Hi, I have a job interview on Thursday at a company where I previoulsy applied for a different role but didn't get it as they thought I was over qualified and they suggested that I apply for the role I am going for an interview on Thursday for.
How do I stand out, as getting this job would solve my money problems once and for all as it pays really well. It is HR related. Do I demonstrate my knowledge of HR more or talk more about my existing job. What is the best approach? I am going into this interview already having suffered three job rejections within the space of three months.
2007-03-05 21:30:16 · 6 answers · asked by zabeonline 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If I've learned anything these past three weeks, it's that confidence is really the only thing that matters! They are considering you for this role because they felt you were over qualified for the other position for which you interviewed, so obviously this position seems "in the bag" for you. Congrats, by the way! Just talk about how what you do in your current role relates to this new position and demonstrate that you definitely have what it takes to be an exceptional employee. Good luck to you on your search!
2007-03-05 21:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First things first!
1. Put your past behind you. Life is like mutual funds - "Past performances are no guarantee for future results".
2. Be POSITIVE! It shows.
3. Be confident in yourself.
4. Prepare about the company. Do some basic research of the company (like what field they are in, what kinds of business verticals they serve, size of their operations - national and international, etc.) It is not required to know all the statistics at the tip of the finger, it shows how much ur interested in their establishment
5. Prepare about yourself. Link their requirements with your skills. By the basic research, you will know what kind of professionals or employees you will deal with. Map your skills accordingly - in the sense: what major qualities you have to be an effective HR (like leadership, counselling, mentoring, etc.)
6. Success Stories: When they ask about urself, tell your work experiences, qualifications, achievements - preferably professional, if any. Make sure you relate your achievements and capabilities with their requirements. For example: Hired and mentored 40 people over a period of 6 months.
7. Give figures for success: The last line in the last paragraph is a good example (instead of "I am a good mentor" phrase).
8. Be clear of your thoughts, Never contradict yourself.
9. If you do not know any answer, tell them that you do not know currently, but are eager to learn more about it. This shows your flexibility, willingness to learn and positive never-say-die attitude.
10. Last, but not least, BE YOURSELF! Everyone likes individuality.
All the very best!
2007-03-06 05:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by Tiger Tracks 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be as professional as possible, dress for the part, not in a ball gown or tux, but dark, professional dress.
No gum chewing or anything distracting during the interview.
Answer their questions to the best of your ability, but don't ramble on with info they don't need.
Try to explain to them, in plain terms what you can do for them, how your experience in the past gives you the knowledge to do the job,
What they want to know is, are you professional, mature, and reliable, and do you have the skills to do the job. They will spend a lot of money for your expertise and they don't want to have to waste their time and money hiring someone that is not going to be satisfied and leave in a year, or someone that in the end doesn't have the skills to do the job properly.
You have to demonstrate to the interviewer that you have those skills, using a lot of past experiences as examples, precise examples in many cases.
When asked about your current position don't put the other company down. Simply explain that you feel that you have outgrown that position and would consider a position with greater challenge or future opportunities.
Relax, be professional but personable and thank them for the opportunity to speak to them and be considered for the position. It might be best to also get the interviewers name and send them a thank you note after the interview.
Best of luck
2007-03-06 05:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by GK 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself... Be confident enough to answer the interviewers question... Don't forget an eye to eye contact... Do the best that you can... Answer the best thing that you think is right... Don't be panic on Thursday...
Just bear in your mind that you are qualified... Be optimistic... Whatever the result is, at least you've tried your best...
Take Care and Good Luck...
2007-03-06 05:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by lady me 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS AND QUALIFICATIONS.
USE THEM.
WHAT OVER QUALIFIED MEANS TO ONE-SELDOM MEANS
DIDDLE TO ANOTHER.
I NEVER MET AN OVER QUALIFIED PERSON FOR A JOB.
APPLYING FOR A ROLE SOUNDS LIKE A PART FOR A PLAY.
A POSITION I TAKE IT.
I TAKE IT THEY DEEM YOU HAVE THE SKILLS.
SIMPLY ANSWER AND BE YOURSELF...
THREE JOB TURN DOWNSDOWNS-YOU MAY BE OVER REACHING..OR OVER PLAYING...
DON'T WORRY ABOUT STANDING OUT...BE SINCERE..
INTEGRITY IS THE KEY..
2007-03-06 05:39:32 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my advise is,sell yourself well,be confident,don't show that your nervous.it all depends on how you project yourself.good luck.
2007-03-06 05:41:19 · answer #6 · answered by TOM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋