Interview tips?

[Jejunum]

Well; heres the deal; I am a second year chemical engineer looking for a coop job for the next quarter. I have an interview with P&G on thursday morning. Anyone wanna give me any advice? What to expect from interviewer? What to bring to interview? General stuff - how to prepare, etc!

thnx guys!

 

[jjones]

be prepared to talk about yourself and how you can contribute. above all be relaxed and confident.

 

[kev0ut]

don't be afraid to brag about yourself; know something about the company before you go; be prepared to ask the interviewer questions of your own (this shows interest); make sure you can talk about your accomplishments, blah blah blah

 

[spidey07]

<< above all be relaxed and confident >>



nailed it there. try not to jump on your responses - take a few seconds to formulate your answer/thoughts.

 

[Supahfreak]

Try not to swear, I know this sounds dumb but for some it's second nature. I have a habit of using colorful language amongst my friends but can turn it off for the most part when appropriate.

FreAk

 

[metallibloke]

<< know something about the company before you go; be prepared to ask the interviewer questions of your own (this shows interest >>



These two points will go a long way to helping you. At every interview I've ever had, they've always been impressed to see that you've been bothered to find out about the company and what they do (even if they are well-known, there is always something to be learnt).

 

[TomC25]

The couple who live across the street from us are both chemical engineers and work at P&G

Small world

The advice about being calm and confident as well as knowing some things about the company is right on

edit: prepare by having someone you don't know very well do a fake interview

 

[Jejunum]

What should i go in knowing about the company...grr its a big company and their alot of data... I looked over there goals for employees (its on the website). How can I brag about myself without sounding conceited (serious question). What is there about me to brag about anyways!

 

[TomC25]

Interviews are the one place where bragging can be a good thing

You ARE selling yourself

Think about being on THEIR side of the desk - how do you want them to see you

A confident, experienced, knowledgeable person will stand out

 

[amdskip]

yes, brag yourself up!

 

[Kenazo]

hee hee... one of my friends was interviewing for an office job, she told them she stretched before filling! i had a good laugh at her.

 

[Fuzzmuncher]

bribes

 

[firestar46]

Mr. Fuzmuncher, if the interviewer is a female, I think your nick might do the trick...

 

[kev0ut]

if all else fails, bring a gun with you and force them to hire you.

worked for me.

good luck

 

[metallibloke]

<< What should i go in knowing about the company...grr its a big company and their alot of data... I looked over there goals for employees (its on the website) >>



Just learn what it is they do/produce/services they provide, no need to go overboard,.

 

[Azraele]

Be sure to make eye contact.

Good Luck!

 

[propellerhead]

Coop job?

Relax, if they are trying to fill a coop slot, then they are not looking for some rocket scientist who can solve all the world's problems in a day, nor are they looking for someone who will shoot up the management structure and become the youngest VP in history. They don't expect you to know all about "corporate America". They don't expect you to know every thing. They don't even expect you to show up with the right jacket and tie.

They are looking for samples. That's all. Like in an ice cream shop, you try out little scoops to see if that bucket over there is worth digging into. They know you won't be productive at all. They know you will be asking everyone tons of questions and slowing everyone down. But that is a small price to pay if you turn out to be a good catch *in the long run*.

Show them your thirst for learning. Show them your desire to improve.