PREPARING AND GETTING
READY FOR
INTERVIEW
THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE THE
INTERVIEW
Know your strengths and
weaknessesBe prepared with a solid presentation
of your strong points do that your
weaknesses seem slight in
comparison.
Know the requirements of the job
You must be able to show the fit
between “what you can do” and what
must be done”. You must be prepared
to show why you should be hired.
Know the company
Know its products and/or services, its
competitors, its history, size, location
of plants and the like.
Prepare you answers to
frequently asked questions
You may not be asked all or most
them, but knowing that they might be
asked and being prepared with your
answers, can give you self-confidence.
Write down your own
questionsNature of the work
Working conditions
Working hours
Training programs given to employees
Chances for career growth and
advancement
Rehearse the interview
Appearance, attitude, mannerisms,
and gestures
How you react to stress situations
Your time of arrival
Clues about your mind and personality
Attend to your personal
appearanceYour preparation will produce few
results if you neglect your personal
appearance.
Check details of the interview
Find out the exact time and place for
your appointment and program
yourself to allow for emergencies such
as traffic jam or a flat tire.
TIPS FOR THE INTERVIEW
Research
Once the interview is set, the first step
is to have thorough research about the
employer and the position applied for.
Prepare answers for the possible
questionsMock interviews can be very helpful.
Being more prepared means more
confident
Do not be LATE
Know the exact location to avoid
getting there late.
The ideal tome of arriving at the place
would be ten or fifteen minutes ahead.
Dress up appropriately
Lousy dresser has less chances of
getting hired
Be presentable
Be professional
Avoid casual attire
If it is a panel interview, make
sure it would be interactiveShake hands with each panel member
before the interview starts.
Talking with just one person is a big
NO-NO, make sure to involve all the
panel members.
Speak CLEARLY
Trying to sell so hard might not be
appealing.
Answer what are being asked.
When asked what prompted the
sudden resignation from the previous
job, do not say something negative
about your previous employer or about
your personal problems.
Be GRATEFUL
When the interview is done, thank int
interviewer/s.
Even if the interview sucked, it is
better to be polite. This might turn up
into something unexpected.