Hello all,

Been a while since i made a GA and been aching to do so for a while, to give something back.
Expect more when you help me land a job, the question is pretty simple.

How do you prepare for and act in a job interview ?!

Thank you kindly =)
P.S. i made the mistake of placing the All In Pack DLC end date the same as its base game. Too lazy to fix it or even make a train. I apologize.

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Jammy,

6 years ago

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Is the current HB codemasters bundle region locked ?!

6 years ago
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Should not, nope.

6 years ago
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Look up "common job interview questions" and prepare your answer for each one. But don't rehearse answers, just remember keywords.
Also if it's a smaller company, look up facts about it and bring them up if it fits the conversation, like:
"Why do you want to work here?" -> "Company offers X/Company has the tradition of X, Company helps X etc and I really like that!"

6 years ago
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Thank you very much. I have done extensive research on the company. I'll add common Q&A to a reading list i'll be doing tomorrow =)

6 years ago
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make a list of questions for your interview. like payment, how many days off and all that stuff.

and ask all that if some questions are still open at the end of the talking.
people love it when you come prepared like a boss.

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Being prepared is good (no doubt), and discussing salary and leave policies are appropriate (of course), but the best preparation will be related to understanding the company you're applying for, the position you're seeking/responding to, and what relevant, specific job experience you have that will make you an excellent candidate for said position. :)

6 years ago
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Yes, this is very true!

6 years ago
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of course.
you should know something about the history/activity/profile of the company and you should be able to bring up some good reasons why you are the best for the job.
but i'd expect that to be rather trivial. ;)

sometimes people ask about your 'weakness'. don't just say 'none' but get creative in a positive way to show you know yourself and try to improve your weak areas. obviously you don't want to say 'i'm drunk all day and do drugs' or 'i love anime'.

6 years ago
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Yep-- and BTW I didn't mean to imply you didn't know these things-- I was just adding to your answer. :)
And agreed about "weakness" question. And a response like, "I'm just too dedicated to my employer and work too hard-- it can be a problem sometimes," isn't going to fly either. :D

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sometimes people ask about your 'weakness'.

This kind of question was once popular in interviews, but it seems to be on its way out. Most HR offices have realized it's a dumb question. There are variations of it, however, so it's still a good idea to be prepared.

  • DO NOT list off all of your flaws and character deficiencies. Not only is it useless information, it won't get you hired.
  • DO NOT say that you have no flaws. Nobody will believe it, and they will think you're oblivious to your own failings.
  • DO NOT rattle off a bunch of "fake weaknesses" which are actually strengths. You fool no one, and come across as evasive.

The best thing to do if asked about your weaknesses is to list one or two areas in which you need to improve, followed up with what you are actively doing to improve them. Such an answer indicates that you not only pay attention to your weaknesses, you also take initiative in correcting and alleviating them.

6 years ago
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Yep, thank you. My problem is the fact its a 'Group'. Covering major brands of their own. I did my homework already, but i was told it'll be a very formal interview, which i haven't done before.

6 years ago
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Thank you, i'm very familiar with the process and have asked employees before applying for the job from work hours to benefits. I think I'll be taking the direction of "i'm here to stay" in the interview.

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Besides investigating about the company or office in which you'll be working, make sure to bring some questions of your own, like how are they doing, on what stage are the projects, etcetera; show your interest on the job and try to indicate how you would contribute to the company if you were to be hired.

6 years ago
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Noted. Thank you =)

6 years ago
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What's the job interview for? What kind of position?

A few other things I'll add, which may all be obvious:

  • Be polite / respectful
  • Be honest. You don't have to go out of your way to mention every negative thing (unless they ask), but you want to come off as honest.
  • Make eye contact (without staring), speak clearly.
  • Try to show confidence without sounding egocentric or like a salesman. You are trying to "sell yourself," but don't try to sound like you're selling them a used car...um, unless it's a position as a used car salesman. :p

And if this is an IT position:

  • Be as specific with your work experience as possible and what you specifically did, but don't make it sound as if you did everything-- give credit to the team (if there was one).
  • Admit when you don't know something. Sometimes I'll ask a specific, somewhat esoteric question in an interview just to see how they'll respond-- will they try to bullshit me or will they tell me what they know and what they don't?
6 years ago
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Thank you very much. Its a manager for a major retail group in the region.
Those are pretty handy bullet-points. I've done more homework this week than i have in the past 5 years. It would be a great opportunity to move to a place with better weather than the 'hot as hell/cold as deep-space' cycle in my region.

6 years ago
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good number of videos there are tons of videos out there but i liked this one. it definately helped me prepare for a job interview back than.

6 years ago
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Very carefully.

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How do you prepare for job interview ?!

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If you know someone experienced or older ask them to play the interviewer. They don't need to know a lot about the company but can ask you difficult questions etc.

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research a lot about the company and the position. Ask smart questions related to the company AND relevant to the position. Preferably something that's not obvious. don't show off how much research you did, ask pointed questions that someone hired for that position would want to know

For example, if you're interviewing for a sales position in a company that sells marketing material, and you find out that their biggest customers are investment brokers, ask if they've tried branching out to insurance brokers, and, if not, why not? (preferably while mentioning how you could have a possible in with some insurance brokers.
On the other hand, if you're applying for a job doing accounting, ask something along the lines of "most companies of your type use LIFO, but I noticed in your annual reports that you use FIFO. How come?"

I'd hire a curious person over a smart person any day of the week. smart people can do a job very well, but a curious person can expand the company.

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Prepare? Nah. I give him myself not a strange other version of me.

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Aside from what others have said, and what I noted here, there are only a few things I would add.

  1. Know what is required for success. Ask people who are already pro's at that job what it takes to excel at it.
  2. Look at the job posting. Be able to give examples from your work history which fit every item listed in "Job Requirements."
  3. Know when to keep your mouth shut. The company already likes you enough to grant you an interview. Most people talk themselves out of a job offer by providing "too much information."

Also, if you are applying for a job, you should be in the mindset of working there for a while. Nobody can predict the future, but your prospective employer does not want to hear that they are a short-term substitute for the job you would take if you didn't have to settle for them.

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The best advice I can give is to tailor yourself to the position for which you're applying, and to be thoroughly familiar with the job requirements and the company itself prior to the interview to enable you to do that.

They're looking for particular qualities, skills, and knowledge for a particular position. Knowing what those are and showing your strengths in those areas will help. Also, as Dingbat stated above, show them you're interested in helping them grow as a company.

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Recommended to know facts about the company you applied for. You will always be asked questions about their company history. Example, i got a government job at a stste court snd was questioned about who they are and what i liked/what caught my eye. Another example, my wife was hired at treyarch/activision. They asked her this: "Have you ever played Call of Duty?" and "What is your favorite CoD game?". Shes never played a CoD game prior to the interview but she acted natural during the interview and not nervous. She got the job. I did as well. Being natural and not being nervous helps you land your job.

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+1 for that.

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  • Remember that many of the online articles about "interview tips" are not that realistic. They can be so generic and sterile and stuck in the 90s, or too "millennial" that they can do more harm than good. Apply common sense. Most candidates read the same things you do, even the most smart answer will look not that good if the interviewer hears it 20 times.
  • Pay attention to what you wear; it's more important for you to feel comfortable than dress in something you think you should wear but suffocates you. Interviews are all about first impressions and when we are uncomfortable it shows.
  • Be kind to everyone you meet in the company, I've seen people not even acknowledge the receptionists and only greet the interviewer.
  • Be prepared for different kinds of people. Some may just stare at you and wait for you to carry the conversation, some will just read their list of questions, some will be overly friendly, some will act friendly to get you to open up etc. Play all the different scenarios. I had a very hostile interviewer once, because he was grooming a "nephew" of his for the position and wanted all other candidates to look bad.
  • Be sure to eat something light and drink water beforehand. I've seen candidates (especially newbies) almost faint from stress or dehydration after a long commute to the interview. (Also, pack tissues and band-aid). Watch out for sweaty palms, if you can help it.
  • Try not to smoke just before the interview; even if a smoker can't tell, fresh cigarette smell can be very annoying in an otherwise smoke-free room, especially if it's small.
  • Try not to fidget; if you are comfortable with it, try a meditation session (something simple, a 5 minute breathing exercise in YouTube will do), if you tend to get very nervous.

Most of all, believe in yourself. I'm sending you my most honest wishes for you to get the job. :-)

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tell them about your steam library and that ur lvl 60

6 years ago
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I'm looking for work too, and in all the guides I've read online, nobody has mentioned this. Thanks for the tip!

6 years ago
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I went on talk for job didnt even know it was that day went talk like with any other human on planet was all good dont ask about sallary or that on start he will tell u everything with time.
Dont worry to much just be yourself and easy :) first day either was so hard to get up early,didnt want to talk anything said hello to him he said me what to do and i start working now working more then 1 month and still not talking to much with boss idk dont like him hahaha :D
Just be yourself! Try to talk about job what u have to do and everything like u are interested not about free days and salary he will tought u are one of guys who just want to his working time end fast and that may make your boss lose interes in you :)
-Good luck
-Anyway u dont need it u will get job anyway :P
sry if something was bad in text,my english its not so good :(

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Job interviews...I love them! They are so unpredictable! It's all trial and error. Believe me...for example:

I was invited to an interview. As always, I tried to arrive 20 minutes before to have 20 minutes extra, in case I can't find the right house or a train or bus is late. But on this particular day, I took the wrong train and came 10 minutes late. Of course, I called them and said, that I will be late. I came in a room and three people are sitting there. The boss, the guy for the personal and the team manager. The team manager really hated me for being late and brought this up all the time! Every question I answered, he would find a way to tell me, that I was late. My strength of being structured and countable looked ridiculous now. I was sure they wouldn't take me. Some days later I got a call and the team manager was on the phone. He sounded really pissed but he said, that I have the job. Well, of course I didn't take the job, but as you can see, sometimes you impress people and sometimes you don't. And sometimes the people you impress are in a higher position than people you couldn't impress.

Another time I was invited to a really good position. I was, as usual, 10 minutes early and waited in front of the room. The people in there were eating, so I thought they are taking a break. The door was not closed and not wide opened too. So I waited. And they started to talk about me and that I couldn't move the appointment we made and that I should come on time and they made fun of me. Well, I made the interview, they wanted me, I denied. So know your worth! I don't want to work with those kind of people.

One of the bests advice was already mentioned: keep you mouth shut! Don't show them too much. And don't forget one more important thing: they have to present themselves too! Oh and one last thing I had to learn the hard way. If they ask question that are not really clear, ask them to make them clear! These what-would-you-do-questions are sometimes so tricky, that even the person who asked them, couldn't answer them properly. So ask them back! What do you mean with this or that? What is the situation exactly? What are my resources here?

But the most important point: have fun and enjoy it! It can get annoying after a while not finding the right job, but in the end, it worked out really good for me, always!

Good luck

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Answer some questions to yourself:

1) Tell me about a time you worked in a team. Were you a leader, a supporter, what?
2) Tell me about a time you had a massive challenge and had to overcome it.
3) How do you explain something to someone who doesn't understand the jargon of your field?
4) Be prepared to answer strange questions, like "How many pizzas are eaten in America every year" or "How many windows are in the city of Paris" etc.

6 years ago
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Bump. Do your homework and see what they are looking for. Gear your resume towards that. Don't lie. I always said "What can I do for you and your company". Be enthaustic. Look the interviewer in the eye. Sit straight in your chair with your hands laying turned upwards in your lap. Very important. Be relaxed. I always got the job using these hints.

6 years ago
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Thank you all so much. I read through everything on my phone. It helped me score more than one contract and choose the offer i liked the most.
I can't thank this community enough, i promise you it'll come back here =)

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