It looks like some people are questioning how to have a conversation naturally when on an interview.
The old advice, to be interestING, you need to be interestED still applies.
At AllianceStaff, we suggest you write out 5-6 questions before an interview - questions like 1)what common traits do you find most prevalent in the successful people here at your company? 2)why is the position open? 3)what is the most important task that you think needs to be done first when a new person is hired? 4)what tasks would you like to see eliminated from your priority list that can be done by this person? 5)what do you like about working here? 6)what is a typical day like for this person?
I think you get the idea. You can have them written out, and when the interviewer asks "do you have any questions" you can either look over your notes, and ask one that wasn't addressed, or you can say "I came in with a few questions, but you did such a thorough job of explaining things that you answered all of them during the interview" which is indeed a compliment to the interviewer, (you'll get props for that), and also, you get an opportunity to answer the question with a chance to talk. Its a way to see if you can think on your feet.
By getting in the habit of being prepared and anticipating the questions, you can be one step ahead of the competition for the interview.
For more tips on interviewing, please feel free to check out our website at www.alliancestaff.com and look at the candidate section. There may be more interview tips for you. Good luck!
Glenna Cose
of WI
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Aug 27, 2009 19:08:01 PM
interview paranoid
an interview is a conversation that ends up into two:the interviewee will be glad or the interviewer will be furious and disappointed
annod
of NV
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Aug 13, 2009 08:45:57 AM
RE: Asking Questions
This is going to sound dumb or weird but I had trouble with the whole "Do you have any questions" thing. In school, no matter what they actually said, it was understood that you're not actually supposed to have any questions. A good student understands everything the first time. A great student knew all the information beforehand. Questions are for idiots.
So when someone asks, "Do you have any questions" the word "No" is out my mouth without even thinking of it. Hell, I was proud to say no to that question in job interviews before I found out they actually wanted to hear yes. I'd looked up information on the company. I'd paid attention to everything they said about the company, people, and the job during the interview. I'm not supposed to have any questions, right? The question sounded like a trap.
It STILL sounds like a trap even though I know the correct answer is yes.
Sharon
of GA
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Jul 09, 2009 14:05:23 PM
Job Interiew
These great words of wisdom. With 30 years of Retail management experience to draw upon this falls right in line with using the KISS
principle. Do not over complicate it like many of us seem destined to do.
kal
of NC
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Jul 06, 2009 21:12:45 PM
This Requires Preparation
All these tips are important. But to engage the interviewer one must be prepared with the right questions. Candidates are often asked if they have any questions. Too often the candidate sits there like deer in the headlights. They then come back with two or three general or bland questions. They fail to engage or make an impact.
Candidates that ask good questions do better every time than those that don't.
Brad Remillard
IMPACT Hiring Solutions
www.impacthiringsolutions.com
Brad Remillard
of CA
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Jul 03, 2009 18:27:05 PM
Job Interview
I interviewed a lot of people for jobs in my career and always positively responded to people who were good, natural conversationalists. This is very good advice.
Glenna Cose of WI @ Aug 27, 2009 19:08:01 PM
annod of NV @ Aug 13, 2009 08:45:57 AM
Sharon of GA @ Jul 09, 2009 14:05:23 PM
kal of NC @ Jul 06, 2009 21:12:45 PM
Brad Remillard of CA @ Jul 03, 2009 18:27:05 PM
A. Reader of WA @ Jul 01, 2009 14:35:00 PM
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