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small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
edited March 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Oy I am a bit nervous as I have a phone interview tomorrow!! I really want this job and it would be sweet to already have a job lined up out there. I have been on Monster etc but does anyone do hiring or aced an interview that would like to offer any "MUST DO" advice? Thanks :)
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  • DaytimeDilemmaDaytimeDilemma Posts: 2,008
    Interview Don'ts:


    - Smoke weed
    - Take mushrooms
    - Get drunk.
    - Eat glue.
    - Eat Thai.
    - Inhale gasoline.
    - Defecate on interviewer's desk.
    - Wear a black belt with brown shoes.


    Of course, that's if you want the job. If not, have at it.
  • in_hiding79in_hiding79 Posts: 4,315
    Calm down, try not too worry so much. I'm sure you will do just fine!! :) Good luck..
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  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    A phone interview huh? I've never done one of those as I always gave a test, but the one thing I did appreciate was getting a card or note as a follow up. Just a short thank you, summation of what was discussed and why you are qualified, want the job, etc. Let us know how it turns out and Good Luck! :)
    "I'd rather be with an animal." "Those that can be trusted can change their mind." "The in between is mine." "If I don't lose control, explore and not explode, a preternatural other plane with the power to maintain." "Yeh this is living." "Life is what you make it."
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    DaytimeDilemma wrote:
    Interview Don'ts:


    - Smoke weed
    - Take mushrooms
    - Get drunk.
    - Eat glue.
    - Eat Thai.
    - Inhale gasoline.
    - Defecate on interviewer's desk.
    - Wear a black belt with brown shoes.


    Of course, that's if you want the job. If not, have at it.

    Is that why I didn't get that last job? :confused::p

    Thanks, in_hiding!!! I have a positive vibe but I don't want to jinx myself :)
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    wolfbear wrote:
    A phone interview huh? I've never done one of those as I always gave a test, but the one thing I did appreciate was getting a card or note as a follow up. Just a short thank you, summation of what was discussed and why you are qualified, want the job, etc. Let us know how it turns out and Good Luck! :)

    They wanted me in person but since I don't arrive until next week I called to see if I could do a phone interview and she agreed :D:D

    Thanks, D!!!
  • AllieAllie Posts: 2,908
    in_hiding79 wrote:
    Calm down, try not too worry so much. I'm sure you will do just fine!! :) Good luck..
    I second this and of course, speak confidently, and don't answer the call waiting! :)

    You will be great STB, no worries. Good luck to you
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  • patrickredeyespatrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    small town beck wrote:
    Oy I am a bit nervous as I have a phone interview tomorrow!! I really want this job and it would be sweet to already have a job lined up out there. I have been on Monster etc but does anyone do hiring or aced an interview that would like to offer any "MUST DO" advice? Thanks :)



    Just be calm and you will be fine. Sending good vibes your way. :D
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    Allie wrote:
    I second this and of course, speak confidently, and don't answer the call waiting! :)

    You will be great STB, no worries. Good luck to you


    haha.. just imagine "oh I have to take this call" LOL :eek: :p

    Thanks, Allie :)
  • chinobaezachinobaeza Santiago Posts: 2,489
    DaytimeDilemma wrote:
    Interview Don'ts:


    - Smoke weed
    - Take mushrooms
    - Get drunk.
    - Eat glue.
    - Eat Thai.
    - Inhale gasoline.
    - Defecate on interviewer's desk.
    - Wear a black belt with brown shoes.


    Of course, that's if you want the job. If not, have at it.
    you forgot:
    -eat paint
  • AllieAllie Posts: 2,908
    small town beck wrote:
    haha.. just imagine "oh I have to take this call" LOL :eek: :p

    Thanks, Allie :)

    oy vey! no worries. Good luck to you :)
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
    6-01-06
    6/25/08
    Free Speedy
    and Metsy!
  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    Ok, well I've not done a phone interview but I can give you a few little tips about phone ettiquette from my finishing school days (DO NOT LAUGH! :p )

    You can hear if a person is smiling when they speak, so smile. :)

    Listen and take a breath before you answer, it's ok if there is a small delay.

    Remove all distractions around you. So turn of your mobile, the tele, the radio, lock up the dog etc.

    Get yourself a comfortable spot to sit with paper, a pen, a glass of water and tissues handy.

    Write down any questions you may have and also a few anecdotal things about yourself that you might use if needed. Also go through the interview in your mind before it starts and formulate some answers to questions you may be asked. If they have given a job description think about how to best respond to all the things they are looking for. Make notes of why you are the best person for the job. Keep it with you by the phone.

    Don't panic and remember they'd be lucky to have you.

    OH and Suze, DON'T FORGET TO BREATHE AND SMILE! :)

    Good luck, may the force be with you! :)

    Now get to bed! ;)

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  • wolfbearwolfbear Posts: 3,965
    Jeanie wrote:
    Ok, well I've not done a phone interview but I can give you a few little tips about phone ettiquette from my finishing school days (DO NOT LAUGH! :p )

    You can hear if a person is smiling when they speak, so smile. :)

    Listen and take a breath before you answer, it's ok if there is a small delay.

    Remove all distractions around you. So turn of your mobile, the tele, the radio, lock up the dog etc.

    Get yourself a comfortable spot to sit with paper, a pen, a glass of water and tissues handy.

    Write down any questions you may have and also a few anecdotal things about yourself that you might use if needed. Also go through the interview in your mind before it starts and formulate some answers to questions you may be asked. If they have given a job description think about how to best respond to all the things they are looking for. Make notes of why you are the best person for the job. Keep it with you by the phone.

    Don't panic and remember they'd be lucky to have you.

    OH and Suze, DON'T FORGET TO BREATHE AND SMILE!

    Good luck, may the force be with you! :)

    Now get to bed! ;)

    *~*~*~*~*~*~ POSITIVE ENERGY AND GOOD VIBRATIONS COMING YOUR WAY ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

    I have crossed everything!
    I'm sorry, I did chuckle a little. Very good tips though! It's funny that most are things I would think to do but I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't. :)
    (I had to remove a smiley - sorry. Insert frowny face.)
    "I'd rather be with an animal." "Those that can be trusted can change their mind." "The in between is mine." "If I don't lose control, explore and not explode, a preternatural other plane with the power to maintain." "Yeh this is living." "Life is what you make it."
  • iamsampjiamsampj Posts: 784
    research the company so that you can ask a few questions of the interviewer (not interrogating though)...it shows interest, obviously, and that you'd like to remain with the company for awhile. it's something that i look for when hiring :)

    you'll do fantastic i'm sure. jeanie gave some excellent advice. also, if you're going to take the interview from a cell phone, make sure you have a full battery and good reception!!

    good luck!!
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  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    wolfbear wrote:
    I'm sorry, I did chuckle a little. Very good tips though! It's funny that most are things I would think to do but I'm sure a lot of people wouldn't. :)
    (I had to remove a smiley - sorry. Insert frowny face.)

    Yeah it's ok. Most people that know me think it's hysterical that I went to finishing school! :D
    Although I have been complimented on my lady like behaviour on more than one occasion. :D Not that you'd know at the pub or the footy. I never did use what I'd learned in that "how to enter and exit a limousine" lesson though! :D
    NOPE!!!

    *~You're IT Bert!~*

    Hold on to the thread
    The currents will shift
  • Riot_RainRiot_Rain Posts: 348
    small town beck wrote:
    Oy I am a bit nervous as I have a phone interview tomorrow!! I really want this job and it would be sweet to already have a job lined up out there. I have been on Monster etc but does anyone do hiring or aced an interview that would like to offer any "MUST DO" advice? Thanks :)

    Wow, congrats and good luck!

    I've got an interview on Friday... I'm really nervous! It's in German, my third language, eek! Been looking on Monster myself... Smile and be polite is what they seem to say. And make eye contact, but you don't need to worry about that one! Or the shaking of hands! :D
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  • lgtlgt Posts: 720
    I have done three phone interviews only - the first one didn't go well but the second two did and I went to the second round.

    Eliminate all distractions: go in a room and pretend you have the person interviewing in front of you (that mind trick seemed to work for me) so you can concentrate fully.

    Have your questions written up before - but that's valid for any interview.

    Do not be afraid to ask them to repeat the question - well, this especially works if it's in a foreign language.

    And I like Jeanie's suggestion to smile, even if it is to the phone! ;)

    Very best of luck STB! :)
  • Heineken HelenHeineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    oh best of luck stb and lgt :)

    I've no tips I'm afraid other than what's already been said but it all seems like advice worth heeding. You'll be fine :)
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  • intodeepintodeep Posts: 7,228
    small town beck wrote:
    Oy I am a bit nervous as I have a phone interview tomorrow!! I really want this job and it would be sweet to already have a job lined up out there. I have been on Monster etc but does anyone do hiring or aced an interview that would like to offer any "MUST DO" advice? Thanks :)

    I have not read all the responses but i did notice someone mentioned to sit down for the interview. I would not suggest that.

    There has been plenty of research that has pointed people speak more confidently and when they are standing. If you are sitting you can get too relax and fall in to an ease that you don't want to be on an interview.

    I always used to do my phone interviews in my kitchen so i could lean on the counter and write if i needed to.

    Good luck I hope it goes well.
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  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    Thanks for all the good wishes and positive vibes. Also got some good tips :)

    And good luck to Riot Rain too :D
  • PJSerfPJSerf Posts: 637
    As someone who has been doing the interviewing for an open position on my team the last few weeks, one key tip that I look for is showing a good knowledge of the position and responsibilities, as well as background of the company. For example, I often ask, "What about this position interests you?", and 9 times out of 10, I'll get a standard response along the lines of "It seems challenging", or "It'll be a good learning experience". To me, that sounds like you have no idea what the job is about.

    Good Luck and relax!
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  • DanimalDanimal Posts: 2,000
    Have porno BLARING in the background. Interupt the interview every now and then saying that you need to get more hand cream.
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  • GraySaturdayGraySaturday Posts: 2,878
    Good luck! I think phone interviews are awesome. Much better then putting so much time into a face to face if the job isn't right from the get go. My husband has a phone interview tomorrow. He's nervous, but it allows him to write down key things he wants to make sure he hits on, and not forget them, which he probably would if he was nervous face to face.

    I hope you get the job if you like it!!!
  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    becky girl!
    wow...congrats with the move and the interview, how exciting! no advice relly....just follow the basics of any interview. just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!!!
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,624
    the first....and definitley THE LAST phone interview i did was about a month ago....it lasted about 5 minutes with me telling the lady giving the interview she was out of her mind and her company was full of shit....
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    the first....and definitley THE LAST phone interview i did was about a month ago....it lasted about 5 minutes with me telling the lady giving the interview she was out of her mind and her company was full of shit....

    did ya get the job?! ;):p
  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,624
    cutback wrote:
    did ya get the job?! ;):p
    the lady starts out asking me questions about my employment history history...

    i ask her why she is asking these questions because she has had a copy of my application for 2 weeks...."Havent you already done a background check??"

    "well we like to make sure the application matches what you have to say on the phone"

    "well its for a truck driving position....dont you have a copy of my DAC report"
    (which is basically what a credit report is to a consumer) all truckers have one and all employers can get a truck drivers work history in a matter of minutes).....

    "we have your DAC report but again we want to see if what you say over the phone matches that do"

    "so basically you want to see if i am a liar????"

    "well ........yes".........

    and thats when i FLIPPED OUT....

    after a couple minutes back and forth with this lady is when i started laughing at her and told her to fuck off........
    Take me piece by piece.....
    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    :D They want to see me next week once I arrive in Calgary!!! Sounds very promising :)
  • AllieAllie Posts: 2,908
    small town beck wrote:
    :D They want to see me next week once I arrive in Calgary!!! Sounds very promising :)
    YAY!
    Congrats to you and continued good luck!
    Well done!
    "...like a word misplaced, nothing said, what a waste.."
    "Sometimes life should be consumed in measured doses"
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  • Riot_RainRiot_Rain Posts: 348
    small town beck wrote:
    :D They want to see me next week once I arrive in Calgary!!! Sounds very promising :)

    Woohoo!!!! I am very pleased for you!!!!

    (And increasingly nervous about my own interview today ;) )

    Congrats and good luck next week :D
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    I'm discarding all thought
    I'll dry up, leaving puddles on the ground
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  • JeanieJeanie Posts: 9,446
    small town beck wrote:
    : D They want to see me next week once I arrive in Calgary!!! Sounds very promising :)

    WOOHOOO!!!! :D You go girl!!! :)

    Just need to uncross everything for a little bit to get my circulation going again but I'll twist up again in time for the face to face. Let me know so I can warm up! ;)

    This is such exciting news girlie! I'm so happy for you! :)
    NOPE!!!

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