Job interviews

[mak_trouble891]

I have a job interview coming up, it’s a group interview. I have never done a group interview before, any suggestions or advice, I’m rather nervous.

[Aunt_Flo]

I’ve had a few group interviews. I think an important thing is to be yourself, because in a group it’s very easy to spot someone who is trying too hard/faking it, e.g. answering ‘I work too hard’ as your biggest weakness would come across as even more inauthentic in a group interview than usual. Otherwise, practising your answers for common questions might come in handy in case someone has your answer and you need to shake things up a bit to stand out. Good luck with the interview!

[NickiPower]

Don’t be nervous, mostly those group interviews are pretty fun. They get you to do activities and role playing so it feels natural – maybe even better than having a one-on-one interview (if you’re like me in that my mouth struggles to catch up with my brain). Good luck! 

[mak_trouble891]

Awesome advice 🙂
The interviews tomorrow, so I’ll let you know how I go

[mak_trouble891]

Speaking of job interviews, has anyone had any bad or funny experiences?

[Curiosity]

@mak_trouble891  how did your group interview go? My most common interview blunder, is making sure my words come out as intended, but sometimes I accidentally mash together words from being nervous

[mak_trouble891]

@Caiti, the group interview went really well. It was a great experience. We did a lot of activities, which was really fun and relaxing. I made it to the individual interviews, and am now just waiting to hear how I went.

[NickiPower]

@Curiosity That’s my biggest problem too! My brain works overtime and my mouth can’t keep up! 

[walk_on_walls]

Good luck @mak_trouble891

[mak_trouble891]

Just an update, I got the job!!

[mak_trouble891]

Following on from my group interview, I had an individual interview. One of the questions really stumped me. I was asked to describe 3 of my strengths and 3 weaknesses. Has anyone else had a question like this in an interview? What was your response? I personally found it harder to name my strengths lol

[NickiPower]

@mak_trouble891 It is, I guess that’s because we’re always criticising ourselves! I think they’re also after what you think is a strength or weakness which gives a little insight to your personality too (and how you would fit in with the team).  

[walk_on_walls]

Congratulations on getting the job!!! @mak_trouble891

[NickiPower]

Congrats @mak_trouble891! 

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