Interview tomorrow, Tips welcome :)

Reaper 392 · 16 Sep 2011 at 00:42

to show that you have a high level of experience in the postal service, you should do the secret postman's handshake. you take the interviewers right hand with your left, and plop your penis into their outstretched hand with your right.

also, a mankini is the preferable attire for all interviews

[FnG]magnolia · 16 Sep 2011 at 00:44

Every time the interviewer agrees with a point you've made, make sure you fist-pump the air and shout "score!" Interviewers love to see positivity!

Disco Boy · 16 Sep 2011 at 01:35

StonedPenguin said:
Going over things in the 'ole brain, Here goes...

Interviewer(s): Why do you want to work for RM and what can you bring to the company?

me: With RM having been around since the 1600's I think you have a great understanding of the industry and I would like to join your workforce(team?) so I can thrive in the given enviroment, I can bring a 'great deal'(or wide range??) of skills to RM, Wether working in a team or on my own initiative.

Does that sound reasonable? I want to keep my answer's short, to the point and all positives.

Don't mention when RM was founded, it's a transparent and desperate attempt to gain favour; they won't be impressed that you've managed to look them up on wikipedia.

Skull · 16 Sep 2011 at 05:32

Im started as a postman about 3 months ago, so I might be helpful here. The questions they asked were all just the standard "give me an example of a time when you..."

I'm a suit and tie person but the royal mail forums suggested smart shirt and trousers, so I went with that, but that was as a university graduate trying not to look like I'd jump ship at the first chance.

[FnG]magnolia · 16 Sep 2011 at 05:34

It's always suit and tie. Always. It's a rule. Let's not revisit this again.

steve-h · 16 Sep 2011 at 05:49

dmpoole said:
Tell us about a time you worked on your own?
Tell us about a time you worked in a team?
Tell us about a time you used your initiative.

I have literally no idea how I'd answer those...

I've done each a millions of times, but it's not as though I keep a diary of them :confused:

bHappy · 16 Sep 2011 at 06:13

just smileeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Skull · 16 Sep 2011 at 07:15

[FnG]magnolia;20081111 said:
It's always suit and tie. Always. It's a rule. Let's not revisit this again.

And a very sensible rule it is too. But sometimes breaking it works.

DBT85 · 16 Sep 2011 at 07:55

[FnG]magnolia;20081111 said:
It's always suit and tie. Always. It's a rule. Let's not revisit this again.

It really should be a sticky or something just to make it clear. It's astounding how often it comes up.

StonedPenguin · 16 Sep 2011 at 13:23

Just got back from interview, It went well (I think!)

They score you as you answer the questions, You need a 3 to pass - 5 is excellent, I got an overall 4 so I suppose it could be better, could be worse too

They said there's 24 interviewees for 8 positions

. 33% chance I suppose.

Thanks for the tips guys, I'll let you know when I hear the outcome (2-3 weeks).

Xire · 16 Sep 2011 at 13:48

StonedPenguin said:
Just got back from interview, It went well (I think!)

They score you as you answer the questions, You need a 3 to pass - 5 is excellent, I got an overall 4 so I suppose it could be better, could be worse too

They said there's 24 interviewees for 8 positions . 33% chance I suppose.

Thanks for the tips guys, I'll let you know when I hear the outcome (2-3 weeks).

thats quite high odds mate.