KnightswoodBear Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I've been invited to an interview for a job that I applied for internally in the work. It's a role that I did before a few years ago on secondment and really enjoyed it. It's back in Glasgow so I'd be getting away from the hellhole that is Dumbarton. Basically, I really want it. I know I can do the job, but I've been told that it will be a technical interview, and I'm absolutely shitting it now. My last proper interview for a job was 20 years ago when I joined my current employer as an apprentice and all moves (of which there have been many) have either been ones that we had no choice in the matter or voluntary moves to new departments. This is the first one that I've actively sought out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Just be yourself. Unless your a c**t then be someone else. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Just be yourself. Unless your a c**t then be someone else. I'm more worried that I come across as a useless c**t. Which I'm not. I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smpar Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Just be yourself. Unless your a c**t then be someone else. Going by this advice, be someone else, KB. Terrific banter aside, best of luck for the interview. Having been with this employer for so long should work in your favour over a stranger. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 I've been invited to an interview for a job that I applied for internally in the work. It's a role that I did before a few years ago on secondment and really enjoyed it. It's back in Glasgow so I'd be getting away from the hellhole that is Dumbarton. Basically, I really want it. I know I can do the job, but I've been told that it will be a technical interview, and I'm absolutely shitting it now. My last proper interview for a job was 20 years ago when I joined my current employer as an apprentice and all moves (of which there have been many) have either been ones that we had no choice in the matter or voluntary moves to new departments. This is the first one that I've actively sought out. Do you know someone who's conducted job interviews before who could give you a trial run? If you can anticipate the questions you're likely to get and try out your answers you'll be a lot more confident going in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 My current gaffer has and has said he'll take me through a few techniques. Matron. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Pray for KB. No one should have to work in Dumbarton. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Pray for KB. No one should have to work in Dumbarton. He's getting off easy. I lived there for a while. *shudder* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Pray for KB. No one should have to work in Dumbarton. There be Teuchters. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightswoodBear Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Pray for KB. No one should have to work in Dumbarton. No one should leave home to go to work in Dumbarton............... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob the tank Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The main thing is to tell them you can do the job. Don't assume they know you can do it, as that doesn't work. Be confident but not obnoxiously so, and keep telling them the job is well within your capabilities. Good luck ... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 If it all goes wrong just blame a Chelsea fan dressed up as you 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 Memorise some posts from the Quick Question thread in case they ask if you have any questions. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 My current gaffer has and has said he'll take me through a few techniques. Matron. Swift left uppercut to the liver works well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The main thing is to tell them you can do the job. Don't assume they know you can do it, as that doesn't work. Be confident but not obnoxiously so, and keep telling them the job is well within your capabilities.. ...but you like a challenge...err, maybe not.. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) There's always at least one absolute wid at every funeral. Edited June 21, 2016 by paranoid android 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree house tam Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 There's always at least one absolute wid at evert funeral. The deceased? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoid android Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 The deceased? That's the Queen of Hearts you're thinking of. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWL Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 There is a man on the X86 wearing a red "Make America Great Again" baseball cap. This bus goes to Falkirk via Kirkintilloch, Kilsyth and Dennyloanhead... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortar Bored Posted June 21, 2016 Share Posted June 21, 2016 There is a man on the X86 wearing a red "Make America Great Again" baseball cap. This bus goes to Falkirk via Kirkintilloch, Kilsyth and Dennyloanhead... Bus w****r 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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