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How To Behave At An Interview
If an employer has invited
you to an Interview, it means they think you have the skills to do
the job and they like what they initially see in you - you have completed
the first step! At this point, you need to make sure you back up everything
they know already and highlight those skills that are most suited
the role you are going for.
Interviews are nerve-racking and can create a great deal of stress
and sleep deprivation. It is only through time and experience that
the Interview process becomes easier and less daunting so here a
few pointers to help you along.
So, how can you best prepare, what are the best ways to behave
in the interview and what can you do afterwards to learn from the
experience.
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Top Tips at theAEROSPACEjob
· Thorough research and self-awareness
· Be careful not to be over-confident - you do not wantto come across
as arrogant!
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Preparation
There are several factors that are a must when it comes to preparing
for your Interview. The more prepared you are and the more knowledge
you have, the less nervous you will be.
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Research the company, its position in the marketplace, its strength,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Know who their competition
is, how big they are, what its reputation is like, their mission and
goals. Read up on the recent news with regards to the company just
in case you are asked about the company itself.
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Prepare some of the common interview questions that are asked, e.g.
why do you want to leave your current role and what can you bring
to the company. When you are working out your answers, try to use
practical examples and relate the skills you highlight to those they
require for the job you are going for. Do not memorise the answers
as you may be asked the questions in a different way - you need to
be able to adapt your answers and tailor them to a question that is
asked in a slightly different way.
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Prepare a list (although not too many) of questions that you wish
to ask them at the end of the Interview. This makes you look keen
and interested in the company itself.
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Read through your CV and cover letter so you are familiar with what
they already know about you and what they may ask you further questions
about.
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Remember - it is a two-way process and you are deciding if the role
and company are just as suited to what you are looking for, as you
are suited to them. Try to establish if that is the type of culture
you want to work in and are their employees the type of people you
want to be around day-to-day.
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Ensure you know the date, time and location and make sure you get
there early. It is better to wait in a nearby café than to
be rushing in with you hair all over the place. Make allowance for
traffic and train delays and if you are unsure where the interview
is to be held, do a practice run to see how long it will take.
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Prepare what you will wear and ensure you are dressed smartly and
professionally to give the company a good impression.
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At the Interview
Make sure you have turned your mobile phone off before you get to
the building - this can be a BIG mistake.
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First impressions count, so it is important you are not rude to the
receptionist and you are polite and friendly to everyone you come
into contact. Introduce yourself to the person who greets you and
state your name and whom you have come to see. When you meet the Interviewer,
give them a firm handshake and smile at all times.
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Answer all questions after carefully thinking about the answers -
do not rush into blurting out the answers. It is much better to pause
or to confirm what they mean before flying into an answer.
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With every answer, attempt to have practical examples so you can highlight
your skills and abilities through what you have actually done. Give
explanations to your answers.
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Do not lie as this could come back to hit you in the face. If you
get caught out, you will not be employed, as the company will not
be able to trust you. It is also obvious to see when someone is lying
through his or her body language.
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Try to slip information you know about the company throughout the
interview to impress them.
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Never be negative about previous employers or people you have worked
with in the past, as this will not make you look good. Try to be positive
in every way.
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Do not forget to ask them your questions at the end.
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At the end, thank them for their time and say you look forward to
hearing from them. Ask them when they think they will be making decisions
and when you will be likely to hear from them.
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After The Interview
If you were not successful, most companies will provide feedback as
to what you need to improve on. However, if not, call them up and
ask them directly as this will help you to prepare for future interviews.
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In any case, keep all your preparation notes for next time and reflect
on the Interview - good and bad points. Try to identify any mistakes
you feel you may have made and how these could be improved upon next
time.
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The best way to improve is through practice, so use every interview
as a learning curve and learn from each and every one you attend.
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TELEPHONE INTERVIEW ADVICE
Your guide to telephone interviews - What do you do? How do you prepare
and how can you market yourself effectively?
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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKED
Before attending an interview you should think about the best responses
to some typical interview questions. Your answers may depend on the
job or company in question, so you should go through your responses
just before each interview. Here are just a few typical questions
and assistance in responding to them in the best possible way.......
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HANDLING CHALLENGING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Challenging questions allow the interviewer to see if you can act
on your feet and cope with stress. When faced with these tricky questions
remember a few important points.....
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