Big interview tomorrow morning

[Cogent Design]

What if the interviewer is smokin' hot?

Don't appendix carry. haha


To quote George Clooney from Oceans 11..."you want to be likeable, but not memorable"...or something like that.

When I conduct interviews, I look for character over qualifications. Most people have the mental capacity to be taught at least somethings. Not everybody wants to be taught anything. Don't be afraid to laugh or tell a compelling story that really illustrates who you are.

Of course, if you tell a story and don't get hired...not my fault. lol

 

[breakingcontact]

Don't appendix carry. haha


To quote George Clooney from Oceans 11..."you want to be likeable, but not memorable"...or something like that.

When I conduct interviews, I look for character over qualifications. Most people have the mental capacity to be taught at least somethings. Not everybody wants to be taught anything. Don't be afraid to laugh or tell a compelling story that really illustrates who you are.

Of course, if you tell a story and don't get hired...not my fault. lol

I read an article about how people should take risks in interviews more.

 

[Dawico]

I read an article about how people should take risks in interviews more.

I have heard that also. Not big risks like wearing sandals and a swimsuit, but set yourself apart from the crowd.

 

[breakingcontact]

I have heard that also. Not big risks like wearing sandals and a swimsuit, but set yourself apart from the crowd.

Right! Unless you've got the legs for it.

 

[Glockster69]

To quote George Clooney from Oceans 11..."you want to be likeable, but not memorable"...or something like that.

So, a faux quote?


Good luck Rangel. Hope things work out for you.

 

[CrazedJava]

I read an article about how people should take risks in interviews more.

I don't know if it's "risks" necessarily.

As a hiring manager I'm looking for the candidate that has some substance. I work in the technical field and 99% of the people I interview are going to say the same things. "I'm a fast learner" or "I pay attention to detail."

Know what? I really am a fast learner, even in my field. I illustrate it with stories though. I like to talk about my experience as a consultant and how that made me pick up skills quickly. How I could contribute to a code base within a week's time and be able to do major changes within a month. When you're in an industry where the average is 6 months to really train someone to a decent level of proficiency those are good stories to tell.

Don't be generic, telling stories work. Talk specifically about your experience in the interview. If it says you know skill [X], tell a story that illustrates you do indeed have skill [X]. My favorite question for software developers isn't a technical test but simply "Tell me about the last application you worked on." If they just string together some buzzwords and talk generically about the technology then I know they aren't really that good. Maybe mediocre at best. If they talk in depth about how they made different parts work, how they got interfaces to work together, talked about specific improvements they made, challenges they faced and how they overcame then and can accurately describe the technology, then we might have something.

That's also why I tell people to be able to talk to their resume. I've had candidates that I swear didn't even know what they had on their resume. I may have to pause and think back on a specific job but I can go into detail on any past experience.

 

[breakingcontact]

^ good advice. Give context to the resume by telling about past success. Explain how you solved previous problems.

Real good advice folks.

 

[Sapper740]

and send a follow up "thank you for the opportunity" note or email. You may not get this job but it may help you get the next.

 

[Das Jared]

What position? Operator?

sent from Jennifer Lawrence's bedroom

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Go get em prayers outbound

 

[itchin]

Good luck.

 

[ROGER4314]

It's Monday morning. Sending positive thoughts your way..............

Flash

 

[Dawico]

Yup. Good luck sir.

 

[Dawico]

and send a follow up "thank you for the opportunity" note or email. You may not get this job but it may help you get the next.

Would flowers and chocolates be inappropriate?

 

[Charlie]

Give 'em hell! (just go easy about it!, good luck!)

 

[breakingcontact]

Would flowers and chocolates be inappropriate?

"Hey there little lady I want to send ya something real nice! What size britches ya wear!?"

 

[Younggun]

Don't be this guy.

 

[Rangel]

Just got out of the interview. 2 part panel style, one hour each. I feel it went great. But now I'm going to e waiting a few weeks for a second interview invitation.

 

[Dawico]

Glad it went well.

And now we wait..............

 

[Vaquero]

Best of luck to you.