I have an interview. Help!!?
should i get there 10 minutes early or 15? im going krazy
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First of all, I presume the typos in your question were not replicated on your resume. If they were, you wouldn't be having an interview with me in the first place.
Secondly, I agree with the person above who said "calm down."
Thirdly, keep in mind that, in a sense, you are interviewing them as well. Are they worthy of having you as an employee? Don't come across as arrogant on this point, but the reality is that they have concerns as well and don't want to hire just anybody. Have some confidence that you are a quality individual and it would be in THEIR best interests as well to hire you.
YES, shake hands firmly with the interviewer when you get there. Also shake hands when the interview is over and thank them for taking the time to talk to you.
They will drive the interview process, based on information on your application or resume, so the burden of continuing the conversation is typically on the interviewer rather than the "interviewee."
Yes, plan to get there early. Being late for an interview is a major strike and some people will eliminate you from consideration based on that alone, regardless of how impressive you are once the conversation starts. If something happens like traffic or construction and you are late, apologize profusely for your tardiness. In interviewing people, this point alone has caused me to either eliminate somebody from consideration or at least continue to consider them. Its a bad mistake, but not necessarily a fatal one.
As for dress, find out if you can what the dress code is at this employer and then dress a little more conservatively than that. Conservative attire won't ever hurt you. Being too casual will. Also, if you have multiple ear or facial peircings, take them out before the interview. One pair of earrings is okay. 5 aren't. And be sure whatever you wear covers any tattoos you have. You aren't trying to pick up a guy in the mosh pit here.
What they ask you and how long it takes are completely up to the interviewer other than the constraint that there are some questions that legally they can't ask you. But follow his or her lead, either way.
Calm Down First!
Dress nice. Not causal. No Jeans a dress or skirt and blouse is better. Be honest if you have a resume take 2 copies. They will ask about your work experience and you yourself. Shake hands as you greet them have a firm handshake but don't hurt them. Shake again when you leave chances are they will offer their hand first but you can if they don't. The time will be different for each interview usually 15-30 minuets but may be shorter. Sit up straight don't slouch be attentive and answer their questions clearly and intelligently. Don't get too detailed or tell long stories. Also don't criticize former bosses or co-workers to your interviewer.
Be polite say yes sir and no sir or mam. Thank them for their time when done. And get there 10 min. before your scheduled time if possible. You will do fine!!
Good luck!
First off, relax if you mess something up its not the end of the world.
I'd get there a few minutes early, but make sure you are not late. They may make you wait, but thats fine - never be late, makes a bad impression. Dress nicely and conservatively. Shake hands with everyone you will be talking with (not the receptionist, of course - the people who will be interviewing you) when you meet them and leave.
This is often tough to do, but just try to have fun, and engage them in conversation (when not answering questions). Remember, if you are enjoying yourself, they are probably having fun too.
Its a great idea to think about all the stuff they could ask, and practice different answers (there are books written about this) but its kinda short notice, so I'd just suggest being very upbeat and forthright. Try and keep a half-full type of perspective. Never lie, but try to accentuate the best. If you get stuck on a question, just do the best you can. Say "thats a great question, never really thought about that" but then answer the question as best you can (saying the above is kinda a stall tactic to think up an answer - nothing more).
Also, think up some questions you can ask them, both before and during the interview if you can. General stuff is fine, but more precise stuff is better as it shows you have been listening, or know something about the company in advance. Look them up on the web and find out what you can about them before - if you have time.
Finally, since this is your first one, think of it as practice. If you get the job great, and of course do your best, but if not no big deal - there will be other interviews.
Also, remember (write down) everyone's name you meet and send a thank you note afterwards (unless you don't want the job).
Good luck, an remember. Just be yourself and have fun.
Always 15 minutes early, and the best single phrase "I'm just so excited to get started".
Everything else I can't help you with.
first relax and say to yourself they need me more than I need them (although it may not be true). relaxing wil make you confident.
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