Interview - this is an extremely important step in the process of selecting candidates for the post. Well-written resume, cover letter, the recommendations - all of this is important, but not enough. How to be interviewed - that the main task for the candidate.
The final decision will be taken only after the interview will take place, and every job seeker knows that to be invited to it is not always possible, but it does not mean that you get the job. Therefore, if a person is invited to personally meet with a potential employer or recruiter, he feels a lot more trouble than joy. During the interview, employers make impression of the candidates, and often it happens that a man who looked to resume attractive in real life than they are not satisfied. It happens the other way: a candidate who has a relatively weak resume in live communication demonstrates qualities that are needed just to the employer. Of course, you can not please all, but there are some general rules and recommendations which in most cases help to successfully pass an interview.
Get ready
Careful preparation is essential for the interview
. Fortunately, at present, thanks to the Internet, it is not difficult
. Explore all available information about the company where you work; looking not only at the official website, but also from other sources
. The interests of both the history and the latest information - read the press releases and business news relating to the company and the industry in which it operates
. Your awareness will show the employer that you are interested in the work it in this company, and are serious about any case in particular, and Interview
. In addition, think about where you will begin the interview - usually at the start of the candidate the opportunity to briefly tell us about yourself
. Typically, such a representation of the candidate is free and concise summary of what is written in the summary
. Think about what your achievements and quality are the most important for the position that you want to take and make the emphasis on them
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Be specific
Come to the interview on time or a few minutes early. If for any reason you are forced to stay, please inform on the phone to someone who should conduct the interview. Do not come too soon - a person who is engaged in the selection of candidates may be other work responsibilities, from which it is better not to distract.
Make the first impression
Behave according to the situation politely greet and call by name or by name and patronymic of a man who conducts the interview (the name you had to communicate by phone when invited for an interview). Choose to interview the simple, neat clothing - is better to give preference to the classic style and neutral colors. Jeans, sneakers and T-shirts is better not to wear a (possibly exceptions can make the applicants places in companies such as Google and Facebook, but it is quite a different story). Black suit and light shirt, or just a skirt or pants with a blouse would be appropriate in any case.
Show a positive attitude
Do this from the beginning, and in no case do not complain about how difficult it is to find a parking place, and how long had to wander through the corridors before finding the correct door. Do not say anything bad about their previous employers. In the beginning, thank you for what you have been given an opportunity to be interviewed.
keep calm
While interviewing for most people due to the severe stress
How to beat stress? Create an oasis
, Do not show fear and insecurity. When you ask a question, wait a couple of seconds to think a little about the answer and take a deep breath. While maintaining a friendly face, and do not forget to maintain eye contact with the person.
Take care of verbal and nonverbal communication
You speak very clearly and to the point, without deviating from the main topic. Follow intonation - they say a lot about a person. Make sure that you and your partner talked about an equal amount of time. If you say 90% of the time (or vice versa) is likely to end the interview for you quite well.
Remember that the gestures and attitudes are also an extensive source of information and experienced recruiter can accurately determine that a person is lying, he does not have the enthusiasm, or he's just not sure he wants this job. During the interview, do not cross your arms and legs, and keep your hands at the mouth so that they hid the mouth of the interlocutor (this is - one of the famous signs of insincerity). It is necessary to read a book about non-verbal communication - this will help not only in the interview, but in many other situations.
Be confident
Of course, you have to be realistic, and not to show overconfidence. However, do not underestimate yourself, give to understand that you are not sure that we deserve the position for which applying for, and so on. Employers usually want to see among their employees strong personalities capable of adequately assess themselves and their capabilities.
Be ready to test
If the position you are applying for, requires no special skills, be prepared for the fact that the employer can test your skills during the interview. These checks include the conversation in a foreign language, the solution of any problems in the field of programming, search for solutions hypothetical situational problems, and so on.
Be curious
At the end of the interview the applicants are usually given the opportunity to ask questions. If you just say that you have no issues with the employer's perspective this is a demonstration that you are interested enough job you are applying for. So be sure to ask about something - for example, career opportunities, about whether employees treat their proposals to senior management, and how they can do it, the plans of the company in the next five years, and so on . Several of these issues better to prepare in advance.