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rookie1010

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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?
 
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jumpr

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Originally posted by: rookie1010
what do you think my chances are?
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Asking an interviewer the above question is a surefire way to come off as unconfident. I'm not sure who's telling you this information.
 
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Goosemaster

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Originally posted by: jumpr
Originally posted by: rookie1010
what do you think my chances are?
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Asking an interviewer the above question is a surefire way to come off as unconfident. I'm not sure who's telling you this information.
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ditto.


I would think that would be obvious:confused:
 
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HN

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i don't like it.
Ask him/her how he/she likes the company, environment, etc.
 
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illusion88

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Ive asked for feedback on my interview at the end of them before. Just a time to chat, keep it a little mild and helps them remember you.
 
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Atheus

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Sure they didn't tell you it makes you look un-confident?

You want to leave looking like you already got the job.


 
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spidey07

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seems desparate and fishing for a stroke. (read no confidence whatsoever)

something along the line of "thanks for the time to meet on how I can assist with your goals especially xxxx, I look forward to our next steps."
 
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Goosemaster

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Originally posted by: spidey07
seems desparate and fishing for a stroke. (read no confidence whatsoever)

something along the line of "thanks for the time to meet on how I can assist with your goals especially xxxx, I look forward to our next steps."
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exactly....I don't see how anyone but that guy in the monster.com commercial could say soemthing so dammning
 
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TheChort

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its all in how you ask them
remember communication is only 10% in the actual words you use and the rest is body language, facial expressions, tone, volume, attitude...
(note: numbers may have been produced on the spot in order to inflate evidence)
 
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QED

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I think I know what you mean... I heard advice along the same lines from a well-respected technical recruiter.

But as someone else said it is all in the wording.


"What do you think my chances are?" = BAD BAD BAD!


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

If the employer is truly impressed, he will say no to the last question and mean it... if he has concerns, he'll likely tell you exactly what they are, and you will be able to counter by speaking exactly to those concerns....

 
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MikeyIs4Dcats

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Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
slap him on the ass and say "When do I start champ?"
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:thumbsup: I prefer "squirt" or "sport" rather than "champ" but either will work.
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oh...I do like "sport". Can I use that?
 
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Goosemaster

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Originally posted by: MathMan

"Based on my resume and our interview, do you see any reason why I would not be an ideal candidate for this position?" = GOOD!
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I would be even more runabout than that since that question can open the door for unfavorable comments that might hurt your appearance.

As for what I would say...I usually make it up on the spot....since it is a natural reaction for me to be able dance around an issue rather than
 
Cuda1447

Cuda1447

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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?
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Instead of saying that say


"When do I start?"
 
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spidey07

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Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Originally posted by: MathMan

"Based on my resume and our interview, do you see any reason why I would not be an ideal candidate for this position?" = GOOD!
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I would be even more runabout than that since that question can open the door for unfavorable comments that might hurt your appearance.

As for what I would say...I usually make it up on the spot....since it is a natural reaction for me to be able dance around an issue rather than
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agreed, over the top.

remember you are selling something.

remember the sleazy salesguy at the car lot?

don't be that salesguy at the car lot. If you were trying to close a multi-million dollar accout would you seriously say "gee, how'd I do?" MathMan's response would tick me off quick and reak of "used car salesman"

MathMan, no offense, but that sounds like "so....what is it gonna take to get you into the mathman car today?"

It's really weird. You can smell BS a mile away. Frequently when interviewing somebody (for a product, for a service, for a position) the analogy of a used car salesman always comes intoplay.

funny that is.

don't be a used car salesman.
 
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Reel

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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?
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Instead of saying that say


"When do I start?"
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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.
 
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