interview

Read on the internet about the firm you're going to or ask for an annual report to know the inside out.

Hi Lililafe

Although there could be many answers to these question, this is just my view and opinion.. and hope it will help you.

Get to your place on interview early and if you get a chance, talk to the people who work there (if you are in close distance of them) as this generally helps before you go in for the actual interview. This may help you feel relaxed and prevent you from becoming stressed.

You have to be confident - show the interviewer that you are the right person for the job. Make it a two way conversation rather than the interviewer just asking you questions and you just answering them.

Make the interviewer like you.. This i feel will count alot. Prove to them you have a willingness to do and learn even if you haven't got all the skills for the job. Interviewers prefer candidates that will not be difficult to work with.

It all depends on the job you're applying for. I feel if you do research about the company and the job your applying for, then it may make you feel much more confident as this may give you a better chance to secure that job. Think positive and be yourself dont try and over do it as this will not display your true character to the employer.

Hope all goes well and good luck

Jaz

I'm stressed and now I dont know what to do. I'm so scared. The company is highly regarded and widely recognized universal. This is a great company here in my country. All I know so far that the interview will be in English and French. But for these two languages​​, luckily I mastered.
You're right, I need to know regarding the company first.
Despite my anxiety, your support and your advice helps me a lot. I feel reassured

Just be prepared. The more prepared you are, the closer your chances of getting this job. Hope you get this job.
Best of luck..

jazzy851 wrote:

Just be prepared. The more prepared you are, the closer your chances of getting this job. Hope you get this job.
Best of luck..

thank you so much

The whole process of job hunting differs from country to country, so you must first know about some of the practices in the country where you are seeking employment.

The process starts of with your resumé or CV as it is called in some countries. This must be impecable and extremely professional looking. It also should be attractive. In some countries it should include your photograph, in others no. It should also be in the local language unless otherwise specified. It should also be accompanied by a covering letter in the local language stating your objectives, your reasons for seeking employment with that particular company, etc.

There is no hard and fast rule about the length of the CV, but it is generally accepted that as long as it covers all the important information such as your education and previous work experience - the shorter it is, the better it is. One or two pages at most should be just about right. All too often a very long and wordy CV will leave the reader bored and it will just end up getting put into the 'circular' file cabinet (wastebasket) without even being read.

The interview itself depends also on the country, company, customs, etc. It may be conducted by one person or by a panel of interviewers. It may be a single interview or it may be a series of different interviews designed to make their 'short list' even shorter in their search for the right candidate.

Arrive early, relax and dress appropriately. Obviously you will need to wear a suit and tie or business dress if you are looking for a management type position of some kind. You would not be required to dress so formally for a job as a supermarket cashier, etc.

Find out as much as you can about the company well before your interview. The more you know about the company the more you can figure out about the job. Also it will help you to create a list of questions that you should ask your interviewer(s). Yes, you SHOULD ask about the company during the interview, this shows the interviewer that you are interested in the company and not just about the job. This scores lots of points in most cases.

Know the local customs about 'personal space'. You want to get close enough to your interviewer to show you are engaged in the conversation and to engage him/her - but not so close as to make the interviewer feel uncomfortable or that you are invading his/her space. Body language is also very important during the interview. Sit straight, don't wiggle around in your chair, don't  lean on the interviewer's desk or the conference table. You may place your forearms on the desk or table, but that's all. You may sit with your legs crossed, but it is better not to. Don't ever chew gum or smoke during an interview, even if it is acceptable in the country where you are being interviewed. The greeting handshake is also important, it should be firm enough to convey your confidence, but not so firm as to be aggressive. Always maintain eye contact with your interviewer and speak naturally and in an animated way. Look interested at all times.

Remember that the questions that you will be required to answer are different from what you may normally be asked at home. Some countries have a number of laws that prohibit certain kinds of questions. USA and Canada for example have strict laws which prohibit any questions that could even remotely lead to some kind of discrimination, so questions about number of children, marital status, sickness record, etc., are OUT. They can't be asked during the interview (in some cases they may be asked once the job offer is given). Other countries these questions can be asked during the interview phase, so be prepared. Don't just assume that one interview is the same as the next.

Here in Brazil, for example, many questions during the interview are quite common that would not be allowed in North America.

Relax, be confident and all should go well no matter where you are.

Cheers,
William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, Expat-blog

Always take the time to research the company you are applying for a position with. The more knowledge you have about the firm and your potential job, this will allow you to ask pertinent questions. By doing this you display good knowledge and it shows you are clearly interested in the job you're seeking. Potential employers like this.
This should help you to relax more as you are prepared. Also just be yourself.

to add to the long list of things to do before the interview, try visualizing yourself being in the actual interview.

visualize yourself being confident, relaxed and answering the questions confidently and tactfully.

smile.feel.visualize.
this technique prepares you mentally and emotionally to the actual interview.

to add to some expected questions, try to ponder on how you will answer questions such as:

if you were given a chance to work in this organization, what change could you bring.

or if it is a commercial entity then how can you improve sales, or bring out the best of new products..etc.

think of any possible questions to make you prepared and wont be caught off guard, but be careful not to be stressed out by your own imaginative probable questions.

best of luck and most importantly pray.

if it is for you, then it will be for you.

n.b.
in case you dont know the venue, visit the place of interview one day before to familiarize the stops and turns.

The big day is today. A little stressed but that's okay. I had some information about the company. I could learn a bit. Thank  for all your advice. it helped me a lot. I'll let you know  the result later....

I got the job. thnk u all

OMG sorry i didnt give you any advice but i want to be part of your celebration......congrats and party

Thank you thank you

Emman Lopez wrote:

OMG sorry i didnt give you any advice but i want to be part of your celebration......congrats and party

just dont forget to update us about your new life, ok. goodluck.

sure, ok ok

Congratulation with your new job.
What are you going to do?

You don't know what your new job is?

Amazed as I have to make them believe some how that they really need me.

of course I know. I work for a travel agency

Primadonna wrote:

You don't know what your new job is?

I think preparation is key.

Confindence is in the roots of any success.So whatever you do please believe in your self.So if you think that the job which you have applied is your need then try to study the job and make your self fit in the job or if job fits you than act naturally,success will flow towards you.Have a great luck to all success seekers

Thank you thank you all, GodBless