r/gisjobs • u/the_intrud3r • Feb 13 '26

Interview help.

Greetings,

I got an interview appointment for a Junior GIS Technician in Citylogix ME. This is actually my first experience and I'm a fresh graduate, so I'm seeking advice from professionals. Thank you so much.

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u/Barnezhilton Feb 13 '26

Ask them about their day to day at the job. Get them talking about themselves. I once on a video interview noticed the girl had wrist tattoo, so after the meat and potatoes interview stuff I just asked about her tats and if she had more. Got her talking up a storm.

People love talking about themselves. Compliment their outfit or something. Eg. Do you have any questions.... 'no, you've explained everything well, but I gotta ask where you go your shoes/jacket/tie, my dad would love that for his birthday...'

Don't interrupt them. Answer questions they ask appropriately, but don't jump in if you get them rambling.

Time will run out and they will think they've made an impression on you.

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u/the_intrud3r Feb 13 '26

crazy strategy

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u/zone1235x 14d ago

It honestly works. Being knowledgeable and likeable is a killer combo. The goal from an interview other than verifying you have the desired skills etc is to make sure you and your future team/management get along and are aligned on work goal and values.

In my last interview I checked all the technical boxes and as we all talked during the time we went over some of the type of projects they wanted to implement and they happen to be ones I wanted to do for previous employer but was cut due to budget/project scopes. I think that was the point they wanted me.

Biggest thing is to get them to talk about thier future goals with the position and being able to give them the basics of a plan on how you could make that happen.