Yet another interview thread

PJ · 5th November 2009, 15:02

Got a phone call from an accounting practice here in Belfast, about a graduate training contract. Interview next tuesday, shitting myself. First one I've had for a "real" job.

If you remember this thread FAO All employers or managers on the caf then you'll appreciate it's not as straightforward as other interviews.

R_Nick · 5th November 2009, 15:08

Best of luck mate, and re the other thread - just be confident that you are the right person for the job, it shouldn't be any kind of factor in their decision.

Girish II · 5th November 2009, 15:08

Remember to polish your shoes.

PJ · 5th November 2009, 15:10

I don't like wearing shoes.

esmufc10 · 5th November 2009, 15:11

Just remember, there's probably loads of vastly more experienced and better qualified people going for the job than you.

Good luck!

R_Nick · 5th November 2009, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by esmufc09

Just remember, there's probably loads of vastly more experienced and better qualified people going for the job than you.

Good luck!

What exactly are you trying to say?

esmufc10 · 5th November 2009, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by R_Nick

What exactly are you trying to say?

Many things, some relevant, some not, but all important.

PJ · 5th November 2009, 15:14

And thanks Nick. Job won't start til late next summer if I get it. And I won't know before mid December whether I'm successful or not. I'm not placing too much faith in this one interview, but it's the first step in the desperate scramble to secure a job before graduation.

cold-zebra · 5th November 2009, 15:14

Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail.

I came up with that myself.

esmufc10 · 5th November 2009, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by cold-zebra

Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail.

I came up with that myself.

R_Nick · 5th November 2009, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ

And thanks Nick. Job won't start til late next summer if I get it. And I won't know before mid December whether I'm successful or not. I'm not placing too much faith in this one interview, but it's the first step in the desperate scramble to secure a job before graduation.

Confidence is the key mate, they are already looking to employ you or they wouldn't have invited you for the interview, they just want to meet you and get to know you a bit better. Get suited and booted and think of the interview as your chance to ask them a few questions and clear up any questions they might have about you.

Brophs · 5th November 2009, 15:16

I'd headbutt the receptionist, if I were you.

Companies like a strong man who isn't afraid to headbutt an innocent woman.

R_Nick · 5th November 2009, 15:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by esmufc09

Many things, some relevant, some not, but all important.

Thats deep Elvis.

Balls deep.

cold-zebra · 5th November 2009, 15:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by esmufc09

iSparky · 5th November 2009, 16:29

fair few of us here seem to have interviews recently, good luck mate

cold-zebra · 5th November 2009, 16:38

It is now a given that joining the Caf will get you a job. Recession busting since 1999.

jgraham · 5th November 2009, 18:04

Good luck PJ!!!

PJ · 5th November 2009, 23:31

Thanks jg! Do you really rush home from at work just to post on here?

Sunny Jim · 6th November 2009, 07:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by cold-zebra

Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail.

I came up with that myself.

actually it is quite good

PJ · 9th November 2009, 00:03

Just spent £100 ordering a suit.

lewstherin · 9th November 2009, 00:04

That better be one good suit.

PJ · 9th November 2009, 00:06

It sure is billy.

9th November 2009, 00:13

Good luck PJ

PJ · 9th November 2009, 00:21

Thanks merman. Need to research the company so I can kiss ass properly.

x42bn6 · 9th November 2009, 00:24

£100?!

I spent £40 from Marks and Spencers for mine, and I got my internship for that.

iSparky · 9th November 2009, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by x42bn6

£100?!

I spent £40 from Marks and Spencers for mine, and I got my internship for that.

40 quid for a suit! i got mine from M&S and i dont know of a decent looking suit down there for 40 quid and i say that because if i had seen it i would definitely have bought it...

jdmufc · 9th November 2009, 09:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by iSparky

40 quid for a suit! i got mine from M&S and i dont know of a decent looking suit down there for 40 quid and i say that because if i had seen it i would definitely have bought it...

my suit cost 1000 quid 9 years ago, i´ve maybe worn it 7 times, that was money well spent!!

iSparky · 9th November 2009, 09:50

mine was about 300 quid so thats decent value for it i would never spend too much on a suit i rarely use it enough to need to spend a lot of money on one

brewlio · 9th November 2009, 09:56

I hear birthday suits are en vogue for interviews this season. If choosing this option it might be better to rub up a semi before you go in. I mean it is November after all, and you aim to impress.

Good luck man.

McLovin · 9th November 2009, 23:13

Got an interview with Morgan Stanley!!!

Brophs · 9th November 2009, 23:21

All of my suits are hand-woven from the pre-conditioned pubes of 18 year old, supermodel virgins. Women virgins. And they cost waaaaaaay more than £100.

Mad · 9th November 2009, 23:41

I'm cracking at interviews.

Doubt that helps.

sammsky1 · 10th November 2009, 05:33

As I said last time, make sure you tell the interviewer right away about your stammer, and ask that he be patient.

Think about what it would be like if YOU WERE THE INTERVIEWER. What would you be looking to find out about a person. The biggest challenge in any interview is the interviewee be able to express exactly who they are, what their capabilities are and the potential that they have and could deliver. Before you go in, decide in your mind what 3 things you want the interviewer to remember about you when he goes to his boss and talk about you. Then constantly refer to these 3 things throughout the interview and keep giving different types of evidence to support it.

Be confident and proud at who you are. After all, you are the very best person in the world who can be you! Make sure they know who that person is before you leave the interview. Leave the interview without having regret that you did not say something you wanted to.

Best wishes

iSparky · 10th November 2009, 08:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLovin

Got an interview with Morgan Stanley!!!

make sure you dont wear a 40 quid suit, its the perfect way to not get a job

Clique · 10th November 2009, 08:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad

I'm cracking at interviews.

Doubt that helps.

Your location intrigues me. Does it by any chance have something to do with
What is 127.0.0.1? - An explanation of the loopback address 127.0.0.1, including it's correct (and incorrect) use.

Girish II · 10th November 2009, 11:22

No. They're his "vital statistics". Lucky bastard

R_Nick · 10th November 2009, 11:43

Crikey, £40 for a suit?!

PJ · 10th November 2009, 12:52

Now have another interview on Wednesday 18th! Same thing, different firm. Hoping that suit arrives...

iSparky · 10th November 2009, 15:03

as long as its not the cheap 40 quid suit it should be all okay

Addis · 10th November 2009, 15:16

I spent £23 for a suit (was £48 without using club card coupons) from Tesco.

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5th November 2009, 15:08	#2 (permalink)
R_Nick First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Unicorns are kick ass! Posts: 15,583	Best of luck mate, and re the other thread - just be confident that you are the right person for the job, it shouldn't be any kind of factor in their decision.

5th November 2009, 15:08	#3 (permalink)
Girish II Knobhead Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Karaoke Posts: 7,294	Remember to polish your shoes.

5th November 2009, 15:10	#4 (permalink)
PJ Mrs Robinson's bit on the side Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Derry/Belfast Posts: 9,713	I don't like wearing shoes.

5th November 2009, 15:11	#5 (permalink)
esmufc10 Unclean Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 17,093	Just remember, there's probably loads of vastly more experienced and better qualified people going for the job than you. Good luck!

5th November 2009, 15:14	#8 (permalink)
PJ Mrs Robinson's bit on the side Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Derry/Belfast Posts: 9,713	And thanks Nick. Job won't start til late next summer if I get it. And I won't know before mid December whether I'm successful or not. I'm not placing too much faith in this one interview, but it's the first step in the desperate scramble to secure a job before graduation.

5th November 2009, 15:14	#9 (permalink)
cold-zebra First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: By the 99c store, she closed her eyes and started swaying Posts: 6,430	Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail. I came up with that myself.

5th November 2009, 15:16	#12 (permalink)
Brophs Brewlio's brother Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: F**k mini babybels Posts: 13,787	I'd headbutt the receptionist, if I were you. Companies like a strong man who isn't afraid to headbutt an innocent woman.

5th November 2009, 16:29	#15 (permalink)
iSparky Gay in orientation - King Cocksmoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 23,472	fair few of us here seem to have interviews recently, good luck mate

5th November 2009, 16:38	#16 (permalink)
cold-zebra First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: By the 99c store, she closed her eyes and started swaying Posts: 6,430	It is now a given that joining the Caf will get you a job. Recession busting since 1999.

5th November 2009, 18:04	#17 (permalink)
jgraham Working man. Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: punching cats for eggs at a dustbin near you Posts: 16,000	Good luck PJ!!!

9th November 2009, 00:13	#23 (permalink)
Merman Guest Posts: n/a	Good luck PJ

5th November 2009, 23:31	#18 (permalink)
PJ Mrs Robinson's bit on the side Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Derry/Belfast Posts: 9,713	Thanks jg! Do you really rush home from at work just to post on here?

9th November 2009, 00:03	#20 (permalink)
PJ Mrs Robinson's bit on the side Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Derry/Belfast Posts: 9,713	Just spent £100 ordering a suit.

9th November 2009, 00:04	#21 (permalink)
lewstherin Reserve Team Player Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Derry Posts: 4,174	That better be one good suit.

9th November 2009, 00:06	#22 (permalink)
PJ Mrs Robinson's bit on the side Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Derry/Belfast Posts: 9,713	It sure is billy.

9th November 2009, 00:21	#24 (permalink)
PJ Mrs Robinson's bit on the side Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Derry/Belfast Posts: 9,713	Thanks merman. Need to research the company so I can kiss ass properly.

9th November 2009, 00:24	#25 (permalink)
x42bn6 First Team Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 西田麻衣の開裂. Being a nerd, geek and virgin Posts: 14,639	£100?! I spent £40 from Marks and Spencers for mine, and I got my internship for that.

9th November 2009, 09:50	#28 (permalink)
iSparky Gay in orientation - King Cocksmoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 23,472	mine was about 300 quid so thats decent value for it i would never spend too much on a suit i rarely use it enough to need to spend a lot of money on one

9th November 2009, 09:56	#29 (permalink)
brewlio Brophs' brother Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Rooney's hiding out in my coal shed. Posts: 13,769	I hear birthday suits are en vogue for interviews this season. If choosing this option it might be better to rub up a semi before you go in. I mean it is November after all, and you aim to impress. Good luck man.

9th November 2009, 23:13	#30 (permalink)
McLovin Bites pillows thinking of John Terry Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: London Posts: 7,017	Got an interview with Morgan Stanley!!!

9th November 2009, 23:21	#31 (permalink)
Brophs Brewlio's brother Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: F**k mini babybels Posts: 13,787	All of my suits are hand-woven from the pre-conditioned pubes of 18 year old, supermodel virgins. Women virgins. And they cost waaaaaaay more than £100.

9th November 2009, 23:41	#32 (permalink)
Mad Winner of The Redcafe World Cup Fantasy League 2010 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 127.0.0.1 Posts: 2,831	I'm cracking at interviews. Doubt that helps.

10th November 2009, 05:33	#33 (permalink)
sammsky1 First Team Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Behind my  Posts: 6,715	As I said last time, make sure you tell the interviewer right away about your stammer, and ask that he be patient. Think about what it would be like if YOU WERE THE INTERVIEWER. What would you be looking to find out about a person. The biggest challenge in any interview is the interviewee be able to express exactly who they are, what their capabilities are and the potential that they have and could deliver. Before you go in, decide in your mind what 3 things you want the interviewer to remember about you when he goes to his boss and talk about you. Then constantly refer to these 3 things throughout the interview and keep giving different types of evidence to support it. Be confident and proud at who you are. After all, you are the very best person in the world who can be you! Make sure they know who that person is before you leave the interview. Leave the interview without having regret that you did not say something you wanted to. Best wishes

10th November 2009, 11:22	#36 (permalink)
Girish II Knobhead Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Karaoke Posts: 7,294	No. They're his "vital statistics". Lucky bastard

10th November 2009, 11:43	#37 (permalink)
R_Nick First Team Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Unicorns are kick ass! Posts: 15,583	Crikey, £40 for a suit?!

10th November 2009, 12:52	#38 (permalink)
PJ Mrs Robinson's bit on the side Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Derry/Belfast Posts: 9,713	Now have another interview on Wednesday 18th! Same thing, different firm. Hoping that suit arrives...

10th November 2009, 15:03	#39 (permalink)
iSparky Gay in orientation - King Cocksmoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 23,472	as long as its not the cheap 40 quid suit it should be all okay

10th November 2009, 15:16	#40 (permalink)
Addis Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beckham, in toward Schmeichel, it's come for Dwight Yorke, cleared, Giggs with a shot! Sheringham! Posts: 3,686	I spent £23 for a suit (was £48 without using club card coupons) from Tesco.