Job interview- help!!

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stayathomemoaner

Hi guys, I have a job interview tomorrow and I would just really like some advice on how to how to make it go well please!? I have only ever had a few interviews before but I always manage to mess up, mainly nerves but I think I don’t plan enough before? What type of questions should I be prepared for? It’s for an admin role
Thanks!
 
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Unagi

stayathomemoaner said:
Hi guys, I have a job interview tomorrow and I would just really like some advice on how to how to make it go well please!? I have only ever had a few interviews before but I always manage to mess up, mainly nerves but I think I don’t plan enough before? What type of questions should I be prepared for? It’s for an admin role
Thanks!
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What organisation is it?
Is it face to face interview or via MS teams?
Is there a typing test or presentation?
 
OhSnarlin'

OhSnarlin'

I read something the other day, about good questions to ask 'how do they see your role progressing'

Good luck!! Sending lots of positive wishes.
 
HelloStereo

HelloStereo

Have a look at the job description again and come up with a couple of examples of relevant experience performing those duties in previous roles etc. Also have a look at the company website so you get a feel for what they do. I also look on LinkedIn to see if I can find out the names of managers / colleagues etc to see who I will be working with.

Did they say what you would be doing in the interview? Is it just a chat about the role over Skype or are they asking you to complete a task?

Prepare a few questions to ask them. Could be something about the business that sparks your interest. Is it a large business? What attracts you to the role? Is there opportunity for career progression? Do they provide training for this? What sort of software / tools do administration use day-to-day in the role?
 
Rippedjeanmaybe

Rippedjeanmaybe

I would say have a look at your weakest questions and rehearse those. For me, it’s the situational questions, name a time when you did this and why? Those sort of questions are my downfall and I have to research those so hard.
For example:

Name a time you had to perform under pressure and how did you do?

I think the key though is confidence, I always tell myself, I’m good enough for the job, I would be perfect for the role and I then sell myself to them in the best way I can. An interview is an opportunity for you to see if the role fits you, not just for them to see if you fit. Oh and remember, you won’t see them again if you don’t get the job, so don’t worry about messing up, just relax and tell yourself you will get the job!
 
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newtoyou

Repeating some stuff other people have said but this is what I do:

- Prepare examples for the points on the job description so if it says “Good customer care” think of examples of how you’ve shown that & what good customer care is
- Prepare an answer to “why do you want this job” and “why are you best for the job”
- If it’s online, it might be handy to stick a couple of post it’s around your screen to glance at (don’t stare at them and make it too obvious that you’re reading off them 😅)
- Also if it’s online wear interview clothes even on your bottom half in case you have to stand up for any reason
- Prepare questions to ask them (my go to is about what training I’ll get). If they’ve already answered your questions you can say something like “I was planning to ask about x but you’ve already answered that” so they know you prepared them.
- Don’t be scared to ask them to repeat something if you get brain freeze
- Good luck!
 
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Kitt

Make sure you’re knowledgeable about the company beforehand and have a couple of questions prepared at the end.
 
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Giggling Squid

I do quite a bit of interviewing, my top tips would be:

Beforehand, think through your experiences and work up a few ‘case studies’ that are relevant to the job description, so you’ve got a few known examples to use.

Also, research the company so you know a bit about what they do, which may help you refine answers and make sure they’re as relevant as possible

Use the STAR approach for answering questions - Situation, Task, Action, Result when structuring your answers: what was the situation, and what were you required to do, what did you do, and what happened. Remember to talk about your direct input or action rather than the team you were working in

Don’t be afraid to ask for questions to be repeated so you can make sure you’re happy you’ve answered

If you get asked a question, especially one around experiences, that you haven’t experienced or can’t think of a relevant situation, it’s always better to say something along the lines of “it’s not something I’ve got much experience of what what I would do in that situation is X, Y, Z”

And most importantly, be yourself


Good luck!!
 
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Mamacita

Mamacita

Also take time to think before you answer. Obviously can't sit there forever not answering but it's OK to have a think about what you're going to say rather than just going in straight away with the first thing that comes to your mind. Take a deep breath before you answer. And remember it's normal to be nervous in interviews, most people are.
 
DoctorWho

DoctorWho

Good luck. I actually bantered on my last interview and thought afterwards FFS I’ve blown it and thought I’d ducked it up but I got the job. X
 
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RenataL

The questions depend on the company you want to work for. You need to be confident, answer directly, and only what is relevant to the question. Prepare your resume and portfolio. Good luck!
 
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