Ok here we go again.

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:41 pm

Everyone please keep your fingers crossed for me. I have an interview for a government job on Tuesday the 16th. I am very excited. It's a great job and great pay, needless to say great benefits. LOL

Any interview tips are greatly appreciated. I'm very nervous. I have a week to prepare which is great though. Hopefully I can impress.

SkinsBigtime · Post by **SkinsBigtime** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:45 pm

I have no tips, but Good Luck NikiH!!

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 2:51 pm

Good luck, Niki! Eye contact, firm handshake, answer honestly and with confidence and, of course, be yourself...oh, and follow up with a thank you after your interview.. Check this link out as well:

http://career.washcoll.edu/interviewing.html

I used to work here and they were really great. Obviously not everything applies but they offer some good tips.

Good luck and I hope this helps...!

cvillehog · Post by **cvillehog** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 3:09 pm

Say something that is somewhat funny, but not silly. They will remember you if you make them laugh.

joebagadonuts · Post by **joebagadonuts** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 3:13 pm

don't throw up on anyone. they don't like that. good luck!

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 3:19 pm

Don't forget the low-cut shirt. That gets people hired and promoted at my work all the time.....just kidding. You'll do fine. Just relax. You've been on enough interviews to know that you can handle what ever they throw at you.

SkinsChic · Post by **SkinsChic** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 3:50 pm

Good Luck Niki - Just be yourself !! You'll do great !! Keep us posted !

redskinz4ever · Post by **redskinz4ever** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:09 pm

no niki i'm not guessing what the job title is this time around :!:

.....good luck.

gregory smith · Post by **gregory smith** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:47 pm

Good luck!

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 4:59 pm

Thanks so much guys. I'll let you know how it goes. 1974 that site is awesome. Thanks for the link! ;-)

Redskins1974 · Post by **Redskins1974** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:46 pm

No problem! You'll do great... keep us posted.

NC43Hog · Post by **NC43Hog** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:57 pm

Did our last tips not help Niki?

Good luck!!

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 5:59 pm

Good luck, Niki!! Do keep us posted--hopefully you won't have any cowboys-fan interviewers or anything like that

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:10 pm

They could have helped NC but I was up against too much in that situation. There was an applicant with 10 times my experience. This time the job is mine! ;-)

NC43Hog · Post by **NC43Hog** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:12 pm

NikiH wrote:They could have helped NC but I was up against too much in that situation. There was an applicant with 10 times my experience. This time the job is mine!

Want I should send Guedo to help convince them?

tazlah · Post by **tazlah** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 6:20 pm

NikiH wrote:This time the job is mine!

You go in with that attitude, girl, and you will be right! :wink:

Congrats on the interview! :celebrate:

And just remember to be yourself, breathe deeply, think about your answers before actually speaking, ask a question or two of them, and most importantly, relax; what should happen, will happen.

You'll do fine in the interview. I know it.

welch · Post by **welch** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:38 pm

ask a question or two of them

- Good advice. Think: why should I want to work for you?

- Learn a bit about the agency. The various departments, for instance. Learn the acronyms in case they use one, but don't just use their slang and acronyms as if you already work there...you'll almost surely say the wrong thing. But learn enough that you can follow what they're talking about

- Think: what is it about this work that makes me want to do it? (And you can't say "steady paycheck and good benefits", even if that's the real reason)

1niksder · Post by **1niksder** » Tue Nov 09, 2004 11:56 pm

SkinsChic wrote:Good Luck Niki - Just be yourself !! You'll do great !! Keep us posted !

That about covers it
Go in KNOWING you're the best person for the job
good luck

Amberion · Post by **Amberion** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 4:58 am

Best of luck Niki

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:45 am

Also remember you are interviewing them as well. Asking a couple of questions is definitly a good idea. Make sure when you leave, you know that it is a place you can be happy working.

Jake · Post by **Jake** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 2:19 pm

I guess all the suggestions are covered. Good luck, Niki!

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 5:40 pm

Best of luck, Niki

Scooter · Post by **Scooter** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 7:53 pm

Niki, I'm going to say a prayer for you tonight - best of luck to you!

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Wed Nov 10, 2004 9:38 pm

Thanks so much guys. All of your words mean alot. I'll keep you posted.

Reviewing the State of VA and their benefits has been enlightening. If JF drops his benefits which we are paying dearly for his company will put an additional $180 dollars back in his pay check. The full cost of all the highest options of health care, vision, dental, and hearing (which I've never heard of by the way) would be $174 for all 3 of us with the States plan. So as you can see we'd basically be getting free health insurance. You cannot beat that with a stick! ;-)

So I'm preparing each night until I have my interviewing skills back up to par.

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Thu Nov 11, 2004 4:12 pm

NikiH wrote:Thanks so much guys. All of your words mean alot. I'll keep you posted.

Reviewing the State of VA and their benefits has been enlightening. If JF drops his benefits which we are paying dearly for his company will put an additional $180 dollars back in his pay check. The full cost of all the highest options of health care, vision, dental, and hearing (which I've never heard of by the way) would be $174 for all 3 of us with the States plan. So as you can see we'd basically be getting free health insurance. You cannot beat that with a stick! So I'm preparing each night until I have my interviewing skills back up to par.

Not to mention the 500-600 I am paying a month for the insurance premiums we wont have to pay.