Last minute tips for job interview?

[Hmongkeysauce]

this is my first job interview(and tech job interview) down here in socal since my move about 3 weeks ago. what kind of questions might they throw at me? its a panel of 3 people: it manager, another person, and the HR person, i believe. my duties, from job description, is to provide tech support within the company and maintain status of computers. i'm certainly capable of performing the duties, but this being my first job interview for a tech position, i have no clue what kind of questions they'll throw at me or which area i should spruce up before going into the interview. any help ?

 

[nismotigerwvu]

If you get asked a question you weren't ready for, it is POSITIVELY ok to pause for a moment and take a breath and then answer. It is far more assuring to the interviewer than an "umm" or an "uhh"

 

[clamum]

Take a shot or two of liquor beforehand.

 

[Hmongkeysauce]

you think they'll be very technical(in regards to their questions) considering this firm isnt a tech company but rather a company that serves the public sector ?

 

[shortylickens]

Originally posted by: nismotigerwvu
If you get asked a question you weren't ready for, it is POSITIVELY ok to pause for a moment and take a breath and then answer. It is far more assuring to the interviewer than an "umm" or an "uhh"

Agreed.

Also, dont give cute answers. You will likely be talking to engineers or other technicians. If they ask you what you think your greatest weakness is, dont say "I push myself too hard".
That might fly with a businessman or lawyer, engineers will be unimpressed.

Give a real answer and then immediately follow it up with a statement on how you have already corrected or how you plan to correct your weakness. It makes you sound practical, self-evaluating & self-correcting, and straightforward, all of which are ideal traits for a tech support person.

AND, if it is a tech support job, dont be afraid to whip out a pad and pencil and show them visually (if applicable to the question) that shows preparedness and solid troubleshooting skills, also highly desirable traits.

 

[thepd7]

Originally posted by: shortylickens

Originally posted by: nismotigerwvu
If you get asked a question you weren't ready for, it is POSITIVELY ok to pause for a moment and take a breath and then answer. It is far more assuring to the interviewer than an "umm" or an "uhh"

Agreed.

Also, dont give cute answers. You will likely be talking to engineers or other technicians. If they ask you what you think your greatest weakness is, dont say "I push myself too hard".
That might fly with a businessman or lawyer, engineers will be unimpressed.

Give a real answer and then immediately follow it up with a statement on how you have already corrected or how you plan to correct your weakness. It makes you sound practical, self-evaluating & self-correcting, and straightforward, all of which are ideal traits for a tech support person.

AND, if it is a tech support job, dont be afraid to whip out a pad and pencil and show them visually (if applicable to the question) that shows preparedness and solid troubleshooting skills, also highly desirable traits.

Great advice, defintaley have a pad and paper, the biggest thing in my area (engineering) for a technical interview is your problem solving skills. most jobs will train you or you can learn a lot on the job but they want to make sure your thought process is solid.

 

[Saulbadguy]

Customer service skills > technical skills

 

[bigrash]

The best advice I can give you is don't fart. For some reason interviewers don't like that. Oh, and don't pick your nose. Good luck!

 

[jtvang125]

Basic Windows, Office and networking is essential. Anything else unless explicitly stated in the job description they will train you for.