Red Pill Interview Tips?

failingtheturingtest · 2019-04-08T21:49:53+00:00

First, take the concept of alpha and shove it far into the back of your mind. Recruiters aren't interested in alphas. They want to hire someone to fill a role, not someone who will shake things up. No matter how much they say they want someone who shakes things up.

Internal and external recruiters are opposing concepts. An internal recruiter wants someone who is the best fit FOR THAT ROLE. External recruiters want someone who will fit into ANY ROLE. Learn to identify the difference. Play your part accordingly.

You are the prize. Their job is to hire someone. To sell the role to you, and to sell you to the department that they're hiring for. Make them do their job. If you have a question, ask it. If you need clarification, tell them. If they ask a question and you need more details to answer it, ask for the details. But always be prepared for them to not be able to answer, then you do your best with a "from what information I have.." answer. As long as your answer isn't stupid, anything you've missed they will chalk up to them not providing the right information.

Take your time to answer if you need it. Pausing for a moment before answering is way better than fumbling around talking bullshit for 2 minutes without a point.

Have a list of things YOU need to find out before going further. Is this the right role for you? Does the culture fit the kind of culture you want to work in? Would the work be challenging but achievable? Once again, most recruiters at the initial stage won't be able to answer this truly, but you'll get some kind of guide from them, and should get a commitment for them to find out these things.

Always assume the sale. Things like "If I accepted this role, who would I be reporting to?" rather than "If I got this role..." assume that you will get the offer, but need to choose to take it.

Definitely research the place, it's just not acceptable to enter an interview without knowing as much as is publicly available on their website and social media. Pick a couple of messages from their that you can pull from.

Eq. Q: "why did you apply for this role?" from a place that has innovation mentioned in their "about us" page and job ad.

A: "I saw that the (company ) is interested in innovation. But when I saw the post about (innovative thing) on instagram, I realised that it's more than just talk. I've worked at places that say they like innovation but don't follow through. I'd be excited to work at a place that genuinely follows through with what they say "

VasiliyZaitzev · 2019-04-09T02:01:28+00:00

Hmm. If only there was a sidebar, with a section called “CorporateLand”. And if only this section contained many helpful essays, including interview tips, written by a 25+ year corporate veteran.

When that be great?

INNASKILLZ2K18 · 2019-04-08T23:24:25+00:00

I just landed a job in the field I worked my ass off for.

It was a casual position, but they offered me full time.

Know about the role, what it entails. Know about the company and why you want to work for them.

Play them up, and yourself. 'I think you guys are the best at what you do. I read your recent annual report and you stand out. I like to get results, and so do you. I'm open to learning your way, but I want to make an immediate impact'.

Also, if only there was a sidebar post somewhere about 'corporate land' and passing interviews. If only...

The best line I got from that post is, when they ask if you have any questions - 'Is there anything I've said that you may see as a weakness, which I can elaborate on further?'

superomar13 · 2019-04-08T21:17:15+00:00

Yeah.

-Do research about the job beforehand.

-Exude confidence and be one charming motherfucker.

-Have a standard story (BS or real) for each of the common interview questions, you can google these.

-If asked what your biggest weakness is, say something along the lines of: "I believe in myself 100% and anything I considered a weakness before I have worked very hard to get rid of. so I guess my biggest weakness would be knowing that I have no weakness at all."

Title	Red Pill Interview Tips?
Author	LongBeachBlackTips
Upvotes	2
Comments	7
Date	April 8, 2019 8:42 PM UTC (7 years ago)
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