Job interview

Job interview: It is a direct meeting a candidate, who is appling for a job with an employer or a person who represents him. The conversation is to get better knowledge of the candidate and take final decision by employer. At this stage, everything depends on the candidate.

Job interview If you have an appointment for an interview it means that your documents that you made, have been positively assessed and there is a good chance to work in the company. Be aware of what the interviewer expects to learn from you. In general, he wants to confirm information you put in your CV and cover letter.

Duration of job interview: The interview usually lasts from 20 minutes to an hour. Some corporations ask candidates to take a test or to participate in the group task (Assessment Center),then the recruitment meeting may extend to 3-4 hours.

Job interview-stress Try to control your stress. However, if you do not succeed, and during the interview your voice starts trembling, say openly: „I am sorry, I got nervous because it is very important for me to get the job in your company ". The recruiter will look at you more favorably.

Job interview: There are some questions which always arise during a job interview. We can almost bet that the first question we will receive will be: "Please tell me about yourself".? It is the "iron begining" of every interview. You definitely need to prepare for it, because a response is not easy and unambiguous.

Frequent questions on the job interview: What are your weaknesses ? What are your strengths ? Why have you decided to apply for this position ? Why do you think we should hire you? Why do you want to change your job ? Why did you leave your last job ? What are you going to do in 5 years?

Preparing questions for the interviewer We should also prepare a list of questions for a meeting. Very often, on a job interview a recruiter wants to know if we have any questions, or would like to learn something. If we ask questions, it will be a good evidence that we are very interested in the job offer.

Sample questions : When can a new employee start his work? What are prospects of getting promotion? How high earnings should I expect? For how many shifts is it this job? What kind of challenges should the employee face with?

Estimation the time of arrival to the employer Before the interview, if the employer's company is located far from our place, it is worth practicing. For example, the day before the interview you should take the bus and commute from home to the company, find a building and measure the time of arrival. This is important not to organize last minute drive because it may turn out that we may be late.

Preparing for job interview : the day before the interview: Set your day schedule, Prepare your outfit, Make sure how to get to the company, Sleep well.

Preparing for job interview : In the day of interview: Be 5 minutes before time, Think positively, Read your CV, Remember with whom you have an appointment.

Preparing for job interview: During interview: Greet your interviewer, Give a hand, Ask, if you can sit down, Start from a small chat,

Appearance and behavior Listen carefully, Be honest! Ask questions, Brag your experience, Show that you are prepared, Ask about results,

Appearance and behavior Remeber about: body language nodding eye-contact

Appearance and behavior Do not: arrive for an interview too late smoke, even if you get permission sit down, without waiting for an invitation give too quick answers - think first look around sit frivolously on the chair

The worst fashion mistakes If you rarely wear formal outfit, it may happen that it does not fit you as well as it used to be. Do not try to put on something that is too big or too small. You will not feel comfortable. It is better to wear less formal clothes, which is perfectly tailored and fitted. If you wear uncomfortable outfit, it may distract you during the job interview.

The worst fashion mistakes Even if you apply for a job in a small company, you should put on a formal outfit for an interview. Do not put jeans, sneakers, shorts, T-shirts with extraordinary prints, garish and fancy cloth, patterned and colorful ties. You should have conservatively approach to every item of your clothes to show your professionalism and interest.

The worst fashion mistakes The job interview is not a good place to show your jewellery and accessories.Your tinkling bracelets, earrings may distract interviewer. Do not use too much perfums, you do not know if your employeer is allergic or very sensitive to scents.

The worst fashion mistakes Do not try to be very orginal. It is not necessary to exhibit or show off your fashion style. If you are not sure how to dress up, try to find out about dress code which is required in a company.The wrong outfit can exclude you at the start.   

The worst fashion mistakes Clothes for a job interview should never be crumpled or stained.Sweat stains, steeped in cigarette smoke outfit or covered with animal fur, affect negatively to build a good first impression. Women should forget about the very long nails, painted by extravagant nail polishes .Shoes with pointed tops, match with contrasting socks are not a good idea for a job interview.