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Boomdocker

Numpty_Monkey wrote: »

Cheers boomdocker:beer:

How's your job going?

Thanks. Its going well I really enjoy it. Can't believe my luck really. I guess somethings happen for a reason though it might not feel like it at the time.

Be sending you positive vibes on Tuesday.

Karmacat

Great news about the interview numpty, good luck for it.

Numpty_Monkey

Thanks hun:kisses3:nice to seeyou back

Numpty_Monkey

A quick check list for Job interview, anyone any tips?

1 Some Info about company:cool:, products, what they do
I know where the place is, so route planned:cool:
Date and time and who to ask for wrote down(sent a text to myself):D
Clean shirt and trousers:o how does an iron work
Copy of CV:cool:
Certificates and stuff:o, need to find

List of questions to ask:eek: if not covered
Responsabilies/Job discription
Hours
Pay rate and frequency:T
Holidays:rotfl:

savingholmes

Numpty_Monkey wrote: »

A quick check list for Job interview, anyone any tips?

1 Some Info about company:cool:, products, what they do
I know where the place is, so route planned:cool:
Date and time and who to ask for wrote down(sent a text to myself):D
Clean shirt and trousers:o how does an iron work
Copy of CV:cool:
Certificates and stuff:o, need to find

List of questions to ask:eek: if not covered
Responsabilies/Job discription
Hours
Pay rate and frequency:T
Holidays:rotfl:

Think thro answers of how your experience matches with what they are asking for

• Think about how you are going to sell the fact you really want to work for them in particular rather than you are just desperate for any job
• Don't ask about salary in the interview - if they ask you what you are looking for say you are looking for a salary within range x to y so that if they are at the top or bottom of that range you don't rule yourself out
• Think about an answer to what are your weaknesses that make them sound positive - eg sometimes I can be too conscientious for my own good - and end up working extra hours for free or I am down to earth which sometimes people can take offence at - but most people appreciate my honesty
• My strengths - hardworking, cheerful, get job done, put safety and customer first, care about quality and cost
• Mostly they already think you can do the job -they just want you to give examples of what you have done that match in with what they are looking for
• They want someone who is easy to manage and will be a good team player - demo that

Most of all good luck! I will check back in again later to see how you got on

Numpty_Monkey

SH you is an:A:kisses3:
I'm really glad to have you in my corner:D

A ickle thing i disagree with
In my line of work manual /semi skilled, the wage does need to be mentioned:o, these are usually one shot interviews, and hours and wage are a priority to find out:o, otherwise I could agree to work 60hours a week on split shifts at minimum wage:eek:
If not mentioned I'll bring it up at the end;)

A good point about my weaknesses:T ,need to think about that and turn it into a possitive:o
And my strengths:rolleyes::eek:

And bullsiht the rest:rotfl:

savingholmes

QUOTE=Numpty Monkey;21640709]SH you is an:A:kisses3:
I'm really glad to have you in my corner:D

A ickle thing i disagree with
In my line of work manual /semi skilled, the wage does need to be mentioned:o, these are usually one shot interviews, and hours and wage are a priority to find out:o,

only ask about the wage and hours once they have offered the job - it is not actually relevant before - be patient. Offer stage - that is the time to negotiate! - can your relative not tell you the wage range? If you really can't hold back - at the end say something like - I am really interested in the role - what would your expectations of me be if you offered me the role. {let them answer - pause and then say} I believe I can meet those no problem - what could I expect in return from you in terms of package, training etc?

otherwise I could agree to work 60hours a week on split shifts at minimum wage:eek:
If not mentioned I'll bring it up at the end;)

A good point about my weaknesses:T ,need to think about that and turn it into a possitive:o
And my strengths:rolleyes::eek:

And bullsiht the rest:rotfl:[/QUOTE]
The last point is the most important! Smile a lot - speak at a decent pace but not too slow or so fast they can't understand you. Let your enthusiasm show thro! Good luck!

savingholmes

On weaknesses - you could say something like

a few years ago I went thro a stage where I was a little.... I have overcome that now and demo [this positive thing] instead.... We all learn from our mistakes....

Numpty_Monkey

My brother has already told me he has no idea about the money or hours

I think I understand what you mean about the weakness think, its not the weakness its how you deal with it;)

savingholmes

Numpty_Monkey wrote: »

My brother has already told me he has no idea about the money or hours

I think I understand what you mean about the weakness think, its not the weakness its how you deal with it;)

I've been told that if you give a positive example that gives you say 5 points but if you turn a negative into a positive that gets you much closer to a 10! People like to know how you overcome things not just in work but in yourself!