Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Tips on Interview Preparation

  • Ensure your consultant has provided you with a detailed understanding of the position description, the team environment and the organisation.
  • Conduct additional research regarding the organisation through reading annual reports and researching on the internet. Understand its products/services, size, locations, financial situation and growth potential.
  • Make sure you know exactly where you are going and always be on time.
  • Dress conservatively and pay attention to all facets of your dress and grooming.
    Know the exact place and time of the interview, the interviewer's full name and the correct pronunciation and his/her title.
  • Spend 30 minutes reviewing your resume/experience and its relevance to the position description. Identify the specific examples in your background that are directly relevant to the position description and that demonstrate your ability to do the job. Refresh your memory regarding details of present and past employers and your work history in their companies. You will be expected to know a lot about a company for which you have previously worked. Pay particular attention to how you will describe your most important achievements.
  • Be prepared to convey to the interviewer: why this role appeals to you, why they should consider you for this role and what makes you a bit different from other candidates.
  • Prepare the questions YOU will ask during the interview. Remember that an interview is a two-way street. The employer will try to determine through questioning if you have the qualifications necessary to do the job. You must determine through questioning whether the company will give you the opportunity for the growth and development you seek.

5 comments:

RB said...

Awesome tips... Must be kept in mind while looking for a new job.

Anonymous said...

Good practical tips. Followed by the applicant if he had some past experience too. Your other post about resume is great.

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