Succeeding at Interviews.ppt

Introduction The interview process Preparation for the job interview Dress The day of the interview The interview itself Typical or difficult questions The Interview Process There are two parties at an interview, with different objectives The Interviewers What are the interviewers looking for in the candidates? The Interviewee What is the objective of the interviewee? The Interview Process Everyone at the interview process will have the right qualifications, so do not rely on this impressing the interviewer. You are going to impress them with your experience, professionalism and confidence. Do not worry if the others come from better universities, you would not be at the interview unless you have a chance of getting the job. Preparation for the Interview Find out EVERYTHING about the company that you can before hand. You may not be asked a question directly, but you will be able to insert knowledge of the company into several answers. Products Major achievements or projects Special management systems Special working systems Preparation for the Interview (2) Prepare answers for questions you think may be asked: What do you know about this company? What skills and attributes will you bring to this company ? Why should we employ you? What departments are you interested in working in? What experience do you have in this area? What did you do in your masters project (needs to be short and concise, but informative) ? What sort of salary were you expecting when you start working? Do you have any questions? Preparation for the Interview (4) Prepare intelligent questions that you can ask the interviewer What sort of training program do they have for graduates What projects would I be expected to work on General questions about the area around the factory/office Cost of accommodation Bus and train connections for commuting Commuting times Preparation for the Interview (3) Reread the advertisement or job description Know very clearly wha