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The
Interview |
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| Congratulations!!
You got an interview. In today’s highly competitive
job market, in addition to having the appropriate
experience, skills and training, having good interview
skills is a key component to finding work. Remember,
an interview is a “conversation with a purpose.”
There are two purposes to the interview:
one is the interviewer’s, and the other is the
interviewee’s. The interviewer’s purpose
is to assess how well you “fit” the requirements
of the job. Your purpose is to present yourself favourably
and to assess your “fit” with the company.
Preparation is the key to succeeding
in any interview. While most people dread job interviews,
some enjoy the experience. If you walk into the interview
certain that you are going to get this job, you will
project confidence. Preparation and practice are the
keys to helping you build your confidence.
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| a. DO check that
you know where the interview will take place
b. DO present an image that is
appropriate to the position
c. DO keep your answers to an appropriate
length
d. Do prepare questions to ask
the interviewer
e. DON’T ask about salary
or benefits
f. DON’T speak ill of a previous
employer or a previous workplace
g. DO send a thank-you note
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What
to expect |
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Put yourself in the interviewer’s
shoes. She or he wants to hire the right person, the
candidate who has the right combination of personal
attributes, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Realize
that the interviewer has many concerns about the hiring
process, and that every question the interviewer asks
helps them determine if you are the right candidate.
1. Purpose
of the interview
2. Stages of
the interview
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FOLLOW
UP |
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Without exception, always send
a thank-you note to the interviewer. By doing so,
you send a message to them that you appreciate the
time they spent with you, and it demonstrates your
social skills.
• You can send your thank-you
via email, in person or through the mail.
• Be brief and professional.
• Some experts suggest that the thank-you note
or letter be used to highlight key points that you
forgot in your interview, or to reiterate information
that you presented during the interview. Other experts
advise that it’s best to stick to a simple thank-you.
Use your judgement. |
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Monster’s Interview Centre
has 10 virtual interviews, tips to help you avoid
common interview mistakes, a lot more!
Go to Monster.ca
Career Owl’s site includes
an extensive list of sample questions and possible
answers, common errors, a list of attributes that
most employers seek, and a lot more!
Go
to Career Owl
ResumeDoctor.com surveyed over
2,000 recruiters and hiring managers worldwide in
order to find out what questions are most frequently
asked during job interviews. Visit their site to
see the top questions asked at job interviews.
Go
to Resume Doctor
Are you thinking of a career
change or, exploring career options?
Do you need to prepare for a job interview, negotiation
or job performace review?
Go
To Solutions 4 Hiring
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