When is best to interview?
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I AGREE THE FIRST DAY BUT DONT TAKE THE EARLY MORNINGS THEY ARE USUALLY NOT WITH IT YET, AND HAVE AN ATTITUDE, TRY BEFORE LUNCH OR RIGHT AFTER LUNCH.
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I'd suggest spelling correctly so that when you take notes about your interviewee, you can read it. No offense. =)\n\nWell, interviews should be planned ahead. Keep a list of at least 15 questions handy. If you use a recorder, ask for permission first. Also, get the person to sign off after you interview, so that you can prove they said everything (if anything legally is brought up, you have evidence). \n\nMake the interviewee comfortable... you can start by asking them how they are or if they want coffee. Start with easy questions and then move on to harder ones. Also, it's better to have an actual conversation so that's it's not all one sided. Really get involved and act like you care. Make sure to write down their emotions and apperence.
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Honest ones. We would like to know that you are GENUINELY interested in the opportunity, and that you did a little research about the position that you are interviewing for and the company in general. This question is typically a set up question for me, meaning that I am able to get an idea of which interview style is going to get me the most information abou the candidate I am talking to. \nThe perception is, that if you can't successfully answer this question, then you are really not that excited about the position you applied for, and are just looking for another "job".\n\nAnd don't worry... GOOD interviewers understand that there are many factors in an interview. Nervousness and other things may play a factor in your ability to articulate yourself and a good interviewer will pick up on this and try to get you comfortable enough to really talk about the skills you have. Interviewing someone that is too nervous to talk is really going to limit the amount of information received from the candidate.\n\nAnd one more tip... Don't be afraid to ask them the same question... "What are you looking to gain from the person that you ultimately decide to put in this position?" From there you can determine what traits you have that would help them to accomplish their goal.\n\nGood Luck!
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i think the most telling question will be a question that verifies the candidates qualifications for the job s/he is seeking.     so think of a situation that the potential employee might find him/herself in, and ask how they would handle that particular situation.    \n\nfor instance, you are interviewing a potential customer service manager.    tell the candidate that s/he has witnessed a staff member being rude to a customer.      What do you do?
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Did they say "When are you avaliable to work?" late in the interview, because thats a good sign. The first question you listed is pretty good, I don't know about the second. Either way, Good Luck Bro! Hope it works out.
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Here is a great article on interviewing.  It will help you get prepared.
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I've interviewed many many people for jobs, so I can talk about what I'm looking for.\n\nFor your best quality, talk about things that are work-oriented. Some examples:\n   -you are good at working with people\n   -you are able to organize a group of people to work on projects\n   -you are able to focus on your projects and assignments. \n   -you have great attention to detail\n\nThe key is, you have to be believable. It's best if you have specific examples to back this up. If you tell me that you are a great people person but you seem really shy and can't put a sentence together, I might not believe you.\n\nThe greatest weakness question is trickier. You do want to put a positive spin on it, but you also don't want to sound like you're just trying to make yourself look good. I usually look for someone who has a clear awareness of their weakness and has a plan or goal of overcoming it. For example, if you are a shy person, say so, but talk about what you are doing to help overcome your shyness. I like to hear when a person is taking active steps to address their areas of weakness.\n\nFinally, if they ask you if you have any questions, ask questions that really show that you have done some research about the company and the position you're applying for. Ask specific questions about the work environment, the type of work you'd be doing, or what direction the company is heading. It's best to show that you know something about the company. And if you can't think of anything else, ask the interviewer what they like and dislike about working there.\n\nRemember, be comfortable and be yourself. I can usually tell when someone is faking it.\n\nGood luck!
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I think answer it technically. But the most important thing is that an interviewee will put more attention in in the way you explain to them (if you are confident enough, even a false answer can be convincing :D)
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Never offer up negative information about yourself unless asked. Even if you are asked try to configure your answer in a way to make the situation positive. I interview people all day and I could definitely say that you mentioning any absences will only suggest that you might do the same thing at the job for which you are applying. Most companies don't probe as deeply on background data as you might think. Presenting yourself professionally and highlighting your positive attributes will win you the job.
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Yes, we do, for the most part.  Remember that every interviewer is different in what they are looking for, and part of this depends on what type of job you're applying for.  For example, if I was interviewing somebody for a position where they're speaking in front of people all the time, I would want to see that they can manage their nerves so it might count against them.\n\nFor most positions, however, I will totally take into account that a person seems nervous.  I am simply looking for the "best" person for the position, and would hate to pass over a good person just because of nerves.  \n\nI know you didn't ask this, but let me give you the best advice I can for being nervous in an interview:  \n\n#1. Those of us who interview people are just people, too.  Remember that going in - recite it to yourself during the interview.  \n\n#2.  Whatever you do, concentrate on being you.  Faking your way through an interview can be caught by a good interviewer and actually decreases your chance of being offered the position. \n\n#3.  Think through answers to common questions.  Statistically, count on an interviewer asking you for your strengths and weaknesses, for past experience in the area.  Prepare for them to ask you why you are best for the job.  They may ask questions about how you handle conflict.  Don't memorize answers, but think them through so they don't catch you by surprise.\n\n#4.  Tell the interviewer that you're nervous.  Explain why.  You could say something like, "I'm very excited about this job possibility, and I just want you to know that I'm a bit nervous about sitting here".  Again, as an interviewer, I have so much respect for people who do that - it would score you positive points.\n\n#5.  Finally, if you're really, really nervous about this, find a few friends who will act as interviewers to allow you to practice.  It might feel silly, but it might take the edge off of your nerves! \n\nHey, good luck in this!
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Set up an interview. Chances are they will wait at least a few days to get back to you, hopefully the ones you really want have already called. You can even stall them and ask if you can give it all a little thought and call them back in 2-3 days, that will buy you some extra time.\n\n\ndp
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The best way to prepare for an interview is to tell stories and share experiences.  Review and know the things that you have put on your resume or job application.  That is the starting point.  Now during your interview expand on the information that you have already provided to your potential new employer.  Provide examples of how you may have handled a problem with an co-worker, or resolved a business process within your department.  Find examples that started out negative but you turned into a positive.  Be specific during the interview on how you accomplished the positive.  Examples would be a negative customer(external/internal) that you helped turn into a positive.  A good thing would be to write all this down and then review your notes before going in for the interview.  Be as detailed as possible during the interview.  And one good question to ask before you wrap things up is, "What kind of individual are you looking for to fill this position?"  This question is hardly ever asked.  What it allows is for you to hit on any points that you may have missed while you were interviewing.  You make a mental checklist while they tell you who they are looking for.  This little bit of preparation will help you ace that interview.
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let me say this\nthe best time to look for anew job is while you still have your job..\nthis way your getting a pay check and if you have to go on an interview you either go home early or call in for vacation day or use sick time.. or even if you take the day off and do not get paid for that day..\nyou go back tomorrow and still have a job..\nSO this is the best time to look for a job.. is when you have a job..\nAND I would not worry about your HR finding out..most high earners are always looking to see what's out there..just in case they can get more money ..then they go for it...\nif they ask you..just tell them..your just curious to see what out there..that you really do not have any intentions of leaving..this would be a god time to bring up the raise and more benefits your are looking for ..ask them if they can give you more...if they say NO WAY..just smile and ask one more time..then smile and say no problem..I love it here..and MEAN IT..say can't blame a guy for trying..HA HA..\nand star really looking HARD for a new job..once they ask you..then you are better off getting a new job..\nbut if you do not start looking now..you may be forced taking a job you do not want just to make a pay check\nGood Luck\nand God Bless\nsmile
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You will be asked two types of questions:\n\nA) Informative: These questions are the "Tell me about yourself" variety - where you went to school, what you studied, etc.\n\nB) Behavioral: These questions will be in regards to how you react under certain situations (i.e., Tell me about a time when you...).  These questions are designed to see how you react under certain situations depending on the job you're applying for.  \n\nIn group interviews, it's really a "Do we like this person enough to hire them?" type of scene.  Just be yourself, don't be nervous, know something about the company as well as the position you're applying for, ask questions about the job and the company culture, and finally, send thank you notes to all those who interview you.\n\nBottom line: Your interview should tell the hiring managers three things - why are you interviewing with us (as opposed to The Gap), why should we hire you (over the hundreds of other applicants that we talked to today and all this week), and what makes you unique.\n\nGood luck....
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Get the book, "101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions" by Ron Fry.\n# Paperback: 224 pages\n# Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning; 5 edition (May 30, 2006)\n# Language: English\n# ISBN: 1418040002\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1418040002/qid=1148445516/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/002-1912396-5884852?s=books&v=glance&n=283155\n\nThis explains it all.  Until I read this book, I never understood what was happening in a job interview.\n\nYou can find it used at: http://www.bookfinder.com
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Always follow "the four P's of interviewing": \n\n1. Preparation. \n2. Practice.\n3. Personal presentation.\n4. Pertinent questions. \n\nPreparation\n\nIt's really frustrating for an interviewer to have someone that they're talking to who really doesn't know the company or the position they're applying for. \n\nbefore you interview, you should have looked at the Web site, read the company's brochure, and talked to people who've worked there. If you haven't done that, it can really make it uncomfortable in the interview, because either you're not going to understand what the interviewer's talking about, or you're going to ask some dumb questions.\n\nAnother thing is not really preparing for the interview itself. You should sit down and think, ‘What are they going to ask me when I'm in that interview?' With a little bit of asking around, you can find out things like, do they use behavior-based questions, do they use case-based questions, do they use a really unstructured conversational interview? \n\n\nPractice\n\nThrough preparation, you can often anticipate the kinds of questions -– if not the exact ones -- you'll be asked during interviews. Once you've determined the probable questions, practice in front of someone. \n\n\nPersonal Presentation\n\nDress appropriately. Don't show up wearing a coat when a suit would be more fitting. If you do wear the right tie or suit, make sure you are well-presented. Don't be wrinkled or dirty. Doing your homework should reveal the appropriate attire. \n\nBe sure to cover all the standard interviewing etiquette points as well. Be familiar with the basics -- like a good handshake. Make sure to have basic eye contact; a lot of people put a lot of weight into eye contact. Maintaining that is really important.\n\nPertinent Questions\n\nIt's really bad in interviews to get to the end and they say, ‘Do you have any questions I can answer for you?' and you say, ‘Nope, I think you answered them all,' and that's the end of it. It's reflects negatively on you. \n\nAsk a really difficult question -- something that takes some guts to ask, asking really well-thought-out questions that shows you know the business that that interviewer is in. It all goes back to preparation, and it tells the interviewer you thought about this interview before you walked in the door.
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Type up a list of common questions asked during interviews and start to think of answers.  Practice the answers, but try not to sound scripted.  There's several sites that list common questions.  Type in "interview questions" in Google to find them.  The most important thing to do is have questions ready to ask THEM.  If an interviewer asks if you have any questions and you say "no", you're pretty much off their list.  Type up some questions if you don't think you can remember any... be sure to ask questions about the job and/or organization, not about the interviewer or non relevant topics.  Also do not ask about salary unless you're offered the job. Finally, get a good night's sleep, dress to impress, take out any piercings, and pop a mint and eat it before meeting the interviewer.  Good luck!\n\nPS--bring copies of your resume and references also.