The Official Interview and CV Thread

FETCHER. · 09-27-2011, 07:19 AM

Just as it says on the tin. I'm finding it hard to find half decent tips on the net so this can be our home for personal tips and pointers that you have found helped you. Or interview pointers in general. I know you all have something up your sleeve

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Chop, chop.

Guybrush · 09-27-2011, 07:21 AM

Have someone you know on the inside recommend you

Works very well!

djchameleon · 09-27-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tore

Have someone you know on the inside recommend you

Works very well!

lol this works the best in my area. No matter how well you interview, if you aren't someone's friend or a distant cousin of theirs then you are just assed out.

CanwllCorfe · 09-27-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

lol this works the best in my area. No matter how well you interview, if you aren't someone's friend or a distant cousin of theirs then you are just assed out.

Yup, same here. I was born into my first job, and I knew someone that worked at my second job. No such luck since then, but I'm still on the search for a car. I just got some more money so now I can finally get one that's halfway decent.

Zer0 · 09-27-2011, 07:29 AM

One of the main things is to make a good first impression. Make sure you dress really well, arrive early and great the interviewers with a handshake and a smile. A sincere greeting makes a big difference and always be sure to make eye contact. I have a Word file here somewhere with loads of tips and possible questions that a recruitment firm sent me. I'll post it as soon as I find it...

Zer0 · 09-27-2011, 07:39 AM

Found it. Had to copy it into a txt file and attach it due to the post character limit here. It's a very good guide if you can manage to read through it.

Note: in Notepad go into Format and click Word Wrap, should make this easier to read.

FETCHER. · 09-27-2011, 11:22 AM

I've always been told to mirror your interviewers attitude. Like if they're informal, and laid-back copy it

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Also, a girl giving a handshake? I'm not sure I should or not

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14232949 · 09-27-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Aurora

I've always been told to mirror your interviewers attitude. Like if they're informal, and laid-back copy it

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Also, a girl giving a handshake? I'm not sure I should or not

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Blow them a big kiss.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 09-29-2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Aurora

I've always been told to mirror your interviewers attitude. Like if they're informal, and laid-back copy it

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Also, a girl giving a handshake? I'm not sure I should or not

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Shaking hands is really important! It shows maturity and respect.

Also babe, make sure you act confident, even if you don't feel it.

The Monkey · 10-02-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Aurora

I've always been told to mirror your interviewers attitude. Like if they're informal, and laid-back copy it

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Also, a girl giving a handshake? I'm not sure I should or not

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What?

Why wouldn't you give a handshake? Has Scotland turned into Saudi Arabia or what?

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