First contract interview on Wednesday!

[Mervalous]

Ok I'm thinking the tube is the right idea now anyway but obviously motorbike when I get the job.

Im not the type who bulltulip, dont see the point as you come unstuck anyway at some point. Its this first contract thats the bastard to get, just need to get it then things should be simpler in the future.

[Jawz]

As SA says - most contract interviews I've had the technical questions are not particulary taxing. They just want to know if you can do the job, you can hit the ground running and you'll get on well with the team. I had an interview with a bank and all we talked about was rugby and I got the job, but they're not all like that.

Re dress code, always dress smart, don't have to wear a suit or a tie necessarily, but smart trousers and shirt - defo. Also no politically incorrect jokes, because you never know if the person interviewing you has a disabled child or not.

[The Lone Gunman]

Ok I'm thinking the tube is the right idea now anyway but obviously motorbike when I get the job.

Im not the type who bulltulip, dont see the point as you come unstuck anyway at some point. Its this first contract thats the bastard to get, just need to get it then things should be simpler in the future.

I am not entirely against the motorbike to interview.
I know a contractor who turns up in some realy bizare gear. He says that what they see is what they get and if they don't like it he doesn't want the gig anyway.

Ultimately it is your choice. My reply is not to preech, just to give an experienced viewpoint of what works for me. It also gives you something to think about.

Best of luck anyway and welcome aboard.

[Bright Spark]

My 10 Top Tips:

1. Remember to take your aftershave with you, and apply before interview.
2. warm your hands up and apply hand cream just before interview.
3. Tie your sausage down just in case there's a fit woman interviewing and it
rises to the occassion, (can be very embarrasing)!
4. always have your shoes polished so you can see your face in them.
5. real contractors always carry the latest gadgets and devices with them.
6. never refuse an invitation for tea/coffee if offered, this builds rapport.
7. get a friend to keep texting you or calling whilst in the interivew this
gives the impression your in demand.
8. Golden Rule: always act as if you know something even if you don't
9. Never call the pimp after interview, switch off phone, wake up next day
and ask yourself if you really want to work there.
10. real contractors don't regard this as an inteview, but as an opportunity
to sell your services, just act as if you were trying to sell the client
a new car but replace car with your services as a contractor.

Good Luck!

[Jawz]

My 10 Top Tips:

1. Remember to take your aftershave with you, and apply before interview.
2. warm your hands up and apply hand cream just before interview.
3. Tie your sausage down just in case there's a fit woman interviewing and it
rises to the occassion, (can be very embarrasing)!
4. always have your shoes polished so you can see your face in them.
5. real contractors always carry the latest gadgets and devices with them.
6. never refuse an invitation for tea/coffee if offered, this builds rapport.
7. get a friend to keep texting you or calling whilst in the interivew this
gives the impression your in demand.
8. Golden Rule: always act as if you know something even if you don't
9. Never call the pimp after interview, switch off phone, wake up next day
and ask yourself if you really want to work there.
10. real contractors don't regard this as an inteview, but as an opportunity
to sell your services, just act as if you were trying to sell the client
a new car but replace car with your services as a contractor.

Good Luck!

[Jawz]

I had an interview once and I had the worst hangover. I had been drinking cheap white wine all night 4 hours sleep no food, it was a hot humid day and I was sweating like a nervous rapist. I got into the interview (3 people) and the room started to move, the floor seemed to slant down away from me. Very wierd, so yeah don't get munted the night before.

[BrilloPad]

I had an interview once and I had the worst hangover. I had been drinking cheap white wine all night 4 hours sleep no food, it was a hot humid day and I was sweating like a nervous rapist. I got into the interview (3 people) and the room started to move, the floor seemed to slant down away from me. Very wierd, so yeah don't get munted the night before.

did u get the job?

[lukemg]

'9. Never call the pimp after interview, switch off phone, wake up next day
and ask yourself if you really want to work there.'

Have to agree with this one ! Agent calls to quiz you about the interview (which they then pass onto other candidates who get a headstart on who/what to expect). In addition - they want to know if you want it (so they can judge the approach with the client - if you sound unsure/ask for more cash they can manage the clients expectation e.g. by saying you are concerned it is too dificult a role etc).
Agent will call if they want you, you will have had time to compose yourself and work out what you want to do.

[Jawz]

did u get the job?

Yeah I did. Not sure how, I looked in the mirror when I got in the car and I looked like I had smoked a big joint then run a half-marathon. The pimp phoned to say they were very impressed with me in the interview? I'm sure they got my name mixed up with another guy who gave a great interview & then when I turned up on my first day they figured it was too late to say they got the wrong guy.

[Mervalous]

One thing, do I mention rates at all?