Tips? Job Interview

[Wytchdctr]

I was looking for inspiration... and between some of the serious posts here (maybe even some of the jokes) and a reply from my old mentor; I think I am feeling better about this in general:

I asked him what I should do for my replacement a few months ago, the has good fundamentals etc. If someone asks me what it means to be HR or what I think HR should be, etc -

"First, well done on your career, I have always been impressed by your work ethic, your character, and your willingness to help others. And that is what I would pass along to the new [HR Director/Manager]. Having the basics is extremely important- but by always displaying a strong work ethic, a strong but humble character, and a willingness to help others will set a new a [HR Director/Manager] for success and for a great career. I wish you the very best amigo in your next chapter in life."

So pretty much what others have said until this post. That and add confidence.

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[Floyd]

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[Trigganometry]

BALLSACK!!!!!!??????????

Don’t leave home without it! ?

 

[Dereku]

Don’t leave home without it! ?

Well I hope the OP took some sincerity out of my multi paragraph post lol. I ruined it with the ending. Hard for me to be serious for too long. I have fun at work and in life. Don't get to say ballsack too often but when I do I make sure I'm drinking dos Equis.

 

[Gibs45]

Show active listening skills, and speak slowly - we often talk way faster than we think we do. Good luck!

 

[mokupilot]

Be nice to everybody. The janitor, the guy outside waiting for a bus, for absolutely sure the receptionist. If you’re staying in a hotel they put you up in (common in my line of work) be nice to the maids, front desk and support staff. They all talk. Also, relax. They obviously want to hire you or you wouldn‘t be there.

 

[Joeiconic]

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"First, well done on your career, I have always been impressed by your work ethic, your character, and your willingness to help others. And that is what I would pass along to the new [HR Director/Manager]. Having the basics is extremely important- but by always displaying a strong work ethic, a strong but humble character, and a willingness to help others will set a new a [HR Director/Manager] for success and for a great career. I wish you the very best amigo in your next chapter in life."

So pretty much what others have said until this post. That and add confidence.

Congrats on earning this accolade. I manage people and hard work, effort and dependability are common traits in all successful employees. Being smart certainly helps, but being lazy has kept a lot of smart people from being successful.

 

[SigOris]

If you’re retired military, drop all the lingo and acronyms. most wouldn’t understand what a division, platoon, squadron, or work center is or the size of people in them.

 

[Peragrin]

I'm a bit of an asshole.

going into a job interview for 6 figures and above, everyone is an asshole already.
Be yourself but be yourself in a bar trying not to get into a fight.

I was laid off, I had 30 interviews, out of 200 applications in the middle of 2020, and 2021.

The advice given above by everyone is all good. Military PTSD is a thing. I know a SGT who retired after 25 years of service. in 5 years of retirement he had 4 different jobs. the first 3 in 2 years of retirment. He has finally settled down, in a low stress job that pays him enough to live comfortably. But that first 2 years was hell for everyone and nearly lead to his divorce.

 

[subquark]

The fact that you've asked here for thoughts shows that you're very resourceful. I can't add anything that hasn't already been said.

I sincerely hope you'll do great and if it works out, it should be a good fit for you personally.

Apart from the ballsack comment (OMG, it's too early in the morning for me to be laughing like I am about this), make sure to park well, no straddling the lines! =)

Do well!

 

[CP0861]

I'm not a heavy hitter (I'm a govt employee) but in my job (Insurance Accounting/Regulation), I've sat at tables and been in meetings with CEO's, CFO's, Harvard educated attorneys, etc. from some of the biggest insurance companies/groups around the world. These people literally make millions and millions and millions per year.

What I've come to learn is, they are super smart people and many of them travel constantly and work 50-80 hours a week, but at the end of the day, they put their pants on one leg at a time like I do. I'm an intelligent, educated guy....but I chose work/life balance over making huge money and being married to a job (I've had lawyers cry to me over the phone from stress), so I'm good with it.
Don't be intimidated. At the end of the day, F em.

Also, don't speak on something you really aren't sure of. You're better off being honest instead of giving any BS responses. If a topic comes up that you aren't familiar with, try and ask a question or two about it.....to show that if you don't know, you'll want to learn.

Try to make eye contact when you speak....you don't need to get into a staring contest, but try to look each person in the eye equally as you're speaking. Come across as confident, even if you're not....lol.

 

[subquark]

Oh, I meant to add "unconscious mimicking." I think it's also called mirroring, so along with reasonable eye contact, also reflect what they're doing. So if they lean back, you do too, if they place a hand on the desk, do the same. BUT don't be a robot about it. Be natural and copy the gesture loosely. You don't want to be a literal mirror, just go with their flow gently (gee, that sounds a little too crunchy-granola, but you know what I mean-neuro-linguistic programming and all that baloney).

I'd say to not copy any arms crossed or to do that yourself, since that's a "blocking" thing.

And keep your shirt on!

And no, that's not me, even though many of you may think it is! (I think it may be Damper Dave) =p

 

[Blmpkn]

So.... did you utilize that meat hammer or what?

 

[Alpinist]

Change your mindset- you're interviewing this company as well. Qualifications are what they are, you wouldn't have been called in if you weren't qualified- what both parties are establishing here is fit. Let your guard down, stay relaxed, and have a conversation.

 

[subquark]

Change your mindset- you're interviewing this company as well. Qualifications are what they are, you wouldn't have been called in if you weren't qualified- what both parties are establishing here is fit. Let your guard down, stay relaxed, and have a conversation.

+1 on this advice!!!

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