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Kerensky287 · 06-07-2011, 07:12 PM

It's not true that you NEVER break eye contact. That makes you come off as a little creepy to some people. Keep it natural, but make sure that you make eye contact once in a while. Look at their face instead of the ground, I guess.

Bringing your phone is okay but you HAVE to silence it. Getting a call or text in the middle of an interview is pretty much a guaranteed non-pass.

To avoid touching your face or hair, I'd recommend just keeping the position of your hands in mind. If the interview takes place seated, folding them in your lap might help unless you're a hand-talker. If the interview takes place standing, just keep them at your sides, but again, stay natural - if you LOOK like you're trying, it's almost as bad as if you aren't trying at all.

For a fast food service position, I'd recommend against a tie (looks too formal) but you should definitely dress somewhat-nicely. No jeans, nothing with holes, wear a collared shirt, that sort of thing. The key is to look confident and capable, and if you show up in a tux, for example, then the manager knows that 1) you're desperate and 2) you have no idea what you're doing.

For the interview itself, be honest, but go for the positive spins. Let the person know (not explicitly) that you want the job and that you'll work hard at it. For a fast food position, they want someone keen and reliable, and they want to know that you aren't the type of person who will sit in the corner and goof off when they're supposed to be working.

Good luck! I hope it goes well.

06-07-2011, 07:12 PM	#4
Kerensky287 Just That Good Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,426	It's not true that you NEVER break eye contact. That makes you come off as a little creepy to some people. Keep it natural, but make sure that you make eye contact once in a while. Look at their face instead of the ground, I guess. Bringing your phone is okay but you HAVE to silence it. Getting a call or text in the middle of an interview is pretty much a guaranteed non-pass. To avoid touching your face or hair, I'd recommend just keeping the position of your hands in mind. If the interview takes place seated, folding them in your lap might help unless you're a hand-talker. If the interview takes place standing, just keep them at your sides, but again, stay natural - if you LOOK like you're trying, it's almost as bad as if you aren't trying at all. For a fast food service position, I'd recommend against a tie (looks too formal) but you should definitely dress somewhat-nicely. No jeans, nothing with holes, wear a collared shirt, that sort of thing. The key is to look confident and capable, and if you show up in a tux, for example, then the manager knows that 1) you're desperate and 2) you have no idea what you're doing. For the interview itself, be honest, but go for the positive spins. Let the person know (not explicitly) that you want the job and that you'll work hard at it. For a fast food position, they want someone keen and reliable, and they want to know that you aren't the type of person who will sit in the corner and goof off when they're supposed to be working. Good luck! I hope it goes well.