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Discussion in 'TalkCeltic Pub' started by celtic94, Jul 28, 2012.

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  1. Sween

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    I think jhimbhoab covers most of it above. From my own experience from both sides of the desk I would suggest the following:

    1.) Suit up! That is a no-brainer, even for IT!
    2.) As many have said before, do a bit of company research and use this to answer questions such as "why do you want to work here/what can you bring to the company?"
    3.) Remember they are there to sell you the job as much as you are there to sell yourself. Have questions ready to ask - good one will cover future chances for progression, what makes working there so good against competitors, direction of the company, culture of the company, etc. Remember they want to find someone good as much as you want the job. An inteview is a two way process.
    4.) If you are asked a techincal answer that you dont know the answer to then just say "I have never heard of that". Then ask what the answer is and move on. I think this shows a willingness to learn and more character than just waffling nonsense.
    5.) Be cool. An interview is just a game. You have to jump through hoops just as they have to jump through hoops. But it is just a chat and if you dont get it you dont get it. Ask for feedback if you dont get it and move on. I am one of the few weirdos who actually enjoy interviews as I just see them as a game to beat. Many people dont give themselves a chance by being so nervous from the second they walk into the room.

    Good luck :50:
     
    Sween, Jul 29, 2012
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  2. Bunk Moreland

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    What school did you attend? usually :rolleyes:
     
    Bunk Moreland, Jul 29, 2012
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    I cant believe the OP is asking wether he should dress smart !!! This is a prerequisite for any interview .
     
    LB, Jul 29, 2012
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  4. Mr. Slippyfist

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    Mr. Slippyfist, Jul 29, 2012
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  5. Mr. Slippyfist

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    He said he has never been for an interview, and has no knowledge about them - hence his questions.
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, Jul 29, 2012
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  7. monkeynuts

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    Last job I went for I wore a casual shirt ,pair of chinos and a pair of gedjers and got the job within 5 mins ,then again not everyone is as good as me :50:
     
    monkeynuts, Jul 29, 2012
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  8. Bunk Moreland

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    Aye but if you were going to your first wedding or funeral you wouldn't turn up in your Celtic trackie would you? :56:

    It's just common sense
     
    Bunk Moreland, Jul 29, 2012
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  9. Mr. Slippyfist

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    :56::56:

    Common sense maybe, but some people just genuinely don't know about these things:50:
     
    Mr. Slippyfist, Jul 29, 2012
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  10. Sween

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    I think the poster in applying for an IT role, not McDonalds :86:
     
    Sween, Jul 29, 2012
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    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsxYfYCbVC0"]Trainspotting (5/12) Movie CLIP - Spud's Job Interview (1996) HD - YouTube[/ame]
     
    liam123cfc, Jul 29, 2012
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    McDs what do you take me for ,it was for a paper round :50:

    Nah it's actualy a pretty good job though I had it before I went .
     
    monkeynuts, Jul 29, 2012
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  13. Bunk Moreland

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    He's going for a job in IT though, not a gay strip club :56:
     
    Bunk Moreland, Jul 29, 2012
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    :56: True
     
    Bunk Moreland, Jul 29, 2012
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    Just look nice. Don't have to be formal, just don't look like you're on your way home from the pub.

    Or just see what people who work there are wearing, and wear that.
     
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