O/T Job interview tomorrow need advice..

[angiedora]

OP, it sounds like you ACEd the interview, good job! I will say a prayer for you. If it is meant to be, it will be!

 

[jedijill]

Hey all, Well I went in & had my interview I didn't get the dreaded "what is your weakness/strength" per se...It was put another way "We all make mistakes, can you tell me a mistake you made on a job & what you learned from it"

I didn't even think about it, (& I think that's probably the key in any interview), just said the first thing that came to mind. I spoke about a filing mistake that I had made and admitted I had made this mistake because acting as a perfectionist and trying not to leave any unfinished work for my relief dispatcher I was working faster than I should have. A file was misplaced and caused more time wasted than if I had left some work to be done by the other person. I learned that when I start to feel overwhelmed or rushed that is the time to step back, take a breath, and regroup. I also learned that I don't have to do it all.

I felt very relaxed in the interview we went over my experience. and THEN BIG HUGS to 2 people in particular on this board. When I got the question "Why do you want to work here"? Those cookies came to mind I wanted to show that I knew all about this hotel & that I had stayed at some of their affiliates..one of them gives chocolate chip cookies at check-in. I said "When I think of stellar customer service with theme parks I think of Disney, when I think of this when it comes to a hotel the name _____________ (where I was applying) is the one I think of. I further said how I felt when I stayed at __________ that it was always a warm welcome, like coming home, and then mentioned the cookies at _________. I stated that _________ went above & beyond in making their guests feel welcome & I wanted to be a part of that.

This was met with a warm smile & lots of writing

When the interview was wrapping up she asked "Do you have any questions for me?" Now prior to the advice on this board I must admit I had stupidly in the past said something lame like, no......(always believing that this was NOT the time/place to ask about benefits, etc. so what else was there to ask? )

THIS time I was prepared I said that I was curious as to where I would be working, in an office? a cubicle? a seperate room? Long story short, she seemed a little surprised that I even asked, which made me feel like no one ever had.

Next thing I know the interview had NOT ended & we went on a "tour" we saw the laundry room, the break room, the supply room, and then she took me to where the dispatcher office was. I asked questions throughout (how many rooms, how many room attendants each shift, do you provide uniforms for me, et al......it felt natural & a comfortable conversation. She then left me with the dispatchers for about a 1/2 hr we clicked very well I believe , they showed me & explained the computer system, and the average day behind the scenes.

When it was done I walked to my car with the confidence of Chef Gordon Ramsay and the calm assertiveness of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan.

Next week a decision will be made. In the meanwhile thanks again for all your help, I hope this thread can help someone else with those interview jitters and I'll let you know either way when I find out

Sounds like it really well! Getting "the tour" is usually a really good sign.

Let us know how it turns out!

Jill in CO

 

[ohlas]

a good answer for a weakness answer is public speaking if its not part of the job, because most people are afaird of public speaking....

 

[Gigi22]

You aced it. Congrats!!!!

 

[timmac]

A few pieces of advice, not necessarily related to OP since it's past the time, but...

For the OP, first and foremost, send some kind of follow-up "thank you" note for taking the time to talk with you, perhaps very briefly (one to two sentences) reiterating your interest in the position.

Regarding the "what questions do you have for us?" in the interview, one that you should ALWAYS ask is "Is there anything unclear about my background or experience, or that I can better explain for you?" What you are basically doing with that is preventing them from leaving the interview with any thoughts of "well, I liked him/her, but I'm concerned about.... "

Most job-interview advice I've been reading lately is that the trend is actually going away from the "weaknesses" question, because the response is so easily manipulated and the question is BS anyway. Not to say you won't ever get that question anymore, but it's definitely less common.

Great job OP, let us know the results when you find out.

 

[Luvchefmic]

I will be sending the "Thank You" note first thing tomorrow morning as you suggest, you have steered me right thus far Update during the week ......

 

[Minnie]

Sounds like it really well! Getting "the tour" is usually a really good sign.

Let us know how it turns out!

Jill in CO

ITA! In our facility the tour or lack of.... is definitely a sign

 

[Luvchefmic]

8 days since the interview which I felt went fantastically (is that a word?) nothing...it's hard not to get discouraged finances are running very low and emotions running very high....I never saw such an economy in my life....

 

[scanmom]

I am dying to hear if you got the job! Good luck!