| Getting a job interview is good news, but these days | | | | you need to think about what attributes you are |
| you have to be extremely well prepared to answer | | | | bringing with you and what you can do to add value to |
| questions. Job interview opportunities are hard to come | | | | the organization. So don't forget, it's all about the |
| by and so it is essential you think very carefully about | | | | employer and what you can do for him. |
| how you will deal with common interview questions. | | | | What Have You Done In the Past? |
| Here are some things you need to think about before | | | | Talking about your past experience will be part of the |
| your interview: | | | | interview. So make sure you have plenty of good |
| Why Do You Want This Job? | | | | examples which show your ability to do what will be |
| First there are standard questions about why you | | | | expected in this job. Go through the job description and |
| want this particular job. It may be that you are | | | | highlight key skills and competencies. Then think about |
| desperate to get a job and any job will do, but an | | | | how you can show that you have demonstrated them. |
| answer to that effect will not go down well with the | | | | Is There Anything You Need to Explain? |
| interview panel. | | | | Make sure you can explain any gaps in your |
| And neither will answers which involve money. Of | | | | employment history. It's okay to have been |
| course you may want a better paid job and | | | | unemployed but if you can show that you used the |
| interviewers will know that. After all, who doesn't want | | | | time constructively to develop new skills or gain |
| to earn more? But this should not be your primary | | | | experience through volunteering, this will be looked |
| objective. You should be applying for the job for | | | | upon favourably. |
| reasons which the employer likes. You may think that | | | | What Do You Know About the Employer? |
| the job will be good for your own prospects and | | | | Doing your homework before the interview is crucial |
| career development and offer you good training | | | | and will help you with many questions. You'll be able to |
| opportunities. But when it comes to the interview those | | | | give targeted answers to questions about your own |
| should not be your main reasons for wanting this job. | | | | abilities by stating where they might fit in to the |
| That may seem strange and there is nothing wrong | | | | company's activities. So make sure you find out as |
| with wanting to improve your career, but that is not | | | | much as possible about the firm before your interview. |
| what the employer is interested in. The employer is | | | | It's not too difficult these days since most companies |
| interested in what you can do for the company. So | | | | have a website. |