Interview

LuttiS

Got a call from a recruitment place a few weeks ago and got half interviewed for a marketing position in a place that deals with chainmail and battle axes.  I forgot about it/ assumed goin gnowhere then got a call today, got an interview tomorrow 9am.
As a person i feel i have a moral obligation to want that job as it involves the aforementioned chainmail and battle axes.

Email confirmation says don't worry about a suit as its all very casual there. Does this mean i should wear a suit anyway, go smart/casual or wear a suit of armour?

Any interview tips? Particularly stuff i should grill them about at the end?

Sporky

I would say smart-not-suit. Check there's somewhere to tether your steed. 

Bridgehouse

Did they find you on LINKed in?


I’ll get me jerkin.

Lestratcaster

If you had a bit more time and the place wasn't a trek I'd have said check out the workplace before by loitering around and look at what the staff who work there are wearing. But its generally better to overdress than under dress. You can casual it up once you've bagged the job.

Focus on your strengths and sell how you are the right person for them, chances are they've got like 3 other people to see in the frame for the job. Make sure they know they should pick YOU.

This may be an interview but its also your chance to interview them and ask them stuff too, particularly progression prospects, etc

LuttiS

Lestratcaster said:

Focus on your strengths and sell how you are the right person for them, chances are they've got like 3 other people to see in the frame for the job. Make sure they know they should pick YOU.

This may be an interview but its also your chance to interview them and ask them stuff too, particularly progression prospects, etc

Well i know my stuff when it comes to job content (i assume, haven't actually had a job spec, or seen specifics)

Last job i got i was pretty average on job spec but it was my interviewing of them afterwards that got me the job as i apparently totally back footed them. So it's this bit that i need to prepare for, as i'm working atm, i have limited time to actually research the place too.. so it's up to backfooting them again.

LuttiS

Bridgehouse said:

Did they find you on LINKed in?


I’ll get me jerkin.

Winner

munckee

Trousers, open necked shirt, proper shoes I would say in that situation.

PC_Dave

munckee said:

Trousers, open necked shirt, proper shoes I would say in that situation.

And a broadsword.

failed_astronaut

Speaking as a recruiter, can you look them up their website or facebook and can you find them on linkedin? You might be able to gauge how smart the general attire is from there.

I'd strongly push for the job spec from the person who headhunted you though, that's pretty shady behaviour not to have provided it. You might get it from the company's website.

Questions that are always good to ask are 1. what will my first few weeks/months look like 2. what training will i receive 3. what development opportunities are there 4. what is the company culture like etc.

Sounds like a potentially cool job though.

Fretwired

Just think if you get the job you can bring some stuff home after work and give it to your wife/girlfriend with some Brasso while you pop down the pub with your mates.

Women always say they fancey a night in, shining armour .. ;-)

WindmillGuitars

I always like to ask "Are there elements of the role which you feel would be a challenge to me?" 

This allows you to get them to identify where they feel you might not meet the criteria / experience etc - and allow you to counter their opinion by giving an example / advising on something you might have missed in an earlier question.
Good luck

munckee

PC_Dave said:

munckee said:

Trousers, open necked shirt, proper shoes I would say in that situation.

And a broadsword.

Sorry thought that went without saying, like pants and some change for the bus : )

Phil_aka_Pip

Good luck!

Phil_aka_Pip

BTW when they say have you any [more] questions, always finish off with:

"Is there a subject, that you're sitting there thinking about, 'Why hasn't he asked about that?' ?"

JerkMoans

I’d be inclined to sport a full set of late mediaeval plate armour, a pig-faced bascinet and a twelve foot battle lance, slap down a gauntlet and challenge the CEO to a joust.

TheMarlin

Jeans, shirt, jeans, jacket

beat of luck.  

Ulfberht!

LuttiS

Bullet belts in or out?

LuttiS

@failed_astronaut thanks, that's the lines i was thinking along, wis.
@phil_aka_pip Genius.. great finisher

@jerkmoans.. I'll keep a gauntlet in my back pocket and challenge him to a duel if all else fails 

JerkMoans

LuttiS said:

@jerkmoans.. I'll keep a gauntlet in my back pocket and challenge him to a duel if all else fails 

Trial by Combat. Proper alternative dispute resolution.

JerkMoans

It is a loooooong time since I had to go through an interview. Last I recall there was one particularly irksome tick who thought he was being smart by asking:

Q: ‘What would you say is your worst characteristic?’

A: ‘Evasiveness’

Nothing daunted:

Q: ‘Your best?’

A: ‘Modesty’

MattBanshee

Lestratcaster said:

Focus on your strengths and sell how you are the right person for them

You could also focus on your dexterity, intelligence or faith, depending on which class you are.