Any advice for my job interview? Update: Got the job!

[Zensal]

I'm off to a job interview here in an hour or so with a technology recycling and refurbishing company.

Any advice or sarcastic wit from the ATOT crowd?

Edit: Got the job! Thanks for the advice!

Finally rejoined the workforce after and 8 month absence. Yay!

 

[fulltilt39]

Of course.

After every piece of wisdom you impart, follow it up with "everyone knows this".

Oh, and when they ask if you have any questions for them, ask their opinion of online bulk beef purchases.

 

[DaWhim]

re-read your resume and know it really well.

 

[vshah]

re-read your resume and know it really well.

be able to fully explain any projects or past work you have listed on it in detail, as it pertains to the position you are interviewing for.

be confident

 

[Farang]

It's not a lie if they can't find out it isn't true.

 

[RaistlinZ]

Know something about the company you're applying to. Have a good answer ready for when they ask "Why do you want to work here?"

 

[Zensal]

I've spent the last 2 days doing extensive Googling of this company. I know them fairly well from an outside perspective.

Also, I think after being out of work for 6 months now, I know my resume better then my kids names. Hopefully no lies needed.

Finally, yes, I always ask about the bulk beef.

 

[joesmoke]

offer oral.

 

[Theb]

Have a lot of situational answers ready and rehearsed for the "Tell me about a time when..." questions.
Also kneepads and lipstick.

 

[SearchMaster]

offer oral.

Don't offer, just do. It shows initiative and a "take charge" attitude that really sells you to the interviewer.

 

[joesmoke]

Don't offer, just do. It shows initiative and a "take charge" attitude that really sells you to the interviewer.

see, thats always been my stance on swallowing

 

[Zensal]

Got the job! Thanks for the advice!

Finally rejoined the workforce after and 8 month absence. Yay!

 

[endervalentine]

nice! congrats!

 

[venkman]

Got the job! Thanks for the advice!

Finally rejoined the workforce after and 8 month absence. Yay!

so i take it you offered oral




(congrats)

 

[BoomerD]

Congrats. As someone who also just re-joined the working class...it sucks...I mean it feels good, doesn't it?

My "hiatus" was a bit longer than yours, so I'm REALLY going to have to make some adjustments...Between this part-time job and my income tax classes...I no longer have time for my afternoon nap...:|
:biggrin:

 

[Schadenfroh]

Congrats

 

[IronWing]

Yea!!! Another ATOTer back in business! Congrats!

 

[UnhappySoul]

Always drink a coupla beers before the Interview

 

[rasczak]

congrats. now keep it.

 

[BoomerD]

Always drink a coupla beers during the Interview

 

[chr6]

grats on getting the job, good luck to you in the future