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Job interview

Asked by heyjay2 about 1 year ago, 9 answers.

I'm 16 so this is my first job, I have an interview in a week
And I was wondering if you guys could give me any tips?

Answered by layashea on Jul 29, 2008, 01:27PM
1099 answers

act friendly.
be educated about whatever job it is.
dress modestly.

Answered by thedude on Jul 29, 2008, 01:29PM
5995 answers

Learn what you can about the company. Show initiative. Be confident, not arrogant.

Make sure if you get questions about your resume, you have already thought of how you'd respond to the questions.

Think of these questions:
What value would you bring to the company?
Why pick you over the next applicant?
Why do you want to work for the company?

And similar ones...a lot of interviews have similar questions, so if others can add some examples as well, and you think them through, you'll do very well. Good luck with the interview!

Answered by dawnathen on Jul 29, 2008, 01:31PM
725 answers

Don't let your eyes wonder, look him/her in the eyes.
shake hands when you meet your interviewer and when you finish.
smile.
Don't act fake, they can tell.
think fast when answering questions. don't sit there and think about an answer.
be honest

Answered by homestar_runner3 on Jul 29, 2008, 01:31PM
99 answers

Don't look at your feet. Keep good posture even while sitting and look them in the eyes. smile occasionally and don't act nervous. keep your hands free... (don't ball them up or put them in pockets.. it looks bad) Most importantly( even though I hate to do it ) brag about your accomplishments... or at least be proud and bring them up. And if there is more than one person make sure you talk to both of them, not just one and remember to talk to them, not the floor... hope I can help... it usually works well for me so I hope you have luck.

Answered by heyjay2 on Jul 29, 2008, 01:31PM
470 answers

thanx

Answered by popcornkernel on Jul 29, 2008, 04:23PM
110 answers

Practise talking. Get afamily member or friend to ask you random questions about the feild you're in and answer them. This way if that question ends up in the interveiw you're ready.

Otherwise just me friendly, smile, and be yourself.

Good luck
-Jess

Answered by fake_fingernails on Jul 30, 2008, 08:24AM
1097 answers

-be on time
-wear no more than 7 pieces of jewelry
-don't look too casual
-don't sit sloppy
-be careful on body language
-keep eye contact
-have firm grip on hand shake
-don't talk to much

...I dunno, I've learned this in nutrition and wellness

you'll probably end up getting the job, you're job-interview material.