Effective
Resumes and Cover Letters will get you the Interview. The Interview will
get you the Job! Don't squander all the hard work. Know how to
present yourself at the Interview.
Be prepared and you will do fine. Success is what you have when
preparation meets opportunity. Preparation will boost your confidence and
give you the opportunity to focus on the things you need to or want to focus on.
Formulate answers for sample questions. Practice! Practice! Practice!
Get someone to role-play. All efforts will be greatly rewarded.
- Dress for (success) the position you are applying
- Market yourself and your skills. Demonstrate the best slice
of you.
The interview should be a two-way process
You must want to work for the organization and they should want
to hire you. This is your opportunity to present the best of you.
Make sure you understand the purpose of the questions, before you
answer. The information they are seeking should be in your answer.
Remember "you get what you negotiate; not what you
deserve"
Prepare some questions for the interviewer
Ask about the next step
Be courteous and gracious. Thank the interviewer.
You never get a second chance to make a good first impression!
Job Interview
Questions:
You might not be
asked these questions specifically, but crafting answers to them should
better prepare you for the interview. Once you have formulated your
answers, you can use them in your preparation for subsequent
interviews. It is a worthwhile exercise and investment.
Remember:
Before you give an answer, first attempt to discern the purpose behind the
question. Answer specifically. No rambling.
- Tell me about yourself.
- What previous experience do you
have with this kind of work?
- What experience did you gain from
your last employment?
- What do you know about our
company, product, etc.?
- Why do you want to work here? Why
do you think you will like to work here?
- What is about our products and
services that interest you?
- What kinds of machine or equipment
have you worked with?
- What are you long-range career
goals/plans?
- How do you work under pressure or
tight deadlines?
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Do you like routine work?
- What are your hobbies?
- What five words would you say
best describe you?
- When are you available to work?
- Would you take further training if
it was necessary for the job?
- Do you have any questions?
Managing First Impressions:
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Construction)
A Word On Behavioural
Interviewing:
(Under Construction)
Job Interview Resources:
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Construction)
