Interview advice
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15 May 2008, 11:04
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Has anyone got any interview advice for me?
I have a massive interview tomorow and i really want the job.
If anyone has experience with big interview please give me some tips!!
Yes,ive tried google,but i want people with first hand experience.
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I have a massive interview tomorow and i really want the job.
If anyone has experience with big interview please give me some tips!!
Yes,ive tried google,but i want people with first hand experience.
Random gif:
be careful though, there's a fine line between giving them come to bed eyes and looking interested!
make sure you know a lot about the company or whatever it is you're doing an interview for so that you come across interested and well informed
etc :X
have fun
Just think of something negative wich is positive in some way =)
When they say "hello?" - thats your queue!
You jump up and throw back the cape, wearing nothing but your birthday suit, Declare you are Batman - and then smear freshly made faeces over the furthest away wall.
gl and god speed
I guess a good sign would be if you left the interview having said as little as possible. The only reason they would honestly turn you down is if you're under qualified or there was something a lot better.
Good luck.
but dont be too perfect aswell ;)
GL
Seriously though, the best interview will always end better for you if you have asked plenty relevant questions about the company, showing your interest, training possibilities and your prospects..
Something id love to do
Like... Why do you think you are better than the 50 other guys who want this job? Why should we pick you? How can you say that you are better than the 49 others? Describe yourself with 3 attributes! Why you want this job? Why dont you want a job that is better paid and has better perspective?
I guess there are many i-net pages around about that, I would rather overprepare than doin nothing :P
You should really be prepared about the Do-you-have-questions-part, because it really shows your interest. Usually people will judge you on how you behave and IF you give answers, not su much if they are all 100% correct.
Also ofc you have to know everything about the company the job interview is for.
Edit: I wouldnt mention poker as a hobby :P
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Poker / Gaming Support Agent
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Job Type Full-time
Description
Can you play poker? Do you know a fish from a shark?
Want to work in a progressive company in the Gaming industry?
Are you internet savvy?
Like being part of a team?
Want to be able to like your job AND have a career?
COME WORK FOR US!
Paddy power prides itself on it?s high levels of customer service. Offering poker, casino, games and bingo, we provide support to our most valuable resource, our customers. Gaming Support acts as a hiring pool for the Internet department. Prove yourself here and you?ll go far.
Main duties & responsibilities:
Helping customers by phone, email or online chat
Working closely with the business channels, providing feedback and process improvements
Helping keep site content fresh
Work on ad hoc projects for the business
Analyse gameplay and monitor fraud reports
Core Skills:
Ability to prioritise
Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative
Good PC skills especially Word and Excel
Excellent telephone manner
Excellent written communication skills
Ability to work in a team
Good problem solving and analytical skills.
Education & Experience:
Experience in a customer service/commercial environment an advantage
An interest in poker/gaming/online technology an advantage
Honours leaving certificate in English with the ability to draft appropriate literature/communications for our customers.
yea, now I remember that there actually was a journal from you already about this poker job....maybe in this case its an exception :)
What kind of questions do you mean??
I have actually prepered quite well
"How do your employees usually work?" (e.g In teams, by themselves etc)
"What opportunities are there to advance within the company?" (Shows you have ambition and are motivated to do well)
You could use this one if you think the firm is "ethical" etc as it will show you have a similar viewpoint:
"What does the company do in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility?" (but make sure you know what it is yourself before you ask them :)
At the end of every job interview they will say "we're finished, do you have any questions?".
and if you're like "nah" they will think you aren't really interested.
The tricky part about this is you prepare maybe 5 questions, and they will be answered already in the job interview. But good things to ask always are:
What times do I work? How many hours a week?
Are there chances to go up the career ladder?
How does my job exactly look like?
you ask for teamwork, how do I work with other people?
How many days off a year?
Do I get some sort of education?
I'm not good at this, so just some example =)
Just be friendly, polite and try not to be nervous. Try and do around 60-70% of the talking (i.e. No one word answers), it shows you are interested and can communicate with others. They love eye contact and a smile once in a while. Sound interested, look smart and be yourself.
Always answer with "yes, because...."
Gonna be harder than it sounds....xD