I have a two part interview with a texas-based IT company here in Phoenix on Wednesday for a Net Tech position. First half is behavioral and the second technical. I'm fine with the tech. It's the first half that I'm not so sure about.
I've never had a really formal interview like this. Most places I've applied have been rather casual. "Oh, you know this? You're Hired!" The HR person I've been talking with has sent me some literature on what to expect and kind of given me the rundown.
I was hoping some of the good folks here at SG would be kind enough to offer some pointers. It's a really great opportunity and I want to nail the interview.
Here's what I know. They'll be asking open ended questions about certain aspects that have to do with my past experiences. They want answers in the SAR format. The values they look for are: Integrity, Initiative, Innovation, Teamwork, Adaptability, Tenacity, and Risk-Taking.
Behavioral Interviews
Nothin like the truth!
Some of the values they want to know about, such as integrety and adaptability....well let's just say that you would not be asking about this subject here in a forum if you answered to their liking!
Nothin serious about such question. Just answer honestly and sincerley. After all, they realize that no one walks in the door who is at the top of their scale. The guys at the top of their scale already have jobs there!
Some of the values they want to know about, such as integrety and adaptability....well let's just say that you would not be asking about this subject here in a forum if you answered to their liking!
Nothin serious about such question. Just answer honestly and sincerley. After all, they realize that no one walks in the door who is at the top of their scale. The guys at the top of their scale already have jobs there!
No one has any right to force data on you
and command you to believe it or else.
If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
LRH
and command you to believe it or else.
If it is not true for you, it isn't true.
LRH
teamwork is always displayed in resume's and job adds but is not really that common in my work experiences. I always hear people saying " Joe screwd this up what an idiot" or " It's not my problem or my fault. people too often look for faults and blame vs solutions
HOWEVER
I do consider my self very much a team player. I try to resolve problems and share rewards and encouragement. Just yesterday somebody made a bad call and resulted in in 2 days of refix. Today I worked hard skipped coffee breaks and had a 15 min lunch and gave it hell. I accomplished alot and created some free time to help fix the screw ups others are now motivated to pick up the slack.
sometimes I even actually think of my self as a hockey player and the foreman is the team captain and the boss is the coach. I find it helps me develop into the best position
HOWEVER
I do consider my self very much a team player. I try to resolve problems and share rewards and encouragement. Just yesterday somebody made a bad call and resulted in in 2 days of refix. Today I worked hard skipped coffee breaks and had a 15 min lunch and gave it hell. I accomplished alot and created some free time to help fix the screw ups others are now motivated to pick up the slack.
sometimes I even actually think of my self as a hockey player and the foreman is the team captain and the boss is the coach. I find it helps me develop into the best position
I was going to post a link to that thread, but the SG search results for "bullsh|t" were too numerous
sometimes you have to think outside the box to get inside the box
.I agree that there is nothing like the truth. I don't want to seem unappreciative of your efforts to help but I do disagree with what you said about integrity.Originally posted by TonyT
Nothin like the truth!
Some of the values they want to know about, such as integrety and adaptability....well let's just say that you would not be asking about this subject here in a forum if you answered to their liking!
My working definition of Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is looking. The HR department for the company sent me links and literature on preparing for behavioral interviews. They told me to be prepared to answer these types of questions. They even gave me examples. So it's my belief that asking for pointers on a forum is just an extension of the material I've already recieved for preperation. So, I disagree. I don't think it's wrong to ask for advice in this situation.
Adaptability, well, I guess that depends on how well I do on the interview.
I do appreciate the advice.