Good luck man- My friend told me once that he knew I would do well at anything I tried-It was BS speak- but it made me feel good at the time. I know you will do well at anything you try Lil' Pun
What are your weaknesses? I'm not very smart, I have trouble learning new things, and wherever I work little things start disappearing around the office. My interview pet peeves are bing asked canned interview questions. What are your strengths, what are your weaknesses, what have you done that demonstrates leadership, etc. Testing my ability to do the job should be more important than figuring out how my bull**** answers fit your bull**** questions.
Yeah, its odd. My wife is very pregnant, thus I needed to synch the insurance as close as possible to the 1st of September.
Thanks. This will be the first interview where I actually take a resume. When should I give it to them? When they ask? Should I just hand it to them? When?
I have been on one interview, during my job hunt. I was nervous as hell. It was an interview with the manager, not an HR person. I am being laid off in October, because the company filed bankruptcy.
I usually put together a small folder (one of those presentation folders with the slide thingy to hold the paper inside) with a title page, a cover letter (customized for the job you are interviewing for) and your resume. I also tack on a page of professional references at the back. If you have a letter of recommendation, add that too. Hand it to them right as you sit down for the interview. You'd be surprised at how many hiring managers come to an interview without a copy of your resume, or a copy that they pulled off a job website that looks like "poo." If you hate interviewing, practice. Apply for many jobs, and go to the interviews. Practice. It works.
anyone ever sent out thank you notes or emails, what's your opinion (especially hiring managers) on those
Definitely send out some sort of thank you note. There is a debate as to whether it should be an actual hand written thank you note or an email, but there is no doubt that it is necessary to everyone who interviews you during your interview.
when you leave, shake their hand (of course) but tell them "I will make a great employee for you". It really surprises them and leaves on a strong noet.
"Convicted of a felony? ...hehehe...Never convicted...My strengths are organizational and planning skills."
I send out Thank You cards when it's a job that I really want. If not, I'll send an email or an e-card as a simple courtesy. Handwritten is best. Short and to the point.
