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« on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 16:21:53 »

I have a job interview tomorrow, what are the sort of questions that potential employers expect to be asked, I can never really think of anything other than money, hours and courses so any tips appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 16:28:06 »

Research the company as far as poss on the web tonight. ask about future internal opportunities and their CPD plan (continuing professional development) scheme
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 16:28:51 »

Would you ever shag a women with a wooden leg?

When they think long and hard about it and say

"yeah, if she was fit"  (which is what most people say)

Reply "I wouldn't, I'd use my cock!".

That'll get 'em interested.  You will have their attention.
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 16:39:14 »

Depends on the type of job but

I'd highly recommend this book

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Successful-Interviews-Every-Time-Yeung/dp/1857039785/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1217954191&sr=1-20

a lot of companies are moving towards objective based questioning often asking for examples of particular situations etc

and as suggested read up about the company
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 16:47:25 »

Never ask about money. But if they ask you what you're looking for, just say "Well, what can you offer me?".
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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 16:48:51 »

And is it a big company? If not, ask them what the company's plans for growth are. That one always goes down a treat IMO, makes you seem interested.
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 17:52:54 »

How as the position arisen, are there opportunities for promotion?, ask questions about the role, and what it entails.
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 18:54:05 »

Ask the interviewer

"in your opinion, what is the best thing about working for this company"

Sit back and watch him shit himself.
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 19:13:14 »

Ha ha good one Inc!
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« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 19:40:02 »

Interesting....I suspect I won't do a lot of research as I'm not too bothered if I get it or not though
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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday, August 5, 2008, 20:25:44 »

You could ask them if they operate a 'last in, first out' policy.

Could help you make your own mind up, in this day and age.
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« Reply #11 on: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 00:12:15 »

i got asked if i went down to the club shop and saw kolo toure what would you ask him.

and

jens lehmann has just been sent off in the CL final, you bump into him in the tunnel, what 3 questions do you ask.

prepare for these two and you're laughing.
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« Reply #12 on: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 14:43:18 »

Is it professional to have a copy of your CV in front of you for when they ask you questions about it or are you epxected to know everything that is on there ?
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« Reply #13 on: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 14:44:45 »

Nah, that's okay have your CV handy, don't think that's a test at all, use it as a reference.
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« Reply #14 on: Wednesday, August 6, 2008, 14:46:38 »

Phew I was planning to do that and have a copy of their job spec in front of me as well....

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