Welcome to Job Interview Guide
Interview Preparation Article
. For a permanent link to this article, or to bookmark it for further reading, click here.
The Job Interview
from: Deb St. George, Publisher, Character-References.comThe second step in getting a job is having an interview with a potential employer. The first step was sending your application and after careful review by the company, you are seen as candidate for the vacant position.
The employer got this information through an ad that was placed in the paper, referred by someone in the company or a headhunter, or by a person who simply submitted an application via the company’s website.
The first impression employers always look at is your resume. Given the many that apply, this usually takes about 30 seconds and so with the limited words, one must be sure that the resume is well written and grammatically correct.
During the interview, most employers want to know more about person since the resume only gives certain information such as the person’s name, age, address, contact number, social security number, past and current employment.
The employer will likely ask about the experiences, lessons and accomplishments one has done and learned working for another employer. This will usually include how the person handled a situation in the company, the challenges of the job and the relationship with coworkers.
Another question will be the relationship between the applicant and family members. This shows character with how the person interacts with people who are close and those that know the person for a long time.
The employer will usually ask why the person applied in the company and where you would like to be in 5 to 10 years. Long term questions such as this will show if there is dedication for the job at hand and if the company can provide something beneficial for both the applicant and the employer.
Companies follow a certain budget in hiring qualified personnel which is why the interviewer will ask how much one desires to get for the job. If what is being asked is too high, the employer will usually ask if the salary is open to negotiation.
After the employer asks questions, room is usually given for the applicant to ask questions in return. This is the best time to know a little bit more the company one might be working in and to get a feel of the potential company.
If there are no more questions, the interviewer will then end the meeting and call the applicant back if the person has passed the initial interview so that the next phase of the application process can begin.
Interview Preparation News
5 Questions to Ask on Your Next Interview
When it comes to job interview prep, much emphasis is put on having the right answers. But while you're struggling to come up with responses to queries on your biggest weakness and why you should be hired, don't forget to craft some smart questions, too.
Read more...Career 12: You've got the interview - now nail the job
Congratulations - you have managed to secure that all-important job interview. But before you just march on in, do some preparation. Before the interview This preparation time is pivotal. In my experience, over 80% of
Read more...Live chat: How to prepare for that perfect job interview
Chat with career counselor and trainer, Amit Bansal.
Read more...Gain the Job Interview Advantage with Top Tips from Body Language Expert Gil Shermeister
LOS GATOS, Calif., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Your body language during an interview may be revealing things to a potential boss that you didn't know. The interviewer's body language also can reveal ...
Read more...Gingrich Camp Responds to Ex-Wife's Interview
A television appearance by Newt Gingrich's ex-wife puts the campaign in a defensive mode.
Read more...Educators stressing career preparation in science and industry
All around the region, science and education communities are trying to inspire thousands of young people to consider careers in science and new industry, emphasizing hands-on learning and real-world applications.
Read more...The Caucus: Gingrich Camp Responds to Ex-Wife's Interview
A television appearance by Newt Gingrich's ex-wife puts the campaign in a defensive mode.
Read more...