Dorado Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Got a job interview tomorrow. For an office job! If I land it then it'll be the first job I've had in a decade that comes with air conditioning, isn't weather dependent, and more than likely won't put me in the hospital like the last one. It's a simple bookkeeping/accounting position and the pay's not much, but it's a start in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Tale Todd Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Remember to breathe, take time with your answers, you'll be fine. Cowboy up! #First Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cactus Jack Calder Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just before you are done ask. Is there anything in my resume that you would like to discuss further? Let’s the interviewer feel like you are open and above board. Not saying you aren’t, but it gives them a favorable feeling about your character. Good luck and Happy Trails, Pard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good luck Pard! Look the interviewer in the eyes, smile; be aware that questions may make you uncomfortable. It is ok to say, “ Let me think about that for a moment.” It shows you are not going to make snap judgements. It’s ok to let them know you are eager to work for them, but avoid sounding desperate. Be absolutely totally honest. I used to do employment interviews for a really big company. Let us know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 From someone who recently went through the interview process, all of the advice above is spot on. Best of luck to you and I'm sure you'll do well. Please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 1. make sure your breath is o.k. 2. DON'T compliment any female's, regardless of its innocent nature. Don't compliment them on their shoes, dress, or hair. Leave it alone. 3. Answer questions with eye contact. 4. and please don't start every answer with..... "Well, uh.......................". 5. don't cross your legs or try to look overly relaxed or 'cool'. 6. don't over use your cologne and smell like you took a bath in Old Spice or Brut. 7. If you are ask if you would like something to drink (assuming you might be thirsty), accept some water only if your interviewer is drinking something. If they aren't, let it be. 8. look appropriate for the position and trim any nose hair you might have. 9. BE ON TIME. AND.......most important, don't tell them you know Me, Lumpy or ALPO..... ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good luck! Hope it works for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffield, SASS #23454 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good Luck! Duffield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good Luck, Dorado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beacon Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Sending more luck. Get that job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good luck!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocWard Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 11 hours ago, Widowmaker Hill SASS #59054 said: AND.......most important, don't tell them you know Me, Lumpy or ALPO..... ..........Widder Heck, I try to tell myself the same thing!lol Thanks for the well wishes. I go in at 10 today. I hope all the luck y'all are sending offsets my bad luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorelei Longshot, SASS #44256 Life Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good luck, but remember sometimes even though you might really be qualified for the job, sometimes a friend of a current employee gets the job based on that friendship. Also it was totally upsetting to be told "You're over qualified and won't be satisfied with this job." when I desperately needed ANY job to pay the bills. Just don't take it personally. The right job will come along. Praying for you and your success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finagler 6853 Life Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Lorelei Longshot, SASS #44256 Life said: Good luck, but remember sometimes even though you might really be qualified for the job, sometimes a friend of a current employee gets the job based on that friendship. Also it was totally upsetting to be told "You're over qualified and won't be satisfied with this job." when I desperately needed ANY job to pay the bills. Just don't take it personally. The right job will come along. Praying for you and your success. I run into that ALL the time. I'm overqualified but can't find better. I just need something better than what I've got. (Which isn't much). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorado Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 I think it went well. We talked a long time, nearly an hour, and she seemed to like me. Hopefully I'll get it. I could certainly use it. Afterwards I went to lunch with my father, but had to call a locksmith to get back in my truck! Fuse or something is burned out and got it all locked up solid. Gonna work on it this afternoon and see if I can fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 6 hours ago, Lorelei Longshot, SASS #44256 Life said: Good luck, but remember sometimes even though you might really be qualified for the job, sometimes a friend of a current employee gets the job based on that friendship. Also it was totally upsetting to be told "You're over qualified and won't be satisfied with this job." when I desperately needed ANY job to pay the bills. Just don't take it personally. The right job will come along. Praying for you and your success. You're over qualified and won't be satisfied with this job." ........Which means they think A. You’re probably smarter than the boss or B. You’ll ask for a raise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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