Interviewing tips

2FastLX · 03-08-2001, 12:36 PM

Initial meeting - when you shake hands... smile and say something like "How's it going bro??" Hehe. Just kidding. But that is where they will get their very first impression of you. A firm handshake and a smile, and a small informal type greeting always works for me to get them (the future boss) laid back from the get go. I've been to quite a few interviews and I find it best to just be yourself. Don't come off as though you know it all but let them know that isn't going to matter. Let them know you want to learn what they do and learn how to do it well. Let them know you are the guy/gal for the job by portraying yourself as someone who can learn quickly and work well with other people. That will make the lack of a particular experience less noticable a lot faster than just saying I can try.

And don't be ashamed to point out your best qualities no matter how insignificant.

Don't let them just ask questions while you say yes or no. Go into detail about what you can/can't (but want to learn to) do and speak openly. Eye contact is important too.

My boss that I have now is a pretty cool dude and he interviewed me. He was laid back and even sweared a few times and this is a high doller business man. That was partially because I came to him with pretty much the same attitude because they called me, I didn't call them. If you act calm and open to anything they will act the same way.

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03-08-2001, 12:36 PM	#8
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Initial meeting - when you shake hands... smile and say something like "How's it going bro??" Hehe. Just kidding. But that is where they will get their very first impression of you. A firm handshake and a smile, and a small informal type greeting always works for me to get them (the future boss) laid back from the get go. I've been to quite a few interviews and I find it best to just be yourself. Don't come off as though you know it all but let them know that isn't going to matter. Let them know you want to learn what they do and learn how to do it well. Let them know you are the guy/gal for the job by portraying yourself as someone who can learn quickly and work well with other people. That will make the lack of a particular experience less noticable a lot faster than just saying I can try. And don't be ashamed to point out your best qualities no matter how insignificant. Don't let them just ask questions while you say yes or no. Go into detail about what you can/can't (but want to learn to) do and speak openly. Eye contact is important too. My boss that I have now is a pretty cool dude and he interviewed me. He was laid back and even sweared a few times and this is a high doller business man. That was partially because I came to him with pretty much the same attitude because they called me, I didn't call them. If you act calm and open to anything they will act the same way. ------------------ Indiana Stangers Association Buy your parts here