Interview on Wednesday with Honda Canada

Zolty

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Don't mess up your entire life and the lives of all your friends depend on you!!!!!

j/k

I always convince myself that I am overqualified for the position, and that I don't need it to begin with. In the interview be yourself and always give an example of something that you have done to prove any important statement you make about yourself, feel free to make examples up, most of the time they don't check.
 

Shyatic

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If it's for an IT position -- be honest. If you don't know something, say so. Be confident, not cocky. And be friendly and make some light jokes.

You aren't getting a job for what you know, it's for how you integrate with the existing team. Make yourself friendly, approachable, and of course, knowledgeable. The job will be yours if you can manage that.
 

Howard

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Originally posted by: Scribe
If it's for an IT position -- be honest. If you don't know something, say so. Be confident, not cocky. And be friendly and make some light jokes.

You aren't getting a job for what you know, it's for how you integrate with the existing team. Make yourself friendly, approachable, and of course, knowledgeable. The job will be yours if you can manage that.
Engineering position. Drawing up plans, documenting, testing equipment, etc.
 

shopbruin

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what kind of job is it?

before i go into any job interview:
1. research the company
2. make sure your interview clothes are clean and ironed. your shoes are clean and you already know how much time you need to get ready
3. look up directions on how to get there. do a preinterview drive by if possible so you can figure out how to get there.
4. know the job description. ask questions based on the responsbilities.
5. ask questions about the company itself.
6. never ask questions about benefits/pay in the interview unless it is brought up.
7. bring breath mints with you, just in case. pop them in when you get there.
8. relax. it's a conversation, and not a torture session. more relaxed candidates always get further along.
 

spidey07

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Look good, get haircut, make sure shoes are nice. Present open position until any negotiations seem emminent. Switch to power posture.
 

KarmaPolice

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Pre:
Eat as much chili as possible
during:
Walk in, give him a high five, and say "whats happening pops!"
Dont answer his questions...instead just talk about what you did last night
after:
Invite him to a strip club

you cant fail
 

CPA

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Right off the bat ask how much the job pays and how much vacation you get. Works like a charm.
 

KarmaPolice

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Originally posted by: CPA
Right off the bat ask how much the job pays and how much vacation you get. Works like a charm.

worked for me!

also tell them you dont want to be working more then 4 hours a day..tops no exceptions.
 

apac

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If you don't know something, don't just say 'I don' t know' and leave it at that. We recently interviewed several people for a senior software engineer position and the difference between the two top people is the one we didn't hire said 'I don't know' to many of the problems without even taking a stab at answering them. The people you interview with are looking for how you solve problems, not just whether or not you're able to get the answer.
 

KarmaPolice

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Originally posted by: apac
If you don't know something, don't just say 'I don' t know' and leave it at that. We recently interviewed several people for a senior software engineer position and the difference between the two top people is the one we didn't hire said 'I don't know' to many of the problems without even taking a stab at answering them. The people you interview with are looking for how you solve problems, not just whether or not you're able to get the answer.

don't make ****** up tho lol. Could be very arkward when they catch you.
 

apac

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Originally posted by: KarmaPolice
Originally posted by: apac
If you don't know something, don't just say 'I don' t know' and leave it at that. We recently interviewed several people for a senior software engineer position and the difference between the two top people is the one we didn't hire said 'I don't know' to many of the problems without even taking a stab at answering them. The people you interview with are looking for how you solve problems, not just whether or not you're able to get the answer.

don't make ****** up tho lol. Could be very arkward when they catch you.

Forgot to mention that - definitely do NOT go outside your bounds. To clarify, just talk through your thought process as you solve the problem, and then they can see where any why you got stuck. Show them that you're not a moron and that you can actually think outside of the box, even if you can't give an answer.
 

Howard

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Originally posted by: spidey07
Look good, get haircut, make sure shoes are nice. Present open position until any negotiations seem emminent. Switch to power posture.
What is the power posture?

How does one answer "tell me about yourself"?
 

spidey07

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Originally posted by: Howard
Originally posted by: spidey07
Look good, get haircut, make sure shoes are nice. Present open position until any negotiations seem emminent. Switch to power posture.
What is the power posture?

Relaxed, hands together in front of you in a open traingle. Just watch trump, he does power moves/posture CONSTANTLY.
 

sdifox

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Remember that manhole is round so that the cover cannot accidentally fall into the manhole.
 

SearchMaster

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Know something about the company and their current engineering principles. About 99% of people I interview answer "not much" when I ask "So, what do you know about <my company>?"