Forewarned is forearmed and practice makes perfect. Everyone who looks for work will inevitably be faced with an interview in the process of getting hired. Various companies or organizations screen individuals over the telephone first, so it is necessary to speak clearly and concisely while avoiding “um”, “you know” and “uh.”
You must strive to be confident and coherent in your responses to questions about your background, talents, and the value you would add to the new organization. There also might be questions that gauge your ability to think under pressure, such as "tell me about a mistake you made and how you learned from it" or "what do you see as your greatest weakness?" or "if you were on the Apprentice, how would you have handled promoting that new business?" It is beneficial to practice answers to questions about short- and long-range plans, current events, sports, which historical figures you might want to invite to a dinner party, or what is your favorite author/book.
It is essential to thoroughly research the company as well, so you can ask insightful and intelligent questions of your interviewer. This clearly demonstrates your interest in the position and the company. In order to ascertain sincere interest, many interviewers may begin the process with a question such as, "Why are you interested in our organization?" or "Tell me what you know about our company." This is certainly not a question that you can bluff your way through. You might be interviewed by a single person, several people sequentially, or a group. It is wise to ask what form the interview will take in advance, if possible. It is essential to be prompt, even a few minutes early. It is important to ask for a business card, so you have the proper spelling of the person’s name and title for the thank-you note we will help you compose. Some people have a natural ability to sell themselves and are comfortable in an interview situation, but most individuals are ill at ease in such a setting. We offer mock interviews to place our clients in their best frame of mind by practicing their responses to a variety of questions as well as pointing out distracting habits such as adjusting glasses, fidgeting with jewelry, or sniffling. |
