I have my first job interview in 12 years tomorrow!

[SteCenturion]

Be yourself Saluki, that's it really.

People buy people as they say in the sales game so if you present yourself there as you do on here you will be just grand.

Best of Luck.

 

[KEEF]

good luck

 

[BSRU]

This time next year I will going for my first job interview in 16 years, such a pain.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

This time next year I will going for my first job interview in 16 years, such a pain.

Oh you're stuffed then, all of this advice only works for people going after their first job in 12 years

 

[sheddy]

Ask questions. Then ask some more. And then some more.
Also ask lots of questions.

 

[welsh dragon]

No. Do not ask too many questions. The whole idea of the interview is to get you to talk, not to spend most of they're time answering questions from you. Its all right to ask 2 or 3 questions, but that's it. If you ask too many questions in an interview, then they may assume that if you were given a job, then you would spend most of your time qustioning them and theyre decisions. A big NO NO.

 

[MikeG]

Knock 'em dead, Saluki!!!!!




Well, OK, maybe not dead. Leave enough life in them that they can sign a cheque.........

 

[stephec]

Just talk to them saluki. As a customer adviser, they will want you to be able to talk in a clear voice, and be able to explain precisely and concisely. Having a nice sunny personality will also be important, so be positive, smile. Show them you are willing, and you are looking forward to working as part of a team, after spending so long working for yourself and on your own, even if it isn't true. Lol

Be truthful, and honest, but don't dwell too much on your wrist, , otherwise they may think your going to need a lot of time off work because of your injury. Be positive. Tell them about your hobbies IE cycling.

Don't ramble on and on though saying nothing. Just be yourself. I'm sure you'll do well. And good luck.

This is what I was going to say, good job I read through all the posts before jumping straight in.

In fact that last sentence could be classed as advice as well.

 

[CopperBrompton]

No. Do not ask too many questions.

Agreed. Ask a few relevant questions that you couldn't have learned elsewhere (eg. about the specific prospects for this role), but it would be weird to be asking questions constantly.

 

[Saluki]

My tip? Type it yourself and ask them to copy, paste and send.

Make sure they use these words:

Reliable
Punctual
Honest
Works well in a team
Hard worker (imply that you are low maintenance too, not sure how to phrase that)

and they should say how they know this, ie they worked with you or employed you etc.

Good Luck! In some ways it is such a relief to work for someone else. And maybe you'll never have to see those blasted Huskies again...

I have asked my friend Debbie, who I have known for 45 years. She was self employed and is fab at references. I have asked Wendy, who works for BT and is brilliant at references too, plus Kirsty, a very capable teacher who writes references for her ex pupils often. They don't want work references, they want people references. I've watched the company videos too.

@welsh dragon I wasn't going to mention the wrist, except in passing when they ask why I'm stopping grooming. It's obvious that it's a funny shape to anyone who gives it a casual glance. I can type forever without any adverse effects now anyway. The physio exercises have paid off as has guitar playing. It seems to have strengthened it up and made it a lot more flexible. As long as I don't have to lift too many heavy dogs, in the role, I foresee no issues with it at all.

Apparently this is a skills based interview - 90 minutes of it - and there will be no formal interview as I did that on the phone. A friend has given me chapter and verse on the role as it's what she does for a living. They are recruiting 60 people apparently.

Hubster has taken the day off, the work dogs have been bumped for 24 hours and he is driving down with me to share the driving as he thought that I might be frazzled after a 5 hour drive, then a 90 minute assessment and then another 5 hour drive. He's checked the oil, water, tyre pressures and the nagging spark plug that loosens itself randomly every so often (it had new plugs the other week and it still loosens itself randomly). The Rover is good to go.

 

[welsh dragon]

Go for it girl.

 

[Saluki]

This time next year I will going for my first job interview in 16 years, such a pain.

The stuff you have to take They want a birth certificate, bank statement and matching card, passport and driving licence (stuffed on both there, no passport and driving licence is still at DVLA being renewed, piccy etc) proof of where I live so my council tax bill has been dug out. I've filled in 5 forms that have had to be printed out and they want hard copy of my CV, which is fair enough I suppose although they have had it emailed to them via the agency, emailed direct and it's on their recruitment section page that is personal to me.

Last time I had an interview they asked for my NI number and any sort of ID I happened to have on my person (bank card at the time) and that was that. They want proof that I am eligible to work in the UK. I thought that the NI number takes care of that but apparently not. Heigh ho, times change.

 

[stephec]

What was the interviewer like with you in your current job, I bet she was a right bastard with you?

 

[Dave 123]

It's all a bit vague really. The person interviewed before you may have oodles of qualifications, but may come across as arrogant, humourless etc. there is no exact science.

Like everyone has said, be yourself, enjoy yourself and the very best of luck!

 

[Saluki]

Thank you all.
It would be nice to get the job as the council will move us to our new place of work. The downside is leaving here, there is nothing keeping us in the area except for cool guitar teacher. I can't stay put just for lessons, it's daft. I know there are lots of teachers out there but this one is a bit special. Apart from that, I can't wait to move away.