{"id":1460,"date":"2022-09-26T13:57:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-26T11:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rs.good-ideas.be\/?page_id=1460"},"modified":"2022-10-01T23:35:42","modified_gmt":"2022-10-01T21:35:42","slug":"tips-for-an-interview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.recruitmentsolutions.be\/en\/tips-for-an-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for an interview"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Prepare for an good interview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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You need to convince the interviewer that you are the best possible person for the job.<\/p>

Before you enter the interview room, you are just another name on the list. Make sure that by the time you come out, yours is the only name on it.<\/p>

Stay calm, think clearly and don\u2019t let stress and tricky questions put you off your stride.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Make sure you know exactly where the interview will take place, and the name and position of the person you are due to meet. Work out your route in advance and allow a generous margin of error in case of unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>

Have the telephone number of the company at hands so that you can let them know if you are running late as this is generally forgiven whereas unannounced lateness generally isn\u2019t.<\/p>

Find out approximately how long the interview will take and arrange other appointments accordingly \u2013 don\u2019t leave your car on a meter and end up worrying more about getting a ticket than getting the job.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Being even a little knowledgeable about the company demonstrates to the interviewer that you have gone to the trouble to see whether you\u2019d fit into the team and make a successful \u2018career\u2019 out of the \u2018job\u2019. Make sure you ask intelligent questions but not of the \u201chow much holiday?\u201d variety!<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Interviewers ask the same general questions in addition to those of a more technical nature. Common questions are :<\/p>

\u201cWhy are you interested in this position?\u201d \u201cTell me about your current boss\u201d
\u201cWhat are the most satisfying\/frustrating things about your current employment?\u201d
\u201cWhat are your strengths\/where do you think your weaknesses lie?\u201d
\u201cWhy do you think we should give you the job?\u201d
\u201cWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years time?\u201d<\/p>

Learn them, prepare your answers and practice with friends.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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People shouldn\u2019t judge a book by its cover, but they all do anyways. If you look untidy that\u2019s how you\u2019ll be remembered and first impressions really do count. Always wear a suit and tie or neat skirt\/dress and polish your shoes. Even if you are attending a second interview and you know the organisation allows less formal work dress, maintain a professional\/formal approach, as you don\u2019t know who you may happen to meet, the Managing Director perhaps!<\/p>

It may sound obvious, but be civilised and remember your manners. Shake hands firmly with people you are introduced to and when you leave. If you are offered a coffee, accept or decline politely, don\u2019t forget your manners.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Find the right tone in which to present your positive aspects. You have to talk about your achievements to show you are the right person, but do it without being arrogant. Under no circumstances should you spend a significant portion of the interview running down your current employer \u2013 this is viewed as negative.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Don\u2019t pretend you haven\u2019t got any weaknesses because everyone has some. On the other hand, don\u2019t do yourself down, because you could be talking your way out of a job. Discuss your weaknesses as if you have recognised them and strive to overcome them. \u201cI used to have bad time management so now I prioritise my workload first thing every morning.\u201d \u201cI like to take control and be involved in everything. I sometimes find it hard to delegate but when I have, the results have been positive\u201d.<\/p>

If you lack technical strength in a particular area don\u2019t try and \u2018smokescreen\u2019 but admit; \u201cno, that isn\u2019t my strongest suit, but I\u2019m sure it\u2019s not going to be a problem to pick up\u201d.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Always go in with the intention of getting an offer, only then do you really have the chance to weigh up how this opportunity compares with others. Many people, with the benefit of hindsight, have regretted they didn\u2019t take a particular interview sufficiently seriously. Don\u2019t let yourself be in this \u2018if only\u2019 category<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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