Nerves

[Fred Elliot]

Thats good, but both interviews have asked for my strong points first and then attacked my weaker side. When failing to answer the question they have both said "so you are perfect then" I felt the jobs slipping away from then on.

1 job was for an underwater videographer in the Maldives, the other was for a subway graffiti cleaner in Sweden.

I initially read that as an "underwear videographer"

 

[ibelieveinmrreeves]

Thanks guy. Will have to rule out whiskey and playing with myself, as it's for a job at a school. Will remember those for non-school environment based jobs though 

I think I have a better idea of what questions they'll ask me, based on my last interview (was for the same role, different school) so so long as I do the work I should be fairly well prepared. Might try going for a walk beforehand though.

[Gazza's Fat Mate]

Every interview I have had has resulted in a job offer (6 interviews). The thing to remmber is that an interview is your time to shine. So talk yourself up, even if you think you are a dickhead act like your not. It helps if your a cocky sod like me but self belive is the key. Before every interview I read all the good reports I have had from work, I look at all the thankyou notes I have from clients just to makesure my ego is nice a big! then I go in and smash the fuck out of the interview and get the job.

I also try and keep the conversation lighthearted get the interviewer to laugh and the job is yours. If the interview is a man play up on sport etc get to know the interview on your way out mention something like "I hope swindon do well this year" or whatever you have spoken about. If the interviewer is a women ask her what perfume she is wearing on your way as you think it smells nice and wouldn't mind get a bottle for your girlfreind.

During the interview I also talk as if I have the job "When I start, where do I park? What time do I have to start? etc etc

[Nemo]

If the interviewer is a women ask her what perfume she is wearing on your way as you think it smells nice and wouldn't mind get a bottle for your girlfreind.

*cringe*

[LucienSanchez]

Weak points? "I'm a perfectionist..."

As if.

[flammableBen]

If the interviewer is a women ask her what perfume she is wearing on your way as you think it smells nice and wouldn't mind get a bottle for your girlfreind.

Amateur. What if she's not wearing any?

Much better to say she's got beautiful eyes. Everybody has eyes.

[Gazza's Fat Mate]

Amateur. What if she's not wearing any?

Much better to say she's got beautiful eyes. Everybody has eyes.

well clearly you change what you say tot he sistuation say you like her top or dress. I don't know just do soemthing postive.

[flammableBen]

Might be good to go for originality. I like your left arm. How did you get it so nice?

[Gazza's Fat Mate]

Might be good to go for originality. I like your left arm. How did you get it so nice?

at the end of the interview stand up clap your hands together and say "lets fuck"

[Sippo]

School jobs are the best

[Jamiesfuturewife]

Might be good to go for originality. I like your left arm. How did you get it so nice?

If someone actually said that to me I would give them the job immediatly!! 

[jonny72]

Anyway. I won't take any drugs for fear of ending up in some sitcom-esque situation where I have a bad reaction and try to dry hump one of the male panelists, or something equally hilarious. But any other tips are welcome.

Have you tried the herbal sleep aid / stress relief stuff? Not exactly drugs as they're all made from plant extracts.

I find they work pretty well to calm you down a bit. I'd recommend trying them out before hand to see what effect they have on you, they might do nothing or they might knock you out a bit. You don't want to fall asleep in an interview.

[flammableBen]

If someone actually said that to me I would give them the job immediatly!! 

Yeah right. I bet if you were in a bad mood you'd get all snappy - "What's wrong with my right arm?"

[pumbaa]

I think its important to remember that the interviewer can possibly be as nervous as you if they don't have much experience. Its pretty common place in my organisation, but I'd imagine less so at a school.

Have they told you if its a competence based interview? If so, do a quick google search on the funnel method, as its the most popular interview style used. It will at least give you a clue as to the type of questions you may be asked, so you can start to think about how you could answer them.

Also remember the phrase "Me Me Me". They want to know what YOU did, not what 'the team' or somebody else did. Make it up if you need to, so long as you emphasize the Me bit.

[Jamiesfuturewife]

Yeah right. I bet if you were in a bad mood you'd get all snappy - "What's wrong with my right arm?"

hmmm maybe - but if it was YOU saying it not a random I would love it