ThoughtWrong wants Aug 10, 2008 07:36PM more advice from his pleeps on job interviews, preparing for/ attending them. I have one tomorrow and could really use input
rosasay says Aug 11, 2008 12:37AM Always ask prospective employers what their core values are, then you choose them based on if they demonstrate them or not.
rosasay says Aug 11, 2008 12:38AM Most of us don't ask enough questions in interviews; we passively let them do the asking
Veribatim says Aug 11, 2008 12:38AM Be yourself, gosh that's so important, if you try to be someone else and then they hire you it can make your life miserable
rosasay says Aug 11, 2008 12:39AM 1st choice may be theirs (to make you an offer or not) but 2nd choice is WAY more important: Will you say yes or no, and keep looking?
AsKatKnits says Aug 11, 2008 12:42AM when they ask you about something you would have done better have one to tell them
ThoughtWrong shares Aug 11, 2008 12:43AM that I already work for this employer I am just putting in for a transfer to a different position at a different location.
rosasay says Aug 11, 2008 12:45AM tricky... you have to tell them what value you will bring to the transfer while you assure them it will also remain where you already are
germaine Aug 11, 2008 12:47AM goes back to what she told you last time... have an answer for goals, strengths, weaknesses... don't be cliche... look them in the eye
ThoughtWrong says Aug 11, 2008 12:48AM ok germaine I have been pondering that one all weekend as well an would like to ask a question to you and al my pleeps. *see my next thread*
th13rteen says Aug 11, 2008 12:47AM be nice and friendly. ask them if they play CS, if they have a 360, if they smoke weed, etc, etc.
pritcharddesign Aug 11, 2008 12:49AM um...current employer so they already know you. They should know you are good and ready to move, so say that and they will agree. Good to
ThoughtWrong Aug 11, 2008 12:50AM th13rteen: dude, I hope you never attend a job interview with that mentality unless its for high times magazine or something.
AZJazzyJ says Aug 11, 2008 12:56AM remember that this job interview is both ways, you want to make sure they meet your qualifications too. You don't want a dead-end job.
AZJazzyJ says Aug 11, 2008 12:56AM find out why the last person who had this job left, it might be a telling sign of company behavior or give you insight to opportunities
AZJazzyJ says Aug 11, 2008 12:58AM we all want a new job but how many after getting it wish they would have asked more questions before hand.
AZJazzyJ says Aug 11, 2008 01:00AM if you are transferring to a different department knowing what happened to the last person could be a tell as to management style.
ThoughtWrong feels Aug 11, 2008 12:58AM that even though this new job may not be his ideal one it is guarenteed to be 10x better than the one he currently has
germaine says Aug 11, 2008 12:59AM he wants it more than what he is doing... if it doesn't work out... then he can move on... it's the same employer
Jane Chin Aug 11, 2008 01:29AM one of my personal fav q to ask "suppose I'm a member of your team, it's 30 days later, you tell me I'm doing a great job. What have I
Jane Chin Aug 11, 2008 01:42AM yea, one of my past mentees asked this q and got offered the job on his way back to the airport.
DebInAustin says Aug 11, 2008 01:42AM I always ask, "what kind of boss would you make?" or "What can I learn from you?"
AZJazzyJ says Aug 11, 2008 01:43AM as an interviewer I always end each interview with "Is there 1 question you wish I would have asked but didn't?"
AZJazzyJ says Aug 11, 2008 01:45AM as an interviewee I always ask "what are the 5 most important challenges you must solve in the next 12 months and how are you doing on them"
ThoughtWrong says Aug 11, 2008 01:48AM that is the best question I have ever heard janechin and I will use that tommorrow. Thanks for that tidbit of advice
Jane Chin Aug 11, 2008 02:48AM my pleasure thoughtwrong! and really knowing the corp's competitors and corp culture helps too.