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Hey everyone, i'm looking for advice concerning an interview in a few days, but let me give y'all a back-story first. Basically, about a month ago, I applied for the British Royal Navy. I did the aptitude test, and passed. This coming Wednesday morning I have to go for a formal interview and a medical, both of which decide whether or not i'm accepted, so it's a pretty big deal to me. Anyway, I haven't had a job interview for over a year, and i'm pretty nervous. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions about how I can prepare for this? Thanks.  |
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Koyi Donita - Student 
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Yeah, what Smily said. _______________ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. Rom. 1:16 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Rom. 10:17 I love my babyface. Smilykrazy is my baby and I love her. ...Swimming through the void we hear the Word, we lose ourselves but we find it all... System Of A Down.
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Smilykrazy - Retired 
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Mike just tell them your Vincent Kennedy McMahon and if they dont hire you say, YOOOOOOOOURRRR FIIIIRRREEEEDDD!!!! Get out of my ring dammit!!! GEEET OUT!!! in a raspy voice. hehe But in all seriousness, i went to a job agency in white plains near me, and they gave me some advice for interviews. For one, think of all the possible things they can ask you as best as you can. Then with each of these questions, you want to come up with answers that will make them see your good characteristics. Like letting them know you work out daily and are in great shape, etc. You basically have to sell yourself to them. Make sure you are confident in your answers, make good eye contact, and have positive body language. I know you will do fine! GL mikiiizzzllee! _______________ RIP MOM 06/29/58-07/31/08 Married to Koyi Donita 4/30/11 |
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JavaGuy - Student 
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What you need to do is grab the interviewer by the lapels, shove him up against the wall and get right up in his face screaming at him, "Listen to me you piece of ****, you gimme this ****ing job or I will kick your can clear across the country!" Maybe not. Seriously, though, I've done more job interviews than I can possibly remember. A job interview is a test of character. Don't be shy, but don't be so eager to have something to say that you trip over your own tongue. An interviewer is looking for someone who is competent, yes, but also someone who is honest and forthright. You say you've already passed a test, so this isn't a test of your intellect but an assessment of whether they think you're a good fit in other respects. Answer the questions completely and honestly, but without gushing to have a lot to say, and don't be afraid to say "I don't know" if you don't know. Also, if they ask you about something, and you don't know what it is, ask them to tell you what it is. Eagerness to learn impresses interviewers. And remember everything that Mom told you when you were a kid, and if you've got a girlfriend get her to do the last-minute inspection because women notice all this stuff: Shoes polished, back pockets tucked in, tie straight, buttons buttoned, everything neatly pressed. Sit up straight. Don't fidget. Hands out of your pockets. Look the man in the eye when you speak to him or he speaks to you. Listen carefully and speak clearly. Enunciate. Sound like this is all very basic stuff? It is, but you'd probably be amazed how many people go into a job interview and screw this stuff up, so you go in and be the guy who gets it all right. Good luck! I'm sure you'll do well. _______________ My signature is only one line. You're welcome. |
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Darth Jason - Student 
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Be confident in what you have to offer. I don't know how the british military works but nobody likes someone who has know no faith in temselves, Good luck _______________ I have seen EP3 now I can die happy and complete. Happy Star Wars Completion day everyone!!!! |
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Lian Del Rey - Student 
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Quote: 2.Good Eye contact. Noones gonna hire someone who can't look them in the eye. _______________ slorp |
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Tallepyon - Student 
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Quote: Also act like you do around other people you just meet, I dont know if that is the best advice for JJ ><. If he does that...God only knows what might happen. |
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Refl3x - Student 
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Well if you're applying for the royal navy try to tell them about your past background. Also act like you do around other people you just meet, and above all show them mighty Guns!  _______________ "The only child ever to survive a roundhouse kick by Chuck Norris was Gary Coleman. He has not grown since." Whachoo talkin bout Willis? Go Sox baby. This comment was edited by Refl3x on May 02 2005 11:18pm. |
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DJ Sith - Jedi Council 
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Anticipate their questions a day beforehand and try to think up answers to them. As said below you're here to sell yourself. _______________ My car is made of Nerf. |
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Orion - Retired 
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don't show up naked.. _______________ When a Man lies he murder's some part of the world. These are the pale deaths which men misscall there lives. All this I cannot bear to witness any longer. Cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home? -Cliff Burton Owner of Smily's 1900th comment | <Lady_Catherine> i love your sexy white socks! | (Lady_Catherine) i adore u! | (Lady_Catherine) onion (Lady_Catherine) i lub u |
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Don't threaten them with knives. People generally dislike being threatened. |
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solitude - Jedi Council 
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oh yeah, take a shower first  _______________ Joined 16 October 2004 | Retired 10 April 2005 | Returned 05 June 2008 | Made Staff 27 June 2008 | Made Council 18 January 2009 Padawan To Odan-Wei Belouve | Adopted into the Belouve family | Twin to xAnAtOs | Owner of the 4th Quesi sexy badge Brother To Roan Belouve, Nomad, Majno, Silkmonkey, Kensei and Jarhok Belouve
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Aayla Secura - Ex-Student 
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Show ur for-arms ALOT - good body lang Smile!! And use ur SEXYNESS to get whatever u want _______________ IN UR FACE I'M NOT BLONDE! |
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Vasper Ba'xian - Student 
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1.Sit up straight. 2.Good Eye contact. Noones gonna hire someone who can't look them in the eye. 3.Like HW said. Good firm hand shake. 4.Ask questions, show an interest. 5.No nervous habits.(shaking feet, wiggle knees, biting nails, rubbing hands ect...) 6.Good clean cut appearence. Good Luck M8! AHOY! _______________ Brother to: Tamal, Kavar, J.D.,Jermia, Devlin, Ulic, Xiabara, Seij,Tarron Mib,>>>ROCK ON  .My Spacescapes art page.My Everything Else art page. MY FAV. Jedi Are: Qui-Gon Jinn, Corran Horn, and Anakin Solo. Unofficial Master to Tamal. and Kavar. Founder of the Wuji Hundun Jian saber style. Proud owner of Tamal's 200th comment!//Proud owner of Refl3x's 300th comment!>>>Proud owner of Tyrant's 800th comment>>>Proud owner of Lucky's 170th comment>>>Proud owner of BDKawika's 444th comment>>>To except Existance is to except Reality.
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Sauce - =^.^= 
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Erm most of interviewing skills are logical i guess. You have to make sure that you are giving the interviewer what they want in an "employee". So what do they want? That depends . Sometimes, being yourself, as in, what you are normally like wouldn't cut it. Because, if i did that i would be slouching in the interviewee chair and scratching myself at regular intervals. And my usual 30 sec. attention span wouldn't be too good either. So, sometimes, you can't be urself! Be focused and eager. you're bascially selling yourself (:/). Beforehand, think of your characteristics (intelligence, dependibility, job experience, education etc.) and how you can link them into benefits for the company. The interview is for finding out whether an applicant can "contribute" to the company. So make their job easier for em. Also, keep things professional is a good way to go, which means it's best to not cite stuff from your personal life but rather give examples from your prior work experience or your schooling. This comment was edited by Sauce on May 02 2005 02:06pm. |
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Liso - Student 
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And in class I learned, that when you give a handshake, make sure ur hand isn't on top and don't sit before he askes you too And be urself, talk about the skill you have and they want _______________ "We make a living out of what we get, we make a life out of what we give." |
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Hardwired - Retired 
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This might seem trivial, but some people will actually take it into consdieration. When you meet the guy. Have a firm handshake. It will signify that you are sure of yourself and a forward sort of person. - HW _______________ ::Nothing wrong with a little shooting.....as long as the right people get shot:: |
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MOTREC - Student 
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dont speak anymore than needed and as wolfwood said listen close cuz that will distract you from how your feeling if your focused on what the individual is saying. much lov mikeh and good luck. MO |
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solitude - Jedi Council 
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Be confident, think twice before saying anything, don't try to BS your way out if they ask something you dont know. _______________ Joined 16 October 2004 | Retired 10 April 2005 | Returned 05 June 2008 | Made Staff 27 June 2008 | Made Council 18 January 2009 Padawan To Odan-Wei Belouve | Adopted into the Belouve family | Twin to xAnAtOs | Owner of the 4th Quesi sexy badge Brother To Roan Belouve, Nomad, Majno, Silkmonkey, Kensei and Jarhok Belouve
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Kueller - Student 
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I would listen to Woldwood here, I had an interview once, I just was myself and it worked out pretty well. Good luck with it _______________ Personal sleepness-nights-supporter of Virtue. Owner of the 1000th comment of Daidalus and 1943th comment of Gradius! Owner of the 300th comment of Carda! -Taught Gradius all his laming skills
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Setementor - Jedi Master 
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Just be yourself, relax and stay calm. |
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Wolfwood - Student 
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Basically, Listen carefully to the questions they ask you, because due to the nerves, its quite possible that you hear a question wrong and therefore answer it in a way you would have rather not answered it. Other than that, be yourself, relax, enjoy it and make sure you tell the truth about everything. I Hope it helps _______________ ~ Honor is a fool's prize. Glory is of no use to the dead ~ |
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Khâ D'Kana - Student 
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Don't tell them you can't swim, they will dislike it in the Navy More seriously before to go there try to think what do those people needs. After finding this, think about what you can give them to fullfill their needs. So you could someway "sell" your skills. Oh and a little bit working your body language will surely help. They are lots of articles about body language on the web /me cross fingers for you -Khâ D'Kana _______________ In light of day, nor dark of night, no evil shall escape our sight. Proud member of the D'Kana family This comment was edited by Khâ D'Kana on May 02 2005 08:56am. |
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Oolongo - Student 
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Just read anything they gave you or suggested you look at and try to relax (oh and dress nice too) _______________ All hail the cute bunny! |
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Jade - Student 
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Awe Gradius.... that wasn't nice.... Just be yourself is the best advice I can give you. Be honest and relax. Answer as truthfully and tactfully as you can. Good luck! Jade _______________ "You don't know the power of the dark side....Buurrp!" |
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Gradius - Ex-Student 
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Yeah, don't screw up. _______________ - Proud padawan of Kueller. - We really are at the beginning of it all. The trick, of course, is to make sure we never find the end. - Bill Bryson, A Short History of Nearly Everything - <gen-e-sis-happy> Liek, you can train, liek, a n00b, but he'll just be a trained n00b... --> Wise words! - "daer SOE me likes your a company i am having your some money for letting me do stuff cos mes the best amd i do it all meself" - Slider |
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