Ask Lemmy

Remember that you should be interviewing them as much as they're interviewing you. Ask questions, not due the sake of asking them, but to find out if they're a good fit for you (so the questions depend on what you care about). You might ask things like how many hours of OT a typical employee does, or what percent of turnover the area you're interviewing for has typically experienced.

Otherwise, be professional but try to have a relaxed conversation as much as possible.

Have answers prepared for some common interview questions, such as:

• Describe a time you had conflict with a coworker, and how you handled the situation.
• Describe a time, as a supervisor, that you had to make an unpopular or difficult decision.
• What is your greatest strength?
• What is your greatest weakness?
• What is your approach to leadership?

And so on. These are all questions that deserve a bit of thinking. Don't do that thinking in the middle of your interview.

Don't forget you're interviewing them, too. Prepare questions (or ideas of questions) you have ahead of time. You're bound to have some And don't assume any answers.

It'll not only answer your important questions, but it will show you're engaged in the process, and you might be able to rule out a terrible employer ahead of time.

Be well rested, get a full night's sleep the day before

Arrive early, in case of traffic or getting lost, but if there is a problem communicate it

Never trash talk anyone, former employer or coworker, it's a red flag

Be ready to talk in depth about anything on your resume

Do some research about the company, your interviewer. Any special projects, books, publications. You asking detailed questions will impress them

If your not desperate for a job, don't put on a personality, act like your normal self. You want to make sure it's a good cultural fit too

Look at the cars in the parking lot, that will tell you a lot about the company pay and culture

Be related to the boss

Don’t pull out your penis, no matter what. They don’t want to see it.

Let them know you are desperate and will take workplace abuse on the chin and keep on trucking.

Only way to secure the position.

Search for interview questions online. I think Glassdoor used to have a place for interview questions. If it's a national/multinational corporation, there is a fair chance the standard interview questions are already out there.

Even if that specific set of interview questions isn't posted online, interview questions for that kind of job have been. If it's a small company, the hiring manager may doing the same web search to find questions to ask you.

In the worst case, you've found a set of questions to start the thought process.

Lastly, near they end of the interview, when they ask if you have questions, ask the interviewer why they like working there. At good places to work, they will have no problem coming up with reasons. An interviewer who struggles to answer the question is a red flag. Either way, you look prepared and look like you've given thought to the interview.

Wear some clothes. Most places won't like it if you show up naked.

Pay attention to your body language. Try to look comfortable and confident. Being tense and on-alert can be off-putting. Don’t sit with arms folded or hands clasped. Be open and welcoming with the conversation.

Honestly bring up everything you think may be relevant. Did you use a certain system, software, or equipment, but only once or twice? I think you should still mention it, especially if it’s esoteric. You may be nearly equal to another candidate, but the fact you’ve even seen that thing may put you ahead. I prefaced with “honest” because overselling your actual experience or knowledge rarely ends well.

Mention any self study you’ve done, too, even if it hasn’t resulted in a degree or certification. Folks like to know you have interest in expanding your skills.

Apply for jobs even if the description seems only tenuously connected to what you’re looking for. I’ve seen some awful postings compared to what the actual work was going to be. It’s obnoxious and absurd that there’s such a disconnect, and ends up being extra work, but you may be surprised by what turns up.

I know people hate being told to smile, but a smile goes a long way especially for hospitality and customer service positions.

Don’t look in any one direction for the entirety of the interview. Look at the interviewer as if you were conversing with a friend or family.

This question is too vague.