Prepare a list of questions you want to ask about the organisation and the position – think ahead! Such questions might include:
Needless to say, your presentation at an interview is extremely important. Not all of us are naturally stylish, so please be prepared to get advice on how to look your best, maybe splash out on a new corporate look that may just give you an edge on the day. As a rule, you should expect the environment to be conservative and corporate and dress accordingly.
You have put too much effort into selling yourself and getting to this point – it would be a shame to undo that by creating a less than positive visual impression.
Needless to say, your presentation at an interview is extremely important. Not all of us are naturally stylish, so please be prepared to get advice on how to look your best, maybe splash out on a new corporate look that may just give you an edge on the day. As a rule, you should expect the environment to be conservative and corporate and dress accordingly.
You have put too much effort into selling yourself and getting to this point – it would be a shame to undo that by creating a less than positive visual impression.
Treat the interview as a two way discussion and answer questions honestly, directly and keep to the point. Everyone present will be focusing their attention on you, so clouding your answer with jargon or evading the issue will be more obvious than you think. If you are not certain about a particular question, do not be afraid to ask if it can be rephrased. Listen, never interrupt and answer only what is asked.
There are common questions which arise in most job interviews, and while you should be prepared, try not to rehearse answers that are too precise. A better approach is to work on broad subject areas that are likely to come up during the interview. Some of these areas include:
In some organisations, employers give candidates questions designed to test their ability in situations or crises. You should try to find out the most common type of dilemma for employees in the job you are seeking and formulate an intelligent response.
Towards the end of the interview, you will usually be asked if you have any questions of your own. Try to prepare at least one or two intelligent questions before the interview. Be confident when asking your questions and use them to score additional points in your favour. For instance, you could ask about the company’s plans for the future and the sort of support the organisation might provide if you wanted further training. interview(s), should an offer of employment be made at the conclusion of any interview you attend, ask whether the offer will be confirmed in writing. Also, it is not unreasonable to request a short period of time to consider the offer before formally accepting.