interview tips

[andy74]

i have an interview tommorow at noon,and havent had a job interview in 5 years,any of you guys have any tips for me?the obvious ones,like dont be late,and dont bad mouth your last employer i know,is there anything else?

[Blown70]

i have an interview tommorow at noon,and havent had a job interview in 5 years,any of you guys have any tips for me?the obvious ones,like dont be late,and dont bad mouth your last employer i know,is there anything else?

Drop a few F-bomb on the way in...... LOL  Sorry,  Kidding.

I have no advice.  I hate interviews... That is why I have my own business.

Tom

[RD]

do not say that you are unable to do something.  make sure you dress one step above your interviewer.  maintain constant eye contact, sit up straight in your chair (no slouching), do not cross your legs, give a firm handshake at introduction, if there is a receptionist talk to her as if she was interviewing you (bosses ask them occasionally what they thought of interviewees), and lastly show quantitative data that shows your successes in your employment history.

[andy74]

i figured i ll save the f words for my old boss!!!!this guy owns a dodge chrysler jeep store about 25 miles the opposite direction from my current job.he actually sought nme out,they need a new car sales manager,with chrysler dodge and jeep background,and heard about me from 2 dozen customers that we stole from him!i just hung up with him,and he sounds pretty cool-wish me luck

[Blown70]

i figured i ll save the f words for my old boss!!!!this guy owns a dodge chrysler jeep store about 25 miles the opposite direction from my current job.he actually sought nme out,they need a new car sales manager,with chrysler dodge and jeep background,and heard about me from 2 dozen customers that we stole from him!i just hung up with him,and he sounds pretty cool-wish me luck

Sounds like you somewhat have a shoe in the door when they sought you out.     I will say this ASK them questions.   TO me from what I understand ANDY, this should be as much an interview for them as it is for you....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tom

[Afflyer]

Go get 'em Andy!

Good luck.

Bradley

[nh_mopar_fan]

Be straight, be direct, don't BS.

Good luck, Andy.

[greenpigs]

i figured i ll save the f words for my old boss!!!!this guy owns a dodge chrysler jeep store about 25 miles the opposite direction from my current job.he actually sought nme out,they need a new car sales manager,with chrysler dodge and jeep background,and heard about me from 2 dozen customers that we stole from him!i just hung up with him,and he sounds pretty cool-wish me luck

Try a new face

You make your own luck, so go sober.

[TK73]

Good luck man!!

[Brock Samson]

let em know your a MOPARIAN, drive up in your Charger, I bet that'll make a difference.  Go Get 'em!

[73dodge]

do not say that you are unable to do something.

not a good idea, they may put in a position that may require you to do what you are unable to do. And then you will be looked upon as a liar. Trust me I have seen this happen time and time again, you ask someone if they can do such and such they lie and say it's not a problem then they get hired and put in the position that requires them to perform the task asked about and it becomes very obvious that they lied about their skills.

1. Be honest if they ask you about something that you don't know how to do then come right out and tell them. "Sorry I don't have a background with that, but I don't believe it will be a problem for me to learn to do that task"

2. Don't use slang like "like" "ya know" and "whatever" try to sound professional.

3. try to emphasise your strong points, such and technical skills any customer relation skills that kind of thing.

4. Look the interviewer in the eye, constantly looking away and not making eye contact makes you look like you are be dishonest.

Good luck man

[andy74]

thanks for all the ideas guys,except green.
so i shouldnt call him a dick head,and put my beer on his desk?

just kidding! i hope it all goes well,im tired of the bullshit at my current place

[Silver R/T]

dress up good

[Blown70]

thanks for all the ideas guys,except green.
so i shouldnt call him a dick head,and put my beer on his desk?

just kidding! i hope it all goes well,im tired of the bullshit at my current place

Actually you should drive up in the charger, do a donut in the front lot...Get out with 4 out of a six pack missing... when you greet as him HOW the F*&^ it is going?  Hand him the other beer while you sip on one. 

Head into the office for the interveiw and sit in his chair....LOL

TOM

[PocketThunder]

thanks for all the ideas guys,except green.
so i shouldnt call him a dick head,and put my beer on his desk?

just kidding! i hope it all goes well,im tired of the bullshit at my current place

you're pissed that you didnt get a bonus this year huh?

[dkn1997]

I just interviewed and hired someone last week, so it's still fresh in my mind.  I would say Keep it simple.  Never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut.  I would ask some  questions about the company, but don't ask about breaks or lunch hours, that just makes it look like you are clock watcher.

also, sounds like you are interested in a management position.  I would emphasize that while you want the department to have good morale, you are not there to make friends.  Nobody wants to hire a softee to be the boss.

[is_it_EVER_done?]

I just read an article that said that over 45% of interviewers would not consider hiring someone that did not send an after interview thank you note! I found that astonishing, but the same article stated that 60% of those recently hired had sent a "thank you" email or note, so it sure wouldn't hurt to email a "great to have met you, thanks for the interview" note as soon as you get home.

Oh yeah, don't forget to talk about how ugly the new Charger is, and how much better the new Mustang design is.  

[bull]

Good eye contact shows confidence. And remember, an interview shouldn't just be a potential employee kissing butt and begging for a job, it should be a time for you to learn what to expect and if what they are offering is a good fit for your needs. So ask the questions you need to ask. The thank you note is a good idea too.

I hope it all goes well,im tired of the bullshit at my current place

Aren't we all? Usually you just trade one set of problems for another when you switch jobs. It just takes a few years to realize it sometimes.

[Shakey]

If a chick is interviewing you, try and play footsies with her under the table.  If she protests, tell her she has a nice rack, even if she doesn't - they love that!   

[twilt]

If a chick is interviewing you, try and play footsies with her under the table.  If she protests, tell her she has a nice rack, even if she doesn't - they love that!   

first tip, interview below the Mason-Dixon line. Its too F`n cold in NY , not enough good old cars and junkyards.   

[greenpigs]

thanks for all the ideas guys,except green.
so i shouldnt call him a dick head,and put my beer on his desk?

just kidding! i hope it all goes well,im tired of the bullshit at my current place

  You know your stuff and he knows that also, so the interview is not as important as coming in as an unknown. It's too late for advice now I guess, but just answers his questions, be polite or try and maybe mention the fact you own a 3rd gen  Charger. The guy might be a REAL Mopar guy or just a business man you'll find out by mentioning the fact you own an old one.

[andy74]

thanks for all the ideas guys,except green.
so i shouldnt call him a dick head,and put my beer on his desk?

just kidding! i hope it all goes well,im tired of the bullshit at my current place

you're pissed that you didnt get a bonus this year huh?

it is nt just the bonus that bothers me,its the fact of how promises have been made and not lived up to,and the general mood around the place.it used to be a great place to work,but with the owners asshole brother coming in as a partner,shit has gone down hill fast.he is not a car man,he is a lawyer-which even us car sales man dont like!sales are not what they have been,but that is partially the dealers fault also,he cut the amount of inventory we carry,and you all know you cant sell from an empty shelf.also,the manager who was supposed to retire,and i would take his place,decided he will stay for 2 or 3 more years!not to mention that damn christmas bonus

[my73charger]

Be prepared for the dreaded...Where do you want to be in five years question...I hate that one...I usually respond by saying I plan on having their job by then...they love it!     

[bull]

it used to be a great place to work,but with the owners asshole brother coming in as a partner,shit has gone down hill fast.he is not a car man,he is a lawyer-which even us car sales man dont like!

Yup. Lawyers are defintiely much worse than used car salesmen.

[PocketThunder]

I walked into the interview for my current job and the boss had a huge panoramic picture of Lambeau Field on the wall and he graduated from my same College 20 years ago.  We talked about the Packers and shared some college stories for 2/3's of the interview, then i got the job! 

[andy74]

well, a job selleing is mine if i want it,they wont need a salesmanager right away.he seems pretty decent,i met the owner also,who was also decent.they have a 5 day work week instead of the 6 days ive been doing for the last 5 years,and a demo is included.it will take me about 10 more minutes to get to work,unless im in the charger,which with some open roads ill probably get there faster!he said for me to get back to him in a day or 2,he says he also realized ive been in management,and he doesnt want me to feel like im stepping down.i guess ill sleep on it

[Charger_Fan]

Be prepared for the dreaded...Where do you want to be in five years question...I hate that one...I usually respond by saying I plan on having their job by then...they love it!     

I hate that one too, but that's a good reply!


Good luck with your decision, Andy.

[Old Moparz]

You gave him the Dodge-Charger.com web address & your user name, right?   

Sounds like there's absolutely no reason to stay at the job you already have & hate. If I had found something that paid the same, or even almost the same, when I was at my last job, I'd have left faster than Michael Jackson can grease an 8 year old.

[SeattleCharger]

     Five days has gotta be better than six, car sales is a long enough day already, let alone doing it six days.   Sounds good.  Hope you get the job.     Good luck.

[Brock Samson]

ditto   

[PocketThunder]

I say make the switch.

[andy74]

the only draw back ive seen is that the base pay is 50 bucks less than i make now.i just got off the phone with him again,and he answered all my questions.i am going to make my mind up over the weekend,need to decide if i want to work everyother sunday,every saturday and have a day off during the week,its 6 days one week,and 5 the next.insurance is the same,and the big draw back is i wont be able to get on here as much as i do now!!!thanks for all the replies,and the well wishes guys-it is helping me by having a opinion that isnt biased-Andy

[Charger_Fan]

Will you be able to store your Charger in that dealership too?

The work hours sound about like my job...work all weekdays, work every other saturday, with sundays off.

At my previous job, I worked all weekends & had one weekday off.

[4402tuff4u]

Andy it seems like you haven't been happy for awhile where you are currently working but I remember that they did do good when you went to talk to them by increasing your salary. It's really hard to really give you advise on a move like this not knowing all the facts. Two things I've learned from my job experiences are that the "grass always looks greener on the other side" - you know what I mean, however if the overall compensation and working environment out-way the risk of jumping job, than you should take it. The worst scenario would be if you just brush off this opportunity and having this thought in your mind of "I should have...I could have... only you can really make that decision. If your wife supports you on this move than go for it. Just remember one detail that the salary is not always the number one priority. I've walked away from six figure salary opportunities and shut the doors on them because it would have taken me working 14 - 16 hrs days and heavy duty responsibilities. I like to see my family every day, having dinner with them every day and helping my kids with homework or just being there for a soccer game or recital. That is worth more money to me than anyone could offer me. I 've been fortunate to been able to do this.
Seems like you have your thoughts together and you are looking after yourself and family. No employer should knock you for improving your financial and career position, if they do, you don't belong there and don't want to stay there. Good luck on your decision. I know it's probably hard at this time, but stay off the smokes! 

[Silver R/T]

hope you make right decision

[Telvis]

Good luck Andy. I know you will do the right thing.

[andy74]

now my current boss is intrested in talking to me about why i want to leave.he is in florida until tuesday,visiting his sick cousin.i told him i would sit with him before i make my mind up