Posted by coral on November 2, 2000, at 4:32:35
In reply to No! It's..., posted by Racer on November 1, 2000, at 22:09:33
Dear Racer,
Authenticity is the best policy in a job interview. If this company is really the shining star, telling them so is appropriate. Companies like to know that they're the employer of choice.
Remember, too, that employers are desperate for people which means that a lot of mistakes are made in the hiring process - people are eager for "a job" and employers are desperate, so hiring can happen all too quickly, without a thorough view of "is this a good match for both?"Couldn't remember a word in the interview, eh? Handling that kind of very human thing with grace and humor is important. There's an adage in busines: mistakes happen. How they're handled is what counts.
As far as the committee interview, (frequently being one of the committee), the committee should help put the candidate at ease. Mentioning that you're nervous is appropriate and the key question (for most interviewers) is can the applicant overcome the nervousness? There are some companies & committees who use it as a power trip and it's destructive - perhaps a sign that this might not be a company you'd enjoy. There are times that the committee interview is designed to be a trial by fire - as a necessary means to find the match. One example is hiring litigators.
Best of luck in your job search. Any company would be lucky to have you!!!!
Coral
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