I have an interview next monday

[Fattening Ass]

Originally Posted by murgle

Typically, I would dress up, but seeing as how you already work for the company and know how everyone dresses (and your boss gave recommendations regarding clothes), go with your gut.

Also, my honest to god answer for "What are your weaknesses?" is "I'm a perfectionist." It's true- I have to know the answer for any question I have (and I find the answer), I don't like it when I'm told I've messed something up (it makes me feel like a failure), and I want my peers and those below me to also strive for perfection. I get that no one is perfect. I understand that- but at least NOT fucking up or taking ridiculous shortcuts (that make a sub-standard product/end result) are requirements.
-- I think the "I don't have any weaknesses that would affect my job" blah blah is fucking lame and if I were interviewing someone and they answered that to that question I would think they were hiding something or being smart asses.

Smile. Firm handshake. Ask questions, but appear knowledgable/ready to learn.

that is actually a GREAT answer and pretty much true of myself.

[Ol' Couch Ass]

All pretty good tips in this thread. If in doubt dress up a bit more than you think you should. As for the question about your weaknesses another way to go is overdecisiveness. Feed them a line of bullshit about a time you've made an executive decision at your store without "all the facts." In the story things still turn out OK but you learned that sometimes you need to take a step back and consider all angles before making a decision. This might seem to put you in a bad light but appeals to exec types. They are looking for someone that is aggressive and can make a decision and this little tactic actually turns your weakness into a perceived strength.

Besides that reflect on at least 3 situations in which you've made a positive impact on the company with specific examples. It seems like you are getting to the point where they want a go getter and you should be ready to rattle these off like they're your business.

Don't be afraid to read the interviewer's personality and be funny if it seems appropriate. You are in a tough spot as you can't know for sure whether your interviewer will reflect the casual nature of your company or be a typical business battleax. Trust your instincts on what they are looking for and provide it.

[flavin]

Re: questions. A lot of these can be found collected online if you search for them. I guess it's common sense, but try to prepare to answer without too much of a pause and without saying anything "um" or "uh." I like mercurial's answer best, because that's actually a real weakness that he has noticed and worked on to successfully change, or OCA's because of what he said.

Other basic tips: Show up early, don't chew gum or wear too much cologne, lean forward & use a firm handshake, use good eye contact, and just stay positive during the interview. Ask for business cards of the people you meet with, and afterwards it's possible to send a thank you letter.

I'm not sure how appropriate that would be for Vans and for interviewing within the company, but it's what I've taken away from the career center in my recent internship search, so good luck.

[Thaniel Buckner]

u gotta be all like "look at my store bitch. it's awesome." but sing it like an andrew wk song.

if you do that, then i am 100% confident you will get the job.

unless a black guy with the same credentials is going for the same job.

[Corganist]

Originally Posted by murgle

Also, my honest to god answer for "What are your weaknesses?" is "I'm a perfectionist."

I've always heard that the "perfectionism" answer to the weakness question is overused to the point of being cliche. Even if perfectionism really is your weakness, I'd be wary of using it due to the fact that it's very likely that the interviewer has heard something along those lines from many, many other people.

[Thaniel Buckner]

yeah man. spud uses the same line in trainspotting.

[yo soy el mejor]

i remember alex telling me that at an interview he was asked what one thing was he'd change about himself and he said 'i'd make it so i like to do homework'
or somethin' like that

[yo soy el mejor]

how much $ r u gonna make?

[noyen]

good luck Gil!

[Fattening Ass]

Originally Posted by yo soy el mejor

how much $ r u gonna make?

Not sure actually. Im assuming 55-65k/year? i actually need to do some research on the salary. I currently make 45k, however i pulled in 49k from travel time & Overtime last year.

Originally Posted by noyen

good luck Gil!

thanks nairb !

[Nimrod's Son]

i need new shoes bro

[Fattening Ass]

surely you can afford a new pair

[Nimrod's Son]

don't you have a truck off of which they could fall

[Nimrod's Son]

i didn't get rich by writing checks man

[slutbutt]

shoes grow on trees you losers

[Nimrod's Son]

frankenstein/CHLAMYDIA

[Warsaw]

Haha! That fucker lied to me!

[wHATcOLOR]

is pepperminthippo toby? pretty obvious reference to the spearmintrhino, which is a commonly made association with toby, and he said die in red a la mirrar, which he's done repeatedly in the past..

toby "quit" netphoria?

[slutbutt]

Originally Posted by Nimrod's Son

frankenstein/CHLAMYDIA

whatever

I dont even know who those names are. Ive seen teh former's in the Similar Threads but the latter I have no clue what you are talking about other than Rep Comments.

[slutbutt]

maybe Im bardy you fucks

[sickbadthing]

eh nah

[slutbutt]

Originally Posted by sickbadthing

eh nah

thinking back now, wasnt CHLAMYDIA supposed to be Bardy? There was a thread dedicated to it now that I think about it.

[slutbutt]

maybe Bardy is\was Frankenstein is\was CHLAMYDIA

god you people can be stupid.

[Warsaw]

Originally Posted by slutbutt

maybe Bardy is\was Frankenstein is\was CHLAMYDIA

god you people can be stupid.

asdf?

[Nimrod's Son]

Originally Posted by wHATcOLOR

is pepperminthippo toby? pretty obvious reference to the spearmintrhino, which is a commonly made association with toby, and he said die in red a la mirrar, which he's done repeatedly in the past..

toby "quit" netphoria?

anything is possible

[wHATcOLOR]

that makes me feel like i can just go out there and seize the day, y'know what i mean? just really do it! i feel like i can really take charge and make things happen, y'know? like i can really do it!!

[Ever]

carpe diem, jesse

[sickbadthing]

Originally Posted by slutbutt

maybe Bardy is\was Frankenstein is\was CHLAMYDIA

god you people can be stupid.

eh don't care

[slutbutt]

Originally Posted by Nimrod's Son

anything is possible

I heard that all users fall under the umbrella of just a few mods, mods pretending to be other users. Ever here the Buddhist theory of the Dreaming God?

[wHATcOLOR]

in my latin class, the teacher had this rock on her desk that said carpe diem. i think it was a big paperweight. someone stole it and left a note that said carpe saxum. boy did i ever laugh!