Tell me about yourself. Describe the kind of boss you would like to work for. Learning about the company is also necessary when preparing for an interview because candidates are often asked why they want to work for the company or what they know about the company. Candidates that demonstrate that they have knowledge about the company show that they care about the company, and not just the position. Gathering information about a company is not difficult.
Local libraries have a wealth of information.
Good sources are trade journals, company annual reports, and recent newspaper and magazine articles. Interviewers ask questions to make sure that candidates have the right skills and attitudes and that each appears to be a good fit for the company. Traits commonly looked for are that the candidate is confident driven motivated ambitious determined reliable honest energetic controlled prompt articulate dedicated and efficient Interviewers also look for candidates that have good analytical skills, are team players and have good communication and listening skills. While being interviewed, candidates should demonstrate that they have these traits and the right skills for the job. Remember that candidates generally receive interviews because they appear to have the right qualifications.