Interview tips ...

**Mom** · 26th May 2009, 19:00

Originally Posted by AllanB

Keep your pants on during the interview.

Most important!

Other than that, relax, if it's possible to relax. Be confident you meet their criteria, if you actually do that is

Be yourself, be confident, be yourself. Hopefully you have researched the potenetial position you are applying for, ask a couple of questions, I am sure you have them. Remember unless you are seriously stupid, there is no such question as a stupid one.

Brush your teeth!

Good luck too, let us know how you get on. Want to share what the job is you are applying for is?

**Mully** · 26th May 2009, 19:06

While more hookers and more beer are undoubtably good things, don't bring them up as career objectives.

**MisterD** · 26th May 2009, 19:07

Originally Posted by Hitcher

6. Don't say "I really want this job" unless somebody asks you a relevant question (refer to 5. above).

It is however a very good idea to ask the interviewer/ panel if there is any reason why you won't be making the next stage of the selection process (having made sure to ascertain what the next steps are). You're selling, ask for the order.

**wbks** · 26th May 2009, 19:09

Originally Posted by Mom

Most important!

Other than that, relax, if it's possible to relax. Be confident you meet their criteria, if you actually do that is

Be yourself, be confident, be yourself. Hopefully you have researched the potenetial position you are applying for, ask a couple of questions, I am sure you have them. Remember unless you are seriously stupid, there is no such question as a stupid one.

Brush your teeth!

Good luck too, let us know how you get on. Want to share what the job is you are applying for is?

No objectifying one liners? What kind of advice is this

**Sniper** · 26th May 2009, 19:34

Eye contact, and think about your answers. Tell them what they want to hear while being truthful

**Nasty** · 26th May 2009, 19:40

I take a piece of paper and write key points .. tick them off as answered when I have covered it ...

Eye contact is important ... don't think nervous ... remember Calm ... I am confident and calm . .and I got the interview cos I am capable!

**short-circuit** · 26th May 2009, 19:40

Retain good eye contact while stroking yourself off at a steady deliberate pace

**Bren** · 26th May 2009, 19:47

Dont mention the fact that you are colour blind and not sure if them LEDs in the cockpit are red or green. Dont mention the fact that you suffer from Vertigo, and above all else dont call the NCO's Sir....

**Hitcher** · 26th May 2009, 21:24

Originally Posted by MisterD

It is however a very good idea to ask the interviewer/ panel if there is any reason why you won't be making the next stage of the selection process (having made sure to ascertain what the next steps are). You're selling, ask for the order.

No. Bad idea. Very bad idea. If you're not the last interviewee then the panel won't have had a chance to meet all of the candidates. A question like this is just another form of begging (refer to point 5. above).

A well run panel will outline the process they're following. It's their process and their decision. Offering advice on their process is a very brave (read stupid) thing to do.

**CookMySock** · 26th May 2009, 21:36

Originally Posted by short-circuit

Retain good eye contact while stroking yourself off at a steady deliberate pace

I'd consider leaving the stroking myself off until after the interview, unless you have one of those remote controlled ones.

Steve

**1vanvan1** · 26th May 2009, 21:55

Originally Posted by Mom

Want to share what the job is you are applying for is?

Aircraft Technician/Avionic Technician in the air force.

**balans** · 26th May 2009, 22:08

Prepare five good examples of different things you have done/achieved that are relevant to the position and that you want to mention in the interview. When they ask a question you are then able to use the most suitable of your five examples.

This way you are able to quickly come up with good answers to their questions without Going "Ummm let me think of something", you are also able to convey a broader range of experiences and avoid kicking yourself when the interview is over for forgetting to mention something relevant.

It is also probably a good idea to think of a couple questions you want to ask them, so that when you get the opportunity to do so you aren't just winging it and ask something that seems silly once the interview is over.

I'm sure you have already googled interview tips and read through the lists of typical interview questions. Having an answer to "Whats your worst attribute?" is always good to have prepared.

Relax and good luck.

**Sniper** · 26th May 2009, 22:22

Good luck bro, with these tips, you should Ace it

**gatch** · 27th May 2009, 00:27

Originally Posted by 1vanvan1

Aircraft Technician/Avionic Technician in the air force.

I've been through the interview process in the airforce (aircraft mech), if you are decently presented and can answer without mumbling or using ummm as a substitute for actual words you will do ok I think. There was some absolute tools who applied for the same intake I did, out of 11 who got interviewed, the 2 that made it were the only ones with collared shirts and jobs at the time..

Good luck man