FabSwingers.com forum: Interviews

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

How would you prepare for an inter_iew? Is there anything you do or anything you don't do to get you in to the 'zone'?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Research the company as much as possible.

Prepare myself for questions I know they will probably ask

Think of some good questions to ask them to at the end of the inter_iew to understand them and the company

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

Don't watch Trainspotting for hints

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

do a bit of research on the company, the role and if possible the people you'll be working with.

work out answers to the usual strengths/weaknesses questions you might encounter.

Go in with the attitude of 'why should i come and work for you' as opposed to their 'why should we give you job' from them- but don't go past confidence and into arrogance.

Relax be yourself, if this isn't right for them then its the wrong job for you both

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Learn the company history and position in the market (as well as their USPS against competitors). And make sure I know my numbers and CV inside and out.

If I were a guy, I'd get my suit dry cleaned too!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What would be good questions to ask at the end?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What would be good questions to ask at the end?

Possibly ask why the inter_iewer joined the company?

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By *nigmatic1Woman
over a year ago

A seaside town near you!

Ask them what they can offer you to make you want to work for them. I was asked that once at inter_iew and I was very impressed!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What would be good questions to ask at the end?

What's the culture like here?

What would my day look like if I worked here and what tasks would I be required to fulfil?

What's the hardest part of the job I'm applying for?

What position did you start with when you joined?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thank you.

Progressive questions seem to be a good start.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Have at least 5 questions ready most normally get answered in the inter_iew.

I got some stuff I can send you if you need it.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Sat here trying to come up with some questions. Of all the times to give me an inter_iew. They give it on a Saturday morning!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck Popsicle..you'll be grand

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

SEA

Firms use different assessments - for example try googling STAR technique - it depends on what you are going for - but be enthusiastic but not overly

When I inter_iew I always remember the enthusiastic people - be yourself and good luck

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Good luck Popsicle..you'll be grand

Thanks Barbie x

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

Good Luck! Just chill n focus!

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

"What would be good questions to ask at the end?

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just don't get ya phone out, and tell em ya recognize em from Fab... Nail polish n all that!! Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends what type of industry and what position you're going for i.e. who's inter_iewing you... but I always treat inter_iews as a 'friends with benefits' scenario. I go in with the objective of at least coming out with a friend... and if I get the job offer then that's an added benefit

I've found this more relaxed, sociable, approach to inter_iews has stood me in good stead... whilst others clam up and try looking professional I already look like someone you'd like to work with.

My best inter_iew, without doubt, was also for the most important job I ever got... I turned up totally jet lagged, almost d*unk acting, and spent the whole inter_iew making the room of inter_iewers giggle. If I hadn't done that I wouldn't have got the job... as each of them left the inter_iew petitioning for me to get the job because they wanted to work with me.

Sometimes the real world is topsy turvey like that

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By *evilish_intentionsMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Don't watch Trainspotting for hints

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

ask if it is a capability/compentency based inter_iew

if so, you will need to consider specific examples to speak them through.

situation

task

action

result

or similar.

good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If no-one minds, though why I am asking I don't know but I am going to copy and paste some of the responses onto Word as I am terrible at inter_iews, don't sell myself enough my ex line manager said; he knows I can do the job but I fail miserably at it, find it difficult to big myself up, if that makes sense

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By *bi HaiveMan
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

"How would you prepare for an inter_iew? Is there anything you do or anything you don't do to get you in to the 'zone'?

Plead the fifth!!

And make sure you've got a good brief!

If it all goes tits up - we'll start a Fab "Free the Pops" campaign!

*shit - you meant a job inter_iew didn't you?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good luck!

Only just seen this thread, but here's basic tips:

Smile and greet all panel members

Open, positive body language - think relaxed and confident

Answer strongly, be succinct where possible and don't waffle

Link your answers to the message to the panel - bring out positivity and surprise them with something skills wise, if possible

Ask closing questions on their professional development, where they see the company going etc and the impact of that role etc

Close on a positive - "look forward to hearing from you' or similar

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Clean pants and vest

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By *onbons_xxMan
over a year ago

Bolton

Good luck

How about , 'What's been the greatest challenge you've faced over the last year'...then hopefully from some sort of conversation where you have had experience in said situation, or translated experiences.

Treat the whole thing more like a chat, it's important you get on with them as much as they with you.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I go in and be myself.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

This is a very useful thread. I'm rubbish at inter_iews but an excellent employee I just struggle to get that across.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Well, thank you very much you fab lot. I've only gone and got the job!!!

Whooop!

So, thank you all. I appreciate it a lot. It wasn't that bad. I was just being myself really . Few things had me going 'maybe i should not have said that'. But, all in all. Fab news!

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

Well done x

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

very well done, enjoy your new role.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"Well, thank you very much you fab lot. I've only gone and got the job!!!

Whooop!

So, thank you all. I appreciate it a lot. It wasn't that bad. I was just being myself really . Few things had me going 'maybe i should not have said that'. But, all in all. Fab news!

Well done you!

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"Well, thank you very much you fab lot. I've only gone and got the job!!!

Whooop!

So, thank you all. I appreciate it a lot. It wasn't that bad. I was just being myself really . Few things had me going 'maybe i should not have said that'. But, all in all. Fab news!

GREAT

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Congratulations!! xx

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Well done Popeye. I hope you enjoy your new role. When do you start?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Congratulations

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Well done Popeye. I hope you enjoy your new role. When do you start?

End of October. Is going to be an intense role. Should be a nice challenge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is a very useful thread. I'm rubbish at inter_iews but an excellent employee I just struggle to get that across.

Same here

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By *bony in IvoryCouple
over a year ago

Black&White Utopia

Well Done Yoouuuuu!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Well done Popeye. I hope you enjoy your new role. When do you start?

End of October. Is going to be an intense role. Should be a nice challenge.

Well done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Congratulations man!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Go d*unk lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Brilliant. The power of a fresh pair of pants and a clean vest

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