| |
How To Prepare For A First Interview
|
 |
- Get a copy of the job description and measure
yourself against the exact requirements, if no job description
is available then make an appointment to discuss the role
in detail with your consultant.
- Expect questions related to your experience
in issues described in the job description.
- Prepare yourself for the question: Tell
me about yourself. The ensuing monologue is where you can
score points and should be a 3 to 4 minute overview of your
career to date and an outline of your character.
- Bring pen and paper to the interview and
if necessary take notes.
- Think of at least six very relevant questions
to ask. Learn those questions by heart. Omit questions on
remuneration, annual leave, benefits etc.
- Find out in advance as much as possible
about the company that you are being interviewed by and
make sure you have good reasons why you would want to work
for this company.
- Prepare yourself for the question: what
do you think you can contribute to our organisation? Make
sure that you have at least 4 good ideas. If this question
does not arise then at a relevant moment, take the opportunity
to tell the interviewer why you think he should hire you.
- Be prepared to sell yourself.
- Think of achievements and events that happened
where you showed your skills and use these as case studies
to show how suitable you are for the position.
- More and more organisations are moving to
behavioural-based interviews, if you don't know how to deal
with this, please ask your Real Consultant for a coaching
session.
And
finally, if you want the job, let them know!
|
|
|
|
