Here are the 15 things that need to be explored in a good interview:
1. The name of the employer, the location and the dates of employment
2. The job title
3. Starting and final levels of compensation. You can be vague about or fudge salary history on resumes and in cover letters, but you'd better have real numbers for the interview because someone will be checking!
4. Expectations for the job.
5. Responsibilities and accountabilities
6. What was going on when you arrived? What challenges did you face?
7. Results, successes and accomplishments
8. Major mistakes: What would you like to be able to do differently?
9. The most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of the job
10. The least enjoyable and least rewarding aspects
11. Talents you inherited and changes you made
12. Reason for leaving
13. Supervisor's name, title and contact information
14. What was it like to work for this person? What were his or her major strengths and shortcomings as a supervisor?
15. What would your supervisor say about your strengths, weaknesses and general performance?
2006-08-23 23:06:01
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answered by Anonymous
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That first initial contact during the interview is crucial. Although few words may be exchanged, a rapport develops- You want that rapport to be as positive as possible. Here are some tips that will help you to be as presentable as possible during the interview.
Punctuality is Essential
This is fundamentally important- Be absolutely punctual for your interview. Be on the safe side and leave early. You never know when an accident on the road may occur, or when the subway inconveniently has mechanical problems. You cannot make an excuse if you are late. So leave an extra 15 minutes early so that you have a couple of minutes to compose yourself in the waiting room and go in relaxed. Even if you arrive on location half an hour early, grab a coffee, walk around and relax. You would like to enter the office and reception area approximately 10 minutes early.
Dress for the Job
Attire for an interview is important. Dress for the job. If you are interviewing at a tattoo parlor- you are aware that a suit is not necessary. If you are, however, interviewing in the financial world, dress conservatively. Even if it is for an industry such as advertising, where they are more relaxed about the dress code- go in for your interview in proper, suitable attire. You will never be penalized for overdressing (no bowtie or prom dress though). Just be well groomed. A proper and neat appearance for an interview is essential.
Know all the Facts
Make sure you know the proper name of the interviewer and its pronunciation. You do not want to embarrass yourself by mispronouncing it during the interview. If you have to, call up the company a few days ahead for them to spell the person’s name and ask them for the proper pronunciation.
No Limp Handshake
As useless as this may sound- have a firm handshake. Many people’s impression of others is grounded on that first initial handshake. A limp loose handshake is not liked. Do not break their hand with brute force, but a good solid handshake says a lot about a person.
Eye Contact is Key
Eye contact during the interview is fundamental. People with shifty eyes who look everywhere but at the person puts people on edge and may make them uncomfortable. Proper eye contact is just a sign of respect that you are paying attention to them and you are interested in the conversation or topic at hand. Make sure if your interview is in front of a panel of people to address all of them with your eyes. Even if only one individual is doing the asking, they are all there to evaluate you. You want to make sure that you make them all feel as if they are a part of the interview process.
Sit Down when Asked to Sit
As you are invited into the interviewer’s office wait until he or she asks you to have a seat before making yourself comfortable. This is just the more polite thing to do.
Come Equipped
Bring a notebook or a binder and some pens to the interview. If you are to take notes you do not want to have to ask for paper and a pen. Have it handy and somewhere with easy access. You do not want to have to take your briefcase or purse apart in front of the interviewer frantically searching for your favourite pen.
Carry your Resume with You
Carry around a couple copies of your resume to the interview in case you get asked for one.
2006-08-28 01:32:52
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answered by PK LAMBA 6
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