tips for the interviewee
For various reasons, for many people, the thought of an interview can be harrowing. One of the main points to remember is the interview process not only gives the chance for the employer to ‘check the candidate out’ but for you to ‘check the employer out’ and this should help you to relax.
Please see below listed interview tips that may help you in the future - inevitably most are just common sense!
- Research into the company before your interview is essential
- Looking professional, clean and smart goes without saying! Jewellery and perfume/aftershave should be understated
- Allow yourself plenty of time to reach the company premises
- Always smile and be polite and professional to any company employees you meet - the word could soon get to your interviewer if you are rude
- Always greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and keep good positive eye contact throughout the interview
- Ask if you can take notes as the interview takes place as if you are nervous there are bound to be things that will slip your mind - this will also show you are organised and will keep you focused
- If you have experienced differences with your current or previous employer, do not talk badly of them or dwell on it
- Encourage the interviewer to tell you about their company and share any relevant information that could assist you if you are called back for a second interview
- Be honest in the interview
- Thank the interviewer for their time and for the opportunity of meeting and explain how much you enjoyed the interview
We have listed below questions you may be asked and questions you could ask
questions you may be asked
- Describe your current job
- Why are you looking to leave your current job?
- What do you know about this company?
- Why would you like to join this company?
- How does this assignment fit in with your overall career plan?
- What can you do for us that someone else can’t?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?
questions you may ask
- Why do they have a vacancy?
- What would they like done differently, if anything, by the next person to fill the role?
- What are some of the more difficult problems to face in this position?
- What support / training is offered within the company?
- Are there any significant changes within the company that are due to be taking place within the near future?
- What is the next stage of the recruitment process - will there be second interviews and when will a decision be made by?
Naturally every company and interview will be different although this should give you guidance to the questions quite often asked. However some of these questions may or may not be appropriate for your interviewing situation. Your consultant at viewpoint recruitment will give you any advice required prior to interview
