Interview tips
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My job is to get people jobs so I like to think I know a thing or two about it.
Do some research about the company before you go in. That way when they explain something or other about something they do you can chime in with "oh like I saw on your website" or something along those lines.
Answer their questions in as much detail as you can. Use examples from your prior experience to show how you accomplished similar things to what they are asking. Don't evade their questions or seem like you are holding information back.
When they ask you if you have any questions, get as much info from them as you can about salary, benefits, hours, etc. Shows that you're seriously considering the job. Companies like to hire people who seem like they want the job. Also lets them know you want to make sure the whole situation is a fit for you and you probably have other options on the table (don't tell them that though).
Ask them what their timeframe for making a decision is, and set a time to follow up. That way you're not left thinking when might be a good time to call and follow up.
Do some research about the company before you go in. That way when they explain something or other about something they do you can chime in with "oh like I saw on your website" or something along those lines.
Answer their questions in as much detail as you can. Use examples from your prior experience to show how you accomplished similar things to what they are asking. Don't evade their questions or seem like you are holding information back.
When they ask you if you have any questions, get as much info from them as you can about salary, benefits, hours, etc. Shows that you're seriously considering the job. Companies like to hire people who seem like they want the job. Also lets them know you want to make sure the whole situation is a fit for you and you probably have other options on the table (don't tell them that though).
Ask them what their timeframe for making a decision is, and set a time to follow up. That way you're not left thinking when might be a good time to call and follow up.
best advice so far. research the company!!! find out what they sell, how long they've been selling it etc.
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Ask questions. Over the course of the summer and even now, I have been interviewing people applying for an internship with me. Other than the general stuff you should already know, and what Fatbooty said...I will say again, know as much as you can about the company and ask some freaking questions. It was really annoying when I ask if they had any questions and they said that they didnt. All while I deliberately excluded some important information. I've even had people come in and not even know what the internship is about...they were just looking for any job. Uhhh yea...that aint going to work.
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Yup, I've heard that one many times.
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It makes perfect sense. If you dress nicer than the interviewer they will feel uncomfortable (you will too). This is a pretty common piece of advice for interviewing.
And about the crystal ball comment, it's not that hard to judge what the interviewer will be wearing if you have studied the job.
And about the crystal ball comment, it's not that hard to judge what the interviewer will be wearing if you have studied the job.
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From: Lll
It makes perfect sense. If you dress nicer than the interviewer they will feel uncomfortable (you will too). This is a pretty common piece of advice for interviewing.
And about the crystal ball comment, it's not that hard to judge what the interviewer will be wearing if you have studied the job.
And about the crystal ball comment, it's not that hard to judge what the interviewer will be wearing if you have studied the job.
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