Got My First Job Interview Ever!!! Any Advice?

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So, even though I'm medically excused from looking for work I've been applying for a few jobs here and there to make me feel less useless. I never thought in a million years that someone would consider hiring me!!! But someone has, and I have an interview this afternoon with an advertising company.

Does anyone have any tips or advice that may help me gain employment? I'm not nervous (although I probably should be) and I'm not expecting to get the job, but that doesn't mean I can't put some effort in, right?


I swear, May is my month this year. I got tickets to see my favorite band AND a job interview... If the month keeps up like this I'm guna have to buy a lottery ticket. :D
 
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Most employers just want honest hard working people that get a long with others, and a willingness to learn.
What helps me, is to be funny.

Good luck on your search!
 
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MrBlueDream said:
Most employers just want honest hard working people that get a long with others, and a willingness to learn.
What helps me, is to be funny.

Good luck on your search!
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I don't know about hard working (I dislike judging my own abilities) but I have the rest of that down. :D

Thank you! :)
 
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avoid the catch phrases. I am a quick learner is one to avoid, when I hear that I think you are not qualified. Stay away from anything negative. esp, last job/home life. Folks start talking about how crappy there last job was, or how they have family issues my first thought is a mail content with baggage. Not something i want on my team.
 
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I love your attitude.. Even though you are medically excused from doing so, you choose to join the workforce. There are so many folks out there who are MORE than capable but find a million reasons why they "can't".. Bravo to you!!

A simple piece of advice.. Ditch the "I wouldn't think someone would hire me in a million years" thought from your head. (Right now) Replace it with thoughts of how valuable you are and the benefit you will provide to your future employer. You are more than whatever medical handicap you may have. Don't let these thoughts hold ya back. Go in strong and positive. I know you said you weren't nervous which is great. You shouldn't be! Best of luck and keep us all posted!
 
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  1. suit and tie, at the very least shirt and tie
  2. bring a copy of your resume just in case
  3. big smile and just answer all questions to the best of your abilities
  4. come 15 mins early
  5. maybe a thank you email (I dont, my classmates do)
All very generic advice, but tested and proven. Maybe google the company and find out basic information about the company and try to incorporate your findings into your answers. Good luck friend.
 
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Tig Phish said:
  1. suit and tie, at the very least shirt and tie
  2. bring a copy of your resume just in case
  3. big smile and just answer all questions to the best of your abilities
  4. come 15 mins early
  5. maybe a thank you email (I dont, my classmates do)
All very generic advice, but tested and proven. Maybe google the company and find out basic information about the company and try to incorporate your findings into your answers. Good luck friend.
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+1 to this, 15 minutes early, but NO MORE than 15. Lots of eye-contact, list your work experience BEFORE schooling on your resume, don't over-sell yourself, learn to multi-task and make sure they know you are capable of doing so, Use a lot of "Sir" or "Ma'm", always answer "Yes" or "No", try to avoid "lazy words" like "yea, uh-huh, mmm-hmm, etc" as well as "Crutch words" like "Uhm,, like, knowhatimean?, knowhatimsaying?, you follow?, right? - extra words that don't need to be there


Is that too confusing the way I worded things?
 
Thanks all! I'll know tomorrow if I get a stage two interview. I'm kind of hoping I get it and kind of hoping I don't...
 
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