How do I sail through my job interview?

Question

I have a job interview in 2 days time and i desperatly want this job. I have always worked in retail until I was made redundant ( I leave my job at the end of this month) I would love to get into secretarial work and a customer of mine has head hunted me to be interviewed for a job as a legal secretary for her. Im so excited as it shows she is intersested in me, but I really want to secure this job. How do I win her over in the interview? any tips? by the way, I have been in the same job for 8 years so a little rusty at being interviewed!!

Answer 1

Let's look at it from the interviewer side of it - this will help you understand what to expect. In most cases, the employer has sifted through many applications and resumes, and has selected yours and a few others as a good match on paper for the job. At this point, you are already at least a 50% match for the job, as well as everyone else being called in for an interview.

Here is their chance to see if you are a good fit for the organization. They'll ask you about your skills, your strengths and weaknesses, your experience and how it applies to the job, your demeanour, your seriousness, etc. From there they'll narrow down to maybe 2-3 people and it will probably be decided from a "best fit" perspective, as any of these short listed people can do the job.

Sell yourself in the interview. Talk about your above average skills and accomplishments and be humble at the same time. Convince them without saying so, that you are the best person for the job.

Lastly, it's your chance to find out more about the job as well. A question I ask at EVERY interview I have been on is: "Can you tell me the top 3 things about the position that make it challenging". Listen to the answer and improvise your response.

Answer 2

Since this is for a law office think very conservative dress. Law offices are different than other office jobs, at least as far as the interview may go. Female attorneys/law clerks are always told for the interview dark colored skirt suits (knee length), blouse, lower healed shoes (closed toe), neutral hose. You will not be expected to dress like that every day but the dress/appearance in an interview can be very important in that environment. If you don't have this type of suit, think skirt and blouse or cardigan set.

Do your homework on the employer. Try to find out information about them beforehand and think of a couple of questions you can ask about the job (not pay related) and the firm itself.

Bring copies of your resume and a reference page.

Have answers to potential questions such as: what are your strengths/weaknesses? Name one time you failed and what you learned from it. Why are you interested in working for us? (I have interviewed at several firms and many like to ask these types of questions)

Be prepared to possibly be interviewed by several people at once or in a row. At my last interview I was interviewed by 3 lawyers at once. (slightly intimidating but be yourself. I got the job!)

Best of luck!

Answer 3

See in case you may take a fifteen minute potential nap previously you leave for the 2d one. maybe a walk around the block between circumstances will help, too. save the the remainder of the day low key and take some down time to re-energize between the two. Apples have a organic sources in them that has an energizing result (I consume an apple interior the morning & do no longer problem with coffee if i desire a protracted-lasting carry). consume lean protein for breakfast and lunch (assuming your 2d is after lunch), lean protein will enable you to maintain your potential point plenty greater effective tha carbs, quite hassle-free carbs. Spend a while between interviews specializing in what you like with regard to the 2nd interest risk and why you're excited approximately it. that could desire to extend your potential.

Answer 4

You already have a head start since she recruited you and apparently thinks highly of you. Dress and act professionally, smile, make eye contact, and be enthusiastic but not gushy. Indicate that you're very excited by the opportunity and eager to learn. What employer could ask for more? :)