23-04-08 Interview at Charity Company (Help!)

IT Pro's,

My Interview is tomorrow at 11:30. I have done no preparation for it as I was to busy with 70-290 revision all of last week.

Now I am **** my bricks because I really want this job!

Guys please help? What shall I do?

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itdaddy

pray

RS_MCP

itdaddy wrote:

pray

Apart from that?

down77

First off calm down and remember, what you are looking to do is highlight your strengths and show what value you can add as an employee. Some simple suggestions may help (some are basic):

1. Plan your attire the night before to make sure it is proper and ready. The last thing you want to do is go searching for a missing sock or show up in wrinkled clothes.
2. Make sure to arrive early and plan for traffic. Generally you will want to arrive 5-15 minutes early to the interview.
3. Sit up straight and talk slowly but audibly. This shows confidence and also highlights professional appearance. Most of us tend to talk rapidly when nervous so make sure to slow it down just a little bit.
4. If you do not know the answer to the question, do not try to fake it! Admit that you do not know the answer but you have the knowledge and drive to find out. They arent looking for a textbook (I hope) but they are looking for someone who can take initiave to find out the solution.
5. Highlight previous experience. Ask yourself, what were your Key contributions to previous positions? What career milestones have you been proud of?
6. Thank the interviewer(s) for their time. Keep it simple and to the point, do not beg for the job but a simple "I would like to thank everyone for this oppurtunity and I look forward to working with you."

RS_MCP

Thank you! Reading your post, I feel much better!

I am going to be myself and focus on my strengths.

Will keep you updated.

liven

What type of position is this? (admin, network, support, developer)

what types of systems do they use?

also

come up with several well though questions regarding the business on a high and low level. This shows interest in the company.

So once you answer the first two questions post back and we can give you more tips as to some things that you might be able to go over to calm your nerves.

RS_MCP

"IT Support/PA to the IT Manager"

All Hardware is HP, Windows XP Operating Systems, Server 2003 & 2008.

Thats all I know.

Anything else?

hetty

Open body position
Keep eye contact with all interviewers equally if possible, but talk more directly with the one who questioned you
Be positive about yourself in all of your answers
Dont highlight weak areas, turn any weakness in to a personal strength. Quick learner, that kind of thing
Bring & use mints before the interview, do not chew gum during
Dress smart
Firm handshake
Breath
Relax
Dont fidget
Take me or leave me attitude, but not arrogant

sir_creamy_

Don't be afraid to show a little skin...

hetty

sir_creamy_ wrote:

Don't be afraid to show a little skin...

Do not, I repeat DO NOT, turn up in a Borat style thong. Its a bad a idea. Very nice!

hypnotoad

It's a charity, so tell them you'll donate $10 a month to whatever their latest bullshit initiative is. That's how you get a job where I work.

liven

let us know how it turns out, best of luck to you.

RS_MCP

Interview turned out very well. I do not know why I was in such a panic...

They asked me a few technical questions & some personal experience questions.

I answered all of them and did bullshit in some...(That just naturally came out)

Apart from that they seemed happy & now will respond earliest by monday!

Waiting for end result...

hetty

Cool, well done, hope you hear back from them.

RS_MCP

I am going to hear the result this Friday or coming Monday.

I was up against 2 other candidates. For some reason, I do not think I will be offered this position. Its quite upsetting because I had come this far

Only good feeling is that there were 500 applications, 100 Screened, 50 Phone Interview's and only 3 candidates made it to the final Interview (I was one of them)

Lets see what happens...

vistalavista

holly

is it a normal thing to have so many people competing for one job where you live?

blargoe

The most competition I've ever had was about 50. The other times I was willing to work much cheaper because of inexperience (and that's what they were looking for) or I went through a recruiter and they filtered out most of the rest.

down77

That is a lot of applications to sort through! Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

RS_MCP

The position is in a well established Charity company based in Central London.

The offices are beautiful and career prospects are fantastic alongside the benefits.

This is why there were so many applications!

Still waiting on final result...

RS_MCP

THE AGENT PHONED ME TODAY AND THE COMPANY GREATFULLY OFFERED ME THE POSITION!

I START NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY!

I AM SO HAPPY AND PROUD!

ANYWAY FORGET THE TYPING...TIME TO PULL OUT THE HENNESSEY!!!

snadam

RS_MCP wrote:

THE AGENT PHONED ME TODAY AND THE COMPANY GREATFULLY OFFERED ME THE POSITION!

I START NEXT WEEK WEDNESDAY!

I AM SO HAPPY AND PROUD!

ANYWAY FORGET THE TYPING...TIME TO PULL OUT THE HENNESSEY!!!

Man, you and that Hennessey

congrats on your new position!

techaus

congrats! definitely reason to celebrate

hetty

Congrats! Well deserved.

dynamik

Wow. You and your Hennessey.

I shouldn't talk though. I often celebrate simply surviving another day with a few beers.

Congratulations!

snadam

dynamik wrote:

Wow. You and your Hennessey.

whos copying who now?

snadam wrote:

Man, you and that Hennessey

dynamik

snadam wrote:

dynamik wrote:

Wow. You and your Hennessey.

whos copying who now?

dynamik wrote:

snadam wrote:

Man, you and that Hennessey

whos copying who now?

snadam

dynamik wrote:

snadam wrote:

dynamik wrote:

Wow. You and your Hennessey.

whos copying who now?

dynamik wrote:

snadam wrote:

Man, you and that Hennessey

whos copying who now?

touche'

RS_MCP

Thank you guys!

Any tips or suggestions as this is my first time and role within the IT sector?

Thank you once again...

RS_MCP

RS_MCP wrote:

Thank you guys!

Any tips or suggestions as this is my first time and role within the IT sector?

Thank you once again...

Anything???

hetty

Learn as much as you can.
Dont patronise.
Users are not always right, and can sometimes get a bit stroppy. Remain calm, unclench that fist.
Find some way to relieve stress.

All hopelessly generic answers I know, but true.

RS_MCP

'Learn as much as you can' This is my main aim!

Thank you for your response! Keeps me reminded!