I have a job interview with Cisco in a couple of days. Advice?

[DAM]

I will not get into any specifics, but it is a technical entry position, any advice? Anyone been on the same boat?

This is a 3 hour phone interview.


Thanks.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: DAM
I will not get into any specifics, but it is a technical entry position, any advice? Anyone been on the same boat?

This is a 3 hour phone interview.


Thanks.

Make sure you use a corded or speaker phone so that you don't have to worry about a battery crapping out on you.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: minendo

Originally posted by: DAM
I will not get into any specifics, but it is a technical entry position, any advice? Anyone been on the same boat?

This is a 3 hour phone interview.


Thanks.

Make sure you use a corded or speaker phone so that you don't have to worry about a battery crapping out on you.

That was exactly what I was going to say. Even better, get a headset.

 

[DAM]

Actually, they are calling my cellphone, which will be connected to power using my headset, so I have that covered, I am also disconnecting my home phone as well as putting a "go to hell, I am dead" sign at my apt door.

 

[rh71]

keep a bedpan nearby.

I'd nix the cellphone and go with a landline if at all possible. Indoor reception is never 100%. And I can't believe it's 3 hours.

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: DAM
Actually, they are calling my cellphone, which will be connected to power using my headset, so I have that covered, I am also disconnecting my home phone as well as putting a "go to hell, I am dead" sign at my apt door.

I'd be a little worried about doing a 3 hour interview over a cell phone. Never know when you will suffer a dropped call.

 

[SoyBoy004]

take notes and make sure to right down names and responsibilities. also, have resumes handy and questions that you'd like to ask prepared. you don't want to stumble around looking for things to say. also, have fun with it, relax, and show a good personality.

GOOD LUCK!!

 

[InverseOfNeo]

Originally posted by: DAM
Actually, they are calling my cellphone, which will be connected to power using my headset, so I have that covered, I am also disconnecting my home phone as well as putting a "go to hell, I am dead" sign at my apt door.

heh thats cool. i guess you should make sure that the headset works well.

 

[DAM]

Yeah, i've thought about it, however I get excellent reception at my place, and I've gone about 1.5 hours on my phone before. The reason why I want to use my cell is for the head set, I want to have my hands free at all times.

 

[DAM]

Originally posted by: SoyBoy004
take notes and make sure to right down names and responsibilities. also, have resumes handy and questions that you'd like to ask prepared. you don't want to stumble around looking for things to say. also, have fun with it, relax, and show a good personality.

GOOD LUCK!!

Yeah thanks, I am really excited about this opportunity and have prepared a couple of things I want to talk about, but I am not sure what to expect for 3 hours straight. It is about 6 different people who will be interviewing me, so I hope it doesn't get too repetitive.

 

[RossMAN]

1) Send them a picture of yourself and autograph it MANGO!

2) If you have to go the bathroom, don't flush during the interview.

 

[DAM]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
1) Send them a picture of yourself and autograph it MANGO!

2) If you have to go the bathroom, don't flush during the interview.

1. Done. I even send them a life size poster.

2. Good point. :--)

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: DAM

Originally posted by: RossMAN
1) Send them a picture of yourself and autograph it MANGO!

2) If you have to go the bathroom, don't flush during the interview.

1. Done. I even send them a life size poster.

2. Good point. :--)

1)

2)

 

[Elbryn]

2) If you have to go the bathroom, don't flush during the interview.

aim for the side too. maybe arrange in food color several emergency questions or buzz words in event of a stall period.