at the end of the interview

[Cuda1447]

Originally posted by: Reel

Originally posted by: Cuda1447

Originally posted by: rookie1010
Hello

a friend of mine told me that if i ask the interviewr one of the followinh questions. it gives the interviewer the impression that i am confident

what do you think my chances are?
how was my interview today?



what do you guys/gals think?

Instead of saying that say


"When do I start?"

That is too unconfident. I find it best to just show up on Monday with your forms of identification, personal photos, and any other miscellaneous items. If you just start working, they won't have the heart to tell you that you bombed the interview. Think of it as a sort of trial period.

Good call. Thats probably why I don't get jobs, I should be more assertive.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: spidey07
"so....what is it gonna take to get you into the mathman car today?"

:laugh:

 

[kevinthenerd]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Seems tacky to me, but everyone is different.

Sounds a little Mr. Rodgers on the one hand and a little "should I send out more resumes" on the other. I wouldn't do it.

 

[rookie1010]

thanks for the advice

so i will say something like

thanks for the time to meet me to to see how I can assist with your goals especially xxxx, I look forward to our next steps.
when will i be hearing from you next?


what do you guys think of this


is xxxx the main objective of the job?



if the interviewer asks me "do you have any questions?"
what should one ask?

is that about staff head count at hw? size of team? location of team?

 

[neegotiator]

ask about company culture, size, what makes them different from their competitors, etc.. stuff to make you sound interested about the company

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: neegotiator
ask about company culture, size, what makes them different from their competitors, etc.. stuff to make you sound interested about the company

And also make it sound like you're already going to work there, the interview process is just a formality.

 

[quakefiend420]

Originally posted by: Reel

Originally posted by: Cuda1447

Originally posted by: rookie1010
Hello

a friend of mine told me that if i ask the interviewr one of the followinh questions. it gives the interviewer the impression that i am confident

what do you think my chances are?
how was my interview today?



what do you guys/gals think?

Instead of saying that say


"When do I start?"

That is too unconfident. I find it best to just show up on Monday with your forms of identification, personal photos, and any other miscellaneous items. If you just start working, they won't have the heart to tell you that you bombed the interview. Think of it as a sort of trial period.

george costanza ftw :laugh:

 

[rookie1010]

thanks for the replies

i feel a bit more confident

ask about company culture, size, what makes them different from their competitors, etc.. stuff to make you sound interested about the company

it is a major bluechip company(e.g. simens), if i ask them what makes it different from its competitors(the lies of nortel) are they not gonna think that i dont know wwhat is goingon in the industry

the group that i am gonna be going for is split into two sub-groups. i guess i can also ask what is the level of interaction between the two groups. what are the sizes of the groups.
whom does the group report too, and whom do you report to

what should my weaknesses be?

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: rookie1010
thanks for the replies

i feel a bit more confident

ask about company culture, size, what makes them different from their competitors, etc.. stuff to make you sound interested about the company

it is a major bluechip company(e.g. simens), if i ask them what makes it different from its competitors(the lies of nortel) are they not gonna think that i dont know wwhat is goingon in the industry

the group that i am gonna be going for is split into two sub-groups. i guess i can also ask what is the level of interaction between the two groups. what are the sizes of the groups.
whom does the group report too, and whom do you report to

what should my weaknesses be?

weaknesses during an interview are know as stating what you are not perfect at

 

[rookie1010]

weaknesses during an interview are know as stating what you are not perfect at


that would be everything


oops i did not say this

"Based on my resume and our interview, do you see any reason why I would not be an ideal candidate for this position?" = GOOD!

i was asked what motivates me
i replied --> working on technology

and what demotivates me
i replied --> the fact that there is only 24 hours in a day and there is so much to do

i dont know if that is portrayed as the hallmark of a hard worker
or as the hallmark of a person who cant manage his time.

how does one show time management skills

 

[ggnl]

A better way to phrase it is to say "Do you think that I'm a good fit for this position?"

Depending on their answer you either reinforce their praise, or rebuff any criticism.

 

[rookie1010]

what purpose does asking such a question in the end serve

to show that you have confidence
or an additional opportunity to justify your selection