\n    * Is this a new position? If not, what did the previous employee go on to do?\n    * What is the company's management style?\n    * Who does this position report to? If I am offered the position, can I meet him/her?\n    * How many people work in this office/department?\n    * How much travel is expected?\n    * Is relocation a possibility?\n    * What is the typical work week? Is overtime expected?\n    * What are the prospects for growth and advancement?\n    * How does one advance in the company?\n    * Are there any examples?\n    * What do you like about working here?\n    * What don't you like about working here and what would you change?\n    * Would you like a list of references?\n    * If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me to start?\n    * What can I tell you about my qualifications?\n    * When can I expect to hear from you?\n    * Are there any other questions I can answer for you?\n\nThere are also question you may want to stay away from asking..check the website below has tonnes more infor\n\nhttp://jobsearch.about.com/od/interviewquestionsanswers/a/interviewquest2.htm
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tell me about yourself - is the most common question\ndont tell the manager where you were born and stuff like that. make sure all your answer relate to the job your applying for.\n\nsince its a grocery store, probably a lot of questions on customer service like:\n\nhow would you deal with an angry or irate customer?\nwhat are your strengths and weaknessses?\n\n\ni dont know how long a grocery store interview would be but i had an interview with a bank and that was about 40 minutes\n\nremmeber to be confident, postive, and make good eye contact.\ngood luck
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First, best advice to prep for the interview is to get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast (just don't have a spinach omelet).\n\nSome tougher questions I have been asked, and how I answered them:\n\nWhat are your weaknesses when it comes to work?  -Some people will tell you to say you're a perfectionist, or you tend to work too hard - I think by this time employers know those are not always true answers.  I think you should tell the truth.  What I said was that I tend to obsess on one project, getting it perfect, sometimes to the neglect of other projects, and that I might need help spreading myself out.\n\nWhy have you worked at so many different places?  -Here I addressed the "job hopping" which might not be an issue for you but if it is, what I said was that it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up, ha ha, but that it turned out to be a good thing, because I am so well rounded now, I am very flexible, and I can do anything I'm faced with.\n\nThat's all I can think of for now.  Good luck!!
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I would recommend dressing neatly, but not a suit & tie. Expect to fill out a job application. I would avoid excessive jewelry and outlandish hair styles. Look at what employees there wear daily and be careful about piercings.\nThey should ask you open ended questions about your past performance so be prepared.\nAn open ended question would something like "Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult person."\nAs this is your first job situation, you'll not have past employment to fall back on for the answers, so use things from your own experience. Maybe something from school or home.\nBe sure to smile, give a firm handshake, and look the interviewer in the eye.\nGood luck!
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First you are gonna get an interview(make sure you have your resume with you, it makes you look prepared and responsible), then they are going to call you and tell you if you got the job or not, don't freak out about it, you'll do just fine!\nHere's a few tips for your interview:\n\n1)Make sure you are dressed like if you are gonna go to church or somewhere nice, that shows how much you care about the interview, and gives a good impression about yourself. Don't wear flip-flops, jeans, shirts, or very showy or sparkly make-up and cloth, makes you look trashy!\n2)Make sure your hair is not messed up, and that your nails are really clean (toes, and fingers)\n3)When you shake hands with your interviewer, give them a strong (not so strong you don't want to cut their circulation off!lol) shake, that makes you look confident and well-prepared.\n4)Make eye contact at all times- it lets the interviewer know that you are paying attention to the conversation.\n5)When they ask you a question, don't just answer the question, first answer the question and then explain why.\n6)Don't wear flip-flops or sandals, it's very informal and makes them think that you are dirty (especially if it's a job at a restaurant).\n7)Try to make conversation with the interviewer, makes them think that you like them, and that you are a social person.\n8)DO NOT interrupt the interviewer, it's very rude, and that lets the interviewer know that you don't wait for instruction to be given.\n9)When you enter the room and shake hands with the interviewer make sure you smile, it makes you look confident, and not nervious.\n10)When you live the interview make sure you say something like "thank you so much for your time, it was really nice meeting you!" with a smile on your face(it shows gratitude), and shake hands with him/her.\n\nI hope this helped you! Remember that no matter how big or small the job you are going to apply for is, you still have to follow this tips, it'll get you far!Please trust me with this \nansweres I took classes for this! Good Luck!!!=)\n\n*If you don't have a resume go to http://resume.monster.com/articles/fivepointers/\nor http://www.preseleccion.com/resume.htm\nand remember to keeep it short!