Interview Techniques
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The ability to improve your career prospects and salary potential lies within your ability to present yourself effectively at interviews. At Precruitment, we strive to give above ordinary commitment to our clients and candidates alike. We would like you to call us prior to any interview and discuss issues and concerns you may have. It is important that you are feeling confident that you deserve the position for which you are being interviewed. We are here to help you feel comfortable and confident throughout the interview process. The KeyIn an interview the potential employer will be looking for three key factors: Can You Do the Job? The potential employer will be seeking from you an estimate of your ability to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. Will You Fit In? How well or otherwise will you interact with the potential employer’s existing management and staff? Are you of a similar culture to theirs? Will You Stay? The match of your ambitions and the career plans that the potential employer has for the new employee. All the questions that you will be asked during the interview should be guided toward one of these three factors. Your Interview PreparationFirst, carefully think about all your past positions and write down all the positive achievements and learning experiences that you enjoyed. Second, analyse the reasons you left your previous roles and ask yourself would you be satisfied with these reasons if you were the potential employer. Third, carefully consider each of the typical interview questions shown below and work out positive responses to all of them. Your Personal PresentationEmployers expect that you will present yourself for the interview dressed as well as you ever will be. Make sure you dress conservatively. Our advice is: Ladies. Dark suit or dark, skirt and a light blouse, definitely not a mini skirt or slacks. Conservative neckline. Clean, good condition footwear. Minimal and tasteful jewellery. Conservative make-up. Well-groomed professional hair. Clean well-groomed hands and nails. Gentlemen. Dark suit, white shirt and a tie that is bright. Clean, good condition footwear. Well-groomed hair. Minimal jewellery. Clean well-groomed hands and nails. Note. In tropical Queensland suits for both females and males are not the norm. As a general guide jackets can be omitted. In the Interview – Things to do.Be positive about everything Ask questions about your supervisor and the department in general:
Show interest in the position you are applying for. Smile! In the Interview - Things to avoid.Do not to speak negatively about previous employers or managers. Do not be specific about money. Prior to interview your consultant will give you an indication of the potential employers expectation. In any case we would not send you to interviews with employers who were not going to match your remuneration expectation. Please avoid absolutes. Do not demand anything. Speak in generalities with phrases like “I was hoping to improve on my current salary package” etc. Typical questionsThe following typical questions are not in any particular order.
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