Online Job Interview

[Khamelion]

9yrs ago I was looking for a new job, the agency I was through put me in for 6 interviews over the space of a week or so, the first one I went to I was nervous as hell, it was horrible, after leaving I decided stuff it I'll just be myself and if they don't like what they see and hear then screw them. The next 5 were a breeze.

Out of the 6 interviews I got offered 5 jobs, the one I didn't get offered was the first.

Just be yourself, if you know your subject matter, you'll sail through it. Go in relax and talk to the panel like you were talking to your mates down the pub, no put on voice, no airs or graces, just be yourself, if they like you, you'll get the job, if they don't like you, then more than likely you would've hated working there anyway.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

9yrs ago I was looking for a new job, the agency I was through put me in for 6 interviews over the space of a week or so, the first one I went to I was nervous as hell, it was horrible, after leaving I decided stuff it I'll just be myself and if they don't like what they see and hear then screw them. The next 5 were a breeze.

Out of the 6 interviews I got offered 5 jobs, the one I didn't get offered was the first.

Just be yourself, if you know your subject matter, you'll sail through it. Go in relax and talk to the panel like you were talking to your mates down the pub, no put on voice, no airs or graces, just be yourself, if they like you, you'll get the job, if they don't like you, then more than likely you would've hated working there anyway.

Sound advice, there is nothing more off putting than a candidate sounding completely false when they try to big themselves up.
Plus....make sure you research the company and ask some questions when the interviewer asks, 'is there anything else you would like to know' ?.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Sound advice, there is nothing more off putting than a candidate sounding completely false when they try to big themselves up.
Plus....make sure you research the company and ask some questions when the interviewer asks, 'is there anything else you would like to know' ?.

When did anyone mentioning "bigging themselves up" - i said people need to sell themselves and that can be done in a very positive way

If someone interviews badly then they wont stand out and they wont get the job regardless of how good they are at the job.

 

[Grogger]

After going through a career transition workshop when leaving the RAF - every single job will have th possibility of hundreds of applicants

You need to sell yourself - everyone else will be and if you don't sell yourself you get left behind

I have recently conducted interviews for new staff and they all had to sell themselves and tell us why they should get the job

That career transition workshop is really good. They said exactly that about selling myself and game some really good interview techniques. I'm lucky that one of their workshops is based in the dockyard so I've always got a point of contact with them as well if needed.

Did they have the website with the job search site when you went through it Phil? It's because of that I've got this interview with this company and I've got a job fair today through them.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

That career transition workshop is really good. They said exactly that about selling myself and game some really good interview techniques. I'm lucky that one of their workshops is based in the dockyard so I've always got a point of contact with them as well if needed.

Did they have the website with the job search site when you went through it Phil? It's because of that I've got this interview with this company and I've got a job fair today through them.

Yes mate - i used the website for an initial check but then went on to Indeed , Monster and a couple of IT Recruitment Websites.

The Job Fairs are good - went to one with Amazon etc there and got some good contacts.

The CTP guys are really good and helped me when coming up to my first interview and nailing down my CV - i still get an e mail every month from the guy just checking up. I have just done a success story for them.

The interview techniques was the most useful thing for me .

 

[Khamelion]

Sound advice, there is nothing more off putting than a candidate sounding completely false when they try to big themselves up.
Plus....make sure you research the company and ask some questions when the interviewer asks, 'is there anything else you would like to know' ?.

Indeed, having been on both sides of the table, it's dead easy to spot those full of bull, those bigging themselves up and those that are just to arrogant. Yes in an interview you need to know you subject matter, you need to know info about the company you're interviewing for, but more over they have to see you as a good fit to the existing team. Doesn't matter if you're the most technically brilliant person they've seen all day, if you come across as a knob, it's game over.

 

[Old Skier]

Don't forget these boys as well while searching http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/get-support/employability/jobs-careers-for-leavers/

Having been in HR on leaving I found that forces guys very difficult to interview. Think about what your going to say, be prepared, know the company, sell yourself but not in a way that those on the panel think your about to go after their job.

I did 22 and in the end it's about getting a job first, any job, you'll find it's much easier to get a job when your already employed so don't be to proud when things aren't working out. As well as the above link I'll publish another company that has a good record with recruiting service personnel.

http://www.pimento-soe.co.uk/home/about-us.php

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Re the 'Anything else you want to know' question.
Never a good idea to start with, 'how much paid holiday do I get' :lol:

 

[Piece]

Indeed, having been on both sides of the table, it's dead easy to spot those full of bull, those bigging themselves up and those that are just to arrogant. Yes in an interview you need to know you subject matter, you need to know info about the company you're interviewing for, but more over they have to see you as a good fit to the existing team. Doesn't matter if you're the most technically brilliant person they've seen all day, if you come across as a knob, it's game over.

Largely this. Definitely be yourself, sell yourself and repeat the sales job you've done on your comprehensive & tailored CV. But NEVER lie or blatantly oversell in the CV or in the meeting. If you don't know the answer, then say so - don't waffle around it! I've interviewed numerous people for my business unit and those that lie won't get through in our line of business. One comedy example is a lady who came for a technical and project position. I asked about this seemingly relevant period in her working life. She didn't understand what I was on about. She then looked at the CV and said, "Sorry not a clue, I didn't write my CV, my husband wrote this!"

 

[londonlewis]

As a professional in the recruitment space, I would hope my insight would be of use.

Typically, a video interview is used to determine who to meet in the flesh to help cut down the amount of time you spend recruiting.

The format of a video interview is not the same as a face to face so it often isn't used to delve into your CV or the knowledge of the job.

My recommendations;
- make sure you know you computer is set up correctly i.e. the camera and microphone works (you want to make sure they can hear your responses)
- make sure the room is light enough so you can be seen
- wear appropriate clothes
- make sure your room is tidy
- put a picture of someone you like just behind the camera and address them when giving your answers. This will make it look like you are talking to your audience, not the computer screen

Good luck.

 

[Grogger]

Thanks for all the advice everyone! Just done the online video and I think it went ok but I'll not know anything until next week. Had an offer of an interview this morning for another company and I really want the job with them so I'm going to work even harder for this one!!