[Aviza]

I don't remember specifics from past jobs that relate to whatever question they are asking, especially on the fly. I try to pre plan still no good. I suck really suck at interviews. I really wish they could just trust your resume, meet you and maybe make small talk, but dang the questions are so hard sometimes I feel like I just don't have a chance even I end up doing ok, I still don't get a call. I hate it.

[YMIHere]

How well do you prepare?

I'm like a professional interviewee lol. One day my husband was trying to give me tips and I told him - I've HAD over 40 jobs since my first one at 16. That's AT LEAST 40 interviews and you know I didn't get jobs on only one interview.

What do you do?

Have you identified your transferable skills? I'm asking that because if you could put those out there in the convo then maybe you won't get so hung up on specifics of past jobs.

Also, there are plenty of websites that will give you the most common interview questions. If you can prepare for those as well, it's not all about past work experience. Or at the very least it's focused on certain aspects of your work experience.

Preparation is key. I don't know you from a hole in the wall and the reason I came to this thread is because MY memory sucks pretty bad as well. My GUESS is that you're probably really nervous as well. That's why I think if you could prepare some answers for the basic questions (tell me about a problem that you had and how did you solve it? What is your greatest weakness, etc.) then you'd be a little clearer for when they ask for specifics.

Again, I don't know you and I know zero about Schizoaffective or the cause of your memory problems. I'm just trying to give you tips that worked for me. If you want more help PM me. Hang in there.

Yes, preparation is key . . . it takes work.

As suggested, go online and review the common interview questions, and also the ones that have personally hung you up while interviewing. Put them down on paper. Then start responding to them on paper. You don't have to do this all in one sitting. Work on it intermittently. You'll likely find yourself just driving down the road or doing laundry or whatever not even consciously thinking about when a response will pop into your head. Jot it down on a note pad, type into your phone. Then compile it later when you have time. Then, review your responses here and there over time, get comfortable with. Work it into your resume and vice versa. STUDY it when you have an interview scheduled. Repeat as necessary. Get job!

[Aviza]

I'm often told I don't show enthusiasm for the job. I feel like they look for reasons to say no. Even when I'm prepared and dowell IMO I get rude remarks.

Aviza, cheer up! I heard they are doing away with resumes and just doing cold interviews which means not looking at a persons education but their skills and experiences. So brag on yourself, what your experience and skills are, and what an asset you would be if they hired you to their company. And i know you can do it... hugs and tc

Practice at demonstrating enthusiasm. "Fake it till you make it."

Also, sometimes the best defense is a good offense. So, if you commonly hear that you don't show enthusiasm for the job, then be proactive and say to the interviewer, "I've been told in the past that when I interview I don't convey my enthusiasm for the position very well. That has really stuck with me. I just want to be upfront and let you know I am so appreciate this opportunity to interview and I am *very* interested in this job - EVEN if for some reason I happen to give off the vibe that that is not true. I ___ [give a brief point or two why you want the job and to work for the company. Just launch right into it following the previous statement.]" Ways to show your interest nonverbally - leaning forward, eye contact, smiling. You may not be great in interviews, but being candid is often well received by the interviewer.

Hope you find this useful.

[Aviza]

Phone interview tomorrow. Hopefully turns out.

[Nammu]

Originally Posted by Aviza

I don't remember specifics from past jobs that relate to whatever question they are asking, especially on the fly. I try to pre plan still no good. I suck really suck at interviews. I really wish they could just trust your resume, meet you and maybe make small talk, but dang the questions are so hard sometimes I feel like I just don't have a chance even I end up doing ok, I still don't get a call. I hate it.

This is exactly my problem! Who was my supervisor? Hell if I know. My last job was 10 years ago. my last three jobs I didn't interview for. I was hired on recommendations. What was my wage? I don't know...not enough isn't a good answer.

[YMIHere]

Originally Posted by Nammu

This is exactly my problem! Who was my supervisor? Hell if I know. My last job was 10 years ago. my last three jobs I didn't interview for. I was hired on recommendations. What was my wage? I don't know...not enough isn't a good answer.

I wouldn't worry too much about THOSE questions. I can't remember names either especially for jobs I may not have been at long. Those questions I'd say I can get back to you on. Better you do that than to choke when they ask you questions about how to DO your job. Those are the ones you want to be clear on.

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