preparation for interviews?

[djw]

Hi All,

I'm currently starting the hunt for my next gig; I'll spend the next 2 weeks (at least!) going over previous roles/responsibilities/skills and then use the internet to brush up on general Oracle/Java skills. Only then will I start browsing job sites, contacting agents, etc ...

Although I've never had (much) problems finding a contract, was wondering if my preparation is a bit OTT from others' techniques (I mean, 2 solid weeks of just prep. beforehand??!).

Do most of you just wing it a bit when looking for a job and do the quantity-of-interviews over quality, or is there another medium out there?

Just curious ...

[MarillionFan]

I tend to practice interview technique at home in front of a mirror and then I compose myself in the cubicle at the
client site just before

I do 30 minutes before I leave. Always the same

'Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me? Well there ain't no one else round here? Are you the best goddamn contractor in the room? Are you talking to me?'

I then follow this up with some deep breathing in the bogs before saying 'i'm a tiger. A TIGER!! grrrr' before meeting the client and then tearing them apart in the interview.

Hth

Tony the Tiger

[Platypus]

'Are you talking to me? Are you talking to me? Well there ain't no one else round here? Are you the best goddamn contractor in the room? Are you talking to me?'

I then follow this up with some deep breathing in the bogs before saying 'i'm a tiger. A TIGER!! grrrr' before meeting the client and then tearing them apart in the interview.

I'd have thought that,

"I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I coulda been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am, let's face it."

would be more you.

[ChrisPackit]

Get yourself some killer interview questions together, like "You don't mind me coming in late, having a 2 hour lunch and leaving early, do you?"

Or if you're a permie, then the one that has always got me the job is "How long can I have off sick without a sick note"

[scooterscot]

The only preparation I do:

1) know my CV inside out

3) Draft a response to the requirement against the job spec

d) be myself (that means I never wear a tie)

[lukemg]

Bit of a feeble windup OP, but just about an interesting topic.
I know my CV backwards and have competency answers to virtually everything I am likely to be asked, I just select from the list.
Oh - and the last thing I would be is myself, no more than I would on a first date as I am presenting a shiny better version of myself and I always wear a tie...

[ThomasSoerensen]

Rehearse my latest CV so I have it completely meomrised.
Practise responding to the name stated on the CV
Show up early and crack out a quick one and wipe it off in the curtains.

[scooterscot]

Show up early and crack out a quick one and wipe it off in the curtains.

What if it's vertical blinds?

[MaryPoppins]

The only preparation I do:

1) know my CV inside out

3) Draft a response to the requirement against the job spec

d) be myself (that means I never wear a tie)

WHS