2007-02-18 07:13:55 · 11 answers · asked by liamj2003 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Start the interview by asking the interviewer if they can fill you in the job from their point of view. Nothing better than getting a manager talking as they somehow attribute their own voice to you being smart.
Most interviews these days are called behavioral based, meaning they start each question with "Tell me a situation in which". If they don't, answer each question with a situation anyway. This will increase your chances of getting the job offer by 25%.
At the end of the interview, ask them if you have answered all of their questions. Have some tough questions for them (example: management style, the good the bad and the ugly about working there, upcoming challenges that would fit your skills).
Thank them for having you in, and tell them you are interested and are available for an interview this week (give them some times for a second interview).
Send a follow up note the next day via email "I appreciate meeting with you regarding the XYZ job" and remind them of your skills inventory against the challenges they mentioned at the end when you asked your questions.
Don't be disappointed if you don't get the job. The point of behavioral based interviewing is to align cultural fits. Just thank your lucky stars that you dodged a bullet and move on.
Good Luck!
2007-02-18 07:22:41 · answer #1 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Research the company you are interviewing with so you can sound educated about what their business does. Learn enough to be able to ask a question or two so that they can tell you've done your research. Take your resume and a cover letter with you (if appropriate). Look the person in the eye when talking with them, shake their hand firmly when introducing yourself. Make sure to get their business card/contact information so you can send a thank you letter after the interview. Make sure to ask about the next steps at the end of the interview so you know what to expect. Be prepard to discuss why you are a good fit for the position. You need to sell yourself.
2007-02-18 07:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Tiff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i did no longer nail my first few interviews. often by using fact i did no longer comprehend the dazzling issues to do. regrettably, you could want a resume prepare, by using fact it could harm your activity opportunities devoid of one. What you prefer to concentration on throughout the time of the interview isn't what you like. incredibly, concentration on approaches which you will help the employer. case in point, in the event that they are seeking a individual who would be there every time they time table you to artwork, what are you able to assert to reassure them of this (no longer in easy terms to get the activity, yet essentially the way you will ensure you would be there every day). additionally, seem in the mirror at your outfit which you're donning. Does it tutor which you're expert, properly groomed and not in a fashion that the two detracts or distracts from a lifeless ringer for the save. you pick for example which you pay attention properly, which you will think of by using what you prefer to assert, and which you're able to studying the activity extremely. All of those issues they are going to be searching for whilst the interview you. and you'd be evaluated from the time you arrive in the automobile parking zone, until eventually you leave the automobile parking zone. .
2016-09-29 07:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave your home as early as possible because Monday morning traffic is totally unpredictable, dress professional, bring extra copies of your resume in case they want one, look at the person who's interviewing you straight in the eye, smile a lot, look confident, (DON'T ASK ABOUT THE PAY RATE AT THIS TIME)
Do ask when will they make their final decision and give a firm handshake when you leave.
Make sure to drop a note in the mail to the person you spoke with and thank them for their time and that you state that you are very interested in working for them...
**Good Luck**
2007-02-18 07:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ Brunette Latina ♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would you love the job? let them know how interested you are in working for them and why. employers are often looking for someone with a little something extra. honesty is really the best policy. your enthusiasm is good too. faking it will make you look skeezy. be natural and normal and yourself. i can't believe how bad the other answers are. "make your body language lie for you" is the norm? do these people get jobs?
2007-02-18 07:26:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Not be late and DO NOT forget the name of the interviewer so you can send a 'thank you' letter. Ask him/her if they have a business card, which should have a name, address and contact#.
2007-02-18 07:27:57 · answer #6 · answered by rimpisomal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be confident smile and show them the great person u r!!!Be there on Time DO NOT BE LATE that would send a message to them telling them you would always be late or think something else is more important
2007-02-18 07:19:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you wear clean and polished shoes; sounds obvious, but its one of the things prospective employers notice. Good luck!
2007-02-18 07:23:26 · answer #8 · answered by alicexxx 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get plenty of sleep tonight. Be well groomed. Show up in time. Look them in the eye. Be happy. Sound confident (even if you aren't).
2007-02-18 07:17:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT fold your arms, prospective employers hate that! Keep good eye contact and be truthful.
Good luck.
2007-02-18 07:18:15 · answer #10 · answered by yomama23 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋