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Old 05-21-2008, 11:03 AM   #1
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Default I'm going to my first real job interview today. HELP!

so yeah, this is my first real job interview. what do i wear? how early should i get there? if i get there early will they take me early? im scarred...
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:04 AM   #2
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Are you secretly my wife?

My wife just went into her first professional interview of her life.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:04 AM   #3
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suit and tie...15 minutes early. Don't say "um" or "er" or anything stupid like that while you are talking, look people in the eye...be yourself...
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:05 AM   #4
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Arrive about 15-20 minutes early. Give yourself time to chat with the receptionist and show interest in the company. Ask them questions; receptionists are usually great sources of the inner workings of the officeplace.

Wear at the least slacks and a button down shirt with a tie and belt.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:05 AM   #5
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Are you secretly my wife?

My wife just went into her first professional interview of her life.
does your wife have a penis? i keed i keed

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suit and tie...15 minutes early. Don't say "um" or "er" or anything stupid like that while you are talking, look people in the eye...be yourself...
it's pretty damn hot outside
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:06 AM   #6
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does your wife have a penis?
This is the internet. You could be a ruse.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:07 AM   #7
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http://www.gradview.com/careers/big_mistake.html

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While the interviewer was in the middle of a long-distance call, the applicant took out a copy of a popular men's magazine and looked at the photos only, stopping longest at the centerfold.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:07 AM   #8
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Do your balls still itch? If so, you might want to goldbond them before heading in.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:09 AM   #9
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Do your balls still itch? If so, you might want to goldbond them before heading in.
they're good now thanks
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:09 AM   #10
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Know the company. Be prepared to say a few things showing you've researched your potential future employer.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:10 AM   #11
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Get there 15-20 min early. I just went through all of this in the last couple of weeks. I've noticed that interviews have changed from what I was prepped for. The obvious questions like "why do you want to work for _______" and "what are your strenghts and weaknesses" really don't happen all that often. The interviews I went to basically consisted of a conversation between me and the interviewer.

Best advice...BE YOURSELF! Show some personality...everyone else out there is trying to act as professional as possible, let your personality show and you will stand out from the rest!

EDIT: Even though typical questions aren't asked as much...still be prepared for them. Nothing's worse than not knowing how to answer a question about yourself!
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:11 AM   #12
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Dont **** it up
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:12 AM   #13
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I can't answer your questions without more information.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:12 AM   #14
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Know the company. Be prepared to say a few things showing you've researched your potential future employer.
well i mean it's fed-ex...what's there to know, it's a summer job that will also help with my internships at college.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:12 AM   #15
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Best advice EVAR!
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:12 AM   #16
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don't say the word "like" unless you're comparing 2 things. it's not a transition word, and they'll notice if you use it every 3rd sentence.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:13 AM   #17
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It's better to be over-dressed than under-dressed for the situation. If it's a professional job then a tie is required. If it's not a professional job you'll have to make a judgement call. If you know what people who work there typically wear just take it one step further. If they wear jeans and tee-shirts wear slacks and a polo shirt. If they wear polo shirts you wear an open collar dress shirt. If they wear open collar dress shirts you wear a tie.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:15 AM   #18
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well i mean it's fed-ex...what's there to know, it's a summer job that will also help with my internships at college.
Are you serious? I'm sure Fed-ex does much more than you realise. What type of summer job?
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:15 AM   #19
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Try to make a connection with the person interviewing you.

Example: When I interviewed with the IT Director here a year ago, I noticed he had a 1/16th die cast Ferrari F430 model on his bookshelf. So I made a point of bringing that up and it led into a friendly conversation about cars. He got to talk about his interest and experiences with cars and all was good. Try to find some common ground. Be a person, not a job applicant.
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:17 AM   #20
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Are you serious? I'm sure Fed-ex does much more than you realise. What type of summer job?
I don't know, do they spell check?
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:18 AM   #21
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Sorry to hijack youre thread, but Im currently seeking new employment. If your interviewer asks you how much youre currently getting paid inorder to determine your salary, what should you say to them?
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:19 AM   #22
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well i mean it's fed-ex...what's there to know, it's a summer job that will also help with my internships at college.
How long was Tom Hanks on that island? Save the boxes, save the boxes!
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:20 AM   #23
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bring a bottle of water... you will be talking alot and nothing is worse than cotton mouth in an interview cuz they wont understand anything u are talking about it u are all mummbly
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Old 05-21-2008, 11:20 AM   #24
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Sorry to hijack youre thread, but Im currently seeking new employment. If your interviewer asks you how much youre currently getting paid inorder to determine your salary, what should you say to them?
Avoid answering the question and do some research so you know what you should expect, and so you can justify what you ask for.
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I don't know, do they spell check?

Spell check this.

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