| Preparing for interview questions is very important if | | | | help you with an answer. The keywords may be |
| you wish to get the job. When you go for an interview | | | | about certain skills, experience or even human qualities |
| the interviewer is going to ask you some questions to | | | | they are looking for. Try and squeeze these key |
| make sure you are suitable for the job. Be prepared | | | | phrases into your answers. |
| for these questions and make sure you have an | | | | For example if the advert is asking for a supervisor |
| answer that will give them the right information they | | | | with good communication skills, then try and mention in |
| need. | | | | your interview any previous supervisory experience |
| One of the most commonly questions asked is "Tell | | | | you may have gained as well as the fact that you are |
| me about yourself" Now when the interviewers ask | | | | articulate and are a good communicator. An example |
| this type of question they don't really want to know | | | | could be "I am currently a floor supervisor in charge of |
| about your personal life and how many dogs you have | | | | eight staff. I am responsible for all the day to day |
| etc. What they are looking for is a snapshot of how | | | | running of ordering the stock, stock taking and cashing |
| you will be an asset to their company. So tailor your | | | | up at the end of the day. My role includes managing |
| answer around your plus points as an employee and | | | | my staff and I am responsible for the hiring and firing |
| how with the skills you posses will be able to benefit | | | | of any staff. The hours are sometimes long but I love |
| them in the position they have advertised. | | | | the challenge it gives me." This sort of answer gives |
| By talking too much about your schooling or when and | | | | the interviewer a good basis of what you can do in a |
| where you were born can detract from the point that | | | | short space of time. So prepare early and jot down all |
| they actually want to hear. It may be a good idea to | | | | your good points you know about yourself and your |
| scan through the ad they posted for the position and | | | | skills to beat the opposition to the job. |
| see if there are any keywords that you can use to | | | | |