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1..Prepare by reading about the company. Be prepared to say something positive. For example, "I am impressed that Exxoonn has decided to go with electric cars. I really want to work with such a forward thinking company."
2. Be prepared to tell them why you'd be a good employee -- if it's Starbucks, you love coffee and getting up early. If it's a PR firm, you love being creative and working in teams. etc
3. Ask them what they're looking for in more detail than what the ad showed. Explain why you meet those needs.
4. Make sure you address how you're going to make them more successful whether it's higher profits or happier customers or whatever is most important to their bottom line.

2007-01-02 23:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by hawkthree 6 · 1 0

When I give interviews, I look for the following:

a) Knowledge about my company - every company in the world has a website; familiarize yourself with it and the company's direction

b) Good posture - don't sit too erect, or else you look nervous. Be comfortable, smile, and maintain eye contact. I am looking for confidence, not grade school manners.

c) Your ability to lead - my best hires have always been able to lead the conversation, not by blathering on about themselves, but by asking intelligent questions and keeping me talking. Remember: the person asking the questions is in charge of the conversation.

d) (I don't know a better way to say this) How annoying you are - Cells phones should be turned off, not set to vibrate, you should avoid repeating the same phrase (a habit of the nervous), such as, "as you can see by my resume...", or, "...and the like." So many people will do that in an interview and not even realize it, but believe me, your interviewer does. I'll write any catchphrases of yours on top of my sheet. The number of times you say "uh" is also a factor, and don't you dare look at your watch.

e) As an additional warning, many interviewers will also intentionally throw something at you to see how well you react. Questions like, "Tell me what your biggest weakness is," or just stopping the conversation dead are ways to get you off of your guard so that we can see how you normally act (not that anyone ever stretches the truth in an interview, or has prepared answers for common questions, ahem). Don't smile nervously and say "Ooh, nice question" and then sit there and try to think of something while you turn red. Call me on it. If I ask a stupid question, smile and say, "I've always heard that people ask curveballs like that. Tell me, what kind of answer are you really looking for here?" If you have good rapport with your interviewer, he'll probably just laugh and move on. If I give you a dead silence, don't babble on about your resume. I read it already. Ask a question either about the business or something a little further off the wall, depending on your rapport and the interviewer. I want to see you get the ball rolling again, not kick a dead horse, you know?

Good luck!

2007-01-03 00:08:26 · answer #2 · answered by Kenny 1 · 0 0

- show confidence through direct eye contact and
- just how smart you are by aligning youre future plans with the organisation vision and values (this does require that you know in depth about the organisation).

sit up straight and dress properly without diverting too much from yourself that you end up not being comfortable. Call in advance to know the names and number of people interviewing you. You can even prepare 'Thank you notes/cards' in advance.

Remember to use ask questions at the end of the interview. Ask how long the interviewer has been with the organisation and why? Ask them 'how you did on a scale of ten' and where can you improve on..saying that you use every experience as an experience worth having and you want that interview to make you better at interviews and a better person in general.

Good luck.

2007-01-02 23:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by CJ 2 · 0 0

Always be ready to face the Bord at the time of interview.
Do not be over smart or so lazy or back word that you may be rejected at the first glance.
You must know the requirements, where you are going for the interview.
Answer the question to the point in stick words.
Do not answer the question by guess if you are not sure it will loose your impression.
Go for interview well prepared and with the current knowledge about your subject.
Your face and body language must be normal without any tention.

2007-01-03 00:23:00 · answer #4 · answered by YASHPAL T 1 · 0 0

The first 30-45 seconds decide the rest of the interview and the fate of the candidate!
So, be confident and natural. To be confident and natural, you should live your CV. You should have rehearsed the facts and figures in your CV well. You should have prepared yourself for the position for which you are interviewing, and the organisation where you have the interview.
A little bit preparation and practise helps you win an interview.
Getting through an interview is not the end-all. It is a beginning of a career. So you need to be truthful to yourself.
Good luck!!!

2007-01-03 17:18:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Listen to the interviewers questions and answer them with thought. Know about the company before the interview. Get a book on typical interview questions. Be yourself and try to relax. Good luck!

2007-01-02 23:59:28 · answer #6 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 0 0

Do not think that you are a job seeker. Think that you are going to convince the board how you will contribute to the Company. Focus on what you will deliver, and this must be their requirement.
Practising relaxed eyeontact by using a mirror to look into your own eyes is an excellent tool.
Be relaxed, be yourself and maintain friendly eyecontact with all on the panel.
Keep affirming your success.You will win.
All the best !

2007-01-03 00:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by sud 2 · 0 0

It will be easier to answer your question if you can be more specific on what kind of feedback you are looking for - are you concerned about your age, being over/under qualified for the job, etc? Regardless, tons of information online for 40+ workers. Start with your state's department of labor website, they will have referrals for what you are looking for. About interviews, being consistent in your answers is your best bet. Good luck.

2016-05-22 22:30:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Believe in yourself. that means enter with confidence. Be prepared before going, u should be knowing about the company, its goals and objectives and its past achievements.
Be honest as lie can give u some troubles.
Moreover, work on ur body language.
Wear formals and formal shoes too.
Just keep few points in ur mind, show them confidence u have and dont forget ur body language as it tells more than enough about our personality.

2007-01-02 23:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by yakir 2 · 0 0

Be polite and avoid any negative or controversal issues. Be true to yourself and gracefully accept your weakness or lack of knowledge.

2007-01-02 23:51:12 · answer #10 · answered by liketoaskq 5 · 0 0

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