Common Interview Questions
These are some of the most common interview questions that you can expect to be asked when you are asked to attend a job interview:
* What is it about the position that appeals to you?
* How many years of experience do you have?
* What do you know about the current trends in our industry?
* Where did you learn about the job on offer?
* Why did you leave (or do you plan to leave) your last job?
* Why are you interested in this position?
* How did you hear about us?
* What are you looking for from this job?
* What challenges are you seeking in this job?
* I want to verify some elements of your Resume (training, technical knowledge, etc)…
* Do you have any questions about the company or about the job?
The job interview will come to an end with the interviewer thanking you for the information provided and informing you that if they decide to take your application further you can expect to hear by a certain date. The next step will either be to advise you that you need to attend a second interview, or that you have got the job or been unsuccessful.
Most job interviews follow a standard approach, as some of the stages are mandatory for the employer or recruiter and they must follow these.
However, you can easily prepare for each of the different stages of job interviews and be prepared for each of these to increase your chances of success. Also, as a general rule when it comes to job interviews, knowledge in the relevant field is a very important factor, along with confidence in your own abilities and acting with honesty and integrity.
To prepare for the beginning of the job interview, you should consider what you might say to the employer to relax the atmosphere. Avoid jokes or attempts at humor, as you do not know how well these will be received. However, a brief, general comment will help to break the ice. Remember to introduce yourself and be fully prepared with knowledge of the company and what it does.
After that to prepare for the main content of the interview you need to know yourself. It is relatively easy to do a skills assessment exercise to analyze your strengths and weaknesses. Even more important is to know about you. You need to be able to demonstrate your own unique qualities. Otherwise, the interviewer will ask questions they deem suitable and you may miss the opportunity to highlight your greatest strengths. Also, answer some of the more common interview questions as part of your preparation so that you are ready for these in the job interview.
Finally, prepare your references. Choose your references wisely and after you have agreed with the people that you want to offer as references, let them know that they may be contacted. When you speak with them, ask them to make sure that they will definitely highlight your skills, abilities and strengths when an employer contacts them.
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