Interview Time

cstmar01
cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
edited April 2011 in The Clubhouse
So tomorrow I'm going to have a double interview with two different managers for 3 positions. I've never done anything like this. The one position (which is the one I applied for) is a manager position.

The other two are Analyst positions, which I had interest in but was more interested in the Manager position. Anyone ever go through an interview like this before?

I've only done a one on one before for just one job I applied for. I've never done a group interview or even for 2 or 3 different jobs.


I'm already freakin' out about it! :eek:
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    edited April 2011
    Never been in that spot, but I can tell you that the best thing you can do is relax, and stay away from the caffeine. The reason for this type of interview is to induce some stress to the process and see how you respond. By being able to demonstrate a calm and relaxed demeanor, you will be putting yourself in front of the pack.


    Good luck!


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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited April 2011
    Be prepared. Do some research on typical questions asked for different positions (ask another manager, employee, internet, etc) and figure out what you would say BEFORE the interview.

    Nothing's worse than trying to think up a great answer on the fly.
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  • Airplay355
    Airplay355 Posts: 4,298
    edited April 2011
    Isn't thinking up a great answer on the fly a quality managers should have?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2011
    Good luck man! Picture them with stained underwear, works everytime.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited April 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Never been in that spot, but I can tell you that the best thing you can do is relax, and stay away from the caffeine. The reason for this type of interview is to induce some stress to the process and see how you respond. By being able to demonstrate a calm and relaxed demeanor, you will be putting yourself in front of the pack.


    Good luck!


    John



    Great advice, at a previous job I hired quite a few people, nothing more uneasing about a potential canidate then being jacked up on what seemed to be a 64oz redbull. Good luck!
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,047
    edited April 2011
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Never been in that spot, but I can tell you that the best thing you can do is relax, and stay away from the caffeine. The reason for this type of interview is to induce some stress to the process and see how you respond. By being able to demonstrate a calm and relaxed demeanor, you will be putting yourself in front of the pack.


    Good luck!


    John

    Good advice...remember, you never appear as nervous as you may feel inside.
    Also, I think group interviews are becoming more the norm for risk avoidance issues, as well as get severval peoples input on a candidate before making a decision.
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited April 2011
    Group interviews are designed to induce stress, so as others have already said, be calm (but not comatose) and relax. The best advice is to be yourself. You're only getting the interview because you are qualified for at least one of the open spots.

    Have your elevator speech ready to go, and do your homework on the company. Be very prepared for when they ask, "So tell us about you" and "Do you have any questions for us?"

    You'll do great - good luck.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2011
    Take an Imodium beforehand. :biggrin:
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2011
    thanks guys. This is a very different interview as I've been with the compnay for over 3 years now and never have had an interview like this. For one its up on the mangers/directors floor which is all private. Normally they happen down in our HR department so its a bit different that way.

    Also everything was done through email. I didn't even do a phone interview on anything but just all causal through an email exchange with the HR department. So my level of being nervous is higher than normal.
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited April 2011
    You got this!!

    The more you sit on here and look for guidance, the more nervous you are going to get. Clear your head, take an imodium in case you have poops, and go in there ready to impress! Remember, all you are doing is talking, a little confidence in your actions/voice goes a long way.

    Eye Contact........
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited April 2011
    Xanax!

    Good luck.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited April 2011
    Take a chill, bro. It don't mean nothin. It'll be casual, your already qualified or they wouldn't be considering you. Since you have been there three years, you're already way ahead of the game.

    When I interviewed for this position, I was facing four people who were firing off all kinds of different questions. Just address each of them equally, be honest and thorough with your answer. They all put their pants on in the morning the same way you do, one leg at a time. Remember that...
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2011
    Thanks! Well I'll be up there in a few hours so hopefully all goes well! I'm still a bit nervous but doing better than I have with it from the past thats for sure.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2011
    Stop being a jerk, you'll do fine.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2011
    How'd it go?
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited April 2011
    Face wrote: »
    How'd it go?

    wasn't too bad. There was a question that I really had no answer to, but I'll find out in about a week or so.
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  • slk55amg
    slk55amg Posts: 305
    edited April 2011
    most people do better than they think they do, no matter what, if you did your best, that,s all one can do.........................................
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited April 2011
    Hope you didn't need the Imodium.....

    You got the job, and now don't have time for audio.......
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