When in a job interview, it is best to

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**When in a job interview, it is best to … ** Be truthful. NEVER lie. But highlight the postive and downplay the negative.
 
The truth.If you lie,the truth will be revealed sooner or later,If you exaggerate,perhaps later you won’t feel confident at all,ending up looking bad about all the things you said you could do,but you can’t.🙂
 
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RobNY:
Sometimes people ask you your weaknesses so that you can self-select yourself out of the running for the job. Believe it or not many people will answer so candidly if you simply ask them. I hope you don’t have anything that damaging though. 😉

Of course, sometimes people work around the ‘what is your weakness?’ into a strength as weakness answer.

Q: What is your greatest weakness?
A: I work so hard, my clothes catch fire.
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Hah! My weakness is “I get bored if I don’t have enough work to do.”

I am very honest at job interviews, but I never show all of my cards. For instance, if they ask me to talk about a bad work experience, I talk about the one that I either learned something from or eventually resolved favorably. They do not need to know about the one that had me weeping and threatening to quit!

The best thing for interviewing success is to be completely prepared so you won’t be caught off-guard. I have a notebook that I keep extensive details about my talking points in and everytime I have an interview I add to that notebook any curveballs they threw at me — which happens rarely. Then I just review my notes and polish my delivery before showing up. Have work stories and examples ready to share, both good and bad, and remember that you can’t always cater to expectations because interviewers bring their own baggage with them to the interview. Just be your best self.
 
Ask questions.

Joke.

There is a human assumption that the person asking questions is “smart,” and also implicitly complimenting the one being asked the question.

Humor demonstrates that you can get along with a team.
 
I have a condition which leads some people to think that I am “odd.” Most interviewers pick up on the fact that there is something different about me, but I am always wondering if I should disclose the particulars. If I disclose to the interviewer, I may not get the job. If I do not disclose, the interviewer may just assume I am not paying attention or that I am a bit slow because of my speech patterns.

One interviewer said to me, “If you aren’t going to look at me, I don’t see the point of continuing.” When I tried to explain, he told me that he was not looking for excuses.

My interviews generally go very badly.
 
I always like to say something like “I am not leaving here until you tell me I am hired.”

😃
 
Seriously though, the best experience I had is at my current job. I had my interview and before I even got home they were calling me up with the job offer. I was new to the state and actually hadn’t officially moved to the state yet so they asked when I could start. I of course told them as soon as they needed me. I actually did want to start ASAP. So, after trying to convince them I would come in that day if they wanted to they convinced me to wait a couple weeks to complete the move and have some time to settle down before starting work which was really nice of them.

I have had my share of ups and downs in the 5 years I have been working here but most of the downs were inter-department stuff that has nothing to do with the company as a whole. As far as my benefits and pay I couldn’t ask for anything better. I mean sure, I would like more money but given the circumstances I am lucky to still have a job and the benefits are just outstanding.
 
Edwin, you got to let us know how it goes. (and whose advice wrecks it for you)😃
 
I Have to tell you about my last interview. It was simply amazing! I put into practice all the things I had learned but I was caught off guard a little bit. I had been working at a place for 9 months for really bad pay and NO benefits so I started looking around. I found that there were openings at a place I truly believe in the cause (helping teens) so I applied for 5 positions there. I got the first interview which was for my least favorite position, one I really did not feel qualified for but hey…gotta try something new every now and then. The night before my interview I PM’d Alan (you da man Alan) and asked him to pray. I didn’t get an answer back right away but hey he is a busy man. That was a Wednesday. I think Alan responded on Thursday or Friday and told me he would pray…the prayer was beautiful and God had to be listening to Alan that day because out of the blue a man I had been trying to get a job with called on Friday and asked me to stop by after I got off work. I thought he had computer problems so I said sure(I fix all his companies computers on the side). Anyway, when I got there he offered me a job out of the blue. I waivered when he offered because what he wanted was about enough and different work for 5 people. I told him the truth, I didn’t think I was right for the job. He said he wanted me and he knew I could do it. I waivered some more, I said I didn’t want to disappoint him. He said if all I did was answer phones for him he wouldn’t be disappointed. I said I would be disappointed in me if thats all I did. He came back with I know and that is why I know you can do the job. About this time I checked my watch for the second time, he asked if I had somewhere I needed to be. I told him I needed to go pick up my fiancee from work in about 20 minutes. He asked why and I told him we were down to 1 working car between me, him and my son. Well he jumped up and said I’ll throw in a car and gas money if you work for me. Wow!!! I was astonished and I guess he mistook it for me still waivering so he added, I will give you a $500 clothing allowance and bonuses totalling $14,000 if you complete the tasks I assign you. HUH!!! I would have to be stupid to turn him down!!! So I set up a meeting to discuss the details and he asked for my cell number…I said I don’t use my cell anymore because it is a prepaid and it cost too much…He said…ok a cell phone too…

I attribute getting this job to 2 things…Alan’s prayers and me being honest…even to the point of risking getting the job.

Thanks AlanFrom Witchita!!! I owe you a big one!!!
 
After many attempts, I have an interview for this Friday with the local newspaper here.
(This was the one that I did not expect).

Just yesterday, I prayed to Our Lord for a job interview. My father was VERY important in my holding a job (the previous job I had before i was laid off). Yesterday was the 3rd. anniversary of my father’s death.

I pray for the Holy Spirit for guidance!
 
I’m a little alarmed at a couple posters who fear they will be eliminated from the prospects due to physical or psychological conditions.
Unless it is an unreasonable accomodation (for example, a person confined to a wheelchair at an industrial manufacturing facility where paved walkways and elevators are simply unavailable), they are required by law not to use that against you.

I’m not a fan of frivolous law suits, but let’s face it- some people just don’t get it. Being a woman, I could sue the pants off any employer who had the audacity to ask about my childbearing plans or even my marital status (not saying I would, but I DO think it is highly inappropriate and it would be well within my legal rights). If you believe your qualifications are competitive and people overlook you because of a disability, talk to a lawyer.

Or you can always play the diversity card, “Being someone who lives with X, I feel I can offer a special perspective to your company that will diversify your workplace.” 😛 (BTW, I’m not a fan of all this artificial diversity mess people keep shoving down our throats either. I’m talking about people sticking up for themselves, because discrimination is still an issue on many levels.)
 
I believe my job interview went well.

The bus that picked me up arrived eariler than expected and I therefore was 45 minutes early. My interview was at 1:30, yet, I talked with the News Editor at 1PM.

The interview was very interesting with thought provoking questions. After the questions were asked she (Laura) gave me a tour of the whole newspaper facility. (The newspaper is our local paper and in the tri-county area east of Cleveland.

I do not believe she would have give me a tour if there was no interest in me. I offered to call her, but she said she will call me.

I am going in with an open-mind. My previous ability is in the area of research/library, clerical work, phone communications and daily reports and statistics.

Don’t stop praying! Pray there is a definate job opening for me. The interview was a ‘top of my head’ situation and Laura, the News Editior, must have found something in my resume that peaked her interest.
 
Honestly answer the questions that are asked, but be aware there is no need to divulge information not requested as part of the application and interview process.

Also be aware that lying during a job interview can later be grounds for dismissal or even prosecution.

– Mark L. Chance.
 
Lying or exagerating are bad ideas. That’s like saying, “God, I don’t think you’re quite able to get me a job without me breaking your rules.” Of course, you can and should focus on your stronger points.
 
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