[RozzyLiu]

Can't help with the clothes because I would suggest a suit. You can't wear the uniform until you make the team.

As for the interview I would make sure to let them know how excited you are for the opportunity. If you go in all relaxed, or with the feeling like you deserve the job, they will probably take away that you really don't want it. I doubt this will be your case.

Also, I wouldn't worry about not have the PhD or masters. As you stated, they already know what your qualifications are, and they want you anyway. If they ask about this I would agree that this is your weakness, but that you are eagerly working at obtaining the distinction that would be more reflective of your abilities and know how. Just keep stating your strengths, while acknowledging your weakness, and your willingness to correct your weakness.

You'll do fine.

[chuecafresss]

would you still wear a bow tie?

[Kafuuil]

Better to overdress then underdress.

A lot of places are using behavioral type interviewing.
Look it up on the web and check out some of the question types, and prepare some generic answers.

Always makes you look good.

[XqrkN4a0]

You're applying for Accenture?

[Duseshoug]

That would've been interesting, because I work at Accenture.

Like rah pointed out, it's better to overdress than underdress. However, if you don't feel comfortable in a suit, plus you know that your counterparty will not wear a suit, then don't bother. Focus on a more "business casual" outfit, e.g. shirt and slacks.

Here are some other pointers that may help you: http://oedb.org/library/starting-a-c...interview-tips

[Qrhzbadu]

Behavior question example.

Tell me of a time you had to deal with a difficult (customer/client) How did you handle it, and what was the outcome?

A good answer will contain the phrase (I listened)
A negative will be if you say that you let your boss handle it.
A positive will be that you went above and beyond to help.
A negative if you gave up.

There are no real right or wrong answers but some are much better than others.

These types of interviews will not make you always choose the perfect person, but IT WILL eliminate a lot of losers.

We had one guys that cracked on management in every answer. The guy had a real problem with authority, but thought he aced the interview. We were laughing so hard going "yeah right you aced it".

there is a lot of information online.

[gghrdfffhfyj]

Yes it is but what is the alternative?
You're not going to always be hiring people you already know.

60 minutes will not always tell you what you need to know.

But a behavioral interview keeps them talking long enough to maybe hang themselves. Even those that are trained for it. (but yes, some less then perfect candidates can appear better with training)
And it allows some scoring that will eliminate many possible lawsuits.
There is a job skill specific section also, so don't think that's not included. (and it's the place to really trip up those skilled in being interviewed)

Of course we have a 90 day probation period on all new hires that allow us to terminate them for any reason. SO there's still a chance to catch a few bags.

[Yyaqyped]

This isnt an interview tip but when you send a response to a job advertisement it helps to spell all the words correctly and use proper grammar. This is especially important when one is declaring that "they speak and write english real goods".

[incizarry]

Pekka, answer the questions they ask as directly as you can manage.

[Enjoymmsq]

Well, first, remember that "doctorage" is not a word.

More seriously, my strategy (and this has always worked; I've been offered every job I ever interviewed for) is to treat the interview not as a job interview but as a friendly conversation between two (or however many) professionals in the field. Candidates who go into "job interview" mode tend to act like nervous, people-pleasing supplicants, which is very unattractive. Candidates who go in acting like confident (but not arrogant) professionals, on the other hand, tend to project competence, thoughtfulness, and collegiality -- values prized by most institutions.

And dress well. Short of wearing a tux, there's no such thing as overdressing for an interview. If you get there and find that the office has a t-shirt-and-jeans culture and you feel like a doofus in a suit, you can always jokingly say just that; it'll show them that you will be comfortable in their office culture, but nevertheless have enough respect for the process to have dressed well.

[lapyignipinge]

Originally posted by Pekka
Rufus, oh, I'm sorry, but that word is still used a lot with doctoral as well. Not by people who actually speak English, it's not.

If you want to make love to dots in here, you know, why not just kill yourself or at least be right? I am. Show me a contemporary, English-language dictionary with the word "doctorage" in it. I've just checked the OED and its not there, so good luck.

You're just full of crappy advices, aren't you?

DIE please Okay, here's some (more) non-crappy advise: arrogant little douchebags who are so insecure that they are provoked by simply, winking-smiley-flagged correction, and then persist in being dead wrong, rarely get the job. How's that?

[Eeaquzyh]

Nobody got my joke..