what are the signs of aceing an interview? I think I did well, but not sure?
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Recruiters and manager all have different ways to give a candidate "the brush off".  Sometimes Recruiters or Managers will tip their hand that you may not be as qualified by mentioning other candidates. They also might be doing that as a way to keep the upper hand knowing that they will be negoitiating an offer with you.  Companies  know that candidates are usually more likely to accept if they think the company has back-up options if they don't accept.  Personally, I have been on interviews where I thought I aced it and I never heard back.  The only way to know is if you get called.  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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The mere fact that you got a second interview is a good sign. And, I doubt they'd do a background check if they aren't at least interested in you.
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One of the more tricky ones is "Tell me some of your weaknesses."\nSome folks tend to ramble on and reveal too much that shoots them down.  The best way is to turn this into a strength.  For example...\n"I guess my biggest area that I need to improve on is my drive to succeed.  I am very hard on myself when I don't live up to my own high expectations and I just need to understand that I'm not always going to be able to hit a homerun."\n\nYou turn what might be a weakness into a strength showing your drive to succeed in this example that an interviewer might like to note as a positive thing to have.\n\nHope that helps.
1184108
be dressed decently, have a pleasant smile, be calm and confident but not self-sufficient or superior, look in the eyes of the one who takes you the interview, not in the floor..\n\ngood luck:)
610202
Hehe, I'll keep you in thought but stay calm.\n\nRemember to practice your interview with a friend or family member, have your resume, and other important documents on hand, and to think positive. :)\n\nGood luck!
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All interviews usually ask the same questions over and over again. For example:\n\n1) What are your strengths?\n2) What are your weaknesses?\n3) What experiences have you had that will help you if you were to receive this job?\n4) What would you change about yourself?
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Honesty is best. Tell why you fell that way. What traits do you model about them that will benefit the job you are applying for....Stuff like that
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Make a list of all of your accomplishments and review it before every interview. This will help remind you that you have plenty of good qualities, and help you keep calm so you will do better in the interviews. As the interviews go better, you will be more relaxed about them.
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Good question!  I was pondering good answers for these questions just last week.  As far as strengths, you want the interviewer to understand your confidence levels without giving the impression you are being cocky.  Good statements are: being a team player, a quick and eager learner, loyal etc...\n\nWeaknesses, which I think alot of people struggle with answering can be: waiting to the last moment to complete tasks, or not having the verbal advantage you desire.  Remember the interviewer wants you to humanize yourself.
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First thing is always the first impression, Chances are their first inmpression of you will be your resume/application.  Make sure you have a proffesional resume ready.  If you don't have one or you think you may want a better one it may be worth the 80 bucks to pay someone to make it for you.  They study these things and are pretty good at it.  If  you do it yourself just make sure you use a spell checker, that it is neet and orderly, that it can be read, and that it contains all the information  they will need inorder to make a desision.  dont be afaid to talk yourself up a little too.  let them know that you recognize your value.  dont be cocky just confident.  if you are going in for a personal interview the first impression of what your hiring manager will be is what they see.  That means dress nice, be well groomed, do your hair, nails, and smell good.  Your apperance will have alot to do with what they think of you.  If you start off with a phone Interview you need to develop good speaking skills, sound determined, confident, and be always positive.  Be ready to answer the question, "what do you think is your best quality" if you answer "i don't know" chances are they wont know either and you wont get hired.  You shouldnt sound cocky just calm and detemined, don't let anyone push you around but let them know that you are willing to do what ever it takes.  After the interview if you havent heard back from them give them a call to let them know that you are still interested in the job.  this will show your initiative, employers like that.  Don't call them up every day and badger them for the job just let them know that you are interested and still there.    and finally when you get hired prove to them that everything you showed them in the interviewing process was true.  Most of the time it isn't to hard to find someone new if they don't like you.  don't be a brown noser but just work hard and be relaiable.  Good luck and have fun, remember that the more lines you put in the water the better chance you have of getting an interview so apply for mulitple jobs.  that will keep your options open too and let you see what you really want to do.
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Practice, practice, practice.  Before I begin a long period of interviewing, I come up with a list of potential questions (from books & internet) and a rough idea of the answers I want to give.  I also come up with a general fact sheet of the qualities I want to emphasize in my answers and specific points to emphasize about each bullet point in my resume.  Then, I ask my sister or close friend to practice with me by asking me questions just like a real interview.  During the practice session, I act as I would in an interview.  Being prepared helps me feel more relaxed before/during the interview.  Also, the preparation keeps me from rambling/babbling during the interview... it is important to keep answers concise and to the point.\n\nI am a very nervous person, and the preparation definately helped me thoughout interviewing.  Other things I watched out for so that the interviewer didn't know I was nervous were making sure not to move my hands too much when talking, not to fidget or sway my legs, and not to insert a nervous laugh in my sentences.  Also, I tried to always smile and handle myself to give an impression of confidence by standing or sitting up straight, always giving a firm handshake, and making eye contact.\n\nIt is very useful to go to your local library and check out books and/or videos on interview strategies.  The videos are pretty corny, but make great points and are easier to get through than books (although the books are a great resource for commonly asked questions in your field).\n\nGOOD LUCK!  You can do it!!!
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i think i did pretty well\nthanks for asking.
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It means that they have more interviews and you might not be the top choice right now but that you might get a call too.\nDo not worry too much but do not give up your job search just yet.\nGood luck!
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lots of eye contact, speak succinctly, make sure you know all the details of your resume' and/or application, dress as you need to for the job, smile and act like being interviewed is something enjoyable, as little hand or body movement as possible, especially when speaking, be courteous to everyone at the workplace, not just the interviewer, we know what the job can do for you, in your own words throughout the interview explain what you can do for them and the company, even if prior employment was very negative, put as much of a positive spin on your past job history as possible. Good luck!
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Wear dark blue, a suit if you have it.\nDon't be nervous, the interviewer is only human, and you can picture him/her in an embarrassing situation if you do get uptight, Just don't laugh out loud about it! LOL\nHaving your hair up is a good idea, it makes you look neater. \nPut on a fresh face, and scrub your teeth well (Like I'm sure you would do anyway!) Your smile is one of the first things they will look at, and if it's not "perfect" it might take away the interviewers attention from your skills (they ARE only human you know!)\nGood luck getting the job! :-D
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I just had an interview today and I think it went great. The thing that helped the most for me was I sat down and typed up answers to typical behavioral questions: why do you want to work here, postives/negatives, name an obstacle that you overcame, etc. I read over my responses and practiced them like how I practice a presentation--I became really familiar with the responses and so when I talked during the interview, it was smooth and confident. If you are so great at writing, then I'm sure you can write really really good answers--just almost-memorize those answers and when you're telling them all the stuff, say it in a conversational, convicted and motivated tone. \n\nIf during an interview you feel that you are not showing the best of yourself, make sure you have different phrases or stories of how you will be committed to the vision of the company, etc. etc. Tailor your responses to the company and talk as if that is your #1 company that you want to work for. Maybe you can even tell them that you aren't the best at speaking but you are brilliant at writing and other things so you will definitely be a great asset to the firm. I hope you do great!