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Don't just show up for the interview. The more information you have prepared in advance, the better impression you will make on the interviewer. Take the time to get working papers (if you need them) and references, before you start looking for a job. Bring the following with you to the interview:


•Completed job application (if the employer doesn't have it already)
•Working papers
•References
•Resume (if you have one)
•Note pad / pen

Be Polite
It's essential to have good manners when interviewing. Shake your interviewer's hand. Don't sit until you are invited to. Don't slouch in your chair. Don't use slang or swear. Be polite, positive, and professional throughout the interview

Know Your Schedule
Know what days and hours you are available to work. The employer will ask. Flexibility is definitely an asset, because the more time you are available, the easier it is for the employer to set a work schedule. Also know how you are going to get to and from work, if you don't drive.

Be on Time
Arrive at the interview site a few minutes early. If you're not sure where to go, get directions ahead of time. If you don't have a driver's license, make sure you have a ride.

Go on Your Own If your mom or dad brings for you an interview, don't bring them into the interview room with you. Go by yourself. It's important that you speak for yourself and connect with the interviewer, without someone else's assistance.

Send a Thank You Note Take a few minutes to thank the person who interviewed you. If you have an email address, send an email thank you note, otherwise send a paper note thanking the interviewer for taking the time to meet with you.

A resume surely helps, but in this buttfuccked economy, you need to know someone who works somewhere to even be considered of a position. I'm speaking mostly part time, for our general age group, but I'm sure it applies to people much older because my friends mom just got laid off and finding another job isn't too easy.

Also, dressing nice only gives you points, so a nice shirt, a clean shave, etc. all adds up.

Dont forget not to do drugs a month before interview:y:

They don't usually test you on the day of the interview. Usually, they schedule you to a little clinic or something like that.

A firm handshake impresses potential employers

When they ask if you have questions..

ASK QUESTIONS.

What is the scope of this establishment; how will my role here contribute to the well-running of this business?

When you were in my position, how did this company appeal to you? Has that changed from then to now?

Tell me your success story. How did you get to where you are?

In 5 years, where does this company expect to be?

Personally, what would you change about this company?

What is our next step?

Questions seal the deal people.

For three part time jobs I've had, drug test was the same day. 2 at outside locations, 1 at the store.

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Now to contribute.

I just got back from an interview for a Deputy Probation Officer 1 position. The interview consisted of an oral panel interview and an essay question. During the oral panel interview, they asked 5 questions.
- What knowledge/abilities do you have that would make you a good probation officer?
- How would you react if you saw a co-worker doing something that is against company policy?
- Give an example of a time you had to deal with an angry and argumentative person and how did you handle the situation?
- How do you handle multiple tasks in a short amount of time?
- Name a time when you had to do something you disagreed with.

And the essay question asked:
What do you think the duties and responsibilities of a Deputy Probation Officer are?

That of course was for a full time, grown up job. For all my part time jobs, the "interviews" were nothing major. I went into the room, they asked basic questions like can you work well under stress? Can you work with the general public? Basic yes/no questions. Most part-time jobs will not ask you if have any questions for them because they don't care. As for full-time jobs, yes they do ask if you have any questions and you should always have questions but don't follow internet guides all the time.Those are generic questions you should ask companies but most are based on small business companies. What I like to do is research the position I'm applying for then see the promotional opportunities. Take this probation officer job for example, if they had asked if I had any questions, I had 3 questions ready for them.
- In LA county, DPO 2's have the opportunity to work as probation officers in high school campuses, does this agency provide that same opportunity?
- The posting said this job opportunity was for juveniles and adults, would I be working with both juveniles and adults or would I have to chose one?
- Do DPO 1's in this county start off in detention centers then work their way up to field work?

Then you could also add a kiss-ass question like, I really feel comfortable talking to you, if I get hired will I have the opportunity to work with you or is this the only time we will speak?

Again, these type of interviews are usually for big jobs. If you apply for retail, don't expect any of your interviewers to ask you complex questions. Also wear a tie, ties make you look serious and professional.

Make sure you have clean teeth... If you're on benefits, don't forget you can get free dental care.