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Interview Nerves!
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As for the rest of you - DILLIGAF
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I agree! It shocked me that he thought it was a long time.Originally posted by d000hg View PostHow is that a long time?
Ladies I will hopefully be there!

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I don't think I've ever had more than a cursory 5 minute look at a companies website just to get the jist of what they do.Originally posted by Zippy View PostSwot up on the company
(In fact I probably spend more time googling the interviewer to see who I'm up against.)
Much better spending the time on technical aspects and coming up with some practicle applied examples of what you've done before to trot out at the right time during the interview.Coffee's for closersComment
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LinkedIn is quite useful for that tooOriginally posted by *Alterego View PostI have never googled the interviewer but nice tip! Will be using that next time!Comment
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Good tip. Next time I'll try that and the interviewer turns out to be passionate about train spotting or golf I'll say I am too.
Then after starting the gig, I'll just tell them I tried it for the first time the previous week and found it wasn't really "me".
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostGood tip. Next time I'll try that and the interviewer turns out to be passionate about train spotting or golf I'll say I am too.
Then after starting the gig, I'll just tell them I tried it for the first time the previous week and found it wasn't really "me".

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When I go to an interview, I like to interview them to figure out if I would like to work with the company.
I find it a nice mindset to put myself in and it quickly gets the interview going.
It build your confidence and hopefully gradual rapport with the client, leaving a lasting impression.Comment
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Update!
I didn't get the contract because I did not have enough years of experience on my CV. Apparently I was great and he liked me! Sounds like a poor excuse as he had read my CV and my background is there in black & white! I was not sure I wanted to work in the Public Sector and now I am positive. Bitter me?!?!

At least I had some interview practice so hopefully I will ace the next one!
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God that's such bull sh1t - like you say, they would have seen your CV before hand!!!!!Originally posted by *Alterego View PostUpdate!
I didn't get the contract because I did not have enough years of experience on my CV.
Never mind lass - you'll get the next one x xThe pope is a tard.Comment
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