Ok so i've gone a year and a half without an interview! Then like buses 2 come at once!!!!
1st is for an admin assistant, 2nd is for a secretary. What i was wondering is has anyone got any tips for the interview and what sort of questions should i ask at the end?
Many thanks in advance!
2007-02-07 23:29:50 · 7 answers · asked by louise198504@btinternet.com 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Well done that must be a relief for you. Questions that you ask should be intelligent and made to make you look better. Suggestions:
How is the company changing this year?
My strengths are..... how do you think that you can best utilise these?
At the end say -" I am very keen on this role, are there any other questions I can answer that will show you how appropriate I am for this job?"
Good Luck
2007-02-07 23:42:03 · answer #1 · answered by Biz Guru 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The main communication signals you will give out will be via:
Your body language
The words you use
Your tone of voice
There has been research in to how much each of these impacts on how a person perceives you. Most important is body language at 55%, tone of voice at 38% and words at 7%. So if you find yourself fluffing it a little - don't worry.
Portray openess through body language (don't cross arms etc). Sound confident, friendly and open - yet assertive and sure of yourself. Easier said than done in an interview - but give it a go!
Suggested questions for the end:
What is the scope for career development/progression within the role (if this is relevant!).
Are you being hired for a new role or are you replacing someone? If you are replacing them you are entitled to ask why they are leaving. If you do this follow it up with questions relating to what your predecessor brought to the role that they would expect to see you mimick and what room for improvement did they notice that you may work on once in the role.
Very best of luck!
2007-02-07 23:51:50 · answer #2 · answered by theflamingred 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just be confident and show that you can do the work it is not necessarily what you say and do but more like with what attitude do you approach the questions. You should try and click with the interviewer as well and they will give you the job.
As a common advice I would say smile and keep contact
But don't stare and giggle
You can ask questions about why is this position available and about the long term goals of that company or department.
Other than that you can ask more about is there need for you to develop the role - this shows that you are thinking of contributing to the company... or ask about opportunities around - this means that you are thinking long term.
The most important is not to be nervous but real and confident.
Good luck
2007-02-07 23:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by weird_girl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I go on a lot of interviews, and no two are alike. They will possibly ask about you, your skills, goals, what environment you like to work in, what is your idea of the perfect job, how you would handle certain situations, why you left your last job. If you have time, search the net or library for interview questions. That will give you an idea what they might ask you. Be yourself, listen twice as much as you talk, think before you talk and always act professional.
2007-02-08 00:11:34 · answer #4 · answered by hirebookkeeper 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A lot of interviewers like to see that you are confident, so its good to speak clearly and do not slouch when you are sitting.
They also like to ask questions about your career goals as well as about your personality.
It is possible that they would ask you certain questions such as:
"How would you handle conflict if two colleagues were arguing?"
etc.
2007-02-07 23:39:52 · answer #5 · answered by Timo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be relaxed, smile, then you can prehaps ask how are the other members of staff- are they a friendly bunch- because your a team player. (That gives the idea that you can fit in)
2007-02-07 23:41:11 · answer #6 · answered by kate d 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
fisrt, i want to congaratulate you ! You need to know who is your boss. who you should reporting to...because if your boss is good then you are safe..hehe. Tell them what you can do. And if they asked you what is your weakness / strongest just tell them all the positive answer.
2007-02-07 23:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sheue 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋