i m ay be disappointing you or even break your stride but I can prove all of those wrong...There are NO rules. just LUCK! Unless you have mate son the panel then it is just a formality and everything goes...I KNOW.
You may have a perfect reason for being exceptionally late, and if you love that previous job so much why are you applying there? it will only tell the panel that you are a liar or a hypocrite... As for th rest may panels could not care less... as many already knew who they wanted in by the time I applied so no matter how nice, professional etc. I sounded I learned later on from "inside trading" that I was just making numbers... nice huh? In fact ai got a promotion by just turning up for the interview it seemed, I talked little (so as NOT to incriminate myself) stuck to what I wrote on my application/resume and tried to say just what they wanted to hear. My chances on meeting the top 10% IQ on a panel is so slim that it is a BAD idea to sound smarter than them. You want to look like a nice submissive worm so as NOT to scare your future boss or make him look like an idiot later on. This rule is verified every time otherwise you would not have such dumb management around...
Expert intervieweeof AR10:51PM April 08, 2013
I emphathise with you Natalia Rosado. But do not be too harsh on yourself. From your story, there were many factors that led to your leaving your employers, you were overworked and did not know how to handle it. You worked hard, thats a fact and your employer in a way exploited your inability to say no. This led to accumulated frustration, which eventually exploded when you made a mistake that you thought would ease your workload. Add some value to yourself. Do some additional course etc. and learn how to say no and how to manage workload and when to quit if this is not working in a particular job. Also build your self confidence as it does seem this incident was quite traumatic for you. In the next interview be candid, and explain that you needed to do some self development and get more prepared in the next job. I do not believe your previous employer will be so harsh as not to give you the benefit of the doubt. X-employers have a duty of care and they do not just "dish" negative references because they know they can be called to account, and the consequences and effect on present employees for doing this are just not worth the cost for most employers. So Natalia, do not give up on yourself. Eventually it will work out well for you.
Karen3:36AM August 24, 2012
I think alos just being yourself is very importnat - do not pretend to be what you are not. If you are a very confident person, you won't have any reason to put up any acts.
helen ogboh2:17PM May 28, 2012
I have been unemployed for a year and four months. I feel that because of my last job I am not able to get a job. In my last job I was never late I only took one day off. I had to type about 50 to 80 files a day by myself with no help. I felt like a robot and drained but I didnt quit the only thing I did was copy a type describition and paste it when I wasnt suppose to and was scare to admit it, so I was concidered to be a lyer and on my part I shouldnt have done that. I feel because of that my chances of getting the job I want is ruined when I put my ex boss and job down on a job application. When I go on job interviews and I am ask what happened to my last job I had I say it didnt work out or I was lay off. In reality I was let go because it wasnt working out, but if other employers call and speak to her I dont know if she would say that and make me look bad. I always say the truth it was just that one time that I felt so frustrated and did that one thing. So now when I am on an interviews I really dont know what to say
Natalia Rosadoof NY12:10PM May 21, 2012
I can't agree with you more about the necessity to "be friendly and open, and show genuine interest in the people with whom you're talking."
The interviewers often consider the applicant with regard to the company's culture. If you don't sound positive or interested in the position and company, you're likely not going to land the job.
It's always important to check out the company's website, history, and recent events and to make a point of referencing them in the interview (but not to the point where it looks like you just looked at their website for the first time the night before).
-Mathew, Marketing Assistant at Xenium HR http://www.xeniumhr.com/blog
Mathewof WA5:05PM May 18, 2012
You missed out no.8: Never mention that you have a large and expensive family to maintain. You might be taken as a looser or irresponsible person, who can't cope with the hardships of life.
Wolfgang Smesnyof DE3:07AM May 18, 2012
Kathleen, most interviewers totally understand being nervous! We've been there ourselves, too, and we've seen plenty of nervous candidates. Most won't hold it against you at all.
By the way, here's a previous article of mine on soothing job interview jitters -- it might help:
When you are extremely nervous, and it shows, how much does that count against you? In the past I have said, jokingly, Gosh! I'm really nervous!
What to do?
Thanks,
Kathleenof AZ3:22PM May 17, 2012
i think theses tips are really worth sharing,tnx Alison
doly11:02AM May 17, 2012
Great tips! They're right in line with the tips this guy put together from interviewing people on hidden camera. Pretty fascinating story: buystockseasy.com/interviews
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Expert interviewee of AR 10:51PM April 08, 2013
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Mathew of WA 5:05PM May 18, 2012
Wolfgang Smesny of DE 3:07AM May 18, 2012
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