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and i need your advice! basically i have an interview with toyota on friday to become an aprentice parts advisor. a collar and tie job! but as its my first proper interview i was wondering if there is any tips that will help me out, things i should or should say or do! And if there will be any questions that are bound to pop up! thankyou for looking! robin
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if it aint mini then it aint a mini.
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Do your research on Toyota, so you have a good background knowledge on the company and their policies. Wear a suit..... Hire one if you have to, no lairy hair dos Polish your shoes First impressions really do count. Be enthusiastic but not pushy, let them know you are interested in cars and have an understanding of how they work. don't Bulls**t, If you don't know something, say so.... but add that you want to learn. Have a couple of questions for the person interviewing you, better about career prospects and training than Pay and holidays ;D ;D Most of all Relax and be yourself, Hope this helps and Good luck for Friday Cheers Dom PS Did you get my email ?
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tell them your a team player, but also capable of working on your own initiative.
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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tell them you wont pi$$ away your computer time bidding on cars on ebay like nick b ;D OI! I'll have you know I pi$$ away my own time! Tell 'em that you have no known communicable diseases, that you'll always make the tea, even if it's not your turn and that you'll work for a handful of monkey nuts as payment. That'll do the trick.
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cheers for the replys. got that cheap suit from tescos came in handy! the school prom now job interviews.
bin googlin toyota since the bloke said i had the interview last friday!
ive just re-written my personal statement to go in my record of achivement as my old one was about 4 lines long!
I'm really looking foward to it but I'm also brickin it! just wish it would all be over now
reply send to nickb and a reply on the post for dom.
cheers robin
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if it aint mini then it aint a mini.
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Tell them that you LOVE Toyotas and that your mate (me) has a '79 Cressida (that he takes to shows and everything ;D)
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look and sound enthusiastic,be brief but to the point(no waffling)and make sure you get any offers in writing.oh and as a parts apprentice be ready for some really sh*t jobs,like sweeping up and emptying bins to start with!
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I take it you'll have written a curriculum vitae by now? A few tips for writing one. It doesn't matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel when you're writing it, when you're writing a CV be an arrogant b*stard! Mark yourself up at every opportunity, and add absolutely every skill and quality you can think of, you will feel uncomfortable, but it's better being an arrogant b*stard when you're doing that than in the interview, when you're in the interview just be yourself! Oh, and yes, get a haircut and shave, and make sure that suit's well pressed and your shoes are polished until you can see your face in them!! And wear a leather belt, it looks better than no belt or the cheap plasticky sh*te you sometimes get along with these cheap suits. ;D ;D Believe me you have to do that sort of thing, even minging crazy Scotsmen with long greasy hair like me have to make an impression in interviews, as uncomfortable as being neat makes me, so you'll have to as well!! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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I take it you'll have written a curriculum vitae by now? A few tips for writing one. It doesn't matter how uncomfortable it makes you feel when you're writing it, when you're writing a CV be an arrogant b*stard! Mark yourself up at every opportunity, and add absolutely every skill and quality you can think of, you will feel uncomfortable, but it's better being an arrogant b*stard when you're doing that than in the interview, when you're in the interview just be yourself! He speaks the truth - you cannot pimp yourself enough in your CV. Come interview time, be attentive, sit forward in your seat and upright. Don't slouch. Shave, shower. If you have long hair, tie or gel it back (even my 9" mohawk gets gelled back for interviews). Be polite and courteous but not overtly serious - if you pick up on a shared interest with the interviewer, mention it. Ask questions - career advancement, what the role will entail and how training is structured. Let them know that you're interested in the company for the long run, not just something to tide you over until something better comes along. Get all offers in writing. And blood if you can *n
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Top grammar tips! Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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always have questions. that way you get to finish the interview with you controlling it, rather than just going "naah i think you've covered everything" - just shows a bit of interest.
also, if you don't know something, the best answer is "to be honest i don't know, but my line manager probably would".... i once got asked a question about some quality system in an interview, i just said "i don't know".... scored really well! apparently it was a deliberately tough question to weed out bullsh!tters.
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Never trust a man Who names himself Trevor. Or one day you might find He's not a real drug dealer.
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Go in, be friendly, smart and come over as resonably knolwledgable thats all you can do imo.
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Pretty much what everyone else says. Relax with out being to laid back. Keep eye contact without making the interviewer think you are coming on to them.
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Pretty much what everyone else says. Relax with out being to laid back. Keep eye contact without making the interviewer think you are coming on to them. so you havnt seen the hr girl where i work. 5ft7 blue eyes blonde shoulder length hair 36(c)24 34 legs all the way up to her fantastic ass cute little voice no wedding or engagement ring totally gorgeous do i have any questions she asked.yes but they will seriously hinder my chances of getting this job ;D ;D ;D and yes I'm a perv ;D
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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As an interviewer on many ocassions I'd say this:
Be yourself. Be frank. Don't try to be the person you *think* they want. Know your weaknesses & don't be afraid of them or to be truthful about them. Be enthusiastic but not a tit. Be knowledgeable but humble. DON'T Bullplop or LIE - EVER!! And don't be nervous - the worst they can say is no, and that isn't going to end your life.
But most importantly.
Be yourself.
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1964 Hillman Imp 1976 Hillman Imp 1967 Hillman Imp (And a few projects dotted around the country)
Just cos something is good for you doesn't mean its good for everyone - for example Marmite does not make good Dog Food.
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Jun 10, 2005 19:06:34 GMT
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hi guys. first off thank you for all your help. i did what you said and went in and felt confident and i hopefully nailed it! even if i didn't i think it was really valuable experience and i went there as if i was going to see a mate! only a small amount of nerves but bags of confidence. ;D ;D they said that they would get back to me but wanted to know how much leave i could give on my present part time job and if i would be available over the summer as they like there new apprentices to work over the holiday to get to know the goings on before their first block release thank you again! a very confident and happy robin
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if it aint mini then it aint a mini.
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Jun 10, 2005 19:40:31 GMT
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Be sure to keep us informed.
(not just because I want you to trawl through the parts dept. for old Cressy bits either! ;D)
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Jun 10, 2005 22:39:43 GMT
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Jun 20, 2005 22:47:43 GMT
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just a quick update on the current situation...... i have had a phone call back from Toyota and the bloke said that i did very well and would like me to go back for a second interview. last Wednesday i had a phone call from the Peugeot, so tomorrow i have an interview with them to be a service technician. was chilling out earlier on after a delicious BBQ in the garden when me Mobile rang and it were a woman from Audi, so after a short phone based interview,similar to the Peugeot one. i arranged for an interview with them on the 5th of July to be a service tech as well!!! alls good with the interviews but no offers yet can only hope will have a couple soon, but the calls keep coming it seems.
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if it aint mini then it aint a mini.
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