cnat help ya there as ive been with my job for about 2 years now and the head boss just asked me i didnt have an interview:):Derisive:

Don't do what the guy I interviewed a few weeks ago do. If you're asked where you want to be in 5 years do not say "owning an island in Fiji". Chances are they really don't care that much

:new_russig nice tips. Thanks guys. U guys got answers for everythin!

fatcat67;117958 wrote:

Good luck Brendan.
You should scream at the top of your voice "SHOW ME THE MONEY".
Your a shoe in after that, I promise.

Hi,

"Added it to my calendar"

Cheers,
Nik

thank you for your kind words and wisdom peeps! I'll be burning the midnight oil fixing up my CV..

I been at my current place for 5 years! and im kinda getting over the scenery.. the once nice young girls are now 5 years older... ahahah

I really want this job.. but hopes aren't too high just in case I get relegated..

anyways.. the role if anyone is curious is still in my profession " I.T Systems and Process Analyst / Project Management".

and Franky, as for show me the money... there is plenty here! (hence why I want it)

theprotest;118039 wrote:

Hi,

Aim for the stars, when you fall you'll land in the clouds.

Cheers,
Nik

Good luck Brendan!

Mate, I just went through this myself for a job at SEEK - 3 interviews and a Psych test later I got the job. I was so glad to get it after that process!

My best advice is to be yourself and just answer the questions honestly. If you don't know the answer to something, tell them that you don't know but you're intersted to find out.

Have a general conversation with them about something totally aside from the job - this shows confidence and also shows that you are capable of showing interest outside of work.

They will undoubtably ask the general questions, like why did you apply, why are you suited, what are your strengths/weaknesses... These questions are not hard questions, but tend to put people on the spot. Careful research of the company always helps with these questions.

EG - Why did you apply for this job? - Make yourself sound as though they would be nuts not to recruit your skills into their organisation by saying something like -
"At this stage of my career, I'm only willing to work at a handful of companies, like Coke,  Google or Subaru.... I've always closely monitored for positions within the company and as soon as this one became available I jumped at it..." Go onto say why you like the company and what you think you can bring to them and what you think you can get out of them.
You've got to make it sound like your skills are so good that you have opporunities available to you elsewhere.

If they dump strengths and weaknesses on you, (most big places are avoiding this question in favour of Psych tests) don't spend too much time on it. Make it short and sharp. EG, "
my strengths are good communication skills, high level MS Office, great interaction iwth other team mates and all types of business demographics. My weaknesses are trying to take on the work load for myself instead of distributing around" Then throw in something fun as a weakness like chocolate, or spending too much on your car...

Don't smoke at all anytime throughout the day before the interview. (If you smoke that is)
Interviewers like to have a fresh person come through their doors, not someone that smells as though they've had 10 nervous ciggis on the way there!

Make sure you get business cards off them, then after the interview, shoot them a quick email to say thanks e.t.c.

Try to keep the interview light and warm and almost as if you are in control of the interview, not the others. This can be tricky to do without coming across as over confident. So, imagine that you work there already and you are just going for a regular old meeting. They will see that you are comfortable and therefore be more comfortable themselves.
Afterwards, they'll probably remember you for that more than the actual answers that you gave.

Ask questions... Things like; How many employees are working here? What do you like about working here? Who would I be reporting to? How the the company stand up financially at the end of last financial year? Are there plans for expansion interstate/overseas? What is your dress code?

I can't think of anything else right now, but I'll let you know if anything else pops into mind.

Cheers,
Chris