[jlondon]

I’m about to submit my resume before the interview. Any suggestions, tips, etc.. anything at all? What to expect for this interview or what color suit, or just anything at all would help. I feel like I’ve only got 1 shot, and I need to make this shine.

BEC: 69, 57, 72, 73, (anticipated for 4/4/2015)
AUD: 65, 63, 74, 84!!! (expires 7/31/2015)
FAR: 63, 57, (scheduled for 4/1/2015)
REG: ... 42, (Anticipated to be around 5/20~)

-Every Set Back is a Set Up for a Major Come Back #motivation

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed." - Michael Jordan

"You are not your past, but the resources and capabilities you glean from it" -Jordan Belfort

[Mayo]

My suggestion is to use the search function.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Mayo]

My suggestion is to use the search function.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Anonymous]

I like to use Glassdoor.com to look at past interviews for similar positions. Companies generally stick to the same questions during a first interview, so you can answer the bulk of them ahead of time.

Know your resume in and out and be prepared to answer “Why (insert company)?” and “Why (insert job)?”

As for dress, I hear a black/Charcoal suit is preferred. Shirt is white or blue. Tie is typically a tame, red tie.

[Anonymous]

I like to use Glassdoor.com to look at past interviews for similar positions. Companies generally stick to the same questions during a first interview, so you can answer the bulk of them ahead of time.

Know your resume in and out and be prepared to answer “Why (insert company)?” and “Why (insert job)?”

As for dress, I hear a black/Charcoal suit is preferred. Shirt is white or blue. Tie is typically a tame, red tie.

[Mayo]

Real advice:if not already assigned seats, at the pre-interview dinner try and sit at a table with a partner. Then, just be social. Bring up interesting current events (if the partner is a guy, bringing up sports works 99% of the time; hint: March Madness), plans for vacation, etc..

-Feel free to sprinkle in work-related questions but don't overdo it. Stay away from politics or religion. If someone brings up kids, then a question or two about that is good (if you don't already know, parents can talk about their kids for hours)

-regarding questions, don't overdo it. Let it flow like any conversation; also, don't monopolize the conversation; typically, there will be a few recruits to a table with some members of the recruiting team plus a partner or Sr. Mgr.; talk to ALL of them.

-be aware of etiquette here, but don't worry too much. They're not the queen of England and you're not Kate Middleton (unless of course your name is Kate Middleton); so..stay away from messy food like spaghetti; your meal is less important than the dinner conversation, so it's ok of you don't finish it.

Don't underestimate the importance of this. I wasn't as heavily involved in recruiting as others, but at the interview the next day, the partner I sat with said he was impressed with me during the dinner, so “this just really a formality”.

Not saying it'll work the same way, but my point is don't discount it.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Mayo]

Real advice:if not already assigned seats, at the pre-interview dinner try and sit at a table with a partner. Then, just be social. Bring up interesting current events (if the partner is a guy, bringing up sports works 99% of the time; hint: March Madness), plans for vacation, etc..

-Feel free to sprinkle in work-related questions but don't overdo it. Stay away from politics or religion. If someone brings up kids, then a question or two about that is good (if you don't already know, parents can talk about their kids for hours)

-regarding questions, don't overdo it. Let it flow like any conversation; also, don't monopolize the conversation; typically, there will be a few recruits to a table with some members of the recruiting team plus a partner or Sr. Mgr.; talk to ALL of them.

-be aware of etiquette here, but don't worry too much. They're not the queen of England and you're not Kate Middleton (unless of course your name is Kate Middleton); so..stay away from messy food like spaghetti; your meal is less important than the dinner conversation, so it's ok of you don't finish it.

Don't underestimate the importance of this. I wasn't as heavily involved in recruiting as others, but at the interview the next day, the partner I sat with said he was impressed with me during the dinner, so “this just really a formality”.

Not saying it'll work the same way, but my point is don't discount it.

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Anonymous]

I like the spaghetti part advice. You made a good point, Mayo. No worries without bibs with you;)

[Anonymous]

I like the spaghetti part advice. You made a good point, Mayo. No worries without bibs with you;)

[Mayo]

Spaghetti always = messy shirt for me.

Bibs and all. 🙂

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Mayo]

Spaghetti always = messy shirt for me.

Bibs and all. 🙂

Mayo, BBA, Macc

[Anonymous]

Firm hand shake, look them in the eye and thank them for taking the time to meet with you. Smile and say at least once, “I am confident I have the skills and drive to succeed in this position.” No advice other than spell check and re-read your resume like it's the first time you've seen it. GOOD LUCK, JLondon! I hope you land a great job!

[Anonymous]

Firm hand shake, look them in the eye and thank them for taking the time to meet with you. Smile and say at least once, “I am confident I have the skills and drive to succeed in this position.” No advice other than spell check and re-read your resume like it's the first time you've seen it. GOOD LUCK, JLondon! I hope you land a great job!

[jlondon]

@BaxterCPA Thanks! I went through the interview.. somehow I didn't get it. They sent me a rejection letter after a week. not sure what went wrong.

@Mayo.. Thanks! I should of went on this forum to check again b4 the interview.

for the most part I think the interview went good, except. maybe you're right on the over doing part Mayo. My interview went over about 9 minutes. I guess I kept talking and didn't realize the manager wanted to speak with the next candidate, b/c he did seem a bit ansy to let get on my way.

I think I should of realize this, in the 1st part of the interview, we talked about vacation, and vegsa, and hawaii. Then I think the areas which I didn't do so well was the questions asked. I didn't exactly relate it to work area. So I think I should of asked more educated/ work related questions instead. I felt so down after the rejection letter, but maybe its the best since it will mean a pay cut, as well as 3 hours loss to communicating each day, and I'm studying for Cpa right now too, so probably not the best choice to take the job. O well, maybe I'll try again when i pass the exam.

Also, I wanted some of your opinion… After the interview, I invited the interviewer, as well as all the recruiters involved in helping me set up the interview to connect with me on LinkedIn. I thank them by email and sent out my linkedin link and see if they would like to connect. Do you think I sent this request too early? LinkedIn seems a bit personal now huh.

Anyway, thanks all for the inputs.

BEC: 69, 57, 72, 73, (anticipated for 4/4/2015)
AUD: 65, 63, 74, 84!!! (expires 7/31/2015)
FAR: 63, 57, (scheduled for 4/1/2015)
REG: ... 42, (Anticipated to be around 5/20~)

-Every Set Back is a Set Up for a Major Come Back #motivation

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed." - Michael Jordan

"You are not your past, but the resources and capabilities you glean from it" -Jordan Belfort

[jlondon]

@BaxterCPA Thanks! I went through the interview.. somehow I didn't get it. They sent me a rejection letter after a week. not sure what went wrong.

@Mayo.. Thanks! I should of went on this forum to check again b4 the interview.

for the most part I think the interview went good, except. maybe you're right on the over doing part Mayo. My interview went over about 9 minutes. I guess I kept talking and didn't realize the manager wanted to speak with the next candidate, b/c he did seem a bit ansy to let get on my way.

I think I should of realize this, in the 1st part of the interview, we talked about vacation, and vegsa, and hawaii. Then I think the areas which I didn't do so well was the questions asked. I didn't exactly relate it to work area. So I think I should of asked more educated/ work related questions instead. I felt so down after the rejection letter, but maybe its the best since it will mean a pay cut, as well as 3 hours loss to communicating each day, and I'm studying for Cpa right now too, so probably not the best choice to take the job. O well, maybe I'll try again when i pass the exam.

Also, I wanted some of your opinion… After the interview, I invited the interviewer, as well as all the recruiters involved in helping me set up the interview to connect with me on LinkedIn. I thank them by email and sent out my linkedin link and see if they would like to connect. Do you think I sent this request too early? LinkedIn seems a bit personal now huh.

Anyway, thanks all for the inputs.

BEC: 69, 57, 72, 73, (anticipated for 4/4/2015)
AUD: 65, 63, 74, 84!!! (expires 7/31/2015)
FAR: 63, 57, (scheduled for 4/1/2015)
REG: ... 42, (Anticipated to be around 5/20~)

-Every Set Back is a Set Up for a Major Come Back #motivation

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed." - Michael Jordan

"You are not your past, but the resources and capabilities you glean from it" -Jordan Belfort

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