#interviewing

[undead-knick-knack]

So Bells Hells met a Ruidus inhabitant

[6hellish6rebuke6]

Andrew Wincott & Cats 🐈‍⬛

He was so sweet, showing me the cats! 🥺

I cracked up so badly when the cat just turned its butt into the camera lmaooo

[vectorbelly]

[goodsology]

I wanted to continue my previous poll ('What Is Your Biggest Issue Right Now?' This is for Employment, but I have separate polls for mental health and budgeting/finances. For 'other', comment below. I love hearing your input! :)

In my previous poll, I selected Employment and, out of the answers I have in this poll, interviewing is my main roadblock. It seems employers will hire people they like over competency these days and I'm not sure how to make them like me enough to hire me (if that makes sense. I can explain how I can do the job and I'm nice and professional, but I can never figure out what personality or things I should say to get them to like me).

For the budgeting/finances poll, click here.

For the mental health poll, click here.

Also feel free to check out my Gumroad: https://goodsology.gumroad.com/

Looking for physical products? Check out my Redbubble: Goodsology.redbubble.com

[careersindesignjobs]

Check out our latest blog post “Top 15 Most Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them”.

Getting ready for an interview is so important to landing a job. Even though you can't anticipate every question, being prepared for the most typical ones can boost your self-assurance and communication skills. Knowing how to properly answer these questions will show that you are prepared and confident that you are qualified for the position.

We have put together the top 15 most typical interview questions to discuss along with advice on how to respond to them. Knowing how to answer these questions will help you make a good impression and improve your chances of success, regardless of whether you're a recent graduate or looking to move your career forward to a different role. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/top-15-most-common-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them.

[lunaremusblack]

help a girl out

hey everyone! You see, I have to interview people for a 1000 word essay I have to write. The tough part? I'm socially awkward and don't want to embarrass myself interviewing real people who don't give a fuck about my topic. I would really appreciate responses. The more the better. It'd do me a huge favour. Answer as many questions as you like:

"The Relevance of Renaissance Literature Today"

1. Have you ever read any Renaissance literature?(e.g., Shakespeare, Petrarch, Marlowe)If yes, which one and what stood out to you?

2. Do you think Renaissance literature is still relevant in today’s world? Why or why not?

3. What themes from Renaissance writing (e.g., love, power, betrayal, destiny) do you see in modern media (books, movies, shows)?

4. Do you think writers like Shakespeare shaped how we write or tell stories today? How?

5. What is one quote or scene from a Renaissance work that you find powerful or memorable?(If they don’t remember one, they can skip.)

6. Do you feel Renaissance literature should still be taught in schools? Why or why not?

7. If you could ask a Renaissance author one question, what would it be?

8. Do you find the language used in Renaissance works (like Shakespearean English) hard or interesting?

9. Do you prefer modern interpretations (like movies or translations) of Renaissance plays/poems over the original texts? Why?

10. How do you think Renaissance writers would react to today’s world and culture?

[just-a-dinosaur-i-guess]

Straight up asking for a "ship" for the ask game. And by ship. Let's justr say. My Mikayliz

YOU. /POS

Mikayla pauses, then blushes, looking over at the river like it'll hide how red her face gets just at the question. "Five things I... love about her? Hah, what are you trying to imply?" She puffs out her chest just a bit and resolutely looks back over. Her face is not any less warm. "Number one is definitely how badass she is when she puts her mind to it." She thinks back to the fog, to how Liz just charged back out there, even if she was afraid. "Her bravery, too, definitely." She shifts her weight off her injured leg (the one that Liz bandaged). "Does determination count for third? Well- I'm making the list, so it does." She laughs a little. "Hmm... I like..." Her face goes redder. "The way her hair centers her face... Her voice..." A beat of silence- "Okay, that's all I'm giving you, so- shoo!" She covers her blushing face with one arm, waving you away with the other.

[isaacsapphire]

“The Rooney Rule is a National Football League policy that requires league teams to interview ethnic-minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs. Initially, the program mandated interviews with underrepresented minority groups, aligning with modern Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles. However, since 2022, the program has shifted toward affirmative action, incorporating hiring quotas that prioritize minority candidates. The first actual hiring quota was established before the 2022 season, mandating that at least one member of each team's offensive coaching staff must be either an ethnic minority or a woman. The Rooney Rule was established in 2003, and variations of the rule are now in place in other industries.”

[silvermoon424]

hi katy! felt like sharing this, but after some months of job searching and not going anywhere, i finally have a place interested in interviewing me! it’ll be a hybrid job, with one day going to the office and five days WFH. i really wanna try and do well on this, do you, or any of the rest of your followers, have any interview tips to help prepare?

Thanks for all you do, you’re a wonderful person! And I hope you have a happy halloween! :^)

I'm so happy for you!! That sounds awesome and I really hope you get the job!

Anyway, I definitely recommend prepping for the interview instead of just winging it. I know that sounds obvious, but you'd be amazed at how much less stressful an interview is if you've prepared for it beforehand. Obviously you're not gonna know what questions they'll ask ahead of time, but when I was interviewing I looked up different articles about the most common interview questions and tried to prepare answers for them.

Also, when they ask you "tell me about yourself," don't talk about your love of anime or your knitting hobby. You want to give like a 3 sentence overview of your work experience and skills, especially how it relates to the job you're interviewing for.

You also want to make sure you thoroughly research the company and job description beforehand. They're very likely gonna ask why you want this position, and "I need the money" or "you have great benefits" isn't the answer they want to hear. For example, for my most recent job interview for the job I landed, I said that I was very interested in the position because it allows me to expand my knowledge of accounting and because the company I now work for is a not-for-profit doing important work.

If you can't think of anything flattering to say about the company's function, just focus on the job description and compliment their company culture. At the very least, you want to have it come across to the interviewers that you have looked into their company and are interested in what they do. Yes, I know it's stupid, but you have to play ball during the interview process.

Also, always have questions handy to ask at the end of the interview! It looks really bad to not ask any questions because it seems like you're not interested in learning more about the position. When I was interviewing I had a list of 20 questions in my Notes app I could ask and just picked out the best ones. Here are some of my favorite questions; you should aim to ask 3-5 questions.

How will I be trained?

What does a typical day on the job look like?

What other roles have successful employees in this position transitioned into?

What grabbed you about my resume?

Can you tell me anything about the team I’ll be working with?

What are some challenges I can expect to face in this role?

What do you like the most about working here?

Do you have an ideal start date in mind?

That's really all the big stuff I can think of. I definitely recommend looking up articles or videos on how to prep for an interview, but also don't overload yourself with information. It's important to come across as natural when you interview, and like I said before it's impossible to know what questions they'll ask beforehand so all you can really do is have some vague ideas about how to answer some of the questions that might be asked.

Good luck, and thank you for your kind words!

[6hellish6rebuke6]

GUYSSS! The time has finally come to meet Andrew and myself in the House of Hope!

I've just uploaded my Interview with Andrew Wincott on my YouTube Channel! 🎉

It would mean the absolute world to me if you could support me and like, comment or share it in some way. It took me a long time to edit but I'm so happy it's finally online!

I HOPE YOU ENJOY! ❤️

See you there! 😈

[lola-2008]

WHAT THE FUCK!?!?

I've just been able to interview my favourite author!!!! What am I supposed to do with my life anymore?

[feather-storm]

My attempt at the prompt "The date was going good until... " 😆 4/24

[careersindesignjobs]

Check out our latest blog post “Body Language Tips for Interviews”. During job interviews, body language frequently talks louder than words. It may have a big influence on how an interviewer sees a candidate, including their level of confidence, excitement, and professionalism. Recognising nonverbal clues is essential for establishing a good impression. From posture and eye contact to hand gestures and facial emotions, every component of body language influences how your message is perceived. Understanding and using these tactics allows applicants to market themselves more effectively and increase their chances of obtaining the desired employment. Read more about it here: www.careersindesign.com/blog/body-language-tips-for-interviews.

[trekwiz]

Interviewers are just some dude.

I've been doing my job well. I got promoted multiple times over the years. And I'm just suddenly the guy conducting an interview.

There's no training. "You've always exercised good judgment, we trust you."

So I took steps to learn. I spoke with HQ at two stakeholder companies. I talked to past interviewers. I reached out to the Tumblr void. And I went on LinkedIn Learning.

Did you know that all of the stupid advice you get as a job seeker, exists for interviewers, too?

Most of my time on LinkedIn Learning was spent saying, "yeah, that's dumb. Let's see if the next chapter has something usable. Nope, it doesn't."

It's a lot of the same platitudes meant to make you feel good, but have no substance. The people who couldn't get jobs and decided to sell speaking services as "networking gurus" also sell classes to interviewers. They don't know what they're talking about to either audience.

All of those really annoying questions you get asked? They're in one bad training video after another, because someone figured out they can charge money if there's an action item. Doesn't matter if it's a good one; if someone thinks they got a usable idea, the speaker gets paid.

But it's just some dude. Who's doing a job, and wants that job to suck just a bit less.

Don't overly script what you're doing. Just talk. They're a potential coworker as much as they're a potential manager. They may even be just as nervous as you are.

If you walk into the interview and expect a corporate monolith instead of just some dude who would rather be gaming, you're just going to intimidate yourself.

If you ran into that hiring manager at a community event--a networking event, even an industry conference or whatever--you'd probably have an easy time connecting. It's spontaneous; you know what your skills are and can speak like an expert in what you do; it just flows naturally, and you're not overly concerned with trying to impress.

Just...do that at the interview.

It'll be much easier for you. And the interview will go better for you. I promise.