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To: PigRigger

I landed every jop I interviewed for(2) since retiring from bell.....Things below worked for me when the time comes for you keep it in mind::
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Turning the Tables on a Bad Interviewer

By Caroline Levchuck

You’re wearing your best suit. Shoes shined. Resume in hand. You’ve prepared for any interview question that could come your way.
But rather than questions, there are awkward pauses. Stony silences. There’s a seeming lack of interest in the entire event — on the interviewer’s part.
Just because someone is interviewing you, doesn’t mean they’re a good interviewer. Don’t let his ignorance sabotage your interview or your chances at landing the position.
A Day in the Life
As your bad interview lumbers on, don’t wait until your interviewer asks you if you have any questions. Rather, at the first awkward pause, ask him to describe the position for which you’re applying in rich detail. What would your key responsibilities be? What is a typical day like? What time does the workday begin and end? Would you need to be available after hours or on weekends? Is there any travel involved?
Inquire as to which coworkers you’d be working with. Ask about how people work and projects are managed. Are there many meetings? Do people work on projects in teams?
Ask your interviewer what qualities he thinks the ideal candidate for this position would have.
Toot Your Own Horn
A poor interviewer will likely omit asking you many of the “right” questions, particularly those about how your experience makes you a great fit for the position.
So, although it may seem awkward, the only way you’ll get to point this out is to just go ahead and do so. Even if there’s no good time to do it, just do it anyway. You can preface your comments by saying something to the effect of, “I wanted to take a moment to let you know how my experience really complements this position.”
Be direct and to the point. Make eye contact at all times. Talk specifically about how you have the skills and knowledge for the position. Do not ramble or your interviewer could lose interest.
Enough About Me...
The best interviews are often those in which you’re able to forge a real connection with your interviewer. But if he doesn’t know what he’s doing, that may seem next to impossible...unless you start asking questions about your interviewer and his career.
Inquire as to how he came to work at the company, ask him how he likes it. Ask about where he started his career and what attracted him to this particular industry or area of expertise. Try to discover what his professional aspirations are.
At all times, show enthusiasm and interest in his responses (no matter how boring or brief they may be).
Show and Tell
If you still need to buy more face time with your interviewer, ask for a tour of the offices or facility. Again, ask questions along the way, even if it’s about how long the company has been at that particular location.
Try to get your interviewer to introduce you to other people who work there — those with whom you’ll work closely, someone in management, or even just folks you pass during your tour.
Now is an ideal time to use the knowledge you have about the company to offer up insightful observations and flattering acknowledgments about the organization and how it’s run.
Finally, be sure to ask your interviewer when he anticipates making a decision. Reiterate your interest in the position and your enthusiasm for the company. Thank him graciously for his time, both in person and in a prompt thank-you letter
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Get ready for these ??...there the industry standard and I have heard them almost verbatim:Practice practice practice:

To be prepared for an interview it is helpful to have an understanding of the questions you may be asked and to have prepared answers for them. As you read the questions below, think of adaptations to these and then answer them. You may want to say your answers out loud while looking in a mirror to see how you look and sound. Another great tip is to record your answers into a tape recorder and then play it back and see what it sounds like. Practice your answers and then go take charge of your career and get the job you want and find the employer you want to work for! If you need help, call the Comprehensive Coach at 215-699-4949. Good luck!
Which supervisors have you found easiest to work with and which have been most difficult?
This is to judge your adaptability.
What did you like best and least about your previous job?
Checking your administration and management skills.
Have you ever had to get a point across to different types of people? Give me an example and tell me what approach did you take?
Finding out about your communication skills.
Describe a work-related problem you had to face recently. What did you do to deal with it?
Decision making skills tested.
Give me an example of a time you did more than what was required in your job.
Seeking initiative.
Give me an example of a time you found it necessary to make an exception to the rules in order to get something done.
How is your integrity?
What was the best decision you ever made? What were the alternatives? How did you go about making it?
Checking your judgment.
Tell me about a time you had to gain the cooperation of a group over which you had little or no authority. What did you do? How effective were you?
Leadership.
Have you ever had trouble learning a new method or procedure? How did you deal with that situation?
Investigating your learning ability.
Tell me about a problem you have had that would affect more than one department. How did you try to solve it?
For organizational cooperation.
-Terri Levine


8 posted on 06/06/2010 11:01:59 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: t1b8zs

Also beware and be ready for the “phone interview.” First line personal interviews are out at many companies, and the applicants are weeded down via telephone prior to any interview in person.

Take it seriously, don’t let your guard down, speak even more carefully and be more conscious of tone than you would be in person. It’s very difficult for many to remain on point and to resist becoming too chatty and informal on the phone.


10 posted on 06/06/2010 11:09:20 AM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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