TOPIC :: INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
These tips really help you at some extent. Before taking the next step in your career path, you must succeed at your interview. It is at this time, that all that confidence you had seems to disappear. Successful interviews do not just happen
they require preparation. So, go prepared and maintain your confidence.
Preparation: First, find out about the company, it's position, its job specification and the skills and experience required.
Do your Homework. Research the company. Check out their website, find out about their products and services. Compare your skills and experience against the job specification.
Make a note of any special skills/experience you have, that matches the job specification that can validate your selection for the job.
Make a list of questions to ask the interviewer. Always let the interviewer know that you have researched their website, and tell them you have some additional questions.
Plan your travel to the interview. Ideally arrive ten minutes early, so that you arrive relaxed.
Present yourself as the person you want to be. Look professionally smart, tidy and clean. For corporate positions, wear a classic dark suit make sure it is pressed and clean. Avoid sandals, sling back shoes and sneakers. Avoid unnecessary adornments like rings, bracelets and chunky earrings.
Be prepared to answer situational/behavioural questions related to the role. For example, for a customer service position you could be asked: "Tell me about yourself?"
Know your strengths and weaknesses. Prepare yourself. Many of our weaknesses are also our strengths, so tell your interviewer. Avoid saying that you don’t have weaknesses. We all have them, so this would nOt be credible.
The Interview Itself
You have arrived at the interview location on time, well dressed and well prepared and your mobile phone turned-off.
- Greet the interviewer with a friendly smile and a firm hand shake.
- Most interviewers will then endeavour to put you at ease by having a general chat prior to asking you questions.
- Speak at a normal pace. Avoid speaking too fast.
- Always look at the interviewer keep eye-contact as much as possible. Try to smile, as this relaxes you. Do not cross your arms. Lean forward slightly and show interest in the job.
Phrase responses in positive terms and avoid negatives. This presents you as an optimist rather than a pessimist. Answer questions in short descriptive phrases without waffling. Be precise and clear with your answers.
If you completed your preparation, you should now know how to answer your strengths and weaknesses, if asked.
Closing the Interview:
Avoid asking about remuneration until the end of the interview. Allow time for the interviewer to approach the subject first.
If an offer is made at the interview, and you are keen to accept the job.
If a job offer is not made ask for the Job. Don’t be worried, if the job is not offered immediately as there could be others to be interviewed.
Where the interviewer brings the interview to an end; thank the interviewer for their time. Confirm your interest in the job.
DO NOT:-
- If you “forget” to turn off your mobile phone ignore it and apologise to your interviewer do not ask can
you answer it.
- Do NOT chew gum.
DO:-
- Sell yourself.
- Remember you are a person with good skills and experience that fits the job on offer.
These tips really help you at some extent. Before taking the next step in your career path, you must succeed at your interview. It is at this time, that all that confidence you had seems to disappear. Successful interviews do not just happen
they require preparation. So, go prepared and maintain your confidence.
Preparation: First, find out about the company, it's position, its job specification and the skills and experience required.
Do your Homework. Research the company. Check out their website, find out about their products and services. Compare your skills and experience against the job specification.
Make a note of any special skills/experience you have, that matches the job specification that can validate your selection for the job.
Make a list of questions to ask the interviewer. Always let the interviewer know that you have researched their website, and tell them you have some additional questions.
Plan your travel to the interview. Ideally arrive ten minutes early, so that you arrive relaxed.
Present yourself as the person you want to be. Look professionally smart, tidy and clean. For corporate positions, wear a classic dark suit make sure it is pressed and clean. Avoid sandals, sling back shoes and sneakers. Avoid unnecessary adornments like rings, bracelets and chunky earrings.
Be prepared to answer situational/behavioural questions related to the role. For example, for a customer service position you could be asked: "Tell me about yourself?"
Know your strengths and weaknesses. Prepare yourself. Many of our weaknesses are also our strengths, so tell your interviewer. Avoid saying that you don’t have weaknesses. We all have them, so this would nOt be credible.
The Interview Itself
You have arrived at the interview location on time, well dressed and well prepared and your mobile phone turned-off.
- Greet the interviewer with a friendly smile and a firm hand shake.
- Most interviewers will then endeavour to put you at ease by having a general chat prior to asking you questions.
- Speak at a normal pace. Avoid speaking too fast.
- Always look at the interviewer keep eye-contact as much as possible. Try to smile, as this relaxes you. Do not cross your arms. Lean forward slightly and show interest in the job.
Phrase responses in positive terms and avoid negatives. This presents you as an optimist rather than a pessimist. Answer questions in short descriptive phrases without waffling. Be precise and clear with your answers.
If you completed your preparation, you should now know how to answer your strengths and weaknesses, if asked.
Closing the Interview:
Avoid asking about remuneration until the end of the interview. Allow time for the interviewer to approach the subject first.
If an offer is made at the interview, and you are keen to accept the job.
If a job offer is not made ask for the Job. Don’t be worried, if the job is not offered immediately as there could be others to be interviewed.
Where the interviewer brings the interview to an end; thank the interviewer for their time. Confirm your interest in the job.
DO NOT:-
- If you “forget” to turn off your mobile phone ignore it and apologise to your interviewer do not ask can
you answer it.
- Do NOT chew gum.
DO:-
- Sell yourself.
- Remember you are a person with good skills and experience that fits the job on offer.
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