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| little_belle |
Tomorrow morning.
I am the scaredest thing in fraidy-town.
I've not worked for 2 and a half years (as I was at uni) and haven't had a proper interview for a permanent job in nearly 5.
Despite support and assurance, I still have a confidence level of close to zero. It took me a good couple of hours to decipher the job description (even though the recruiter told me I might be over-qualified for the role?!) and when I looked up some common interview questions I freaked out as I realised I had no idea what my responses would be and I am no good at thinking on my feet when I am nervous. Panic levels not helped by the fact that I NEED a job and NOW or I will be in trouble.
I think I'm going to sit in a corner, rock back and forth and cry a bit.
| 19 Jan 11, 7:15 PM Emmaline  UK(B), 7 yrs £     |
Do your freakout, and then realise after 10 mins that it doesn't help (but needed to be done) and then google responses to the q's  You being at uni should stand you in good stead, and as long as you have that first handshake, eye contact, and presence sorted, you'll do well. Oh and get a secret twinkle toes pedicure so you know you're still pretty underneath all the corporate crap xxx [pink] ...It seemed like a good idea at the time... | ||
| 19 Jan 11, 7:52 PM MisterBear UK(WA), 8 yrs  |
Just be your usual lovely self and make sure you wear something that shows off some cleavage just in case.  Good luck. xxx We've gotta go to the crappy town where I'm a hero. | ||
| 19 Jan 11, 8:01 PM MissKimberley NL, 8 yrs    |
Cleavage could be a real killer if the interviewer is a woman Interview questions are over-rated, going with the natural flow of a conversation tends to work better. At the end of the day, people will want to hire the "person" first and foremost. It's just as important for you to like them as it is for them to like you! There are very, very few companies that really grill their potential employees to the point of sweating. Mostly American in my experience. “During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act” - George Orwell | ||
| 19 Jan 11, 8:02 PM Curious_II 3 yrs |
I dont know you but you have a friendly look about you which will help with first impressions and that counts | ||
| 19 Jan 11, 8:17 PM MisterBear UK(WA), 8 yrs |
Unless she likes cleavage. We've gotta go to the crappy town where I'm a hero. | ||
| 19 Jan 11, 8:26 PM purgamentum UK, 3 yrs |
This may sound like hippy horse poop but being of a nervous disposition I've found that you can buy this stuff "Rescue Remedy" (bought it in my local tescos) that actually works to calm the nerves. "I have great faith in fools -- self confidence my friends call it." Edgar Allan Poe | ||
| 19 Jan 11, 9:23 PM RubyRouge UK(S), 4 yrs |
You will be fine - you have an interview - that is the hardest bit to get. They already decided you match the criteria - the interview is just about picking the favourite person on the day. Just be your gorgeous, confident self, and you will be fine. Rxx "While the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there?" | ||
| 19 Jan 11, 9:53 PM little_belle UK(E), 4 yrs  |
Thank you thank you lovely people. I don't think I'll be rocking the cleavage as I'm going for the super-smart, professional and mature look plus at least one of the interviewers is female (there are 3. 3!) Thanks for all the tips and good wishes. Will blog again tomo after it's all over! "It's not easy having a good time. Even smiling makes my face ache." | ||
| 19 Jan 11, 10:35 PM FairyGirl UK(YO), 3 yrs  |
Smile as much as you can (obviously not so you look like you're on crack, but you know what I mean!) and it's the whole "fake it till you make it" malarkey. Good wishes being sent your way! "Nothing saves anyone's life, Sir. It just postpones their death." - Posner , The History Boys. | ||
| 19 Jan 11, 10:42 PM fluffy_welsh_angel UK(DN), 6 yrs |
Good luck! Sure they'll love you! Mew |
