Wow. Well if you literally choke, be glad that the interview is done. Learning is given by trial and error, so keep going, next time will be better. Tip: mock interview, video yourself and you will get the most amazing feedback. Good luck with the next one, or you never know, probably you will get this one. wink:
Danny416 wrote: i notice that the more u think of what to say..and reharse certain words ..the more u choke...the key is to let it come out naturally.... You're absolutely right!
wat question did u choke on?...i have 2 interviews this week..i could use some tips as well
All of them!!! I remember "What qualities can you bring to this company?" "What kind of people do you like to work with?" "What did you learn from your past job experiences?" "How do you work under extreme pressure?" "How would you deal with a large workload?" "How did you deal with a difficult person?" Ummm.....I can't remember what else? Probably, "What's your name?" I don't know.
Tips: Downplay the role: To avoid nervousness, it is recomendable that you downplay the role or position you'll be occupying. That will give you a sensation of security and confidence over the other postulants. During your interview say things like: "ppfffftt your company's sh*t", "This position is waaaayy too easy for me, I just wanna do you guys a favor". Smile. Befriend your prospective employer: It is always recommendable that you establish a relationship with your future manager/employer as soon as possible. This could give you the edge you need to win over the other applicants. Be warm, and treat the interviewer as if he/she was your friend. Say things like "No moron!, it's spelled with a G not a J...idiot lol", "Hey, u busy after? wanna go burn one?". Smile. Make use of your transferrable skills: These are the type of skills that nowadays employers seek the most. Skills like organization, timeliness, good communication, good manners, fast learning are crucial for someone to climb up the corporate ladder. Get there early, with coffee and donuts, sweep the floor if it's dirty. Show your class by waring pimpin' suits or flossin short dresses. Say things like "I used to be really good at Tic Tac Toe", "My period is always on time, no matter how much I f*ck". Smile. Good Luck!
Downplay the role: To avoid nervousness, it is recomendable that you downplay the role or position you'll be occupying. That will give you a sensation of security and confidence over the other postulants. During your interview say things like: "ppfffftt your company's sh*t", "This position is waaaayy too easy for me, I just wanna do you guys a favor". Smile.
Befriend your prospective employer: It is always recommendable that you establish a relationship with your future manager/employer as soon as possible. This could give you the edge you need to win over the other applicants. Be warm, and treat the interviewer as if he/she was your friend. Say things like "No moron!, it's spelled with a G not a J...idiot lol", "Hey, u busy after? wanna go burn one?". Smile.
Make use of your transferrable skills: These are the type of skills that nowadays employers seek the most. Skills like organization, timeliness, good communication, good manners, fast learning are crucial for someone to climb up the corporate ladder. Get there early, with coffee and donuts, sweep the floor if it's dirty. Show your class by waring pimpin' suits or flossin short dresses. Say things like "I used to be really good at Tic Tac Toe", "My period is always on time, no matter how much I f*ck". Smile.
The "best" Intreview I ever had was with the RCMP....panle interview...5 dudes shooting questions...... 3 hrs interview and They requested a home visit...
Oh hellz no!!! I would've walked out right then and there!!!!
The "best" Intreview I ever had was with the RCMP....panle interview...5 dudes shooting questions...... 3 hrs interview and They requested a home visit...
Oh man...I hate interviews.........I always get soo nervous.... Only tip I can give is do research on the company and ask a bunch of questions about the position. I soo hate it when they ask you to give examples of situations and how you reacted to them.....
I did the research stuff and that made me look smart. It was the examples and situations crap that you're talking about!!!!!!
I was like so, "eeerrrr.......uuuummmmm.......pfft"
ColombianQT_247 wrote: Ummmmm.........it wasn't THAT bad. I just should've been more on my game!!! I took too long to answer questions so I saved my a$$ by saying that I like to think before I speak. It's between me and someone else so PRAY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!! You know what? If I were you, I'd send a thank you letter. Suck up as much as you can. Do it as soon as possible. Explain how you were not at your best during the interview and emphasize what you can bring to the job. Again, suck up as much as possible. That might help.
Ok, good idea!!! Thank you. I'm gonna do that now!!!
ColombianQT_247 wrote: Ummmmm.........it wasn't THAT bad. I just should've been more on my game!!! I took too long to answer questions so I saved my a$$ by saying that I like to think before I speak. It's between me and someone else so PRAY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!! You know what? If I were you, I'd send a thank you letter. Suck up as much as you can. Do it as soon as possible. Explain how you were not at your best during the interview and emphasize what you can bring to the job. Again, suck up as much as possible. That might help.
Always send a Thanks letter or e-mai lto the person you had the interview with, thank ing them for the opty and hoping to see them soon in a work environement of course + extra bla bla bla..
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Oh man...I hate interviews.........I always get soo nervous.... Only tip I can give is do research on the company and ask a bunch of questions about the position. I soo hate it when they ask you to give examples of situations and how you reacted to them.....
ColombianQT_247 wrote: what were you applying for? Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. What the heck was I thinking? Let me guess: you choked when you first introduced yourself and said, "thank you so much for having me interview for the blah blah blah" and then you choked. It's a good thing you didnd't get the job, though. Can you imagine when people call and you have to say every time: "Welcome to the office of the administrative assistant of blah blah blah blah..."?
Well it's not OFFICIAL yet. It's between me and someone else. I didn't know the official title until they told me and in my head I asked myself, "What the hell did you just say???"
Sometimes I picture a hamster running in his little wheel in my head and during my interview, I think he decided to take a nap.
NeNa wrote: ColombianQT_247 wrote: Marky Mark wrote: FAk i choked trying to read that title!!!! Administrative whaaaaat??? In my terms: gopher/slave to a serious head honcho! Such a long title... .. but I assume the pay is great $$$$.. It is it is and I don't have family except my mom so I want to be able to take care of her and myself!!! UGH!!!! Once you get into the government, you're set!!! Benefits and everything!!!
Just be prepared for when you go to jobs interviews.
Write a little presentation/essay of who you are, what've you done, why did you apply for this position, why should you be the one, you're carreer goals, what yoyu can bring to the job, etc....
That will help you a lot and you won't choke anymore
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Ummmmm.........it wasn't THAT bad. I just should've been more on my game!!! I took too long to answer questions so I saved my a$$ by saying that I like to think before I speak. It's between me and someone else so PRAY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
You know what? If I were you, I'd send a thank you letter. Suck up as much as you can. Do it as soon as possible. Explain how you were not at your best during the interview and emphasize what you can bring to the job. Again, suck up as much as possible. That might help.
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what were you applying for? Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. What the heck was I thinking?
Let me guess: you choked when you first introduced yourself and said, "thank you so much for having me interview for the blah blah blah" and then you choked.
It's a good thing you didnd't get the job, though. Can you imagine when people call and you have to say every time: "Welcome to the office of the administrative assistant of blah blah blah blah..."?
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ColombianQT_247 wrote: Marky Mark wrote: FAk i choked trying to read that title!!!! Administrative whaaaaat??? In my terms: gopher/slave to a serious head honcho! Such a long title... .. but I assume the pay is great $$$$..
It is it is and I don't have family except my mom so I want to be able to take care of her and myself!!! UGH!!!!
Once you get into the government, you're set!!! Benefits and everything!!!
ColombianQT_247 wrote: Marky Mark wrote: FAk i choked trying to read that title!!!! Administrative whaaaaat??? In my terms: gopher/slave to a serious head honcho! I bet they asked a whole bunch of questions that went over your head right?
Ummmmm.........it wasn't THAT bad. I just should've been more on my game!!! I took too long to answer questions so I saved my a$$ by saying that I like to think before I speak.
It's between me and someone else so PRAY FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!
ColombianQT_247 wrote: Marky Mark wrote: FAk i choked trying to read that title!!!! Administrative whaaaaat??? In my terms: gopher/slave to a serious head honcho!
I bet they asked a whole bunch of questions that went over your head right?
ColombianQT_247 wrote: McOSIRIS wrote: ColombianQT_247 wrote: Pfft! The way I was today, you would've THOUGHT I was stoned out of my tree!!!! what were you applying for? Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. What the heck was I thinking? assistant to the what????
McOSIRIS wrote: ColombianQT_247 wrote: Pfft! The way I was today, you would've THOUGHT I was stoned out of my tree!!!! what were you applying for? Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. What the heck was I thinking?
TV Buff wrote: ColombianQT_247 wrote: I CHOKED on my interview today!!!!! Look up CHOKE in the dictionary, I might be in there!!!! OMG, I SUCKED A$$!!!!! Does anyone have any interview tips to share???
The heimlich maneuver is always helpful.
Not in interviews, though.
Unless the person doing the interviewing is the one choking. In that case they might be so grateful that they give you the job. They really shouldnt be eating while conducting the interview tho, very unprofesional
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what? you found Manuel Noreaga? In the Phillipines? He has a mansion? Ok, we on it, on it, right now!
Aaah, I share the pain!!!! Hard to tell the story here but if we ever meet in person, I'll tell u how I blew it big time!
My only advice is if you don't get the job, call up the interviewer and asked what went wrong and how u could improve.. sounds cheesey but a lot of so called experts say to do that.
ColombianQT_247 wrote: I CHOKED on my interview today!!!!! Look up CHOKE in the dictionary, I might be in there!!!! OMG, I SUCKED A$$!!!!! Does anyone have any interview tips to share??? smoke a doobie 2 hours prior to an interview....
Pfft! The way I was today, you would've THOUGHT I was stoned out of my tree!!!!
I CHOKED on my interview today!!!!! Look up CHOKE in the dictionary, I might be in there!!!! OMG, I SUCKED A$$!!!!! Does anyone have any interview tips to share???
The heimlich maneuver is always helpful.
Not in interviews, though.
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I CHOKED on my interview today!!!!! Look up CHOKE in the dictionary, I might be in there!!!! OMG, I SUCKED A$$!!!!! Does anyone have any interview tips to share???
OHh that sucks...
What I do before is search the company, try to find out as much as u can about them and the position, get a good night sleep the night before...and just relax and be yourself...
I CHOKED on my interview today!!!!! Look up CHOKE in the dictionary, I might be in there!!!! OMG, I SUCKED A$$!!!!! Does anyone have any interview tips to share???
smoke a doobie 2 hours prior to an interview....
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Actually, it's good to know that I'm not the only sucker. 
That is, by far, the BEST advice yet!!!! 
Thank you. I'm gonna do that now!!!
Let me guess: you choked when you first introduced yourself and said, "thank you so much for having me interview for the blah blah blah" and then you choked. It's a good thing you didnd't get the job, though. Can you imagine when people call and you have to say every time: "Welcome to the office of the administrative assistant of blah blah blah blah..."? 
It is it is and I don't have family except my mom so I want to be able to take care of her and myself!!! UGH!!!! Once you get into the government, you're set!!! Benefits and everything!!! 
nice.. but remember once u're in....
assistant to the what???? 
Roses are red violets are korny, when I think of you Ohh baby I get horny...
Look up CHOKE in the dictionary, I might be in there!!!! 
OMG, I SUCKED A$$!!!!! 
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