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OK Folks,
So I have an interview for a job that I really want tomorrow.
It is an internal job but it is quite a big leap up the ladder. It is a corporate role and I believe that it really fits my skills. It also involves relocation. It has been advertised as a 'tremendous development opportunity'.
I know that not all of those who applied are being interviewed and I believe that only 3 have made the cut! SO I am optimisitic (ish) but anxious.
The last interview I had was to join the company more than 6 yrs ago, as all my internal moves / promotions since have been pretty much told to me rather than offered! I want this job and as such I am here for a rehearsal interview. I have brushed my hair and polished my shoes in preparation.
Please ask me all the horrid questions that you have been asked in interviews so that I can at least be prepared for tomorrow!!
Or you could always tell me the fabulous answers you gave to the tricky questions too....
(and for goodness sake don't ask me about IT or personal finance - thats why Coops and co are here!!)
So I have an interview for a job that I really want tomorrow.
It is an internal job but it is quite a big leap up the ladder. It is a corporate role and I believe that it really fits my skills. It also involves relocation. It has been advertised as a 'tremendous development opportunity'.
I know that not all of those who applied are being interviewed and I believe that only 3 have made the cut! SO I am optimisitic (ish) but anxious.
The last interview I had was to join the company more than 6 yrs ago, as all my internal moves / promotions since have been pretty much told to me rather than offered! I want this job and as such I am here for a rehearsal interview. I have brushed my hair and polished my shoes in preparation.
Please ask me all the horrid questions that you have been asked in interviews so that I can at least be prepared for tomorrow!!
Or you could always tell me the fabulous answers you gave to the tricky questions too....
(and for goodness sake don't ask me about IT or personal finance - thats why Coops and co are here!!)
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Which dimension of the person talent pool do you feel that your profile would glitter more brightly, were you to be added to our structure?
Well, David, I am a virgo and my favourite reading material is Heat magazine. Last year my most memorable global news event was Chantelle winning Celebrity Big Brother - Imagine a non-celeb winning that eh?
In my spare time I mostly admire photos of Dave in his wetsuit and spend an awful lot of time on a website sharing my secrets with people I have never met. Which demonstrates my skills with people.
Oh God I really need to start taking this seriously....
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What would you bring to the company in your new role, were you to be offered the job, that would benefit us (the company) more than the other candidates?
I've been asked that in every interview I've ever had.
What are the selection criteria?
Probably best to say it about 20 times before going into the interview to ensure that it's out of your system. Good luck
Make sure you know all the technical elements of the role.
The more you prepare, the less you worry.
lune - there's no such thing as a fab answer to a tricky question........each will give an answer to the best of their ability but you never ever know what the interviewers want to hear........
the best advice I offer anyone going for an interview is to
be yourself
be honest
try and enjoy it
do your best
you can't ask any more!
every interview situation is different so offering general advice over that above is hard for me without knowing more
mail me if you want via my profile
I think that the company is currently in a very exciting phase David. I believe that your new appointments and the changes in the governance structure that you have made since you took over as President afford us an excellent opportunity to make real changes to the way the business operates in this region. My passion for people and demonstrated skills in change management and facilitation of delivery in complex environments fit perfectly with those opportunities.
I have already worked at close quarters with many of the Regional managind Directors so would be able to be 'up and running' in terms of managing the interfaces between the corporate office and the operations units rapidly.
Additionally my flexibility, as shown in the 4D and BSG roles, mean that as the changes come to fruition and the support that you and the executive need changes, I will be able to adapt to those requirements easily.
Be yourself.
Best of blinkin luck.
You have the advantage that the job is within the same company, so you already know how everything is structured. Plus obviously knowing the people who work there already and that you have fit in for quite a few years now!
This is an engineering company - with more than 150 yrs of history, but now diversifying into broader industries outside our traditional core areas.
Question - is it OK to laugh and make jokes (not about ANAL - but thanks Scotty!) for high level interviews?
I laugh a lot at work (laugh or cry is often the choice) and want that to be clear in my interview. I kind of know some of the interviewers and know a couple quite well.
I need to know that I am not getting the job pretending to be something I'm not. Any thoughts...
And don't go dressed as a clown!