I have an second interview tomorrow and the choice is between me and another woman, How can I get job offer?
December 10th, 2009 Posted by: admin
It is a purchasing position and it is come down to
me and another woman and they will decide after
the second interview tomorrow. How can I stand out
and get the offer?? Please help!
By: Spunksters
me and another woman and they will decide after
the second interview tomorrow. How can I stand out
and get the offer?? Please help!
By: Spunksters
Tags: Interview Tomorrow, Job Offer, Woman
December 10th, 2009 at 16:16
Confidence, confidence, confidence.
That and who will FIT IN best in their office environment.
How you dress is IMPORTANT.
I share this for a reason.
My sister was interviewing for a receptionist position.
The candidate they liked best concerned them in ONE area. she dressed TOO WELL. I know that sounds weird, but their work environment was CASUAL. They worked with under privileged people. They wanted people to feel COMFORTABLE dealing with their front desk.
She on the other hand was wondering how the heck she could come up with yet ANOTHER outfit from her limited wardrobe.
You see, she had not paid attention to her environment and was just dressing as BEST SHE COULD. (interview and all that)
So, if it is a slick office environment then dressing in a slick professional manner is important. If it is a more casual, laid back, blue collar environment, then dress in a more appropriate way.
Also, do your homework, have some GOOD questions to ASK THEM about your new position. This shows that you have PREPARED.
Also, if it is appropriate, KNOW the receptionists NAME. This can make a difference to the outcome.
I wish you luck.
December 12th, 2009 at 12:43
1) Learn better sentence structure, and
2) Pray
December 12th, 2009 at 13:15
Wear your best interview outfit, freshly cleaned and pressed, and pay attention to every detail. Give yourself plenty of time, and arrive 15 minutes early.
Go over in your mind why they should give it to you instead of her, mentally list your accomplishments, and rehearse your answers for the expected questions. If you know the person vacating the position, ask how he or she clinched the deal.
If you haven’t done so already, get on the net and research the company. See what you can find out, if you aren’t already working there. Basically, it’s going to depend on your experience and accomplishments, but how you present the package is important, too. If you look like a slob, or reek of cologne, that would turn off an employer right away. Since you’re up for a second interview, I assume you don’t have any of those problems.
Take a copy of your resume, in case the original is misplaced, and any documents of awards you may have received. Find out what a normal starting salary is for the position, so you’ll know what to ask for, in case the interviewer wants to know what your salary requirements are. You don’t want to ask for too little, or too much.
Since they are apparently having a tough time deciding, you have to skillfully sell yourself to them. Be prepared to talk about what you can do for them, and what you have done for them, or your previous employer, in the past.
If the employer asks about your family, he or she isn’t being friendly, he or she is looking for potential problems. If you are asked if you have kids, don’t blurt out that you have 6! Just say yes, that they are in school (if they are) during your normal working hours, and that you have a sitter for days that they are out of school, and a back-up in case of emergencies. You want to show that there is little to no chance of family problems affecting your work performance or attendance. If you have had exceptional attendance, point it out. If you haven’t, keep your mouth shut, but have an answer ready in case you are asked. Employers want people who will be there every day.
On the other side of the coin, you don’t want to come right out and say you are unmarried, have no family or friends, and no interests outside of your job. That makes you sound anti-social, and might make an employer wonder what’s wrong with you! It’s probably safe to say you have few obligations. Companies want people who are well-adjusted and have well-rounded lives.
These are my best tips that you might not have thought of. Other than that, shine your shoes, wear very little makeup or jewelry, no perfume, no elaborate hairstyle, and dress conservatively. Stash an extra pair of nylons in your bag in case you get a run. That will make you look professional. If you don’t know what to do with your bag, set it on the floor beside your chair, never place anything on the interviewer’s desk. Carry either a bag or briefcase, never both. Politely decline the offer of a beverage, even if you are as parched as the Sahara. Don’t invite the potential for an accidental spill, you’ll be nervous enough as it is.
Subtle tricks to draw an interviewer to you include wearing a blouse, scarf, or something in a pretty shade of blue. Sit up straight, but subtly mirror the interviewer’s body language. If his or her left leg is crossed over the right, cross your right over your left, etc. Just be very subtle, you don’t want to get “caught” doing this. Meet his or her eyes frequently, so you appear honest and trustworthy, but don’t turn it into a staring match. Looking at the middle of someone’s forehead is a good trick. It gives the appearance of looking them in the eye, without the intrusiveness.
These are my best “tricks” to get an employer to like you. They always work for me. I hope they work for you, too. Good luck!