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kayl · 01-04-2007, 08:20 PM

I have an interview tomorrow morning at 9:00 for a part time Marine Deputy position this summer. Any tips? I'm wearing khaki dress pants with a sportcoat, dress shirt, tie, and my spit shined work shoes. I can't wait!

Edit: And I forgot; I take my written test on Sunday.

limblessbiff · 01-05-2007, 06:52 AM

be yourself, be honest, and dont try to Bull**** anything, they will see through it, and you will leave thinking you bombed, but dont worry about it, if you make it past this and the board, you are good to go

**hacker15** · 01-05-2007, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by limblessbiff

be yourself, be honest, and dont try to Bull**** anything, they will see through it, and you will leave thinking you bombed, but dont worry about it, if you make it past this and the board, you are good to go

+1 on this - give it your best, be yourself. You want the position and can explain why. That's the best way to present yourself. Good luck!

sturmruger · 01-05-2007, 08:04 AM

When I am interviewing someone I always check out their clothing. People that are responsible and want the job will dress nicely and clean themselves up. People that show up in jeans and tennis shoes have a quick interview. It sounds like you are all ready dressing up so you got the basics down. It is also nice if you bring a copy of you resume along in case they want to go over some of it in the interview.

**jonny4523** · 01-05-2007, 08:29 AM

Be relaxed and be yourself. When ever I interview (I'm a senior in college and have done tons myself), the best interviews are the ones that we end up talking NOTHING about the job or my job related skills. I'll mention one of my hobbies and it strikes a common interest with the interviewer. Then we end up talking about that for the rest of the interview. So be yourself and sound excited about being there and about anything you are talking about.

Also, I've been told by several employers that an interviewer has made his/her decision in the first 5 minutes of the interview. So first impressions are extremely important. Walk in with a smile, make sure that tell them good morning, and MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GOOD HANDSHAKE. I've actually had interviewers stop and comment on my handshake. A good, deep handshake (your thumb pocket meets theirs) and a firm grip is key.

If you forget everything that we told you, remember this: just be yourself and you can't go wrong.

kayl · 01-05-2007, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by limblessbiff

be yourself, be honest, and dont try to Bull**** anything, they will see through it, and you will leave thinking you bombed, but dont worry about it, if you make it past this and the board, you are good to go

Haha- Your advice was true; I left all worried, but now I think I did ok...I should have studied up on some of the criminal law a bit more; I know the sections that apply to motor vehicles, but wasn't so sure on the boating/watercraft parts. I was straight with them and think I'll have a good chance at the job. It helps that one of my good friends from my former job is friends with a captain at the Sheriff Department. I'll let y'all know...

spartanws6 · 01-06-2007, 01:19 PM

I would not sweat the law stuff... you are not supposed to know that yet. That comes with training. I would almost guarantee they were watching your reaction in an uncomfortable situation and grading it.... not the actual answers.

Good luck! keep us posted!

brian40 · 01-06-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jonny4523

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GOOD HANDSHAKE.

+1

After a rejection phone call after an interview, I asked for some advice. He said one of the interviewers commented that I had a weak handshake

Next interview I made sure to give a good manly shake and I got the job

01-04-2007, 08:20 PM	#1
kayl XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: WI Posts: 1,252	Interview tomorrow; Wish me luck! Give me tips! I have an interview tomorrow morning at 9:00 for a part time Marine Deputy position this summer. Any tips? I'm wearing khaki dress pants with a sportcoat, dress shirt, tie, and my spit shined work shoes. I can't wait! Edit: And I forgot; I take my written test on Sunday. __________________ Have you talked to your XD today? Last edited by kayl; 01-04-2007 at 08:32 PM.

01-05-2007, 08:04 AM	#4
sturmruger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: River Falls, WI Posts: 665	When I am interviewing someone I always check out their clothing. People that are responsible and want the job will dress nicely and clean themselves up. People that show up in jeans and tennis shoes have a quick interview. It sounds like you are all ready dressing up so you got the basics down. It is also nice if you bring a copy of you resume along in case they want to go over some of it in the interview. __________________ XD Aficionado pics of my guns

01-05-2007, 08:29 AM	#5
jonny4523 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 2,033	Be relaxed and be yourself. When ever I interview (I'm a senior in college and have done tons myself), the best interviews are the ones that we end up talking NOTHING about the job or my job related skills. I'll mention one of my hobbies and it strikes a common interest with the interviewer. Then we end up talking about that for the rest of the interview. So be yourself and sound excited about being there and about anything you are talking about. Also, I've been told by several employers that an interviewer has made his/her decision in the first 5 minutes of the interview. So first impressions are extremely important. Walk in with a smile, make sure that tell them good morning, and MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A GOOD HANDSHAKE. I've actually had interviewers stop and comment on my handshake. A good, deep handshake (your thumb pocket meets theirs) and a firm grip is key. If you forget everything that we told you, remember this: just be yourself and you can't go wrong. __________________ -XD40 Service (Feb 2002) Springer Precision Carry Trigger -XD9 Tactical (June 2007) Springer Competition Trigger, USPSA Production -Remington 870 Mag, 12g, my hunting companion -Thompson/Center Triumph (June 2007) -Ruger Mark II (Oct 2004) Gvt Comp Model -AR build (Sept 07 - May 08 ) Mostly RR NRA, USPSA #TY60062 -If guns kill people, then spoons made Rosie O'Donnel fat! -When seconds count, the police are only minutes away

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01-05-2007, 06:52 AM	#2
limblessbiff XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 403	be yourself, be honest, and dont try to Bull**** anything, they will see through it, and you will leave thinking you bombed, but dont worry about it, if you make it past this and the board, you are good to go

01-06-2007, 01:19 PM	#7
spartanws6 XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 88	I would not sweat the law stuff... you are not supposed to know that yet. That comes with training. I would almost guarantee they were watching your reaction in an uncomfortable situation and grading it.... not the actual answers. Good luck! keep us posted!