Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted June 26, 2003 I have a job interview on Monday, for an real, actual management job. I need some tips on how to dress professionally, what to say, how to present myself, etc. from people that have actually done this, or interview people for a living. Help appreciated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Guest HBK16 Report post Posted June 26, 2003 Wells heres the obvious that can blow it for you. If its a management job like you said dress professional. When I worked at the movie theatres people came in in suits with ties and all so, in the position your going for its a must. Dont forget they are scoring you on neatness. They look at your application and how you look and the way you talk. Dont say stupid shit. If your nercous this can be a problem. If you start to stutter it can really kill you. When my uncle interviewed people he looked at how they answered his questions, how they addressed him, how they were dressed, and most importantly their attitude. If you answer without hesitation and smile its a very good plus. If you look down and speak sofly it will seem that you arent really interested. He never wasted his time with somone who chewed gum during an interview. You probably already knew this stuff but this is the stuff that is mostl forgotten when your actually being interviewed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Edwin MacPhisto Report post Posted June 26, 2003 What kind of management job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted June 26, 2003 What kind of management job? Assistant/Co-Manager of Just for Feet. I guess I used the "real, actual management job" wrongly. It's a real job to me, considering that I've been working stock at Finish Line for almost 2 years. I just need to know what to wear to impress this guy. I need a new job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murmuring Beast 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2003 Turn up in a pair of bermuda shorts and a t-shirt and some Timmy Mallet glasses. Swear whenever you get something wrong, don't make eye contact, cut yourself whilst shaving in the morning, forget to wash, spill the glass of water the person offers you. You WILL get the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MarvinisaLunatic Report post Posted June 26, 2003 Turn up in a pair of bermuda shorts and a t-shirt and some Timmy Mallet glasses. Swear whenever you get something wrong, don't make eye contact, cut yourself whilst shaving in the morning, forget to wash, spill the glass of water the person offers you. You WILL get the job. or you'll get a police escort out of the building.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Nevermortal Report post Posted June 27, 2003 What kind of management job? Assistant/Co-Manager of Just for Feet. Foot Fetish store? Hmm...maybe you don't have to dress up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted June 27, 2003 What kind of management job? Assistant/Co-Manager of Just for Feet. Foot Fetish store? Hmm...maybe you don't have to dress up. Retail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest treble charged Report post Posted June 27, 2003 If you want to look respectfull, I suggest wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted June 27, 2003 If you want to look respectfull, I suggest wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater. I COULD do that, but what if he knows anything about hockey? I'd look pretty foolish wearing a loser team's jersey, and knowing my luck, he'd be, "Well, I'm an Ottawa fan. You Leafs fans disgust me." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CanadianChris Report post Posted June 27, 2003 He never wasted his time with somone who chewed gum during an interview. Amen to that. I actually rejected a coop student I was interviewing in February for that exact reason. He was our second best candidate, too, but that blew it for him. As someone who has been on dozens of interviews (I went to the University of Waterloo, which has probably the best Department of Co-Operative Education in the world, thus sending me on five or six interviews a term for 6 terms), and who now interviews students for positions in my office on a regular basis, I offer you this advice. Basically, wear a suit and a nice tie, be punctual, have a firm handshake, look people in the eye when you talk to them, try to look relaxed (smile!), and be yourself -- don't try too hard to impress someone, because more often than not, you come off looking like a jackass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bosstones Fan Report post Posted June 27, 2003 Max, make sure to know a little something about the job you're interviewing for AND the company itself. Trust me, not knowing just some basic things like where they're headquartered or how many states/countries they operate in might end up hurting you. It also can't hurt you to have a set of questions to ask them. Doesn't have to be anything big, just a simple "What would be my exact role?" Do NOT ask "Is there going to be a lot of overtime?" - that can make you look lazy, for instance. Also, as everyone else said, dress professionally (you don't need a suit, but slacks a collared shirt and tie is necessary), don't fidget during the interview, and always, always, ALWAYS look the person in the eye when you're answering their questions. Be sure to relax and don't be afraid to make a couple of small jokes (be very careful what you joke about though). Confidence is key. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted June 27, 2003 Talk about god a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DrTom Report post Posted June 27, 2003 End every sentence with, "in accordance with the prophecy!" "So, you got your degree in 1998, right?" "Yes... in accordance with the prophecy!" "Er... ok. And why do you want to leave your current job?" "My boss plays too many political games... in accordance with the PROPHECY~!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted June 27, 2003 Carry a small tin can to spit your chaw into as you two talk. Be sure to whittle something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
