Comments on: Taking a Real Life Practice Interview

By: Pawel

Pawel — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:55:27 +0000

I’m preparing for an interview that will take a place on Tuesday… I’m a little bit nervous but it’s probably nothing comparing to what I’ll feel on Tuesday It is a web development job. A job I really want to get. It would allow me to learn in a more dynamic manner, me around the people that share my interests and do something I love doing. I hope it will go well, but if not, then I know it will make me stronger in some way. I had an interview about a month ago and I have learned something. I’ll try not to make the same mistakes again

Thanks for a great post

By: Julius

Julius — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:20:33 +0000

I also think that another important thing to remember during job interviews is to research on the company before the actual day of the interview. This shows the company that you are genuinely interested to work for them and join their team.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:20:15 +0000

Great post!

I too have gone through very similar steps in prepping for interviews – design an awesome resume/cv/recommendation letter package for interviewers, new business card, website, interview Q&A prep – all to find out that the employer is going a ‘different way.’ So I understand the frustration of that and the celebration of – ‘Hey I actually got a lot of work completed and I’m raring to go for the next interview, when it happens!’

Although I am not a graphic designer, I am in marketing and have been trying to find positions somewhere between account/brand management and creative direction. Luckily I had an interview a couple of weeks ago and received a call back for a second interview. In the first interview I provided some marketing collateral for the company I was interviewing to make myself stand out, now that the second interview is coming up (19th!) I’m brainstorming like crazy for a follow up act! Any general advice you could give for someone going on a second interview? Thanks!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:04:05 +0000

I have learned a lot about interviews. Did you practice doing the interview before doing that. I have found that it helps so much. I must say that I love the look of your portfolio. Ever think about starting a business based on making people’s portfolios? I think that would be great. Good luck on the job search. Maybe consider entrepreneurship

By: Sakib

Sakib — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:19:09 +0000

sounds horrible. I even didn’t know that, instant exam or quiz to test out the expertise of the person just right there. So, on that time, if someone is deep pressure or tensed or feels nervous — s/he is going to lose the opportunity but if possible to show the performance, everything goes smooth and a possibility to get another call of appointment letter. isn’t it?

hay! thanks for the great share. I’m loving the over all site and design is so cool

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By: The Simple Machine

The Simple Machine — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:27:01 +0000

I am sure lot of people have the same problem, especially when it is a job they really want. When I got my very first interview with Microsoft (I really wanted the job) and I remember it being a colossal mess up! At the end of it, I had sweat on my back!

But over the years interviewing I have learnt how to handle interviews! One of the things that works for me is preparing stories and examples.

Prepare up to 5 stories that you can use to answer a variety of questions. Use the SAR (Situation, Action and Result) approach to build your stories. Take control of the interview!

I am in the process of writing posts about this topic over the next few days, but in the meanwhile you can check out how I got a 30% raise by jumping ship. I point out some of the things I did to get that.

http://www.thesimplemachine.com/wage-increase/

Hope this helps! If you need any help, shoot me an email! I can point you to a couple really good resources that have helped me along.

By: ReveK

ReveK — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:21:32 +0000

Hi,

I’m looking for a job, too. I mean, I have one, but wanna change. And your article made me feel a little better because… I’m a kind of mess, too, during interviews. I’m not in Graphic at all, as a quality coordinator, (desperately searching for a job with other things than quality to do as photography and graphic design, lol), but still. The point is the more interviews you get, the less messy you are. I’ve noticed that after 3 to 4… I’m good.
Anyway. Good luck with your search. And keep posting !