Like Chris Powell v Spain, i'm looking upon this as not just an opportunity for West Side, but also knowing that he may be representing Charlton Life at the highest echelon of television power.
As such, we ALL have a part to play.
What sort of style should he adopt to get through the interview process ? Blabbering baboon ? Incompetent toff ?
What sayings should he be using to help him stand out from the rest ?
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life. Which is why i made the bold move of moving from Bexley to Dartford.........
WEST SIDE NEEDS YOU !
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Tip: Tell Sir Al that "closing deals is a bit like making love to a beautiful woman" and it'll be in the bag!!
As well as them ripping my CV to shreds, i'm quite looking forward to it. In all honesty though, i don't think i'm "crazy" enough but who knows? Managed to blag the first stage!
What ever you do do, dont mention singing the "Walking round Tottenham..." song
The main things you need to show (from watching past series') are a good selling technique, nice presentation skills, negotiating skills and leadership skills.
basically if you can turn £1 into £100 for him without pissing everyone off you should stand a good chance! Only 12 get to be on tv so i'm not holding out much hope and i am likely to be one of the youngest people there with the elast experience!
right, so you can tell him you're ambitious for starters...
one word of advice be yourself and try not to be something you think he wants. It isn't all about selling. Common sense will always prevail with someone like Sugar.
Best of luck anyway knock 'em dead
Young and inexperienced means not got fixed views, more willing to listen and learn and not back chat the boss. Have my own mind and ideas but coming into be an "apprentice" and learn, DON'T say blank sheet of paper but can be molded to be what they want.
There have to be some personal qualities that you have other than being a shag monster ; - ) Don't just say hardworking and honest as who is going to say "I'm lazy and dishonest". Best to focus on one capability such as customer focused, strategic or ruthless and then go into detail, with examples as to why that is you.
And you must do some research on Sugar's companies, history especially problems overcome. Don't mention him fixing the Sky TV deal with Murdoch (allegedly)
Predominantly within marketing but that sounds false and too "junior" as the team i worked/with was small we were in charge of everything from budgeting, negotiating contracts and dealing with all stakeholders. Mainly B2B but still quite a lot of B2C in terms of selling a service.
Now the girlie question - what are you going to wear??
Be confident, but down to earth at the same time. Be genuine on why you want to apply, and why you think you would be good for both the programme, and the job. Important to appeal to both these factors as the production team is interested in the TV, not long-term.
If you can make them laugh it will be a real bonus as it will make you more memorable. With the production fellas come across as friendly, and stick a twinkle in your eye with the production ladies.
It's always really corporate isn't it? If you could add something a touch more memorable/ stylish that might help...but only if it's naturally you. Never convinced by brown suits myself...
Do you want us to come up with some practice questions for you? Such as, "How would you have reacted to being in a team with someone like Katie?"
Could you, would you, deal with simon jordan?
Knowing Casanova's attitude, i don't think you want to know the answer to that Weegs !!
LOL! "How do you get a woman round to your way of thinking?"
WSS "Errrrmm.... Get her drunk?" ;-)
I think he was practicing on Thursday ;-)
I was only trying to help...but take your point, AFKA!
What is a SMART objective?