#DebutTalk Live Twitter Chat Recap Modern Interviews - Debut

#DebutTalk Live Twitter Chat Recap Modern Interviews - Debut When you hear the phrase job interview it isnt unusual to feel a sense of dread. Job interviews are not something people usually look forward to. However, it is a crucial part of the job application process, so we at Debut felt it was important to demystify the interview, and see what theyre like today. We hosted a #DebutTalk Twitter Chat (more about that here) titled Modern Interviews aiming to answer any and all questions about this topic. Without further ado, here are some of our favourite responses from the #DebutTalk Modern Interviews Twitter Chat. Q1: How do you usually prepare for a job interview? A1: Print out the job descrip, make a ton of notes, Google the heck out of the company, and have a practice interview with a pal #DebutTalk https://t.co/urkGjaOH6V â€" Brenda Wong ???? (@brendaisarebel) January 5, 2017 A1: To follow up, the practice interview really helps to ground me and calm my nerves. #DebutTalk â€" Brenda Wong ???? (@brendaisarebel) January 5, 2017 A1: Google up on the position and the person interviewing. Make sure outfit is fly. #DebutTalk https://t.co/E9Lnd0ZRI3 â€" Alex Ekong (@andthenalexsaid) January 5, 2017 A1: A lot of research on the company and the people I am going to meet. I found useful to watch videos on YouTube too. #DebutTalk https://t.co/Uk8ukFpwMr â€" Cristina Astorri (@Ascrissy) January 5, 2017 @DebutCareers Its all about notes. If you research the company industry but become uninterested, do you really want the job? #DebutTalk â€" Tom Wakelin ?? (@T_Twake) January 5, 2017 Q2: What changes, if any, have you made to your social media presence for the sake of looking ‘more employable? A2: Where do I begin? Ive done a huge Facebook cull, tweaked privacy settings, and I am more aware of my tone of voice #DebutTalk https://t.co/FctMslQ4MM â€" Brenda Wong ???? (@brendaisarebel) January 5, 2017 A2: Ive tailored my personal blog so that it might be useful to employers as well as interested readers. Also I tweet more ?? #DebutTalk â€" April Roach (@aprilroach28) January 5, 2017 A2: Ive not changed much about what I write, but Ive started to use twitter as a way to follow cool journalists and connect #DebutTalk https://t.co/K0443zuIAf â€" Elizabeth Hurst (@BethHursty) January 5, 2017 Q3: What is the craziest/most out-of-the-box thing you or someone you know has done in a job interview? @DebutCareers A3 For my first job I had to rip some toilet roll off a roll! For each square I had to share something about me! ?? #DebutTalk â€" Thomas Chalmers (@TS_Chalmers) January 5, 2017 A3: I vaguely remember someone at uni sending an entire DOOR to Channel 4. Like, get through the door style. #DebutTalk https://t.co/9ILhfLX0Fz â€" Brenda Wong ???? (@brendaisarebel) January 5, 2017 A3: Not a job, but I talked about pies way too much in an interview for my Creative Writing degree at uni (got a place though) #DebutTalk https://t.co/qxKql9GPX3 â€" Elizabeth Hurst (@BethHursty) January 5, 2017 @DebutCareers went to a Microsoft interview with my Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad. My presentation was on my MacBook. Got the job the next day. pic.twitter.com/B9Ttpsk1VY â€" Ben Donkor ?? (@FR314) January 5, 2017 Q4: Let’s talk about appearance. How important is it for job interviews? What would/wouldn’t you wear? #DebutTalk A4: I would always dress up! Better to be overdressed than under-dressed. But also wear something I feel confident in! ?? https://t.co/DeSc9Ez3Su â€" Monique Perks (@MoniquePerks) January 5, 2017 A4: Hmm Id probably consult this fire @DebutCareers office casual wear article ?? ?? cheeky plug #DebutTalk https://t.co/JQcD50gT9t https://t.co/tQOOlJqRQU â€" Elizabeth Hurst (@BethHursty) January 5, 2017 A4. This should def. factor in to your research. Peep the company culture BEFORE you get there for sure #DebutTalk https://t.co/sHm9KKpuaM â€" Alex Ekong (@andthenalexsaid) January 5, 2017 @DebutCareers Smart casual but I would still be myself i wouldnt wear heels or masses of makeup because thats just not me â€" Emmi Bowles (@emmixbowles) January 5, 2017 @DebutCareers wear it then ask yourself, do I see myself wearing this as my standard attire if I were working for this company? #DebutTalk â€" Ben Donkor ?? (@FR314) January 5, 2017 Q5: How do you stay cool in a stressful situation? (Such as a job interview.) A5: Remember that the reason they invited you is because they want to know more. Be cool and tell them what they wanna know. #DebutTalk https://t.co/C3d30cuSD7 â€" Alex Ekong (@andthenalexsaid) January 5, 2017 A5: I have a theatre background so I go into show mode. Putting on a character helps to distance myself from the stress #DebutTalk https://t.co/emOhGJsa2O â€" Brenda Wong ???? (@brendaisarebel) January 5, 2017 A5: This advice if they dont want you, you shouldnt want them. Itll work out if its meant to. And deep breaths too #DebutTalk https://t.co/mcxYlP2Z7D â€" Elizabeth Hurst (@BethHursty) January 5, 2017 Q6: What happens post-interview? Do you expect a follow-up? Do you usually follow-up with your interviewer? @DebutCareers A6: Unless been told to get in touch myself, I’ll wait to hear only chase if they take much longer than they said #DebutTalk â€" Zaki Dogliani (@ZakiDogliani) January 5, 2017 A6: always expect to receive/give feedback. Companies that dont do it arent a good example. #DebutTalk https://t.co/KbKU6DrbBy â€" Cristina Astorri (@Ascrissy) January 5, 2017 Q7: What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given about nailing a job interview? @DebutCareers A7: If you know one of the interviewers, make sure to make an effort to connect with the others on the panel too. #DebutTalk â€" Zaki Dogliani (@ZakiDogliani) January 5, 2017 A7: Small talk is just as important as the competency-based stuff. Companies hire humans. They want to know if youll get on. #DebutTalk https://t.co/EJ7J7DG82A â€" Brenda Wong ???? (@brendaisarebel) January 5, 2017 A7. The first 30 seconds set the tone for the interview and the questions you ask tell the interviewer a lot more than you think. #DebutTalk https://t.co/GoPFzgLcG6 â€" Matt Thomas (@MattfromDebut) January 5, 2017 @DebutCareers Not everyone is a [you]. Remember what you care about, how you work etc is not necessarily what they want to hear #DebutTalk â€" Tom Wakelin ?? (@T_Twake) January 5, 2017 The Post #DebutTalk Live Show Social Media Manager Brenda Wong highlighted her favourite responses from the Twitter Chat and expanded on a few important points. Check it out and sound off in the Facebook comments! The next #DebutTalk Twitter Chat Thanks for joining in our #DebutTalk about Modern Interviews! ?Up next: Skill Gaps, Jan 12th, 5pm GMT? Save the date! pic.twitter.com/E2MQ8gMJh7 â€" Debut (@DebutCareers) January 5, 2017 Well be talking all about the skills you have, the skills you dont, which skills to highlight on your CV in order to seem more employable and more! See you on Thursday at 5pm GMT! Download the Debut app and  get Talent-Spotted by amazing graduate employers! Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter