Interview in two hours... Any last minute tips?

[Cdubneeddeal]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: Descartes
An IQ test? Is that a joke? Is that even a legal request of an interviewee?

Lot of places will make you take psychological profiling tests as well as credit checks.

I personally wouldn't bother going to an interview if even it was a psychological profile, but that's only my opinion. What I'm talking about is an actual IQ test which I would think could be used as potentially discriminatory?

I have taken tests in the past, but it wasn't stated as an IQ test. Perhaps OP didn't mean it as though it were an official IQ test.

A lot of companies do those kinds of tests. Perhaps it's because of a lot of money being transferred. If I was an employer of a large brokerage..I wouldn't want some dumb nutbag to work for me.

 

[talyn00]

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: spidey07

Originally posted by: Descartes
An IQ test? Is that a joke? Is that even a legal request of an interviewee?

Lot of places will make you take psychological profiling tests as well as credit checks.

I personally wouldn't bother going to an interview if even it was a psychological profile, but that's only my opinion. What I'm talking about is an actual IQ test which I would think could be used as potentially discriminatory?

I have taken tests in the past, but it wasn't stated as an IQ test. Perhaps OP didn't mean it as though it were an official IQ test.

A lot of companies do those kinds of tests. Perhaps it's because of a lot of money being transferred. If I was an employer of a large brokerage..I wouldn't want some dumb nutbag to work for me.

I've had companies give a personality profile. Questions where you had to pick what you'd most like to do and least like to do.

 

[Lola]

Originally posted by: binister
When they give you a chance to ask questions about the company at the end take them up on the offer. Ask at least 3.

I have a whole list of things that i would like to have answered.

 

[DaShen]

Originally posted by: LolaWiz
It is for a very well known mortgage company as a sales banker/broker.

Thanks everyone! keep em coming!

You'll do fine. Go in with confidence.

Wear business formal and don't overdress either.

Good luck and

 

[dirtboy]

Ask them more questions than they ask you and not lame questions like so many people ask. People who ask questions are perceived to be intelligent -- even if they're not.

I ask alot of questions.

 

[talyn00]

Originally posted by: dirtboy
Ask them more questions than they ask you and not lame questions like so many people ask. People who ask questions are perceived to be intelligent -- even if they're not.

I ask alot of questions.

what's worse is when people ask questions that have already been answered.

 

[Spydermag68]

Ask for business card from every one you interview with.

Take something that you can take notes with. Make sure that your pen works.

Your thank you letter(s) should highlight two ot three points of the interview.

 

[spidey07]

oh, almost forgot..

bring copies of your resume and references..like 10 or so.

It wouldn't hurt to have a business card made up either.

 

[Lola]

Originally posted by: dirtboy
Ask them more questions than they ask you and not lame questions like so many people ask. People who ask questions are perceived to be intelligent -- even if they're not.

I ask alot of questions.

what are non-lame questions?
i questions about longevity of employees, sales processes things like that, but what are some other good questions?

 

[dirtboy]

Originally posted by: LolaWiz

Originally posted by: dirtboy
Ask them more questions than they ask you and not lame questions like so many people ask. People who ask questions are perceived to be intelligent -- even if they're not.

I ask alot of questions.

what are non-lame questions?
i questions about longevity of employees, sales processes things like that, but what are some other good questions?

If someone asked me how long employees stay there, I'd think that was lame. I don't know what job you are applying for, but I'd ask questions about how they do things. Ask the interviewer questions.

The key is to have a conversation; learn something about the person you are sitting in front of. If they like you, you get hired. That is your only objective; keep that in mind!

Not to pick on you, but who really cares how long people stay at a company? If someone offered you double pay for the same job 6 months later, would it matter?? Nope. I can look back at all the companies I worked for and I couldn't answer that question if you asked me.

People hire based on who they like, i.e. will fit in the corporate atmosphere, and people that can do the job. Odds are they will talk to lots of people who can do the job, but limit their choice to who they like.

When I interview, I ask questions to find out if I want to even work there. I never assume that I'm desperate. I've been asked why I ask so many questions. I tell them, to find out if I will be a fit. They are used to being in the command seat, I like to change that a bit. Make them tell me why I should want to work there.

My style might not work for you, but just avoid the same questions that everyone else might ask. I'm not sure if any of this will really help you.

 

[RandomFool]

Open with a joke

 

[neovan]

Landing the Job

Check the site out. There's some info that may help.

Good luck!

 

[ni4ni]

Update?

 

[simms]

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[AreaCode707]

For a sales position they'll be mostly looking for poise, confidence and rapport building. Familiarity or background with the industry will be a major plus and experience will be a major plus.

Hope it went well!

For those wondering, I don't believe IQ tests can be given prior to a hire decision (or even after) but personality tests most definitely can. I am not 100% sure on that but I'm pretty confident.

<--- HR professional