Okay so I haven't found a job yet, but if I do I was wondering what I should do when I go in for a job interview.

I know some of the basics like proper clothing, smiling, being polite. I'm the type of person who is shy, timid, and nervous when talking to a person face to face. (--;;) I would be pleased and happy if you can give me some advice and examples of how you would act or do for a job interview. :)

You really ought to do such import research on your own. I hope you have been already in addition to asking for advice here.

First off, you need to do some research on the company. Find if they prefer individuaol or group interviews. And then there are websites that give the interview questions for the company you're being interviewed for, as long as this company is well known.

I'll probably post some example questions later, but there's enough to get the ball rolling.

You want to type or write all this stuff down as you find it. Then use it as a stufy guide before the interview.

My brother said the same thing about researching about the job you're trying to get into. Do I still need to do it if it's for a part-time job?

>>3 'Course. For any job. It's just nice to be prepared.
Sometimes they may give just an application to fill out before an orientation, but it never hurts to be prepared.

Wear something with a history behind it.They may compliment something of yours and it'd look better if you can share a story about it rather than just saying thanks.

>>6 I kind of disagree with this. The clothes you wear having a history or not doesn't matter unless your interview is for a clothing store like Kohls or American Eagle.

Have a pad of paper and a pen with you. Just in case the person you have the interview with can't see you at the moment and tell you that you can look around and see how everything is and WRITE IT DOWN. It can decrease the number of questions your employer may ask. And when you get in the office look around as fast as you can so you can find something that connect the employer and you so you can get off topic at the start of the interview.

>>5 Okay, thanks! :D

>>8 I see... Can you give me an example? Lol.. sorry, I'm a bit slow.

How you should prepare aside from the basic things such as dress semi formal, have a resume, etc, really depends on where you are applying at. If youre applying at say.. a hopsital, you may want to do research on things like what the place itself is like, how clients/coworkers are treated, etc., where as if you were applying to best buy, you may not need to do much aside from seeing what kind of benefits/requirements are needed to work there. (since you people insist on saying all this crazy stuff with nonspecific examples)

As for how you would act, it is probably preferred by any employer if you were energetic and actually seemed interested in the position you are applying for, if not others.

>>9 Well this is what my Career Management teacher said. He was going to a interview for the company that runs all the food stands at Progress Field. Let just say he felt out of place because he was just wearing a suit and there was a baseball game going on. The person that was he was having the interview with said he can't do it at the moment how about in 2 hours. My teacher believe it was a test so, he went around and look at everything and write it down on his pad of paper. When the time came for the interview he had I believe a couple pages of notes. He told the group of people that was interviewing him everything he saw and that knock down question after question that they were going to ask him. He got the job.

The pen and the pad of paper is a good idea when you are going to fill out an application because you don't need to go and ask for a pen. You can fill it out right there because you can use the pad of paper as a surface to write on.

If you are going for an interview for a job that really doesn't matter other than the location and the pay. That might back fire on you. Here is an example that the same teacher said: His friend was going to an interview for a seafood restaurant. And my teacher was seating close to where his friend was having the interview at. And one of the question was and I quote "Do you like seafood". The answer was "NO." he did not get the job.

Thanks for all the advice and examples guys! That really helps me! I'll use this for future reference! :)

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Alright, I'm bumping this because I don't want to create another thread.

When dressing for an interview, can I wear black and white? Because my brother said I should wear something dark blue, but I don't have that color.

>>14 The problem with black and white is that it's very formal. If you're going to an interview for an entry position to your average blue-collar job, you don't want to go in wearing a black and white skirt suit, as it can be taken as somewhat pretentious. However, if you're going to apply to an office scenario job, it would be far more appropriate attire. Wearing a dark navy suit is appropriate for the average interview, though, and is recommended.

You also shouldn't wear light-neutral colored suits (brown, tan, blue-gray, etc.) because they're particularly laid back; they're often fine to wear at the job itself but are a bit cheeky for an interview.

If you can't afford to get a jacket/skirt/pants in a navy but have them in black, then just change the color of your blouse/tie to something more relaxed. A black suit with a light blue or tan blouse will balance one another.

And not all employers are bothered by overdressed applicants. Some actually respect the effort ^^ It all depends on where you're applying. It might be best to look up their processes and see what they suggest or if there is anyone online who has shared their interview experiences.

>>15 Well, is it alright if I wear a white button-up shirt and a black skirt? I don't want to wear a jacket because I don't have one and plus it's kind of hot outside. XD

>>16 Yeah, that's fine xD I hadn't been thinking about the weather.

Honestly, I don't think black vs navy is really that important. It's not going to jeopardize your entire interview. Just wear either a light button up or a nice blouse with a dark pencil or suit skirt and you should be fine.

>>18 I think I figured out what I should wear. I have a nice shirt and I'm thinking about wearing tights. Tights should be okay, right?

The people called me back and said that they are willing to hire anyone who have or don't have any work experience. The thing is, they kind of live far away and I'm going to have a little trouble with transportation. This is also my first time and it's really nerve wrecking! @-@