PREPARING AND GETTING

READY FOR

INTERVIEW

THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE THE

INTERVIEW

Know your strengths and

weaknessesBe prepared with a solid presentation

of your strong points do that your

weaknesses seem slight in

comparison.

Know the requirements of the job

You must be able to show the fit

between “what you can do” and what

must be done”. You must be prepared

to show why you should be hired.

Know the company

Know its products and/or services, its

competitors, its history, size, location

of plants and the like.

Prepare you answers to

frequently asked questions

You may not be asked all or most

them, but knowing that they might be

asked and being prepared with your

answers, can give you self-confidence.

Write down your own

questionsNature of the work

Working conditions

Working hours

Training programs given to employees

Chances for career growth and

advancement

Rehearse the interview

Appearance, attitude, mannerisms,

and gestures

How you react to stress situations

Your time of arrival

Clues about your mind and personality

Attend to your personal

appearanceYour preparation will produce few

results if you neglect your personal

appearance.

Check details of the interview

Find out the exact time and place for

your appointment and program

yourself to allow for emergencies such

as traffic jam or a flat tire.

TIPS FOR THE INTERVIEW

Research

Once the interview is set, the first step

is to have thorough research about the

employer and the position applied for.

Prepare answers for the possible

questionsMock interviews can be very helpful.

Being more prepared means more

confident

Do not be LATE

Know the exact location to avoid

getting there late.

The ideal tome of arriving at the place

would be ten or fifteen minutes ahead.

Dress up appropriately

Lousy dresser has less chances of

getting hired

Be presentable

Be professional

Avoid casual attire

If it is a panel interview, make

sure it would be interactiveShake hands with each panel member

before the interview starts.

Talking with just one person is a big

NO-NO, make sure to involve all the

panel members.

Speak CLEARLY

Trying to sell so hard might not be

appealing.

Answer what are being asked.

When asked what prompted the

sudden resignation from the previous

job, do not say something negative

about your previous employer or about

your personal problems.

Be GRATEFUL

When the interview is done, thank int

interviewer/s.

Even if the interview sucked, it is

better to be polite. This might turn up

into something unexpected.