Some pieces of advice will help you to bear your job interview successfully

Now select 3 traits of character which you consider to be the most important and say if you possess them.

The perfect interview

Being interviewed

THE PERFECT INTERVIEW

Most interviewers pay close attention to the way an applicant acts, dresses, and answers questions. You can favorably influence an interviewer by arriving on time and by being polite, sincere, and well organized. Dress as you would for the kind of job you are seeking, unless the workers wear uniforms. The interviewer will probably ask about your interests, your work experience, and your goals. Common questions also include your reasons for applying for the job and what you believe you can contribute to the success of the employer’s business. Answer all questions briefly and frankly. You might find it helpful to think out your answers to such questions before an interview.

Many people prepare for a job interview by trying to learn some facts about the employer’s business. Such facts might include information on the kinds of products the company manufactures or on the services it provides. This kind of knowledge can help you ask intelligent questions during your interview. It also shows the interviewer that you are interested in the employer’s business.

After the interview, send a thank-you letter to the interviewer. If you still want to be considered for the job, say so in your letter. Also ask any further questions you might have.

So you chose a job ad, sent your resume to the company and they invited you to the interview. Are you nervous? Now try to imagine that you are a director of a company. What kind of a person would you employ? Tick the most essential features and give your reasons. Add your own variants.

*positive minded

*hard working

*with a good sense of humour

*intelligent

*sociable

*competitive

*self-motivated

*dedicated

*talkative

*experienced

*active

*determined to success

*enthusiastic

*brave

*adaptable

*understanding

*tolerant

*supportive

*broad-minded

*charming

*decisive

*polite

*flexible

*easy-going

Investigate: what company is like before you apply for the job. Are they really the kind of organization you want to work for?

Write an effective CV. Keep it brief and simple – a badly written one will lose you the job before you get to the interview stage.

Discover as much as you can about the interview. This means finding out exactly who will be conducting the interview, what position they hold, and whether it’s an informal chat or a formal interview, possibly in front of a whole panel of interviewers.

Dress the part. Even if the job is in a modern company where the code is casual, you should dress formally for the interview – a suit is always safe. Never keep your overcoat or mac on during the interview – this will make you an outsider from the start. If possible take it off outside the interview room.

Think positively and confidently about yourself. From the moment you decide to apply for the job think about (and write down) all qualities you have to offer the company as well as the reasons you would suit the job. Use the interview to discover as much about the job as possible. Even if they offer it to you on the spot ask for some time to consider their offer. Is it right for you and them?

Be aware of your body language. Most interviewers don’t realize it but they are influenced by your body language the moment you walk into the room. Be assertive, smile, look the interviewer in the eye, and give a firm handshake. Don’t lean too far over the desk or slump in the chair with your arms crossed. Practice your “entrance” at home with a friend so you feel comfortable.

Keep a balance of power throughout the interview. From a psychologist’s point of view this is what interviews are all about! Don’t be too timid or allow the interviewer to dominate you because an interview is a two-way process, and you are to decide whether you want the job. It’s as important for you to ask questions about your potential job as it is for the interviewer to question you. But don’t be over-confident and cheeky. No one likes a “difficult” candidate however good your qualifications are.

Keep calm before and during the interview. Three-quarters of people feel anxious about job interviewers and their nervousness often lets them down. The key is to learn interview skills which are important as job skills, and control your nerves. Remember the interviewer may be nervous as well.

Find out in the job interview. The exact title that you are applying for; the responsibilities you would have in the new job; the reporting structure – one boss or two; the salary for this position.

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