Yo, I gota interview tom any tips ?

**rock_lobster** · 08-19-09, 11:39 PM

I read in an article one time, to mimic the posture of the person interviewing you.

Example, they lean in to talk, you lean in to talk as well. If they are more laid back in their posture, you should mimic that as well.

**Infamous** · 08-20-09, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by deathgodusmc

Just to help you out. I have been hiring and firing people for around 15 years. A phone call doesn't hurt. As long as you don't go over board. Try calling some where late after noon. It gives them a chance to get shit out of the way. If you call first thing in the morning most will just put your ap in the filing cabinet because they can't throw it away for like 90 days.

Let them get settled and most of their day over with. Then just tell them who you are, when you were there, and ask if there has been a decision. It will put you back into there memory. Otherwise most just hire one of the last people interviewed. Just remember don't be pushy and be polite yes sir or maam and so forth.

good luck

Alrighty, thanks. this is why ttp so great so many experienced people and knowledge floating around. and ill make the call, if its a no already got my next app ready to be droped off. Building bikes at toy r us, something im good at.

**Menoske** · 08-20-09, 07:52 AM

Originally Posted by rock_lobster

I read in an article one time, to mimic the posture of the person interviewing you.

Example, they lean in to talk, you lean in to talk as well. If they are more laid back in their posture, you should mimic that as well.

Gotta be careful there. Those movements can mean different things.

For example, leaning forward is a sign of interest. It shows that you're involved and really interested in what's going on. Leaning back can seen see as either a sign that you are comfortable with the surroundings, or that you're apathetic to whats going on.

A manager/interviewer may lean back, and may truly not care, however if you mimic his apathy, it could give a bad impression.

God I loved my communications in management class. So many useful tricks =p

**FireAtWill** · 08-20-09, 09:16 AM

Always follow up not to beg or look desperate but to merely thanking them for taking the time out of their busy schedule to talk to you.

Something like,

Mr. Smith,

"I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me today about the open position at Best Buy. I know you are interviewing many candidates and am glad that we had a chance to meet. I beleive that my knowledge and drive would make me a perfit fit for the organization. Please as always feel free to contact me with any additional questions that may arise."

I know it sounds cheesy but a thanks goes a long way.

FAW

**FireAtWill** · 08-20-09, 09:17 AM

Always follow up not to beg or look desperate but to merely thanking them for taking the time out of their busy schedule to talk to you.

Something like,

Mr. Smith,

"I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me today about the open position at Best Buy. I know you are interviewing many candidates and am glad that we had a chance to meet. I beleive that my knowledge and drive would make me a perfit fit for the organization. Please as always feel free to contact me with any additional questions that may arise."

I know it sounds cheesy but a thanks goes a long way.

FAW

**FireAtWill** · 08-20-09, 09:18 AM

Always follow up not to beg or look desperate but to merely thanking them for taking the time out of their busy schedule to talk to you.

Something like,

Mr. Smith,

"I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to speak with me today about the open position at Best Buy. I know you are interviewing many candidates and am glad that we had a chance to meet. I beleive that my knowledge and drive would make me a perfit fit for the organization. Please as always feel free to contact me with any additional questions that may arise."

I know it sounds cheesy but a thanks goes a long way.

FAW

**~~hawgballs~~** · 08-20-09, 09:20 AM

I think he gets it. You don't have to say it 3 times..........

**Infamous** · 08-22-09, 02:09 AM

Yeah i called me and they said they hadent made there decison yet but theyd call asap if it was me, no call, but now im gettin ready to go aplly at toys r us.

Shoulda started there more bike and scooter fixing skills than electronics

**fly351** · 08-22-09, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Infamous

I applied for a job at the local best buy, (and about 6 other places) but they phoned me back in like 4 hours (must be lacking employess or really good at picking out sick people

) and now i got an interview tom.

This is my first real job interview and i need some tips. Can yea help me out ?

be yourself! employeers dont like smoke and mirrors. just relax and play it cool and you should do fine.

doh guess i am late on this thread