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Before the Interview
Plan ahead, allow plenty of time to get
to the interview. Know location, directions and where to park, even
if you have to take a "dry run" the day before.
First
impressions are lasting ones. Dress professionally and
conservatively.
During the Interview
-- Arrive early (5-10 minutes).
--
SMILE and maintain direct eye contact.
-- Complete your
application neatly and
thoroughly.
-- Be
enthusiastic, but don't talk too much.
LISTEN,
too.
-- Never use the word "no" in an interview.
-- Never talk
against a former employer.
-- Prepare yourself to answer
questions.
-- Whatever your impression of the
interview,
thank the interviewer for their time
and
courtesy. Let them know you want the job.
A few frequently asked questions
during the interview
-- Will you please tell me about your
personal
background?
-- What has been your
work experience?
-- Would you rather work by yourself or
with
others?
-- What courses in school did
you like best/least?
-- What do you think would be the best kind
of job
for you?
-- What do you consider to
be your
strengths/weaknesses?
-- What two or
three accomplishments have given
you the most
satisfaction?
-- In what kind of work atmosphere are you
most
comfortable?
-- Is salary more
important to you than the type of
work you
do?
Tricky questions?
Here's how to most effectively handle
one of the most common ones.
What is your salary
requirement?
BAD: "Uh...what are you paying?"
BETTER:
(Mention a range) "I was hoping for something between $26,000 to
$28,000."
BEST: "Salary is often an awkward subject.
What
range would you consider fair for my background?"
The
Interviewer has just asked if you have any questions.
Show your interest, fire away!
1.How long has the company been in
business?
How many employees?.What
products/
services are involved? Could you give
me a
brief history of the company's growth?
2.What has been appreciated the most
about
the people that have held this position
in
the past?
3.What are some pet peeves or trouble
spots
that others had that you would like to
avoid or
improve upon with the next person
hired?
4.What skills, background, personality
style, and
other attributes are preferred in
this position?
5.What do you think are the most
important
priorities for doing this job well?
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