Posted: 4/8/2012 5:02:10 PM EDT
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I'm interviewing with Raytheon SAS this week after making through the initial phone interview last week.
Are there any last minute pieces of advice that can help me land this job? This is my first interview for a REAL job. I've been working at a gun store since I graduated college doing sales on commission. It's not a bad job, but I didn't go to Purdue University to study Industrial Management/Industrial Engineering to sell UTG and Tapco merchandise all day. Raytheon is definitely one of those companies that I have wanted to work for since high school so I can't screw this up. |
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I interview and hire lots of folks. Generally speaking I am always looking for a sense of respectful enthusiasm in the candidate. A person who wants to work hard to make his or her company pround of them and a person who instictively wants to help coworkers be their best.
When I sense this in a candidate I make the offer. So my advice - if you embody these attributes be sure and let it come out in the interview. |
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Quoted: I'm interviewing with Raytheon SAS this week after making through the initial phone interview last week. Are there any last minute pieces of advice that can help me land this job? This is my first interview for a REAL job. I've been working at a gun store since I graduated college doing sales on commission. It's not a bad job, but I didn't go to Purdue University to study Industrial Management/Industrial Engineering to sell UTG and Tapco merchandise all day. Raytheon is definitely one of those companies that I have wanted to work for since high school so I can't screw this up. Be prepared to answer questions like: > Do you know what we do at Raytheon? > What do you know about our Division and what we do? > What are you doing now? What are your responsibilities? > Tell me what you have done in (insert core skill area relevant to this particular position). > What are your technical or problem domain strengths? |
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Quoted: Quoted: I'm interviewing with Raytheon SAS this week after making through the initial phone interview last week. Are there any last minute pieces of advice that can help me land this job? This is my first interview for a REAL job. I've been working at a gun store since I graduated college doing sales on commission. It's not a bad job, but I didn't go to Purdue University to study Industrial Management/Industrial Engineering to sell UTG and Tapco merchandise all day. Raytheon is definitely one of those companies that I have wanted to work for since high school so I can't screw this up. Be prepared to answer questions like: > Do you know what we do at Raytheon? > What do you know about our Division and what we do? > What are you doing now? What are your responsibilities? > Tell me what you have done in (insert core skill area relevant to this particular position). > What are your technical or problem domain strengths? Kind of got a curve ball at the interview I went to for my present job. They asked out of the blue "What are your hobbies?" I blanked for a minute for some reason. I said something like "Work on the house and yard, some fishing and golf occasionally". |
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I'm interviewing with Raytheon SAS this week after making through the initial phone interview last week. Are there any last minute pieces of advice that can help me land this job? This is my first interview for a REAL job. I've been working at a gun store since I graduated college doing sales on commission. It's not a bad job, but I didn't go to Purdue University to study Industrial Management/Industrial Engineering to sell UTG and Tapco merchandise all day. Raytheon is definitely one of those companies that I have wanted to work for since high school so I can't screw this up. Make sure to establish dominance early in the interview! How? That is up to you! |
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If you're asked to sign something, read it before you do.
Not just to cover your ass, but it shows that you are thorough and responsible. I've heard of people just signing something without reading it and then losing the job because it was a test. I dunno about you, but I wouldn't want someone working for me to blindly sign things on the company's behalf. |
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In addition to the good advice above, act like you want the job thank the interviewer for his/her time and for giving you the chance to apply for a great opportunity follow up the interview with "thank you" emails to all involved if they tell you "be sure to contact me if you have any more questions about the position", be damn sure you come up with a couple of good questions and follow up Good luck |
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i'd think about standards (whatever today's version of ISO9000 is) that they use to deal with suppliers. i'd imagine with an IM/IE background, they would put you somewhere that would involve a lot of supplier nonsense. but i could be totally off on that guess.
i have a friend that works there. he says he really likes it, and he's not prone to euphemism. best of luck. |
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I'm an engineering manager who works for a competitor of Raytheon, and interview process is pretty standard for the industry. You are being scored on your ability to understand the question and provide a succinct response. Don't ramble. If you don't understand the question, ask for the interviewer to repeat it. Make sure you answer the question asked. Be on time. The interview will start with a description of the job you are being considered for and the chain of command. Do you have any IE experience? Be sure you can describe it in a succinct manner. Stress your abilities to communicate effectively, in both send and receive modes. Have an example of your ability to operate in a team environment. Stress your ability to learn and adapt to new situations. Have an example. Have an example of how you overcame adversity in a work/team environment. If you have questions about the job, ask them. |
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having supervised an HR function, recruiting function, and training function, the best quick advice.........
don't lie.........don't get caught overestimating your resume.........I am sure they expect they will have to teach you and don't expect you to know it all on the first day don't be late!!!!! find annual reports, stock reports, shareholder reports........knowing what they do is one they, knowing how good they are at it, where they admit weaknesses and strengths............if they participate in community programs, charities, know that. Knowing alot about the company shows that you're really interested in the job, not just any job, but the job with them. present a positive but not overly positive attitude...........nobody wants to work with or have working for them, a knot on a log, but nobody wants a perpetually peppy person be nervous, but don't show it.........OWN IT.........act the part........if your applying for hamburger flipper (they don't flip themselves), then be confident that you know how to flip the best hamburgers in the world, but you'd love to learn a new technique........some call this being self assured, some call it confident, but I think its broader than that............in my field, for example, you're seeking promotion to sergeant, walk into the assessment/interview and act like a sergeant.......don't act like an officer.......we are looking for sergeants, not officers...........they need to see you/visualize you in the role. they will expect you to be a little nervous and odds are that you think it shows more than it really does...........but avoid the signs, pause instead of "uh", dont fidget with fingers........if you must fidget, use your toes, noone can see them.......dont lean back in chairs, dont lean on the table, sit up straight.......its okay to cross your legs if your socks and shoes look ok. Dont under dress or over dress. Company reports often show employees at work, dress like that. If it was good enough for a report then its probably good enough for the interview. avoid catch phrases from some online interview guides.......be honest, its refreshing to most in this economy to have an employee that can be truthful, they would rather have someone who needs training than someone they think will lie shake hands, make eye contact, say yes sir, yes ma'am, etc. every boss realizes that they are potentially hiring 1) their replacement or 2) someone who could be better than them and they could end up working for you........so they want someone who wont screw them, isn't lazy, doesn't seek attention but relishes team recognition, appreciates criticism and feedback, and is loyal to their supervisors and the company (not just the company) Read the book, Good to Great........if half the people I ever worked for had read that, I would be a lot better off its a management book, but its also how to be a good subordinate in developing your company If you get canned questions, like what are your strengths and weaknesses, admit you have some faults but do so in a positive manner.........example, my weakness is procrastination-I recognized that in my first job and continue to develop time management skills, planing and organizing skills, and enjoy working as part of a team. What are my strengths......being a part of a team, seeing co-workers and my team getting recognized for good work, If they ask you if you have questions, ask about the company, opportunities for professional growth (not promotion), what they expect the future is within the company for someone in this position, .........demonstrating you're focused on staying there..........many will ask about salary, vacation, etc........if that matters more than the job, they don't want you, plus, if you've done you're research, you know all this already |
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If you are excited about the job let it show but don’t come of like its Raytheon or welfare.
On a related note if they offer you an N level position (N75, N95) politely turn it down and go get some experience somewhere else. I’m assuming you have a four year degree and based on your field should slot into an A0X level job. E0X or Engineering jobs are where the real money is at but generally require a BSME or similar. |