Author Topic: First interview in 9 years.... (Read 8883 times)

Hex · « **Reply #20 on:** June 08, 2007, 08:14:38 »

Best of luck Emmay (and to Sajaself)

It helps that they already know you/know of you.

I am a HR person, and in my opinion the hardest interview questions are competency based ones - the can you give me an example of when you have juggled different priorities type. Stick to a specific example, and don't generalise. Have they given you a job description/person spec? There should be some clues in there or in the advert? Try and come up with examples for things that they may ask. You can use home examples, doesn't have to be work based. We are looking for transferrable skills, not examples of how you have done something great at work. eg Give me an example of how you have brought a group round to your point of view - well the children are fighting over the tv, and I needed them to stop so I could cook tea. I asked them what the problem was, got them to agree to watch one channel, whilst we recorded the other, peace was restored and I cooked tea on time. Shows negotiation skills, communication, etc. Conversely, I went into the room, cut the plug off the television, sent the crying children into the garden, and cooked tea in relative peace, interprets as willing to make unpopular decisions, with a can do approach!

Hope this helps, best of luck.

Chris Graham · « **Reply #21 on:** June 08, 2007, 08:46:11 »

Good luck!!!

grawrc · « **Reply #22 on:** June 08, 2007, 08:57:46 »

Good luck Emmy. You've got loads of good advice here. Remember to show how much you would like the job. If you think the job is good for you then you must realise that you have the skills to do it. Rehearse what you are good at and how it matches the job. I'll be thinking of you this afternoon. Go for it girl!!

Ceratonia · « **Reply #23 on:** June 08, 2007, 09:54:31 »

I interview people for jobs quite a bit. Obviously, a lot depends upon the kind of job you're going for, but it's maybe worth seeing things from the interviewer's point of view. They'll have seen plenty of cvs/application forms and perhaps interviewed quite a few people. If they pick the wrong one, they may be stuck with someone unsuitable for years.

MrsKP (and Hex) both made very sensible points about being able to give examples of when you've done some specific thing. That's definitely something most interviewers will want to see. I wouldn't worry too much about being nervous, either - most people will notice and try to make allowances for it.

My real gripe as an interviewer is the people who turn up not having bothered to find out anything about the job. They're usually spending most of a day getting here and being interviewed, but they can't spend 20-30 minutes beforehand reading the stuff we send them? Or the people who lie on their cv and claim to have done something or have a particular technical skill and then when they turn up, say they don't really know much about it?

Anyway, good luck!

emmy1978 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 08, 2007, 12:24:21 »

Thanks all!! What great advice.
I used to interview people too! Was nervous then. ::)
Before Children I was very confident and all that. Being out of the game for a long time makes you feel like the world has moved on without you!
I know the organisation inside out and have a good understanding of the job spec so it's all about putting myself across now.
Really really thanks all, your support is fantastic.
Big Loves and I'll let you know how I got on later.
:-* :-* :-*

Jeannine · « **Reply #25 on:** June 08, 2007, 14:09:50 »

Nearly time Emmy, 2.15,you are in my thoughts,, go for it luv,we are all behind you XXXXXX XXX Jeannine

Multiveg · « **Reply #26 on:** June 08, 2007, 14:49:49 »

I have fingers crossed too. Best of luck (perhaps a bit late now....)

manicscousers · « **Reply #27 on:** June 08, 2007, 15:24:46 »

right, everyone, it's 3.24, positive vibes sent to emmy

cambourne7 · « **Reply #28 on:** June 08, 2007, 16:24:14 »

has everyone got there fingers crossed?

iain · « **Reply #29 on:** June 08, 2007, 16:31:51 »

i have fingers crossed here, it's 16.31. wonder how she got on

Esre · « **Reply #30 on:** June 08, 2007, 16:36:30 »

Just popped in to see how you got on Emmy, will have to wait till I get home now :(

cambourne7 · « **Reply #31 on:** June 08, 2007, 16:46:14 »

no news is good news :-)

think good thoughts

Marymary · « **Reply #32 on:** June 08, 2007, 18:09:12 »

How did it go Emmy? We are all really keen to know. :)

Jeannine · « **Reply #33 on:** June 08, 2007, 18:10:46 »

I feel really positive,it has got stronger all day,just won't go away.Come on Emmy.

emmy1978 · « **Reply #34 on:** June 08, 2007, 18:13:06 »

Your good vibes must have reached me because they offered me the job straightaway, I could have passed out. Did the whole thing feeling like I was sweating and bright red but if I was they obviously didn't notice - probably because you lot were there rooting for me.
I am so chuffed - Thanks all, was lovely reading your comments, they did make me larf!

Hugs to you all and thanks again. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Large glass wine for me tonight I think. ;D

Jeannine · « **Reply #35 on:** June 08, 2007, 18:15:20 »

I knew it, I just knew it, the feeling has grown all day and I just couldn't shake it. I am so happy for you I am tearful, Oh Emmy smashing,got to go, my laptop is wet XXX Jeannine

and another one XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXJeannine

emmy1978 · « **Reply #36 on:** June 08, 2007, 18:18:01 »

Thank you Jeannine - you are a love. Was all thanks to the positive things you all had to say and your thoughts, bless you. Was really lovely to log on and see the posts from you mad wotsits waiting to find out!

Loves for you J. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx :-*

Deb P · « **Reply #37 on:** June 08, 2007, 18:27:58 »

Well done that woman!!! ;D ;D ;D

dandelion · « **Reply #38 on:** June 08, 2007, 19:06:27 »

Fantastic news Emmy ;D ;D ;D!

katynewbie · « **Reply #39 on:** June 08, 2007, 19:36:24 »

;D ;D ;D ;D

Did not doubt it for a moment! Well done you!!

;)

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