Your Tips for a Perfect Job Interview...

What on Earth do you say/answer to the "So, tell me about yourself" question?

Do I rattle off my resume, or talk about school and hobbies, or literally about myself and about my family? =\

Talk about like, what school you go to, what subjects you take and maybe any prevous jobs you've worked. Things like that.

That's how I answered my question. :cute:

Be confident, but not cocky.
Make sure you know a bit about the place/the position that you're going for.
Make eye contact, but don't eyeball.
Rehearse your answers.
Don't fabricate stuff - be honest.
Dress approprately.

Be polite and confident, have manners.
Rehearse you answers, so you know what to reply with.
Be honest and calm, any place values honestly.
Dress practically and professional.
First impressions count.
Know what job you are applying for and what it entails.
Be diplomatic about your availability.
Make eye contact.
Be enthusiastic and positive too, but not overly dramatic about it.

Think of what kind of a job you're interviewing for, and then think of what questions are important. If you're a humble person, it'll be hard for you becasue they are bound to ask questions like "What is your proudest accomplishment? What are your best qualities?" and other things about yourself. This was hard for me because I don't tend to look at places where I thrive. Take some time to write out on a peice of paper your good qualities and bad qualities. then think of how the good qualities will help you in your job, and how you can improve the bad qualities.

Always take deep breths, and be prepared for all sorts of questions. I had a friend who was getting asked all sorts of deep questions, and out of the blue the guys was like, "In your opinion, which came first, the chicken or the egg?" So yeah, don't take things too seriously. A little humor never hurt anyone.

And don't freak out when you don't know an answer. If you need to take a minute to pause and think about your answer, that's not always a bad thing. You might feel awkward if there's a long pause, but if it keeps you from blurting out something that isn't well thought-out and doesn't make any sense, it's worth it.

Those are my best peices of advice, from experience!!! =]

Think of what kind of a job you're interviewing for, and then think of what questions are important. If you're a humble person, it'll be hard for you becasue they are bound to ask questions like "What is your proudest accomplishment? What are your best qualities?" and other things about yourself. This was hard for me because I don't tend to look at places where I thrive. Take some time to write out on a peice of paper your good qualities and bad qualities. then think of how the good qualities will help you in your job, and how you can improve the bad qualities.

Always take deep breths, and be prepared for all sorts of questions. I had a friend who was getting asked all sorts of deep questions, and out of the blue the guys was like, "In your opinion, which came first, the chicken or the egg?" So yeah, don't take things too seriously. A little humor never hurt anyone.

And don't freak out when you don't know an answer. If you need to take a minute to pause and think about your answer, that's not always a bad thing. You might feel awkward if there's a long pause, but if it keeps you from blurting out something that isn't well thought-out and doesn't make any sense, it's worth it.

Those are my best peices of advice, from experience!!! =]

Ugh, sorry about the double post, my computer tends to do that alot... =\

I have an interview tomorrow, my mum is taking me out to get a nice top for it.
I have been talking in mirrors to myself, while my brother or dad ask me questions.
I fine that it helps me a lot if I practice answering some questions even if they don't ask them, at least I am better prepared.

I'm really nervous though. :cheese:

Act confident. That is what got me through my first job interview. xD

Okay, so I have this little sneaky way of gaining the employee's.. lets say...sympathy? Don't try and suppress your nervousness. Every single time an interviewer has noticed I was nervous, they would be like, "Oh, it's okay. Don't be nervous, we don't bite." Then just flash your best smile, take a big deep breath and say, "Alright."
I don't know, it always worked for me.

Apparently, the color blue is very comforting, so people say you should wear blue when you are going to interviews. I did, and it worked for me it seemed. Also, always look them in the eye, so they know you aren't bullshitting them- even when you aren. And smile.

^Smile nicely too. Not the freaky grin like you really want this job. Be obsequious in some respect too. :shifty

I've never really done an interveiw before. I think I'd be pretty okay, though.
I'm always polite, and I never get nervous.

Wear blue. According to psychology experts, this makes you appear more calm and truthful :cute:

Don't leave your personality behind. :cute:

some websites also give advice. They also prepare you with the basic questions that will be asked, too. So if you can plan your answers ahead [but dont sound rehearsed] that might work?

Be polite.
Shake hands at the begining and end of the interview (even if you are a girl, its polite)
Don't be afraid to be funny, a good tasteful joke will make you remembered and break the ice.
Dress in smart casual, dont wear flip flops or ugg boots.
Do your hair nicely, have it out or tied up, keep your fringe out of your eyes, pin it back if you must.
Smile the whole time, but don't be overly bubbly and slightly psycotic, a warm smile is nice...so is eye contact, thats important.
First impressions can be what gets you the job.

If your mom or dad goes with you because you're a minor don't let them answer questions for you or if you look to them for an answer because it would depend on them (like hours you could work because they're your ride) don't do it too often. My employer was hesitant to hire me because she thought my mom answered too many questions for me.

Not sure if this was mentioned before but...
Bring a light sweater to the interview. It might be chilly in the room and the 'I'm-freezing-my-ass-off' look doesn't look that attractive. :XD

Be careful if they ask you "So why should we have you?"

This is where they need you to show yourself in the best light...I'm pretty low on my self esteem so that was hard, and you can't sound like you're bragging either...so just say things like "I'm confident i can do so-and-so!" ^_^