Interview Tips

gettysburgfreak · 01-26-2009, 08:49 AM

My interview for a marketing director at a winery is this afternoon. Do you guys have an last minute interview tips that would be beneficial besides wearing a suit and looking nice? Thanks!

rack04 · 01-26-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

My interview for a marketing director at a winery is this afternoon. Do you guys have an last minute interview tips that would be beneficial besides wearing a suit and looking nice? Thanks!

I know this is easier said than done but just be confident in yourself. You know your skills better than anyone. Be sure to dress well. First impressions are lasting impressions. Good luck.

01-26-2009, 08:52 AM

Listen to the whole question, take a second to gather your thoughts, then answer.

dont seem to eager but be intrested.

Try not to ramble.

Shake the persons hand firmly and look them in the eye when they are speaking.

Thats all i can think of for now. Good luck!

Mugen910 · 01-26-2009, 08:53 AM

Firm hand shake.
Keep eye contact.
No coins or keys in your pocket to reduce rattling distractions.
Keep hands outta pockets.
Go in there with the confidence that you deserve this job. (Not cocky though)
3 copies of your resume on hand
Bring a note pad with questions to ask the interviewer.
Smile.
Just relax and keep in mind they put on their pants one leg at a time too.

Best of luck buddy.

dunng · 01-26-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Just relax and keep in mind they put on their pants one leg at a time too.

Speak for yourself...

Good Luck!

Blueface · 01-26-2009, 09:00 AM

When I conducted massive amounts of interviews, I looked for this in the applicants:

Look the interviewer in the eye while you do a firm handshake and repeat his name in your greeting.
e.g. "Pleasure to meet with you Mr. ".......".

That is the very first impression you will make and you will appear confident.

Listen to the questions and answer them. Don't dance.
Best if you can answer the questions giving one specific example of when that took place and how you were able to handle it. Name the situation, your action and the outcome as result of your action. Shows you are qualified.

Be prepared to ask pertinent questions of the interviewer that will show you have researched the company and the position and are further inquisitive.

End with confidence. State you look forward to coming on board (if final interview) or you look forward to receiving a call for a follow up interview.

landhoney · 01-26-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Be prepared to ask pertinent questions of the interviewer that will show you have researched the company and the position and are further inquisitive.

^^^^This is vital.

I'll add something I remember Tony Robbins saying, I''ll paraphrase: assume the same posture/attitude/way of speaking/etc. as the interviewer. This subconsciously makes the interviewer feel you are like them, people usually think they are pretty cool. They are then more comfortable, like you, etc. I don't this should be taken to the extreme(mocking), but it has always made sense to me.

markem · 01-26-2009, 11:13 AM

Takes notes. Be sure to either write down everyone's name or get a card. Be sure to answer directly and not ramble or reach for an answer. Odds are good that you will be asked some questions that you do not know the answer to. Be up front about it, but also use it as a segue to ask how they think that the problem would be solved ... be sure to come across as a team player who actively seeks advice but accepts responsibility for the decisions you make.

md4958 · 01-26-2009, 09:06 AM

make sure your fly is up.
oh, and good luck!

oh, and be plesant the the receptionist or whomever you first encounter. When I hold interviews, I ALWAYS ask if they were polite to my staff. If not, then they dont get the job. Its EASY to be polite to the boss, but your behavior towards the "little people" shows what youre really all about

Mugen910 · 01-26-2009, 09:12 AM

Oh yeah...Get the business cards/names of everyone you interview with today!!! After the interview is over go to CVS, buy some "Thank You" cards and write a personal but short "thank you" to each person and mail it that same day. Be sure to include something they said during the interview to let them know you were paying attention to detail.

Footbag · 01-26-2009, 09:13 AM

Ask the questioner questions that are pertinent to his daily job. If you use jargon that he's used to, he will immediately take you more seriously and open up to you. Now this sounds stupid, but the more you can get the the interviewer to talk, the better chance you have to get the job. Whether or not you are a better candidate, a richer conversation will stand out in the interviewers mind.

Study the winery's website, history, marketing, etc... Refer to it in your interview.

As a marketer your job is to present their vision to the customers. You want to make sure that you know the image they want to project and not only understand it but are excited about it. Refer to a specific piece of marketing material, and ask speculative questions on it. (Who are you targeting, Where, How, etc...)

I interview a lot of people, and most of these things work on me.

replicant_argent · 01-26-2009, 09:13 AM

Fresh breath also goes a long way. Sounds petty, insignificant, and odd, but you never want someones first impression of you when you shake their hand to be "What is that stench?" Quite a bit can affect our oral hygiene in a short amount of time.

then celebrate a good interview with a big fat stinky stogie.

mosesbotbol · 01-26-2009, 09:34 AM

1. Reply with the interviewer's name several times.
2. Wear a conservative suit and polished shoes
3. Have pre-canned answers for the tough interview questions like "What are your faults, how did you handle a certain situation, etc..."
4. Be able to explain any employment gaps or oddities on your Resume
5. Have questions and know about the company your interviewing.
6. Look relaxed

Remember, you are interviewing them as well, so don't be like an Uncle Tom and just say yes to everything and sound desperate... This may not be an opportunity you wish to move forward on, but be interested and engaged.

Most importantly, if you like the job ask for the job directly at the end!

01-26-2009, 10:19 AM

dont be late!!!! Show up early, even if you have to sit in your car 10 min. in the parking lot!

gettysburgfreak · 01-26-2009, 10:26 AM

thanks for the great info as always guys

FEAR · 01-26-2009, 10:31 AM

DO NOT DO THIS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHqtijd65VY

Good luck. These are hard times amongst us.

MedicCook · 01-26-2009, 12:05 PM

Hope the interview goes well. I am horrible at interviews so I really can't give any tips.

gettysburgfreak · 01-26-2009, 05:23 PM

thanks for the tips, interview went really well but I decided I am not going take the job as I just didn't have that feeling that it was something I wanted to do every day. Back to the drawing board.

MedicCook · 01-26-2009, 05:46 PM

Even though you did not take the job just going through the process and the interview offers you great experience the next time you go out.

01-26-2009, 08:49 AM	#1
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Interview Tips My interview for a marketing director at a winery is this afternoon. Do you guys have an last minute interview tips that would be beneficial besides wearing a suit and looking nice? Thanks! __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-26-2009, 08:52 AM	#3
darb85 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Interview Tips Listen to the whole question, take a second to gather your thoughts, then answer. dont seem to eager but be intrested. Try not to ramble. Shake the persons hand firmly and look them in the eye when they are speaking. Thats all i can think of for now. Good luck!

01-26-2009, 08:53 AM	#4
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Interview Tips Firm hand shake. Keep eye contact. No coins or keys in your pocket to reduce rattling distractions. Keep hands outta pockets. Go in there with the confidence that you deserve this job. (Not cocky though) 3 copies of your resume on hand Bring a note pad with questions to ask the interviewer. Smile. Just relax and keep in mind they put on their pants one leg at a time too. Best of luck buddy. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

01-26-2009, 09:00 AM	#6
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Interview Tips When I conducted massive amounts of interviews, I looked for this in the applicants: Look the interviewer in the eye while you do a firm handshake and repeat his name in your greeting. e.g. "Pleasure to meet with you Mr. ".......". That is the very first impression you will make and you will appear confident. Listen to the questions and answer them. Don't dance. Best if you can answer the questions giving one specific example of when that took place and how you were able to handle it. Name the situation, your action and the outcome as result of your action. Shows you are qualified. Be prepared to ask pertinent questions of the interviewer that will show you have researched the company and the position and are further inquisitive. End with confidence. State you look forward to coming on board (if final interview) or you look forward to receiving a call for a follow up interview. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-26-2009, 11:13 AM	#8
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,622 Trading: (47)	Re: Interview Tips Takes notes. Be sure to either write down everyone's name or get a card. Be sure to answer directly and not ramble or reach for an answer. Odds are good that you will be asked some questions that you do not know the answer to. Be up front about it, but also use it as a segue to ask how they think that the problem would be solved ... be sure to come across as a team player who actively seeks advice but accepts responsibility for the decisions you make. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

01-26-2009, 09:06 AM	#9
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Interview Tips make sure your fly is up. oh, and good luck! oh, and be plesant the the receptionist or whomever you first encounter. When I hold interviews, I ALWAYS ask if they were polite to my staff. If not, then they dont get the job. Its EASY to be polite to the boss, but your behavior towards the "little people" shows what youre really all about __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

01-26-2009, 09:12 AM	#10
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Interview Tips Oh yeah...Get the business cards/names of everyone you interview with today!!! After the interview is over go to CVS, buy some "Thank You" cards and write a personal but short "thank you" to each person and mail it that same day. Be sure to include something they said during the interview to let them know you were paying attention to detail. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

01-26-2009, 09:13 AM	#11
Footbag I Need My Space Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: NEPA Posts: 1,216 Trading: (7)	Re: Interview Tips Ask the questioner questions that are pertinent to his daily job. If you use jargon that he's used to, he will immediately take you more seriously and open up to you. Now this sounds stupid, but the more you can get the the interviewer to talk, the better chance you have to get the job. Whether or not you are a better candidate, a richer conversation will stand out in the interviewers mind. Study the winery's website, history, marketing, etc... Refer to it in your interview. As a marketer your job is to present their vision to the customers. You want to make sure that you know the image they want to project and not only understand it but are excited about it. Refer to a specific piece of marketing material, and ask speculative questions on it. (Who are you targeting, Where, How, etc...) I interview a lot of people, and most of these things work on me.

01-26-2009, 09:13 AM	#12
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Interview Tips Fresh breath also goes a long way. Sounds petty, insignificant, and odd, but you never want someones first impression of you when you shake their hand to be "What is that stench?" Quite a bit can affect our oral hygiene in a short amount of time. then celebrate a good interview with a big fat stinky stogie. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

01-26-2009, 09:34 AM	#13
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Interview Tips 1. Reply with the interviewer's name several times. 2. Wear a conservative suit and polished shoes 3. Have pre-canned answers for the tough interview questions like "What are your faults, how did you handle a certain situation, etc..." 4. Be able to explain any employment gaps or oddities on your Resume 5. Have questions and know about the company your interviewing. 6. Look relaxed Remember, you are interviewing them as well, so don't be like an Uncle Tom and just say yes to everything and sound desperate... This may not be an opportunity you wish to move forward on, but be interested and engaged. Most importantly, if you like the job ask for the job directly at the end! __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

01-26-2009, 10:19 AM	#14
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Interview Tips dont be late!!!! Show up early, even if you have to sit in your car 10 min. in the parking lot!

01-26-2009, 10:26 AM	#15
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Interview Tips thanks for the great info as always guys __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-26-2009, 10:31 AM	#16
FEAR Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18 Trading: (0)	Re: Interview Tips DO NOT DO THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHqtijd65VY Good luck. These are hard times amongst us.

01-26-2009, 12:05 PM	#17
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Interview Tips Hope the interview goes well. I am horrible at interviews so I really can't give any tips.

01-26-2009, 05:23 PM	#18
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Interview Tips thanks for the tips, interview went really well but I decided I am not going take the job as I just didn't have that feeling that it was something I wanted to do every day. Back to the drawing board. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-26-2009, 05:46 PM	#19
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Interview Tips Even though you did not take the job just going through the process and the interview offers you great experience the next time you go out.