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So I got a call today from the manager of the local love's truck stop. I ut in an application about a week ago to be a tire and maintenance technician there. My interview is tommorow. If I get this job I will be able to put more money into my bumps. :woohoo:

Does anyone have some good advice on previous job interviews that worked to get you hired?
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offer the guy free beer and hookers if you get the job. that may make him laugh or it may make him not hire you. it depends on what kind of person he or she is.
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make sure to wear a nice pressed shirt and tie and a nice pair of slacks or dress pants. clean shaved. show up about 15 minute before the interview.

even though you are only interviewing for a tire and maintenance. dress for success they will look at that as being that you want something better. also make sure to keep good posture during the interview this is a sign of confidence that most interviews look for.

these are all things that i look at when i assist my supervisor in the interview process.

one more thing Good Luck and get a good night sleep aswell to make sure you are fully rested so you are on your A game
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Be yourself. Try to like the guy who's interviewing you.
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fordman wrote:offer the guy free beer and hookers if you get the job. that may make him laugh or it may make him not hire you. it depends on what kind of person he or she is.

I'd hire ya if you did That! Just be confident and be yourself, make eye contact and be sincere, and for heavens sake DON'T be Late! Good luck!
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be sure of yourself. look them in the eye and stand up straight. no wiggling or rocking back and forth while you talk.

get a haircut, shave, smell nice. look professional. wash your vehicle

tell them you are NOT afraid to ask questions if you are not sure of something

firm, commanding hand shake

ask questions about the job

thats all i've got for now. worked for me
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I think everyone has covered it. Only thing I can add is be open to pay. You can always move up over time. Good luck on your interview.
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BRUTUS_T_HOG wrote:be sure of yourself. look them in the eye and stand up straight. no wiggling or rocking back and forth while you talk.

get a haircut, shave, smell nice. look professional. wash your vehicle

tell them you are NOT afraid to ask questions if you are not sure of something

firm, commanding hand shake

ask questions about the job

thats all i've got for now. worked for me
Good advice Mr. Hog :thup: I do a lot of hiring and this pretty much sums it up for me, especially the firm handshake. A weak, limp handshake sends a strange chill up my spine :nono:
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It has all been covered but Good Luck
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i have always been truthful and straight forward. and i don't talk until asked a question. i mean, i'm not a statue or anything, but i don't babble on either.
it's hard to explain, but you will know how it's going by your gut feeling.
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Good luck. :pray:
Just tell him you are a bump man
and use to the smell of rubber.
Also give Fordification as a reference. :fr:
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I'd love to help you but nothing has worked yet for me! :(

Had one yesterday for a assitant manager's position at Tractor Supply Store. :pray:

These guys all have good sugestions (although I'm not so sure about fordman's!). The only I could add is say a good prayer before hand. :pray:

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We're all waiting to hear how it went....I knew I was in when they asked me how hot I liked my BBQ sauce!! :woohoo:

Wishing you the best!! :thup:
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Thanks everyone for your great advice. I feel like the interview went incredibly well. I find out tommorrow if I have a second interview. If I do I am just about guaranteed the job. I have to take a urine test. But that aint a sweat. I have a bump to spend money on and not drugs.lol.
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:yt:
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