interview techniques

This is covering some of the things discussed in IPP sessions. Alot are really good suggestions i will no doubt be using more often.

-Interviews help gauge what the company is looking for/

- phonecall interviews, setting a time via e-mail.
-bullet point things you may want to ask about.
-have your points prepared.

Do your homework, find out about the company, read their blog,
previous work,
industry awards, research the role, revisit cv and support material, practice answers, plan your route/ appearance.

-Dress smart, new trainers (?) usually, for animators, the rule is go casual, just be comfortable in your own skin. that way you are not self concious.

Expected questions:
- why are you the most suitable candidate?
- what have you learnd from the experience?
-your ambitions?
why have you made specific decisions/ took certain routes?
-your strengths and weaknesses?
- tell me about yourself? (Competency question)


_Describe a situation where you had to do something.

Answer should include, context, action, result.

-Take Responsibility for what you did. Say "I" did this as part of the team. (This way the employer can tell you are not the kind of person who passes the blame to someone else when they realize they are in the soup.

etiquette
-dont sit down first.
-be aware of cultural differences.
-eye contact, smile, confidence.
do accept water (vocal chords)
-low status behaviour can look like you think you are high status.
-humpty dumpty (in private) helps calm nerves apparently.

-"Products are sold on the similarities on the differences you have with a product"

Interview not going as planned?
- take back control, be honest.
- drink water, it can buy you time.
-ask them to clarify the question.
-Questions at the end can be a chance to make up for a poor answer.

Dealing with failure
-ask for feedback
-just respond, i completely understand your decision, and say no more about it.

it helps to say "I" Really want this job."