https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:14:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-783624 Wed, 15 May 2013 14:27:29 +0000 wheres_c 783624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sunset840: I know you asked mrs Jazz, but I always bring a thank you notecard with me to the interview and handwrite it immediately after and put it in the mail on my way home.</p> <p>That way it gets there quickly, hopefully before other candidates are considered....plus the interview is fresh in my head. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782831 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:54:25 +0000 sunset840 782831@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MRSJAZZ- I have a question on the interview thank you- do you think it's best to hand write a card- or jot an email? P.s. is there a window of time that makes sense as well for sending a thank you for an interview note? Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782829 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:54:05 +0000 Happygal 782829@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a potential intern ask this question once and thought it was great. He said, "What's your favorite part about this job?" You could tailor it to "what's your favorite challenge" etc. </p> <p>People like to talk about themselves, so this goes over well! It also gives you a glimpse to the true nature of a company. At my last job, there were 3-4 of us interviewing the intern who asked this question, and no one came up with an answer quickly or had a very good reply. That company really was the pits, and I think our hesitancy to answer his question showed that. I used this question myself after an intense interview with many serious questions. When I asked, the woman lit up and spoke quite passionately about her career with the group. Good sign, and it allowed for a chance to talk a bit more candidly about our passions/career goals, but still in a professional manner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782790 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:46:04 +0000 mrsjazz 782790@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MarieJ: No worries. But you'd be surprised how many people don't send a follow-up thank you after an interview! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782785 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:45:20 +0000 MarieJ 782785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: lol Thanks! That's pretty self explanatory, huh? I'm having loads of brain farts today :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782778 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:43:58 +0000 mrsjazz 782778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MarieJ: If you don't already have the interviewers direct information (direct line &amp; e-mail address) you'll need a way to contact them after the interview so that you can send a thank you message. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782763 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:41:15 +0000 MarieJ 782763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjazz: I love that question, thank you! Silly question, but why would they want you to ask for their card? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782303 Wed, 15 May 2013 08:40:54 +0000 mrsjazz 782303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everyone has given great advice. </p> <p>I always ask for the top 3 goals/accomplishments expected of the position within the first 6 months/1 year. That question seems to go over well. </p> <p>Like @illumina: it helps if the interview flows like a conversation, so feel free to ask questions as you and the interviewer are talking (don't just necessarily wait until the end of the interview when they ask if you have any questions). </p> <p>@looch: The business card one is so simple, but key. I had an interview on Monday. There was an assessment test in another part of the building and the woman who interviewed me said I could leave afterwards. After the test I went back up to her office to say goodbye and asked for her business card and she said, "Wow, you know that's another test! You're doing all the right things. I was wondering if people would ask me for my card." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782257 Wed, 15 May 2013 08:22:57 +0000 MarieJ 782257@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Bookworm: I hate interviews, lol!</p> <p>@septemberlove: that's a good one! When you are confident, it shows! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782216 Wed, 15 May 2013 08:08:45 +0000 lomom 782216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always tell myself "they're going to love you!" Haha cheesy pep talk always helps me :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782214 Wed, 15 May 2013 08:07:25 +0000 Bookish 782214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following this! I'm hoping to get an interview at a very good job within my company, and I'm not the greatest interviewee! Keep on posting good tips. y'all!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782105 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:30:33 +0000 MarieJ 782105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: thank you :) that helps! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782092 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:23:31 +0000 looch 782092@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A simple one, but make sure your pen works! Bring a bottle of water and some small mints.</p> <p>Ask for their business cards too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782089 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:22:10 +0000 MarieJ 782089@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@TheReelDeal: I love that question! Thanks!</p> <p>@illumina: such great tips! I think the interview would be easier if it ran more like a conversation. Thank you :)</p> <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: thanks for those tips! Asking about their career history is such a great idea and would allow me to eat o know them as well :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782076 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:15:19 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 782076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Arrive early. </p> <p>Research the company and competitors to come up with substantive questions.</p> <p>Ask the interviewer about his / her career journey. There's usually something learned in this response that can be used fto personalize a thank you note (email). </p> <p>Smile. Or at least don't grimace lol</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782070 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:14:27 +0000 illumina 782070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always ask:<br /> - How is performance appraised?<br /> - Why has the role arisen?</p> <p>apart from that, I try to be my usual chatty self and let the interview run more like a conversation... that way there's less time for difficult questions they may ask! Try and bear in mind that it's a 2 way process- you're there to make sure the company is a good fit for you, so make sure you grill them on anything you want to know!</p> <p>Oh, and one more thing- find out if there's likely to be any psychometric/other testing beforehand (I made the mistake of not realising I would have to spend most of the morning doing tests at my last interview!) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782065 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:12:02 +0000 TheReelDeal 782065@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Research the position and the company and come prepared with questions that pertain to both. And make sure any questions you ask are well thought out and require a long answer. A good one I like is "What are the qualities of your top performers?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-great-interview-tips#post-782056 Wed, 15 May 2013 07:08:55 +0000 MarieJ 782056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an interview for a great job on Friday. I have been dying to interview for this position and I'm looking for great interview tips. </p> <p>What interview tips can you give me or what tips have you used that worked?</p> <p>Thanks!! </p>