Knowing what to expect can mean the difference between performing well and making a fool of yourself. If you know what to expect you can better prepare yourself for the challenging questions and scenarios that may be posed.
Generally, when you begin and interview there is a period of introduction. Once those have been completed, you may be offered the opportunity to speak about yourself. You should try to keep this relevant to the current job offer. Although your personal life maybe of great interest, the time for an interview is limited so best stick to what they need to know and will want to hear.
You may be asked to demonstrate your current knowledge of the company. You may be asked this directly or in the form of a question such as. Why would you like to work for us? Prepare yourself by doing some research about the company. This shows the employer that you have a genuine interest in working for them and are not afraid of doing some research.
Nearly every interview asks that dreaded question, what are your weaknesses? The worst
answer that you can give is none at all. Everyone has weaknesses so this answer will not
impress. This question is more a test of your answering skills than anything. Speak about how you deal with your weaknesses. I make lists of things to do to make sure I remember everything or I use spell check to make sure everything is correct. This answers show your weaknesses and how you cope.
You will also likely get the opportunity to speak about your strengths. Although you may have many, keep these relevant to the job on offer. Again, interview time is limited and you don’t want to waste opportunities.
To get that job offer, you need to have a successful interview. Employers rarely hire the person on experience and qualifications alone. Most of the time it is the candidate that gives the best interview. By knowing how to present yourself in the best possible way, you can guarantee yourself success.
Preparing yourself ahead of time and knowing what to expect can make a great difference in
how well you perform in an interview. By being able to handle yourself well, you’ll be able to
make that important first impression.
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