JOB INTERVIEWING:
·If and when you find yourself in the job market you might want to ask yourself the following questions in preparing you for a job interview:
- How is my physical appearance?
- How confident am I?
- Can I communicate in the interview in a clear, brief, and interesting manner?
- What is my return in investment to the employer if I am hired?
- What are specific examples of my achievements at work?
- What is my knowledge of my industry?
- Do I know the employer's company?
·Can I communicate the following with solid and clear examples of my:
- My maturity and readiness to take on new responsibilities?
- My enthusiasm to learn and grow on the job?
- My positive attitude toward management and other team members?
- My ability to do more than the basic job requires?
- My depth and knowledge of the industry I am in?
·Do s and Don't s of what not to do in the interview:
- Be aware of your physical appearance, "do not slouch"
- Do not distract your interviewer by being overly animated, tapping your fingers, fiddling with your clothes, pen
- Make clear and direct eye contact
- Speak slowly make sure you do not mumble or speak to softly.
- Do not be negative; which means do not criticize your former employees, bosses, or coworkers
- Do not be overly argumentative or aggressive or arrogant
- Never apologize for any shortcomings
·Bring 3-5 copies of resume to interview (You may meet with more than one person in the interview)
·Arrive 10-15 minutes early for the interview:
- There may be an application to fill out
- It never hurts to be early
- Fill out the application neatly and completely
- Never put ?See Resume? on the application
· First impressions are crucial:
- Communication skills are key
- The first 10-15 seconds of the interview are crucial
- Direct eye Contact is extremely important
- Firm handshake and personal greeting
- Break the ice quickly and light and personal matter
- Present yourself technically, show your personal side
- Display a positive energy, how you are a team player, your ambition
- Do not go to the extremes
·Let the employer lead the interview:
- Ask the interviewer to describe the position
- Have 6-10 written questions ready to ask the interviewer
(questions related to the position, company, team environment, team, interviewer role).
- Listen carefully
- Taking notes can be distracting and not recommended while the interviewer is speaking
·Answering questions:
- Be direct and concise
- Keep answers short and to the point
- Stay focused
- Remain positive attitude is everything
- Refrain from any negative comments about the past or present
- Sell yourself and tell employer what you can do for them
- Know your own professional background in terms of dates, salary, job responsibilities
- Be able talk about your strengths and have real examples ready to go
- Be able to talk about your weakness in the same manner
·Interview Hurdles and how do handle:
- What are your salary requirements? I am currently earning, and my main focus is to identify the right job opportunity?
- Why are you looking? Be direct in your answers, stay positive
- What are your weaknesses? Don't be afraid to address real weakness but only the ones you have conquered
·Closing Questions and Comments:
-This is a great opportunity?
- I am very interested.?
- What are the next steps in your interview process??
- Do you have any other questions regarding my background??
·Make sure to get business cards of the interviewers and send Thank You notes, be personable, but do not wait too long, keeping your name at the forefront of the employer is always key.
COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
·What are your long range and short range goals and objectives
·What do you see yourself doing short term, long term?
·What motivates you; financial growth or professional development?
·What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
·How do you think a friend, teacher or former employer would describe you?
·What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
·What makes you unique to other candidates for this job?
·How do you evaluate or determine success?
·In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
·What qualities should a successful manager possess?
·What are your greatest accomplishments in your life?
·If you were hiring somebody for this position, what qualities would you look or in what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
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