What are some tips for a person thats about to have and interview. please give any advice.
2006-11-08 17:31:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Here are some common questions I've been asked during interviews (try to have answers prepared for them):
1) Tell us about yourself. (They don't want to hear about your hobbies or personal life - unless it relates to the job. They want to hear something about you that would be beneficial to their company)
2) What are your strengths/weaknesses? (Always try to put a positive spin on your weaknesses or at least say that you are taking the initiative to improve in this area.)
3) Tell us about a time when you've made a mistake at work. (You need to emphasize what steps you took to correct it or how you've learned from it.)
4) What has been your greatest accomplishment?
5) Why do you want this job?
6) Why should we hire you / How will you benefit our company?
7) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Also, dress professionally and be well groomed. Have a firm handshake - no one likes a limp one. No heavy perfume or cologne (it makes some people sick - your interviewer might be one of them). Try not to fidget. Smile and make eye contact when answering questions. Nod to show you're listening when they are speaking. Once the interview is over, thank them for taking the time to meet with you.
As a follow up, I usually mail them a thank you letter (samples can be found on monster.com).
If you have time, you might want to research the company you are applying for so that you know something about it. If you know absolutely nothing about their organization, they'll wonder why you want to work for them.
Good luck!
2006-11-08 21:13:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
i had my first interview last month. just relax.. you'll get the job probably, just be comfortable, talk to them.. show that you are a person.. and to be a dum dum.. answer quickly.. and in a related topic to where you are applying at.
2006-11-08 17:34:10 · answer #2 · answered by David 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make eye contact. look at them when they are talking. Dress a step above the job you are going for. Haircut and shave.
2006-11-08 17:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by konala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
But don't commit the sin of speaking too soon, sometimes called premature articulation.
2006-11-08 17:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Learn to give good aural sex.
2006-11-08 17:33:02 · answer #5 · answered by Chuck Dhue 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
overdress
2006-11-08 17:34:50 · answer #6 · answered by puma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋