Before the Interview Try to answer these questions What does this company do What is involved in the position youve applied for What skills or qualifications should you have Prepare for Interview Questions ID: 161243
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The Job InterviewSlide2
Before the Interview
Try to answer these questions:
What does this company do?
What is involved in the position you’ve applied for?
What skills or qualifications should you have?Slide3
Prepare for Interview Questions
Questions you should be prepared to answer:
Why do you want this job? (HINT: do NOT say “for the money”!)
What are some of your strengths and weaknesses?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?Slide4
Prepare for Interview Questions
Tips for giving great answers to their questions:
Think about examples where you have demonstrated your abilities and strengths (e.g. time when you showed initiative or responsibility)
Make a list of accomplishments/achievements
Think about challenges you’ve faced and how you overcame themSlide5
Don’t say this…Slide6
Questions You Can Ask
Employers will ask you if you have any questions…always say yes!
Questions you could ask:
How would this position allow me to learn and grow?
What is a typical day like for someone who works in that position?
When do you anticipate making the decision about hiring for this position?Slide7
Tips for a Successful Job Interview
http://www.youth.gc.ca/eng/topics/jobs/interview.shtmlSlide8
After the Interview
Write down how you felt the interview went .
Follow up if you have not been contacted yet.
Ask for feedback for next time.
Even if you didn’t get the job, try not to get discouraged! Practice makes perfect.Slide9
Possible Questions
Why did you leave your last job
?
The interviewer wants to know if the reasons why you left your previous job are positive or negative.
To answer this question it is advisable to keep a positive attitude regardless of circumstances.
It is advisable not to refer to previous problems or speak ill of the company because, it could lead to misinterpretation.
Ideally, talk about personal growth and future plans. Slide10
Possible Questions
Do you consider yourself successful
?
Aim of this question is to see if you have ambitions desire to continue getting ahead.
It is always advisable to say "yes" and briefly explain why.
Usually, the answers are related to personal development and fulfill objectives in the life. Slide11
Possible Questions
Why do you want this job
?
Aim is to see the real reasons why you want to work in the company.
Sincerity is very important here because a lie will be easily detected.
It is advisable try to relate your personal objectives with the company and say that the company offers great opportunities to success. Slide12
Possible Questions
What have you learned from mistakes on the job
?
"We all learn from mistakes" is definitely a good answer for this question.
To answer
this question, think about an experience in
which
a mistake was made (or discovered) and
say what you did to correct
or resolve it. This demonstrates
growth
and
problem-solving ability
.