Interviewing

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Permalink Reply by Christine Nolden on October 31, 2010 at 1:37am


Rick Bryant said:
Honesty is always the best policy, why dig yourself into a bad situtation< I can not tell you how many canadates that told me they could pass the drug test, or have a perfect driving record and never been arrested. LOL why waste everyones tim.
Permalink Reply by Christine Nolden on October 31, 2010 at 1:52am


Christine M. Nolden said:


Rick Bryant said:
Honesty is always the best policy, why dig yourself into a bad situtation< I can not tell you how many canadates that told me they could pass the drug test, or have a perfect driving record and never been arrested. LOL why waste everyones tim.

Drugs I understand truly a big no no ...however do you want to tell me you have not had a glass of wine at dinner and drove home? Imagine You get pulled over ..You will be arrested that 10 years ago..now what ... would not make a difference to hire a valuable employee for me. Ask for the story if there is hick up in the far past. I would rather Hire someone that learned from a lesson and moved on in a positive way with an edge to be a go getter and have strength in personality to overcome objections..BTW I do not drink period ( don't like it.. gives me a headache )..but I am from overseas and DUIs are moneymakers ..my friend is an Attorney so I know it can be absurd.
Permalink Reply by Bob Gaber on October 31, 2010 at 12:34pm
Percentages Rule: 7% the words we use, 38% Tonality and 55% Body Language. This speaks volumes. It is not so important as what we say as opposed to how we say it and what we look like when we say it. Sit properly, mirror you counterpart, talk with "feeling" and just answer the question. Most of us, when we are nervous and exited develop a serious condition called, "data dump". We start going on and on about things that have no relevance to the content of the conversation at hand. We want to be "HONEST" with our interviewers, and that is important, but may not be relevant. Dealers want to know what are you going to do for them to help them sell cars and not about your life's history or your poor family living in some far away country. You may have a past, but unless it is something that will make you "uninsurable" let them discover it and let them tell you. You can be great, but if you shoot yourself in the foot, then they will never know how good you could have been, will they?
Permalink Reply by Bob Gaber on October 31, 2010 at 12:36pm
A wise person once said, whether you think that you will be great or you think that you will fail, in both cases you were right.
Permalink Reply by Bobby Compton on October 31, 2010 at 1:11pm
Favorite Movie - Blues Brothers
Favorite T.V. Show - Way back when - "Lou Ferrigno Incredible Hulk"
Main Dish - Fillet Mignon and Veggies
Favorite Junk Food - Chocolate
Exercise - Weights - Running - Muay Thai Kick Boxing - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Last Book Read - Grant Cardone - If you're not first you're last. Great read for those launching products...

I was taught that if I suit up and show up in body, the mind and spirit will follow! B.C.



Craig Lockerd said:
We are what we consume:
Favorite movie?
Favorite TV show?
What main dish would you order at a good restaurant?
What is your favorite junk food?
What do you do for exercise?
What was the last book you read?
Permalink Reply by David L Hoier on October 31, 2010 at 10:19pm
Like Jere and Bob, body language and presentation are major indicators. One of the questions I ask myself is "would I buy something from this person"? It's not about skill, it's about comfort-ability and trust. We are, after all, just like our customers. What we see, is what they will see. You can teach sales techniques but you can't teach people to be "real".
Permalink Reply by Stephanie Young on November 1, 2010 at 11:07am
My closing question is always, "Why should we hire you?" I look to see if they can sell their talents and skills to me without giving me fluff. If they can sell their wares, then I know they can sell mine.
Permalink Reply by Ralph Rasmuson on November 1, 2010 at 12:44pm
I always want to know why they are here? And, what do they want out of this opportunity? I want to know if they are looking for a job or are they here because of the opportunity. Big difference, in my mind.

Jere Conover said:
As an interviewer, I look for body language such as enthusiasm, how they sit, etc. I look at them as if I was the customer sitting across from him/her purchasing a vehicle.
Permalink Reply by Christine Nolden on November 1, 2010 at 2:59pm


Bob Gaber said:
Percentages Rule: 7% the words we use, 38% Tonality and 55% Body Language. This speaks volumes. It is not so important as what we say as opposed to how we say it and what we look like when we say it. Sit properly, mirror you counterpart, talk with "feeling" and just answer the question. Most of us, when we are nervous and exited develop a serious condition called, "data dump". We start going on and on about things that have no relevance to the content of the conversation at hand. We want to be "HONEST" with our interviewers, and that is important, but may not be relevant. Dealers want to know what are you going to do for them to help them sell cars and not about your life's history or your poor family living in some far away country. You may have a past, but unless it is something that will make you "uninsurable" let them discover it and let them tell you. You can be great, but if you shoot yourself in the foot, then they will never know how good you could have been, will they?
Permalink Reply by Christine Nolden on November 1, 2010 at 3:06pm
Bob,
This is absolutely great! I have to say I am just honest by nature I have nothing to hide and TRUE is can be just like you said.The question why I wanted the closer location job could have just been the 405-- instead I answered with my 16 year old ...that is thinking I am far away.. too far to notice or it will take me a long time to get home if..Should have never mentioned it. Great input ...
Permalink Reply by Tobias Sedillos on November 1, 2010 at 3:17pm
Be kind, sincere, inquisitive, polite, respectful, genuine, clean, confident, engaged, and "on time". After that, send them a thank you card.
Permalink Reply by John Kinstler on November 4, 2010 at 10:33am
Establish a connection with a pertinent icebreaker. Interviewees should respond to questions with a concise answer that is either:
"Yes, I have experience with that ...."
OR
"No, but I have related experience..."

And then pass it back to the interviewer, "Does that answer your question?"

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