How do you prepare for an interview?

United States
November 7, 2006 7:48am CST
What are some normal & abnormal things that you do to prepare for an interview?
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@kokopelli (4842)
• United States
7 Nov 06
first, i try to get basic information so i could prepare properly, like who will i be talkin to, is there a dress code, directions to the office, phone number so i can call back if i need to, company website; second, i surf the internet for company information, how big it is, their products and services, recent news about them; third, get ready for basic and potential questions based on information gathered; fourth, prepare my outfit and go to bed early; and, last, pray for a successful interview.
@kokopelli (4842)
• United States
8 Nov 06
unsuccessful interview? so far i didn't have one. if you mean unsuccessful job application? yes, i did, usually it's an unsuccessful negotiation. but i don't feel bad about it coz usually i end up landing on a better job or one that i like better. when i don't get a post, i just keep my optimism, tell myself it's not the job for me, and the best is yet to come! :)
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• United States
8 Nov 06
Very inspiring! You show show great discipline in the job hunting market! Thanks for the post!
• United States
8 Nov 06
Thanks...very thorough! How do you recover from having an unsuccessful interview?
• Netherlands
28 Nov 06
I get very very drunk first. Then I brush my teeth and get dressed.
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• United States
29 Nov 06
Is this a joke? Come on you must respond turthfully! Or are you telling the truth? LOL :-D
• United States
29 Nov 06
Is this a joke? Come on you must respond turthfully! Or are you telling the truth? LOL:-D
@PatriciaL (2080)
• United States
28 Nov 06
I don't do much to prepare for an interview. I just go over my posture and how I would answer some questions that may come up. And I just remind myself to be as confident as I can and to keep eye contact as much as possible.
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• United States
28 Nov 06
Great tips! What about your posture are you concerned about?
@okaprd (206)
• Singapore
7 Nov 06
nervous is very normal and so human :) when i got an interview to be prepared usually i prepare answer of questions that probably will be asked to me and i got myself affirmation, i imagine that i've sat in that room, in front of the interviewer and i imagine that i meet him/her face to face with full confident and answer all his/her question brightly :)
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@okaprd (206)
• Singapore
7 Nov 06
is this for job interview? well, perhaps its standard, tell me about yourself, your family, what's the good thing about you, what;s bad, how you expect for your first salary etc :)
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• United States
7 Nov 06
any tips as far as questions you normally ask?
@forfein (2507)
7 Nov 06
Hi The last interview I went for, I got a load of CD's that I played on the compter that shows how to handle Interviews. I got them from my place of work, so not sure if you can get them from normal software shops. But they were good!
• United States
7 Nov 06
Jay-Z's new music video - Another shot from the set of Jay-Z's music video.
Did they help you get the job?
@forfein (2507)
9 Nov 06
Unfortunately NO But the experience was worth it!
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@Desdemona (1301)
• Canada
28 Nov 06
Actually, I just had an interview this morning. I am not sure I have any abnormal things I do before an interview. I will not smoke before one. I try not to put too much perfume or make-up on. Also, I usually stretch before leaving the house! I have no clue why I do that, but I just do it.
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• United States
28 Nov 06
I like the stretch idea....kind of a refresher prior to getting suited & booted. Interviews can be tense on the muscles but the stretching sounds like it would help with overcoming that stressful moment. Great post! Thanks!
@Desdemona (1301)
• Canada
28 Nov 06
I am scared - I am scared
Thanks! Glad I can provide a good tip! Best of luck to you.
@chukwudi (1098)
• Nigeria
7 Nov 06
i only try to obey all the simple instructions
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• United States
7 Nov 06
Nothing else special that you do? So do you do things differently if you are successful in landing the job?
@kataztrophy (1836)
• United States
8 Nov 06
I use music to put myself in a relaxed mind set.
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• United States
8 Nov 06
Any particular type?...because although hip hop wouldn't be relaxing, I find that I can focus & concentrate better listening to it.
• India
8 Nov 06
TRY TO BE YOURSELF. BE HONEST. DO NOT PRETEND TO BE SOMEONE. DO NOT TRY TO GAIN SYMPATHY. DO NOT GET TOO EXCIDED. DO NOT GET LETHARGIC OR LAZY. BE OPTIMISTIC AND ENTHUSIASTIC. BE CANDID ABOUT WHAT YOU DO NOT KNOW.
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• United States
8 Nov 06
great tips! thanks
@macubx (11414)
• Philippines
8 Nov 06
i dont prepare much for an interview, i just treat it as a simple daily conversation thats why im not so nervous and can pass an interview easily.
• United States
8 Nov 06
Are you ever stumped by the different types of interviews? What if the interview was simply Q&A....not exactly a conversation....how would you handle that?
@kesfylstra (1868)
• United States
7 Nov 06
I do nothing but get dressed and head out the door, because if I think about, I get too worked up. My best preparation for interviews is the past interviews, successful or failure.
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• United States
7 Nov 06
Do you learn from some of the failures & do things differently the next go around?
• United States
8 Nov 06
I actually don't prepare for an interview. I just go and if they don't like me then they don't like me.
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• United States
8 Nov 06
How often are you successful in landing the job as opposed to you actually preparing for the interview & not getting the job?
@oo7bond (817)
• India
9 Nov 06
just be calm...........
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• United States
9 Nov 06
But it is always natural to be nervous during an interview so that you don't come across as arrogant or even over confident, right?
• United States
28 Nov 06
stand in front of the mirri rn laugh
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• United States
28 Nov 06
How does laughing assist in preparing you for your interview? What are you laughing about?
@psmohan (1877)
• India
28 Nov 06
If is technical then I prepare for it otherwise I be cool andnormal self. Nothing to fear
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@Sorathian (4329)
• Pakistan
28 Nov 06
nothin...just atnading infront of mirror n asking sensible n senseless Qs to myself ..just to raise my confidence level
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@Sorathian (4329)
• Pakistan
28 Nov 06
nothin...just atnading infront of mirror n asking sensible n senseless Qs to myself ..just to raise my confidence level
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@swarn47 (1706)
• India
28 Nov 06
The word “interview” itself makes a person tense and nervous who needs to appear in the interview It is normal human behaviour to become confused or get tensed but such things can be overcome with practice, learning from seniors and elders, thru own experience At my time internet was not available These days Internet is a rich source of information U can learn many things about the interview by visiting the websites the links of which are given below On some websites u will find questions also along with answers which are frequently asked and questions pertaining to ur requirement can also be found there provided u surf on them thoroughly and consciously It will improve ur performance remarkably It will infuse a high level of confidence in u It will make u more frank and it will develop diplomatic qualities in u too Overall, I would say that it will give an impetus to ur personality development Ur specific requirement can also be met on these sites provided these are surfed well http://www.aperfectcareer.co.uk/interview_coaching.html http://experts.about.com/q/Interviewing-Tips-2314/Ask-Hiring-Manager-decision.htm http://www.duediligence1.com/preparing_interview_questions.htm http://www.bestnetguide.info/Interview/Interview-Tip/tip-to-preparing-for-interview.cfm http://www.meadowsconsulting.com/yourcareer/interviewpreparation.htm http://www.oldscollege.ab.ca/images/galleries/2004/WEBCAST/pages/Myron%20preparing%20for%20interview.html http://www.netreviews.info/Interview/Interview-Tip/tip-to-preparing-for-interview.cfm http://www.netizenguide.info/Interview/Interview-Tip/tip-to-preparing-for-interview.cfm http://oerl.sri.com/module/mod6/m6_p1.html http://www.job-interview.net/ http://www.techinterviews.com/?p=198 http://www.sap-img.com/abap/more-than-100-abap-interview-faqs.htm http://www.onestopsap.com/interview-Question/edi/ Please visit the above pages. I hope, it helps u.
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• Brazil
28 Nov 06
Hmm, trick questions are the worst, but I dont preapoer much for interviews, I let my art and portfolio speak for me Have a nice day!
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• Brazil
28 Nov 06
Hmm, trick questions are the worst, but I dont preapoer much for interviews, I let my art and portfolio speak for me Have a nice day!
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