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I would like a little help and some tips with interviews. I work at the Uni here as a casual worker doing CAD. Now the uni has decided that they want the job to go full time. So i applied for the job and i got an interview (for my own job ¬_¬). I know i have a big advantage as i do the job already but im still really nervous about the interview as i have never had a proper interview before.
Can you tell me any tips on what to say and what not to say etc.
I got it on Thursday and i am already bricking it.
i also work at a uni..... interviews are usually pretty easy going, its more about if the face fits than technical know how, as unis are very big on providing all the training you could ever want ever anyway.
Odds are good that theyre obliged by internal politics to advertise externally, and may only be doing so because they have to, if so, your job is safe.
Key thing to remember is to dress smart and be yourself. You have the trump card as you are already doing the job and already know the team, and this will look far better for you than an unknown external applicant.
If you are seriously worried tho, consider chatting to your team leader about it, they may well confirm what ive said above, or at least give you some idea of what to expect, and often the simple fact you have asked can be a few brownie points in your favor later (as it shows you're keen to stay on.)
cover your face in boot polish and if you dont get the job you can claim racial discrimination.
and no boss wants that in todays britain so he deffo give you the job.
Be yourself... or me... I have no objections to you being me for the day >.>
Yes, Be the unemployed person
One thing that helps if your nervous about how your going to answer questions is to right down every question you think they might ask you and think of a well thought-out answer for each question. As everyone has said though be yourself and itll be fine.
One thing that is good to ask is ask the interviewers have they got any reservations about giving you the job, it gives you the opportunity to resell yourself.
Also think of answers for
1: What can you offer the job
2: Can you offer the job long term commitment
3: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time (always gets asked, if you don't have a goal/target it makes you look lazy)
4: Hobbies that can benefit you in doing the job (make **** up but make sure you have a relative knowledge of the hobbie).
That's it for now, your training will carry on tomorrow
If you are seriously worried tho, consider chatting to your team leader about it, they may well confirm what ive said above, or at least give you some idea of what to expect, and often the simple fact you have asked can be a few brownie points in your favor later (as it shows you're keen to stay on.)
It's worth chatting to your team leader anyway about the interview because it shows that you're serious about the position.
If you have (or are able to get) a job description with a list of competencies, in all likelihood, these with be used as the basis of the interview. Read through it and think of specific examples of times you have used these skills or behaviours.
The more prepared you are the less nervous you will be.
Remember that they aren't trying to catch you out. They just want to find the best person for the job.
Cheers for the replies guys, i have taken your suggestions on board . My boss said he will do a mock interview with me tomorrow as he does them all the time so that will help. Also my sister is going to help me with some of the normal questions they ask as she is good at interviews and has been in a few.
My main worry is me worrying in the interview causing me to be unable to think clearly and answering the questions. This job would change my life a lot and i dont want to miss out on it.
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. My boss said he will do a mock interview with me tomorrow as he does them all the time so that will help. Also my sister is going to help me with some of the normal questions they ask as she is good at interviews and has been in a few.
will be starting a week monday
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