Interview Tommorow

BASSMASTER · 09-01-2005, 02:03 PM

I have an interview tommrow, first one since I got my A+.
This is the first IT job I've even had an interview for, I'm very nervous, any suggestions?

Law · 09-01-2005, 03:12 PM

Dress appropriately,you don't have to wear a suit and tie but use common sense what is appropriate and not, always carry a copy of your resume and references neatly in a portfolio. Try to arrive early like 10 or 15min but not too early else you'll be to tired waiting, you want to look energetic and make a good first impression and not look so impatience.

Always sit up straight and eye contact when speaking is a good sign that your're a good listener.

Before you leave the interview request a business card from the interviewer, this indicate that you are interested in the job. But don't look to desperate

Use common sense that's all I have to say, some of the rule I learn in college don't even apply much today. Times have change so has people.

Chankama · 09-01-2005, 06:56 PM

Do research about the company before hand. Know their products inside out (well, as much as is available). Ask smart questions, don't give "suggestions" that are beyond your job title..

e.g. a programmer saying he is not happy with the "direction" the company is taking.

BASSMASTER · 09-06-2005, 09:39 AM

Thanks for your help guys, I appreciate it.

The interview went pretty well. It was 3 people in the room at one end of the table and then me on the other end. They threw a couple of technical questions like "what would do if" at me. I knew the answers and fielded them o.k, but I was a little surprised and had a brain freeze.

They basicallly said they would have an offer for me, so I'm anxiously awaiting!

ShoobieRat · 09-06-2005, 10:55 AM

Cool. Now ask them about the corporate jet.

BASSMASTER · 09-06-2005, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ShoobieRat
Cool. Now ask them about the corporate jet.

LMAO

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BASSMASTER Ultra Techie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 813	Thanks for your help guys, I appreciate it. The interview went pretty well. It was 3 people in the room at one end of the table and then me on the other end. They threw a couple of technical questions like "what would do if" at me. I knew the answers and fielded them o.k, but I was a little surprised and had a brain freeze. They basicallly said they would have an offer for me, so I'm anxiously awaiting! __________________ Associates Degree in IS A+ Certified Studying for Network+

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09-01-2005, 03:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Law Wizard Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,171	Dress appropriately,you don't have to wear a suit and tie but use common sense what is appropriate and not, always carry a copy of your resume and references neatly in a portfolio. Try to arrive early like 10 or 15min but not too early else you'll be to tired waiting, you want to look energetic and make a good first impression and not look so impatience. Always sit up straight and eye contact when speaking is a good sign that your're a good listener. Before you leave the interview request a business card from the interviewer, this indicate that you are interested in the job. But don't look to desperate Use common sense that's all I have to say, some of the rule I learn in college don't even apply much today. Times have change so has people.