Whatever magnificent summary you make, no matter what professional qualities you possess, you may not get the desired position unless you make a good impression on the interview.
Let's think about how well-prepared the interview is. 1. If the proposed vacancy really interests him, he will try to collect as much information about the company: history, specialization, location, on what products or services specializes. This will help not only to better imagine the future work place, but also can help in answering the question: "Why do you want to work in our company?".
2. When recording for an interview, he will try to clarify those questions that can be found out by telephone, so as not to waste time (either his own or someone else's):
- clarifies whether he understood correctly what the employer means under this vacancy (what will be the official duties); if you do not meet any requirement (for example, for a year younger than the required age), then specify. That is, whether the criterion is strict; but keep in mind that you can not get answers to some interesting questions simply because the HR manager does not know them; save them for an interview with the immediate supervisor;
- what documents should I bring with me (passport, work record book, printed resume?).
3. Think over the answers to questions that you may be asked; they can be either standard or the most unexpected; but you need to answer everything, and competently:
- work experience and skills;
- why this vacancy interested you;
- Why do you want to work in this company?
- your strengths and weaknesses, character traits;
- why they should choose you;
- What kind of payment do you expect?
- Why did you leave your previous job?
- How do you imagine your job responsibilities?
- when ready to start work;
- Who do you see yourself in 3 years, 5, 10 years;
- your marital status, whether there are children, elderly people you care for;
- Are you ready for short-term and long-term business trips?
- whether there are no medical contraindications to work at the desired position;
- whether there are chronic diseases;
- What book are you reading right now, which is your favorite movie;
- your hobby, hobbies;
4. Interviews - this is not only time for assessing the suitability of a candidate for a particular position, but also a chance for the applicant to learn more about the proposed vacancy. In addition, the initiative will demonstrate interest. A person who is properly prepared for an interview will think through the questions that interest him.
- what exactly will be the job duties;
- what are the conditions of employment (contract, health book, work book, paid leave and sick leave);
- what are the prospects for career growth;
- What "bonuses" are provided by work in this company (compensation of travel expenses, payment for fitness training, etc.).
The competent interviewer will tell all these details himself, but you can ask the question yourself.
5. Those who pass the interview competently, actually overcome most of the way to get the desired position, so he thinks in advance about the details:
- how much time will it take to not be late and not arrive too early;
- Relevant appearance: moderately business and official, but not excessively strict (one that will fit the future position and is suitable for meeting with a possible boss); for the woman ideal will be: a classic skirt just above the knees, shoes, a simple cut jacket without a deep cut or a blouse in a business style;
6. A few words about the behavior at the interview. On the eve you need not only to prepare, but also to have a good rest and sleep. Come a few minutes before the appointed time and report your arrival (for example, through the secretary), a good future employee should know the name and patronymic of the person who will speak to him (if on the phone you were talking to another employee, for example, with an assistant, name of the interviewer). Before the interview, you need to turn off your mobile phone. Listen carefully to questions and do not interrupt. Do not sit cross-legged or arms (a sign of a neglected state of attention). Answer clearly, not loudly and not quietly; Do not delay the answer, but do not be too brief. If we talk about the tone of the conversation, then the interviewer should ask it, and the job seeker will have to adjust to him. For example, if the atmosphere at the interview is easy and humor is appropriate, you can insert a joke (but you need to be careful and not overstep the stick), but if the tone of the conversation is purely business and serious, then you need to stick to it.
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