## Advice for my first interview?

Post by SolidSnickerdoodle » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:29 pm

Before you start asking me, I know it's a bit strange of me to come to a bondage forum for employment advice, but considering how helpful this community has been with other matters I thought I'd give it a go.
Now that I'm out of high school, I'm searching for an entry level job to occupy my free time and provide me with a little extra spending money. I realize it's a bit surprising that I never had a job during school (I've said this in another thread), but the important thing is that I'm searching now, and I've even landed a job interview that's scheduled for this upcoming Wednesday. With that in mind, I was wondering if anyone had any advice for me.
I've applied for the position of Sales Associate at my local GameStop. Given my taste in video games, it seems a fitting choice for me, and I very much enjoy the environment of the store. I've already gone in and spoken with the manager (once before to introduce myself and again a week later to follow up) and we seemed to really hit it off. This is probably what helped me score the interview appointment.
With this being an entry-level job, it is less corporate which is comforting, but there are certain things I would like to be prepared for. So, if anyone has any suggestions be it red flags to avoid, advice on how to answer common questions, common mistakes, or your own experiences that I could draw from I would greatly appreciate it.
(As a side note, I am not looking for advice on resume building. I have already submitted my application with my resume. I am asking about in regards to the interview process.)
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### Re: Advice for my first interview?

Post by Steak in a Tree » Sun Sep 25, 2016 10:46 pm

The most important thing: breathe. Take a deep breath after they ask you a question, before you answer. It gives you time to think about the answer, as well as control the nerves. Also, keep eye contact while one of you is talking. If that's difficult, focus in between their eyes, but keep listening. It's easy to accidentally disregard them while doing that.
Finally, always have a question for them. They'll always ask if you have questions, and it helps to have one. I usually go with something like "what about my application concerns you/don't you agree with?" That gives a little insight into their personality, as well as some things for you to potentially improve upon.
Good luck.
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### Re: Advice for my first interview?

Post by xtc » Mon Sep 26, 2016 3:23 am

It all depends upon how desperate you are for money and how happy you wish to be.
If you think it is important to be happy in your work, be honest. Then, if they don't want you, it probably wasn't the job for you in the first place. Besides which, most employers can spot a phony.
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