Job interview - any advice for me?!

cazziebo

Oops! sorry - didn't realise there was more to the thread!

never mind - a better opportunity will come around soon. Great idea calling studios - research them a wee bit first so you know what to target.

Good luck, Kath!

Cazzie
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kathfisch

cazziebo wrote:

Kath

First thing to say is Best of luck!

I've worked in HR and recruitment for 20+ years so done more interviews than I'd want to admit too.

Lots of good advice already given so just a few more wee bits...

1. You've come along way already so well done and congrats on getting the interview. General rule is to interview 6 candidates per vacancy but I think that's dropped now to around 4. So - you've already beaten lots of competition!

2. Competency based questions are almost a certainty. The company sounds as if they have a professional approach to recruitment (having an expenses policy is a good sign) so be prepared. Think of your achievements and your contribution. When answering be careful to say "I" rather than "they" or "we". Exception to this of course is when the questions are about team work then we is appropriate. think of examples you can use - if you haven't got a lot of work experience then think of other areas -ie organising study, voluntary work etc

3. My biggest disappointment is when candidates don't convince me they want the job. They haven't researched the company, in many cases don't even know what the company does, the fact it's international or whatever.

4. Positive attitude goes a very very long way and can compensate for lack of skills in other areas.

5. Great book on job hunting is by John Yates - 101 answers to tough interview questions.

6. concur on what previous posters have said on appearance. We know that not everyone can dress in armani but we do like to think you've made an effort. I once interviewed someone who I'm quite sure had dribbled his breakfast down his suit lapels and wiped his nose on his sleeve...

Let us know how you get on

Cazzie
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Thanks cazzie! I've already had that interview and not got the job but your advice is great, thank you! Any tips gratefully received in the ongoing hunt!

I phoned those studios in the end... scary cos just calling is not what I normally do... but it went well! They were friendly and asked me to send cv/call back for a chat with the manager etc... so good stuff and a possibility at least! :T There are a few other things in the pipeline, and my exhibition opening next week... so keeping fingers crossed!

Off to work on that site now.... before you all tell me off!