Just got offered an interview...

[RyRy]

If there's one thing I can recommend strongly which I've followed for almost every interview I've had, its this:

Wear a suit.

You would be amazed how many people don't, and when you're the only guy who does in a group of interviewees you don't half look like you're taking this seriously and damn do employers like that. It makes you stand out more than anything, and if they can remember you compared to a bunch of other people just for wearing a suit, that's a giant plus in getting a job. I went for an interview in a suit when I went for my first job at Primark, and they did comment on it.

Other things which depend on you is try to be calm about it, and direct the interview where you want it to go. If you've got some interesting relevant stuff to say to them, talk about it. No interviewer likes being the one asking all the questions, ask a couple yourself about what it's like to work there, what the interviewer does within the company and what would be expected of you if you were to get the job, plus if there were any possibility of employment after the temporary contract ends. Show an interest at the start and you'll be the first they consider if this type of stuff comes up.

Emphasis on directing the interview where you want it to go tbh, if you find some common ground it makes you look good. Good luck chap!

[Drewar]

Congratulations on your interview

Honestly, the best advice I can give is just be yourself. Be the most genuine version of yourself, employers can really pick up on that.

For example, I typically incorporate humor in to my interviews when appropriate... but that's because I naturally like to incorporate humor in to all things in my life. It's "who I am", so by being humorous, I'm being myself. I wouldn't recommend humor if you're not naturally humorous, though.

Just be the best version of your natural self

[Empired]

Congratulations on your interview

Honestly, the best advice I can give is just be yourself. Be the most genuine version of yourself, employers can really pick up on that.

For example, I typically incorporate humor in to my interviews when appropriate... but that's because I naturally like to incorporate humor in to all things in my life. It's "who I am", so by being humorous, I'm being myself. I wouldn't recommend humor if you're not naturally humorous, though.

Just be the best version of your natural self

Tbh this is the best advice.

The reason for interviews is so a company can work out whether or not you'd be suited to the job. In some jobs, a chatty but not necessarily very academic person would fit in perfectly, but in other jobs they're looking for someone who can just work work work. If you're not yourself in the interview it could turn out you're not suited to the job you're applying for after all. It's better to get turned down for a job at the start than found out later that you're no good for it.

[Shockwave.2CC]

Make sure you read up on the place, so like how many shops it has, when the first one opened etc.
plus if they ask you a lot question like... What can you bring to the company? Make sure you answer it with what the job description tells you. For example, if it says you need good communication skills, good customer service skills, can use a till etc. make sure you say something like, I have good communication and customer service skills etc. even if you don't think think you have still say it as that's wot ther looking for.

hope this sort of helped

[Draqom]

How did the interview go @Dolphins?

[James]

How did the interview go @Dolphins?

Didn't get the job

She had like 3 pieces of paper with a total of about 35 questions on it, but she only asked about 8 then said "We'll end the interview there. I'll have a think about it and phone you in about an hour if you have got the job." - This was at about 10:15am, and it's now 7:38pm... sooo... :p

I wasn't too hopeful though. Well, I was hopeful, but not expectant.

[Draqom]

Didn't get the job

She had like 3 pieces of paper with a total of about 35 questions on it, but she only asked about 8 then said "We'll end the interview there. I'll have a think about it and phone you in about an hour if you have got the job." - This was at about 10:15am, and it's now 7:38pm... sooo... :p

I wasn't too hopeful though. Well, I was hopeful, but not expectant.

Sorry to hear that! xx

[RyRy]

Didn't get the job

She had like 3 pieces of paper with a total of about 35 questions on it, but she only asked about 8 then said "We'll end the interview there. I'll have a think about it and phone you in about an hour if you have got the job." - This was at about 10:15am, and it's now 7:38pm... sooo... :p

I wasn't too hopeful though. Well, I was hopeful, but not expectant.

What types of questions was she asking you, and with what responses were you giving here? If we have an idea then we might be able to tell you where you may have went wrong, in hope of improving you for future interviews.