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I went in with a postive attitude and a good work ethic.

I own and operate Fishbone. That’s why I can be a huge help for any company that hires me. I can give all my experience plus I have licensed subs that I can offer.

Well , being honest with H.R is a key factor , I enjoyed my experience there . Dress properly or professionally, you stand out more . Being punctual with time is what help me alot .

There are 2 types of Group Interviews that I know of. Multiple interviewers - in a group or panel meet and interview with a candidate Multiple candidates are interviewed at the same time by one interviewer or by a panel.

I don't even know what's more nerve racking. I've had interviews with a panel before - and I can say from experience, it was ok. I've never been in a group interview where more than one potential candidate interviewing for a job. I however have been part of a panel, so I can share why some employers hold group interviews.

For many reasons but first group interviews with multiple candidates are very efficient, it saves time allowing the interviewer to conduct multiple interviews at the same time.

Group interviews are a way to show companies that you can work well with others. It will also show how you fit with the company culture. Jobs involving high stress fast paced work or customer service, it's common to have group interviews, it will show if you can perform well during a stressful interview, that you may perform well in a stressful position.

What to expect There are a number of formats for group interviews. In a panel with one candidate, each interviewer takes a turn to ask questions. There is a more variety when it comes to multiple candidates, the interview will involve the interviewer asking each candidate group questions, as well as individual questions. Might even end up with everyone having a brief individual interviews.

These interviews may involve a work simulation or problem solving exercise in which the candidates work together as a team. This gives the employer an opportunity to see if you're a team player or if you're a natural leader and can get along with others.

Example of Group Questions I've asked :

How would your colleagues describe you How would you describe yourself Why do you want this job What interests you about our company What do you have to offer the company How do you work in a team Describe your career history and future goals in 60 seconds

How to stand out

Be PREPARED Be CONFIDENT and Respectful Be A good listener Be A leader Be Yourself Be Sure to follow up

If you happen to have a group interview come up - don't be discouraged, if anything, it's a way to meet new people!

Talking about yourself should be the easiest thing in the world to do, right? After all, who knows you better than you know yourself? You? LOL.

I've been there - where I'm asked - Tell me about yourself - And my mind goes blank! And I hire and recruit people in my field so I should have this question down pat. Well I didn't before, not without practice because I will tell you, this is one of the toughest and most stressful questions!!

Hiring managers ask this question to see how you react to a question asked casually and without structure. They want to get a feel of what you deem to be important.

Without structure? What do I mean by that? Well I'll explain it to you. Say you studied the company, and prepared your answers, and you're confident and ready to nail the interview. Except during the interview, you get asked that one "casual" or unstructured question" that throws you off your game and break you free from any memorized answers. This is a polite way of asking you to speak freely and off the cuff. I want to know if you can think quickly on your feet. Can think and adapt on the fly?

So I've established why thinking on the fly is important

Hiring managers also want to see which information you think is important to offer up relative to the position. Tricky right? From my point of view, I am trying to get a sense of whether or not a candidate truly understands which experiences, skills and abilities are relevant for the position they're interviewing for. Fair right?

How you answer this question can reveal more about who you really are than you can ever imagine. Which mean it's a potential land mine or a potential springboard to success. :)

Until then in my next post - I'll explain the common mistakes people make answering one of the hardest question in the world, next to " what's your weakest or strongest strengths". LOL

I started working at iHop 5 days ago and new managers had switched stores with the managers that used to work for my store. Anywho, I was still training until one of the new managers came in and told me that I'm through with training (even though the training period lasts at least 5 days and I wasn't ready to be on the floor by myself) and that I'm being put on the floor. I still wasn't familiar with the kiosks and the menu... he stated that HIS training period lasts two hours and then you're put on the floor... NO ONE CAN LEARN EVERYTHING IN TWO HOURS! He was very rude, caused me anxiety and made me cry. I'm only 20 years old, no experience in serving, and only trying to gain experience. I had called him over to the kiosk because I was having difficulties and he said "I cant be over your shoulder the whole time. You have to figure it out for yourself" with attitude. Then told me that he cant be helping me serve tables because HES A MANAGER, NOT A SERVER. he has very poor management skills. I had to walk out because that's no way to treat or train a person with no experience. Hes very mean to the employees. He let his power of authority get to his head and that's not okay. Before he came in, iHop used to be a calm, happy environment but now everyone is walking on eggshells and given attitude by this new manager.

When asked “ of the 50 other applicants that applied for this same position, what sets you apart from the rest and why should we hire you?

i was nervous as it was my first interview.well i equipped my self with answers.my attitude also.

In my experience when it comes to giving job interviews, it's not a matter of what the candidate says but it's more about how they say it.

The best way to express your passion and enthusiasm is through your actions and body language. Unfortunately, I've seen too many people make mistakes that knock them out of the running. Here are what I mean:

Not knowing what the company does This is a no brainer BUT you'd be surprised how many people-- even the senior ones in their mid-level career did not come prepared. And honestly, this makes me roll my eyes and turns me off. So if you come unprepared and tell me multiple times that you want the opportunity to work with me, I've already lost interest. The rest of the interview is just a courtesy. So please... do your research and study and be prepared!

Showing up Late I'm strict about tardiness as my time is precious and valuable. So if you're late, you might as well consider it game over. Always leave with time in advance. Check for traffic or delays if it's during rush hour. And arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before schedule. This is to your advantage to give you time to prepare.

Wearing the wrong clothes Too tight or clingy, too short or too revealing - men and women both make this mistake. It's important that you do a culture check. Don't wear a hoodie at an investment bank or a suit at a startup. If you dress inappropriately, you're telling me that you don't fit.

Rambling pointlessly When I ask tell me about yourself, what are your biggest accomplishments, your strengths or weaknesses, and so on. I don't want to hear rambling. When you ramble, it tells me that you weren't prepared and you're also confessing " I have no idea how I can contribute".

Lying, exaggerating, inflating I have interviewed a few people who proved that they were inauthentic in everything they said about themselves, their experience, accomplishments, goals etc. They were all suspect. If there's a mismatch between what you're working on and what you claim is the scope and level of your current job. So what you're saying to the hiring manager is " You can't believe anything I've said".

Not staying in your lane When someone tries to take charge or control the interview. Always stay in your lane and go with the flow. You need to judge the flow around you. Match the interviewer's pace and give and take of the conversation. If you cross the lane, you're broadcasting that you're desperate, and this means that you're not fit for the job.

Being a pest about the next steps Yes there's a time frame when to reach out to the hiring manager about the interview process and when they'll be making their decision. However, nagging consistently does nothing to solidify in their mind that you'd be a great fit. I've had people call me the next day to thank me for the interview and only to ask when I'd be making my decision. I felt being put on the spot and like they were in a hurry. This screams insecurity. I've gotten multiple emails from the same person and the subject line all read the same. To me it read " I didn't get the last 7 jobs I interviewed for, so please please please hire me. ( SORRY, NOT SORRY)

Playing hard to get Don't hold back on your enthusiasm. Many people think twice and by doing so they assume the employer will try to convince them to take/accept job offer. Not the case. So if you are genuinely interested, say so by elaborating why you'd be a great fit for the role and organization. In short - if you don't finish strong, the interviewer will think you do not want the job and guess what. You won't get it.