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I've got a volunteer job interview with the YMCA. Although it doesn't pay I'm sure the questions will be similar to the ones asked for any paying job. The application was a lot like a regular one.
Are there any tips for what I can do during the interview, and what the questions will be? Thanks. (link)
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Know what your goals in life are. If they ask questions do not ramble. Get in, get out unless they ask you questions that expand on your point. Be well-groomed, bathe etc. Make sure your hair looks right and do not assume they do not expect you to wear dressy clothes (unless you have seen they do not).
Be honest, never build yourself up bigger than you are or bluff. Know for sure what your references will say about you. You might be surprised and you do not need that kind of thing. Remember good posture, never look at your watch.
These people may want someone older than you. If you have the same experience keep mentioning it and peppering them with it. I had to show at 27 I was better than someone 37 etc. You might have to do that throughout life.
Your education is key! Let's say you are in college. The interviewer wants to know all about that and how it is different than the University guy with the degree. (Hands on/not hands on).
Your schooling whether it be high school or higher is important especially if you were learning something other schools were not putting on the curriculum.
Watch how you shake hands--it cannot be vice-like. You also should mention student council duties, activities etc. The bottom line is always why the YMCA? What can you bring to it that they do not already have? What can you do that an older more experienced person couldn't?"
Never sound full of yourself or in a manner where you are in cahrge or look that way inadvertantly. Expect to wait. They always test if you can. Never look destracted.
Biggest tip of all: If they put you near magazines, displays etc read them and take note as they will ask. If two business cards appear with the same name in front of you know the difference (if applying for writing jobs).
If the place seems too stuffy or formal and as if you feel you should not work there do not! Trsut your instinct. I turned down $33,000 CDN as the fit was not right. Never look at it as a money issue.
If you cannot go to a volunteer job or a regular one not sure if you will be treated like crap or fired for not following proper dress code look elsewhere. The fact they wanted your talent roves something.
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Rating: 5
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Thanks, I'll keep this in mind tomorrow.
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