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What to expect in an interview?
David Dermer, Photographer
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Cortland | Oh | 44410 | Posted: 5:53 PM on 07.25.09 |
->> I have an interview on monday for an AHL team to be their team photographer. And I have never had an interview like this and I dont know what to expect to be asked and what the right questions are to ask.
The team has used some of my photos on their website before, and the team contacted me about this.
So im just wanting to be a little prepared for this and not walk in to a buzzsaw.
Thanks! |
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Kevin Seale, Photographer
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Crawfordsville | IN | United States | Posted: 6:24 PM on 07.25.09 |
->> Whenever possible, provide real examples and situations to answer any questions and avoid the generic blurbs like, "I am a go getter" or "I'm a team player".
STAR - Situation or Task Action Result
Describe the Situation or Task you did, the Action(s) you took and the Results it generated. Be specific and provide as much detail as necessary to demonstrate you are more than capable of handling it.
Sit down and make a list of as many questions you can think they might ask and start to formulate answers using the STAR model and you should be set.
Relax, keep good posture, avoid negative body language like crossing arms, legs or fidgeting, make and maintain eye contact and speak with a strong but not overpowering voice and don't forgot to smile or at least try and look happy.
Also, put some thought into questions you can ask them and try to make them creative so they see you are interested as well as have ben thinking about the position.
Hope that helps.
Good luck. |
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Scott Serio, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Colora | MD | USA | Posted: 11:12 PM on 07.25.09 |
->> I do tons of interviews in both photography and police work. There are certain buzz phrases that drive me nuts and are automatic red flags:
Team player - see above
Eager to learn
Ready for the challenge
Quick learner
Ready for a change
Time for something different
If I am hiring you I want to know the basics: You are already prepared to do the job, you are not going to be high-maintenance, you are innovative, you are outside the box in your thinking and you will get them the images they want.
A little bit of this comes from the police side and doesn't exactly apply. Bottom line, and you might even say this, you want them to believe you love photographing hockey and that you are a perfect fit for the job.
You do want to ask what they expect from you as their photographer and, hopefully, you will have some type of response to give back to them where you reaffirm you can give them what they want. Then, go beyond that. Let them know you are thinking ahead and will try to give them something they weren't expecting.
Interviewers always like positive surprises in interviews - definitely not negative ones. Good luck. |
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Jody Gomez, Photographer
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Murrieta | CA | USA | Posted: 10:47 PM on 07.26.09 |
| ->> Job interviews cut both ways - remember they're interviewing you to see if you're a good fit for them, but you're also interviewing them to see if they're a good fit for you (or at least you should be). So if you decide during the interview that you want the job, don't be afraid to tell them that you want it (and/or to ask for it). |
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Michael Fischer, Photographer
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Spencer | Ia | USA | Posted: 12:44 AM on 07.27.09 |
->> Short answer: Interviews are designed to answer two questions:
1) Can the individual do the job?
2) Will the individual do the job?
Prove both of them. Give them examples from previous experience that answer those two questions.
All the most perfect people in the world exist on resumes and job apps.
Know about what they want and need. Do research. Fill the need. |
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