Preparation is everything:-
Interviewing for a job can be a nerveracking process because it’s impossible to predict what to expect, preparation is everything. The way you present yourself to possible employers is often the deciding factor as to whether or not you will be hired.
Preparation-
It is important to remember that a job interview allows you to further inquire about the business you are interviewing for. Any questions asked during the interview should sound well-educated and show the employer that you are genuinely interested in the job or organization. Do your research first and formulate some intelligent, in-depth questions to ask about the corporation, this allows you to connect with the interviewer and prevents any lulls in conversation.
Know key information before you arrive for your interview:
Preparation-
It is important to remember that a job interview allows you to further inquire about the business you are interviewing for. Any questions asked during the interview should sound well-educated and show the employer that you are genuinely interested in the job or organization. Do your research first and formulate some intelligent, in-depth questions to ask about the corporation, this allows you to connect with the interviewer and prevents any lulls in conversation.
Know key information before you arrive for your interview:
- The type of organization it is, for example profit, nonprofit or government
- What service or product the business provides if any
- How long the company has been established
- Are there several branches or is it locally owned?
- What position do you see yourself in?
The internet is a good place to start when conducting research. Use a search engine to find a company’s website then familiarize yourself with the company’s mission statement, the message that is being conveyed to potential clients and the products and services that are being offered.
Anticipate questions you might be asked during the interview: Anticipating questions the employer might ask will allow you adequate time to formulate answers. Employers are known for asking straight forward questions during job interviews, for example
However, some employers take a behavioral approach to job interviews and rather than asking straightforward questions, instead ask questions based on how you would react to certain workplace situations, for example:
Anticipate questions you might be asked during the interview: Anticipating questions the employer might ask will allow you adequate time to formulate answers. Employers are known for asking straight forward questions during job interviews, for example
- Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?
- What are your career or educational accomplishments?
- What are your occupational strengths and weaknesses?
- What is your reason for leaving your last job or current job?
- What salary do you expect to receive?
- Why should I hire you?
However, some employers take a behavioral approach to job interviews and rather than asking straightforward questions, instead ask questions based on how you would react to certain workplace situations, for example:
- Describe a time when you experienced conflict while working with a team.
- How have you showed leadership in previous job positions?
- Describe a failure and what it taught you.
- If you disagreed with a decision made by your boss how would you react?
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