Answer
the following questions before you start studying
·
What should you prepare for a job
interview?
·
What questions are always asked in a job
interview?
·
Do you have to wear any special clothes?
About
an Interview
An
Interview Preparation
Before going to an interview, it is important to have
a basic understanding about the company’s goals and culture. Simple questions
like these can be researched in advance:
1. What
does the company produce?
2. What
kind of technology is used?
3. How
big is the company (small, medium, or large)?
4. Where
is the company located (one or many locations)?
5. Is
it a publicly traded company?
6. What
is the financial situation (stock price if publicly traded)?
7. Which
partners and collaborators exist?
8. What
do the most recent press releases talk about?
Practice
Communication
There are certain questions that can be anticipated
and an applicant can practice answer to these in advance. Some of the most
common questions can be found on the internet and typically relate to the
following topics:
1. Experience
and Education
2. Five-year
goals
3. Work
style
4. Worst
experience
5. Strenght
and Weaknesses
6. Flexibility
7. Why
the Job is interesting
Preparing
Ourselves
-
Eat well. Taking the time to nurture the
body will help concentration and mental balance. It is a good idea to eat well
(healthy food) the day and morning before the interview
-
Exercise. Physical Activity is good for
both mind and body. It is optional to exercise the day before the interview.
Another kind of exercise that may give a competitive advantage is mental
imagery, especially if nervousness is a prevalent problem in interview
situations
-
Rest. A greatly underappreciated part of
interview preparation is sufficient rest. An applicant should avoid being
physically or mentally exhausted to display the best performance. If traveling
is involved to get to an interview, it is important to arrive early, so there
is time to adjust and rest
-
Dress well. Obviously good hygiene and
professional look are important. There is also usually a corporate dress code.
Information about the dress code can be requested from the company’s Human
Resources Department or these simple conservative rules can be followed:
1. Women
·
No open-toed shoes
·
Heels maximum 1,5 inches (3 cm)
·
No tight or revealing clothing or mini
skirts
·
As little make up as possible
·
No or very little perfume
·
No excessive jewelry
·
Classic attire (shirt and pants, shirt and
skirt)
2. Men
·
Classic attire: (white shirt, tie suit, classic
shoes)
Adapted from:
www.applicationtletter.org/interview_preparation
Interview
Etiquette Tips
Below are a few interview etiquette tips for your
interview success
Before the interview:
1. Your
hair should be clean and combed
2. Nails
should be clean and trimmed
3. Be
conservative. If the company doesnt have a dress code, remember that it’s
better to overdress than underdress
4. Arrive
at least 10 minutes before the interview. The extra minutes will also give time
to fill out any forms or applications that might be required
5. Turn
off your cell phone
6. Don’t
assume that whoever greets you is the receptionist
During the Interview:
1. Make
a positive and professional first impression by being assertive and giving a
firm handshake to each interviewer and addressing each interviewer by name as
he or she introduced
2. Reinforce
yoyr professionalism and your ability to communicate effectively by speaking
clearly
3. Use
appropriate wording. You won’t receive extra points for each word that has more
than 10 letters. Use technical terms only when appropriate to the question.
After the interview:
1. Shake
each interviewer ‘s hand and thank each interviewer by name
2. Send
a thank you note as soon as possible after the interview
Taken from www.job-interview.net
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