You will be interviewed by one or more people who represent the company. It’s up to you to prove your motivation by showing that not only do you know this company but that you have studied it and that it interests you.
Doing research on the company not only will allow you to confirm your interest but also help you
to feel more comfortable.
If the recruiter asks you what you know about the company, with a little preparation it is easy to
s how the difference between you and someone who didn’t study the company.
Here are some key elements that you can prepare before the interview:
Job descriptions are a wealth of information that you need to know precisely. You can’t be faulted for not knowing every detail of a company you are not part of. However, recruiters will be demanding your knowledge of the job description, which you have had the time to study. Whether it is the brief presentation of the company, the mission, your tasks, or the profile sought, you must fully understand the reason for their search and why you are the right candidate.
If you do not understand one of the tasks mentioned in the job description, write it down and ask
the recruiter for details.
If there’s a day when you need to be on time, it’s at your job interview. For some recruiters, a delay
the day of the interview is the end of the process.
However, if you are late, the least you can do is call your recruiter to let them know you are late
and to apologize.
Come with all the documents you may need for your interview:
This is the essential part of a job interview: “Tell me about yourself ”. This is one of the most open-ended questions you will have to answer during your interview. This is your opportunity to present yourself in your best light, so it’s important to prepare for it and to be impactful, concise, and clear. You must be able to present yourself for between 1 and 3 minutes maximum, so state only the essentials.
Keep in mind that the recruiter has already read your CV, it is now up to you to explain your choices of studies, and career, what led you to change companies, or why you’ve chosen to interview with them. Say enough for the recruiter to understand your background but cut out unnecessary details.
If an element of your CV deserves to be investigated, the recruiter will ask you questions afterwards.
If you want to be successful in your job interview, you need to demonstrate the skills that you are selling. To do this, as soon as you present know-how or interpersonal skills, illustrate it with an example:
By using the STAR method, you demonstrate to your recruiter your ability to analyze a situation and organize your pitch and you will stand out from other candidates.
There are some things that may be obvious to some, but not to everyone.
Verbal language
This is the vocabulary you use:
Para verbal language
It is everything that revolves around your speech, the way you express yourself
Non-verbal language
Nonverbal language is anything that does not come out of your mouth.
At the end of the interview, the recruiter will ask you if you have any questions. This is the moment for you to clarify the points which are not clear to you.
Not asking a question can be seen as a lack of interest or motivation on your part.
Even if you have had all your questions answered, there is always something to ask:
Remember that an interview is not a one-way street, it is an exchange/meeting between a candidate and the company who both have to introduce themselves.
Once back home, take about ten minutes to write a thank you an email to the recruiter.
In addition to appearing polite, you will be able to renew your interest in the position in question, leave a good impression, and once again set yourself apart from your competition for this role.
To conclude, preparation is the key to a successful job interview.
There is nothing random about a job interview: the better prepared you are, the better your chances of succeeding in your job interview.
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