What are some tips when going for a job interview?

Question

for example type of clothing or things to say and what not to say please help.

Answer 1

Like many career advice experts, Steve Fogarty, staffing partner at Waggener Edstrom, says candidates should research a company thoroughly before an interview. And if the company is a private firm, that's not an excuse to skip doing your homework.

Where there's a will, there's a way, and finding a way to gather information on a company "distinguishes the great candidates from the good candidates," says Fogarty.

Consider Fogarty's company, a large independent public relations agency. He says that if someone were trying to find out about Waggener Edstrom, the candidate could take a number of steps. In addition to simply visiting the company's Web site, joining a trade organization like the Public Relations Society of America would almost certainly give someone interested in his company exposure to people who work there.

Fogarty offers a less conventional method as well: "People might be able to find a press release that one of our PR people has written and contact that person and say, ‘I saw your press release. It looks really good. Would you be open to me asking a few questions? I'm doing research on your company.' That's a way to get information."

What else can you do to improve your chances at the interview? Try these tips from Fogarty:

Be Concise

Interviewees rambling on is one of the most common blunders Fogarty sees. "You really have to listen to the question, and answer the question, and answer it concisely," he says. "So many people can't get this basic thing down. You ask them a question, and they go off on a tangent. They might think you want to hear what they're saying, but they didn't answer your question."

Provide Examples

It's one thing to say you can do something; it's another to give examples of things you have done. "Come with a toolbox of examples of the work you've done," advises Fogarty. "You should come and anticipate the questions a recruiter's going to ask based on the requirement of the role. Think of recent strong strategic examples of work you've done, then when the question is asked, answer with specifics, not in generalities. You should say, ‘Yes, I've done that before. Here's an example of a time I did that…,' and then come back and ask the recruiter, ‘Did that answer your question?'"

Be Honest

Somehow, candidates get the impression that it's best to try to dance around difficult questions. "If you don't have a skill, just state it. Don't try to cover it up by talking and giving examples that aren't relevant. You're much better off saying you don't have that skill but perhaps you do have some related skills, and you're happy to tell them about that if they like."

Keep Your Guard Up

According to Fogarty, you can split recruiters into two schools. There are those who are very straight-laced and serious, and candidates better take the process seriously as well when dealing with them.

"Then you have recruiters like me," he says, chuckling. "I'm going to be that candidate's best friend when they call me. My technique is to put them at ease, because I want them to tell me everything, and a lot of candidates mess up in this area. They start to think, ‘Oh, this guy is cool. I can tell him anything.' And then they cross the line." And that can take a candidate out of contention. Remember: Always maintain your professionalism.

Ask Great Questions

Fogarty says nothing impresses him more than a really good question that not only shows you've researched the company in general, but the specific job you're hoping to land as well. "That makes me go, ‘Wow, this person has really done their homework. They not only know the company, but they know the role.'"

Answer 2

1. Dress for success - in a nice, smart business suit, pref w/ a skirt.
2. Do your homework on the company - be prepared to answer why you want to work there, show them you care about the company. Look at their website, do a google search on articles and/or the people who will be interviewing you.
3. Practice likely q's. Be direct & concise. Always 2 mins or less. Be sure to prepare for the "Tell me about yourself" question or "Walk me through your resume" as well as "Tell me about your strengths" and "Tell me about your weaknesses."
4. Prepare q's for the Q&A section. Ideally, use your homework to help formulate good q's. Do not ask abt salary/benefits...ask q's that show you really care abt the company.
5. Firm handshake & good posture during interview - convey confidence (but not *********).
6. When asked q's try to think about "CAR" - context, action, results. So, what was the situation, what were the actions you took, and what were the results you got. Answers should be under 2 mins.
7. Prep work: Think abt the skills they are looking for in the ideal candidate. Think abt examples from your past that demonstrate those skills. Be sure to weave those into the interview.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

I think that there aren't many things that you sould know when you applying for a job.But some are important .it depends what kind of job is and how much do you need or want to start working. First you should be dressed appropriate for the interview and should be in as much as good looking because the first sight is very important.In the interview you should be calm and i think act natural very important to show you confidence and motivation to work.As any job money talk is also important.The money u shoulld take must be on the level you are in the moment because if not u cant make progress on your work.The other things i think will come up by themselves if u are confident and natural :)

Answer 4

Depends on what you are going for. In general, dress professionally. Study well the company where you are going to be interviewed....such as products they make etc. Be prepared to answer questions such as what makes you better than other candidates...so focus on your strengths...espeically the ones that coincide with what the company is looking for. Prepare your own questions to ask the interviewer. Normally...at one point of time they are bound to ask you...if you have any questions. That gives you the opportunity to have your questions about the job or the company etc answered. I think there are some really good tips on the www.workopolis.ca website as well.

Answer 5

Companies are looking for people to solve their problems? They will hire you, if they truly believe in your ability to help them.

If your answers are too brief, you may leave your interviewer unsatisfied and irritated?

Talking too much during an interview will make your interviewer want to get rid of you as soon as possible, even if you ARE the best candidate for the job

Saying what an interviewer wants to hear, rather than giving a truthful answer, may end up in a stressful and unsatisfying job for you?

Answer 6

Most important is that an interview is two ways, so make sure you ask as much as you answer. Also be prepared! you never have a second chance to make a first impression, so show that you have invested time to learn whatever info is available about the company and/or industry. Also, have an idea of what you are looking for, and be comfortable articulating it.

Answer 7

First young lady just relax. Ask yourself what can i do to help this operation, then tell them your answer with confidence. Do not over dress because you will be stressed out on trying to top yourself from then on, just look classy this is a look that will never go out of style. Keep in the back of your mind that if for some reason they do not hire you it is not the end of the world. This way you will not appear desperate. look at it as their loss. Ask questions that you need to know the answers to do your job the way they expect it done, you cannot read their mind so ask. All ways look whoever you are talking to in their eyes, show them your confident in your abilities and you have nothing to hide. go get'em tiger.

Answer 8

Be early to the interview but no earlier than 15 mintues. Dress in a nice professional outfit. Be honest with your answers. Do not tell them what you think they want to hear. Carry a copy of your resume with you to hand to them in case they do not have thier copy handy. Look them in the eye when answering questions. Confidence will take you far.

Good Luck~!

Answer 9

be confident.
be yourself.
wear tidy clothing. professional looking.
answer the questions as professional as you can.
when they ask for your questions, ask them things such as:
-what expectations do theyhave for this position and the person in it?
-what are the key responsibilities of this position?
-what's the work atmosphere is like?
-what's their management style?
yeah stuff like that.
also don't forget to bring a CV listing lots of good points about you.

that's all i gota say really. good luck 4 ur job interview! =D

Answer 10

I allways dress nice for the interview. Refrain from asking how much money you'll make and concentrate on the company and its profile. Ask easy questions but make sure you come off as being interested in the company.