Job Interview Coming up, Any Tips?
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It also tells them that you never get anything done because you'll spend forever making something perfect rather than substantial or functional. At the end of the day, they want a personable someone with a good sensible head on their shoulders, not a neurotic obsessive compulsive.Aur0ra145 said:
Any business operates with limited resources - and perfection isn't very budget-friendly.
Saying you're attentive to detail however would get a similar point across without looking like a complete douche (and HOW you are attentive - don't just list all these traits you could probably just make up on the spot) - try to have a real-life example that a business would take seriously.
Also - best catchpa ever:
Ironically, I am Chinese, but I can't read or write the language properly because I've been in Australia for so long; however what I DO know is- well, read the instructions on the catchpa: "type the two words".
That's 6 words including the catchpa in alphabetical letters.
Since it's your dream job and it's for an animal park your best bet is to show your excitement. Jobs like this need passionate and spunky people.
Wear red. Tell them what they want to hear.
Listen to how politician's get round uncomfortable answers.
If you don't know how to answer something, sweep the question around to something you do know about you just need to talk for a sufficient amount of time and speak sense and they'll get sidetracked.
Pretty funny when you get to look back afterwards.
Listen to how politician's get round uncomfortable answers.
If you don't know how to answer something, sweep the question around to something you do know about you just need to talk for a sufficient amount of time and speak sense and they'll get sidetracked.
Pretty funny when you get to look back afterwards.
Be -and sound-completely confident in your abilities. Over-exaggerate about yourself, but not enough to be caught doing so. E-nun-ci-ate your words, do not mumble.
1. Dress appropriately, with "appropriate" being relative to the job.
Obviously, this isn't an office job, so complete formal attire would actually be somewhat inappropriate. If the job requires you to wear, say slacks, wearing slacks to the job would be a good idea. But if the job allows you some leniency, dress how you normally would in the context of the job, but in a presentable manner. (i.e. if the job allows you to wear jeans, and you intend to wear jeans, wear them to the interview, but make sure they are clean and free of holes.)
The point of how you dress during the interview is to give the employer an idea of what you will look like as an employee.
2. Know what you're talking about, or at the very least, sound like it.
Since you are working at a zoo-type-thingy, be familiar with the kinds of animals, research them, and show you know how to take care of them if a question comes up about them.
This is somewhat like the "research the company" tip someone else gave earlier.
3. Know your customers.
Since this is a zoo-type-thingy, it's safe to say there will be kids around. I don't know to what extent you will interact with them, but it would be safe to know how to act around and towards children. Personally, I can't stand them, so you'll have to come up with your own answer on how to do that.
4. Be cool, brotha.
Be yourself. Pretty esoteric an answer, I know, but lying or being nervous won't help you. From your wording above, it seems you are pretty excited to work there. Really let that shine through during the interview, but if there are other reasons you are getting the job (to compensate for a lost scholarship, like I am, or just to have some more spending money) let the employer know. The employer probably won't think you are less deserving of the job than someone else and in fact may give you bonus points for honesty.
To be honest, I've never actually applied for a job myself, jobs just seem to come to me. That said, I think my honest and kind nature is what draws employers to me. I actually gave a mock interview in my college class one time, and my teacher said "That was one of the best presentations I've seen in this class; if you was an employer, I would hire you in a hearbeat.)
So as I said, haven't had an interview myself, but to an extent I know what I'm talking about and I hope this list helps you get your job.
Good luck, space cowboy.
(Also, if you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail/instant message/ whatever-they-call-it me.)
Obviously, this isn't an office job, so complete formal attire would actually be somewhat inappropriate. If the job requires you to wear, say slacks, wearing slacks to the job would be a good idea. But if the job allows you some leniency, dress how you normally would in the context of the job, but in a presentable manner. (i.e. if the job allows you to wear jeans, and you intend to wear jeans, wear them to the interview, but make sure they are clean and free of holes.)
The point of how you dress during the interview is to give the employer an idea of what you will look like as an employee.
2. Know what you're talking about, or at the very least, sound like it.
Since you are working at a zoo-type-thingy, be familiar with the kinds of animals, research them, and show you know how to take care of them if a question comes up about them.
This is somewhat like the "research the company" tip someone else gave earlier.
3. Know your customers.
Since this is a zoo-type-thingy, it's safe to say there will be kids around. I don't know to what extent you will interact with them, but it would be safe to know how to act around and towards children. Personally, I can't stand them, so you'll have to come up with your own answer on how to do that.
4. Be cool, brotha.
Be yourself. Pretty esoteric an answer, I know, but lying or being nervous won't help you. From your wording above, it seems you are pretty excited to work there. Really let that shine through during the interview, but if there are other reasons you are getting the job (to compensate for a lost scholarship, like I am, or just to have some more spending money) let the employer know. The employer probably won't think you are less deserving of the job than someone else and in fact may give you bonus points for honesty.
To be honest, I've never actually applied for a job myself, jobs just seem to come to me. That said, I think my honest and kind nature is what draws employers to me. I actually gave a mock interview in my college class one time, and my teacher said "That was one of the best presentations I've seen in this class; if you was an employer, I would hire you in a hearbeat.)
So as I said, haven't had an interview myself, but to an extent I know what I'm talking about and I hope this list helps you get your job.
Good luck, space cowboy.
(Also, if you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail/instant message/ whatever-they-call-it me.)
Bring some kittens. You can't possibly be turned down with a few kittens present at the interview.
Yeah the above advice is pretty solid, you know, excpet for the occasional and unavoidable trolling efforts.
The main thing I'd suggest is be friendly. Smile warmly and shanke hands when you meet, like you would with a peer, but be just slightly defferential in conversation.
Otherwise, wear you passion on your sleeve. Don't be afraid to tell them that this is your dream job and that there's nothing else you'd rather be doing. You might consider dropping something about a pet (if the opportunity arises).
Arrive early (at least 15 mins.) and arrive dressed for work. Be clean and presentable but be dressed for your prospective role. It'll help them to unconciously percieve you in that role, which is a big hurdle in these things.
Oh, yeah. I've found it helps to mention that if for whatever reason you don't get the job, that you'd apreciate a call anyway, letting you know where you can improve should there be another position in the future. Continual improvement is one factor that turns an employee into a genuine asset.
Edit: Oh yeah, one more thing. NEVER use words in an interview that you can't clearly define. It can and will make you look like a toatal tosser.
The main thing I'd suggest is be friendly. Smile warmly and shanke hands when you meet, like you would with a peer, but be just slightly defferential in conversation.
Otherwise, wear you passion on your sleeve. Don't be afraid to tell them that this is your dream job and that there's nothing else you'd rather be doing. You might consider dropping something about a pet (if the opportunity arises).
Arrive early (at least 15 mins.) and arrive dressed for work. Be clean and presentable but be dressed for your prospective role. It'll help them to unconciously percieve you in that role, which is a big hurdle in these things.
Oh, yeah. I've found it helps to mention that if for whatever reason you don't get the job, that you'd apreciate a call anyway, letting you know where you can improve should there be another position in the future. Continual improvement is one factor that turns an employee into a genuine asset.
Edit: Oh yeah, one more thing. NEVER use words in an interview that you can't clearly define. It can and will make you look like a toatal tosser.
Google typical interview questions, and work out at least a start of how you might answer something like that. They like to throw random things you don't like to think about in there, like "What would you say is your greatest weakness?" or "What do you think you could improve on the most?"interspark said:
