I applied to a 'novice production assistant' job on my campus, and filled out the application, showed some videos, linked a resume, and I think based on what interaction we've had via e-email, they really want me.

And I have an interview this Monday, my first job interview. I need tips, I need to know what I need to know. Like, I think I am required to wear my UNI's shirt that day, so I might have to show up in that... so help a bro out no shitty joke responses.

I am a slow thinker so I had a lot of time to think on the internet - word choice and all - and to present myself as professional, but I think i may have done made myself seem TOO professional. I am slow to respond and often I don't say what I want to say in real life, especially when put under some sort of pressure.

I know I need to keep eye contact - I'm not very good at this - and there are some obvious questions I need to answer..

smile, i know this is hard for you but it makes the interviewer feel good.
don't over compensate by answering very quickly, this'll come off as rudeness.
try to avoid saying 'um' and 'er' all the time, this is kinda bad, but it cant always be helped just keep it in mind

there 3 things that are recommended for any formal interaction, but as for exactly what to say i dunno if i can help. give them what they want, i guess. if something is wrong, instead of lying, just put your situation in a way that appears to be unavoidable, like you have no choice. i cant think of an example here but if you know what i mean this could be useful. requires some quick thinking though, so meh.

EDIT: i asked someone

look through your resume and think of examples of things you've accomplished with each thing on there the night before, so if they ask you about anything on there, you have something ready to mind. ~someone who is good at this kind of thing

That's good advice, I forgot about the 'um' and 'er' thing, that is something I do all the time it's annoying.

Someone at Taco Bell asks, "do you want them regular or supreme" and I always say "um regular".

Comic book store, "do you want a bag?" and i always say "um yes" and sometimes it comes off rude.

I'm a pretty polite laid back guy in a tough situation so I don't think it'll be hard to smile.

cool yeah as long as you dont get nervous it should be fine. tbh it sounds like you'll be fine.

shave 'em

shave it all

Good news my local comic book store says they'll send me my comics through the mail so I don't have to pick them up in person via 30 minute bus ride at uni.

Rejoice.

If this is from rit directly and they told you they want you then you already got the job psyburn. I am assuming they are just going to go over what they need you to do in your "interview." Did they say how much you are going to get paid? it's probably like 5 dollars an hour LOL

If this is from rit directly and they told you they want you then you already got the job psyburn. I am assuming they are just going to go over what they need you to do in your "interview." Do you know how much you are going to get paid? its probably like 5 dollars an hour LOL

No they didn't say they want me. It's from the job section of the RIT website, and it's $7.25 an hour. It's also for the deaf department or w/e.

My suggestion would be to be aggressive. Not like crazy aggressive but make sure that you are introducing yourself, not being asked who you are, basic stuff.

Also be ready for the hand shake. I always leave the interview wishing my handshake was firmer.

Yeah, I figured out the hand shake thing a long time ago, except the interviewer I believe is a woman, so I can't really squish her hand, unlike men who make it into a whole contest about who is the dominating figure in the room idk.

Use a good firm handshake. You can tell allot about the person by the handshake. but keep in mind not to go to hard... and from my experience women interviewers give out wimpy Handshake so go little less then firm (After all your not there to crush her hands.)

Edit:I didn't look at the above post sorry for giving the same info.

I got something else when they ask if you "got any questions" don't say no.(I often see my self doing this. I get stupifed and forget) hear is a question thats normally not covered in the interview. 

Is there a possibility of rise?

I've been in a lot of interviews so let me tell you what I know

1. don't lie, just don't. Say it how it is, if it needs to explained, then do so after stating the fact, not before.

2. don't allow for quite moments, if they aren't saying something and you have nothing to say give them a mirror... as ask them about how they got to their position, do they enjoy it, etc.

3. research what your position would entail, have questions to ask about it.

4. connect on a personal, if they tell you something about themselves and you think it relates to you or share a similar experience, share it, but make it short and quick.

5. Thank them for the opportunity and tell them how you feel about what you heard.

6. Dress for the job.

7. be 15 minutes early, not an HOUR, if you arrive an hour early, don't announce yourself until 10 to 15 minutes of your appointment.

8. Relax and don't take the rejection personally if comes down to it, bitterness won't do you any good.

I've gotten rejected from jobs who referenced me to other jobs because they liked me but for whatever reason I wasn't the best candidate.

9. STRONG body language, open chest, no arms crossed, no slouching, no hands in pockets, no direct eye contact, but don't look down, here is a tip about eye contact.

When they are talking always look at them, when you are talking, look at them when you start to respond, then break eye contact and start using your hands as you talk to express yourself. And make new  contact at every new point you make in your response or every other sentence. OR when you finish a thought. (pick whatever is easier for you)

 I know people say strong eye contact is good, but that's a myth, looking at the interviewer head on through out the interview is  just creepy.

Lastly if you have glasses where them, a study shows that employers view people with glasses more reliable for some weird reason don't ask me why.

how bout fuck what everyone else says heres you some grade "a" golden advice right here.

1. be youself, don't try to act any different than you are because eventually you're going to have to show yourself sometime. So don't try to act super-professional or whatever if you really aren't that kind of person
2. don't be annoying. if theres something that you usually do that annoys people or you would consider annoying then don't do it in this instance
3. who gives a fuck its just a job. think this and remember it the whole time but also remember that its a job you kind of need for the time being so you want to atleast half-assed give off a good impression.

if you follow this advice (and this is real advice I'm giving you, I follow it to the key and haven't been turned down with an interview not once) you'll be sure to atleast finish the interview and give off a good impression and hopefully get the job.

If they're really interested in you based on your resume the interview is really just a formality dude. As long as you aren't creepy as fuck or just seem blatantly incompetent for any real responsibility you'll do fine.

If you concentrate on trying to act a certain way like being too smiley or wordy then you will unwittingly let yourself down. Overthinking things can needlessly complicate your response in conversation and you just gotta seem real and not fake.

Your best bet is to look reasonably presentable and just be yourself.

when they ask you why you want to work there, don't say "because i don't want to bag groceries". this is not a joke reply.

don't flash gang signs
don't swear
don't scream
brush your teeth and your tounge and floss really well.

my last interview pretty much consisted of them hiring me on the spot and then talking about how everyone is obsessed with the cities new soccer team and the games fuck up downtown traffic

i was also on valium so I was cool as a cucumber