Skip to the content quadronenvironment.com CV AND COVER LETTER WORLD OF WORK RECOMMENDATIONS BLOG CONTACTS WORLD OF WORK Tips for a successful interview FEBRUARY 4, 2021 JOHN With these tips, every job interview will be a success! Regardless of whether it is an internship or a position as head of the company: the interview is a big, frightening hurdle for many people the dream job. But an interview can also be very relaxed. This article will give you numerous useful tips on how you can optimally prepare for this important day so that everything runs smoothly during the interview. The preparation Research about the company to which you submitted your application. Which industry does it belong to? What kind of products are produced? How many employees are there and what is the company philosophy? Use the questions below to prepare yourself for the interview by thinking about the answers beforehand. You can also practice the conversation beforehand with friends or family members. Plan early how you will get to the interview. Plan enough time for this. The most frequently asked questions and the best answers to them Probably the most important topic at the job interview is the questions of the HR manager. To prepare for the questions, think about the answers in advance and practice them in front of a mirror. Don’t learn the answers by heart, however, as the HR manager would quickly notice. Tell us something about yourself. The classic way to start a conversation. Answer here with a few key data from your life. Briefly introduce yourself with your name, age, and your last professional positions. Why did you apply to us? Here it depends on the profile of the company as well as your own strengths to deliver. Why are you a good fit for this company? Why do you think you are the best candidate for the vacancy? Think in advance what your two to three greatest strengths are and explain them. The strengths should, of course, match the characteristics that were required in the job advertisement. What are your strengths and weaknesses? When it comes to strengths, you should have a healthy mix of self-confidence and modesty lay the day. What makes you the ideal candidate for this position? When it comes to weaknesses, you should definitely avoid hackneyed sentences like “I’m too perfectionist”. Choose a weakness that is not too bad for the employer and always says how you are working on your weakness. What have been your greatest successes/failures? This is not about that whether you failed your driving test 10 years ago or wasted some money, but how you dealt with it. Always emphasize that you have learned from your failures and prove this with examples. Do you have any further questions? The only correct answer here is: Yes. Questions are important to express your interest in the company. However, they shouldn’t be about salary or vacation. Instead, it is better to show interest in the size of the team and career opportunities. Clothing makes the man: The confident demeanor Find out in advance about the company’s dress code. Banks, for example, are a bit stricter and expect a suit or costume. In marketing or advertising companies, things are a little more relaxed. Make sure your outfit matches, is clean and ironed. Rely on subtle accessories, hairstyle, and makeup. Confident appearance is at least as important as clothing. You should stand and sit straight for the duration of the conversation, do not cross your arms, and look friendly. Give the receptionist and HR manager a friendly smile when they introduce themselves. Do not avoid eye contact, but also do not stare intrusively into the other person’s eyes. Don’t fumble with your hands in your face, but show a calm, relaxed posture. Final tips The HR managers only know you from the documents that you provided with your application sent in. So make sure that everything you say matches your cover letter, CV, and job reference. Expect to have to explain any gaps in your resume during an interview. Bring copies of documents such as your job reference with you to the interview. That makes a good impression. Mirror your counterpart. This is a psychological effect that makes you seem more personable. Laugh when he laughs, take a sip when he reaches for a glass and lean forward when he does. The duration of the interview is divided into 5 phases. The small talk, getting to know each other, the self-presentation, the queries, and the conclusion. The self-presentation takes up the longest part, followed by getting to know each other and asking questions. Therefore, when preparing, concentrate on these phases in appropriate proportions. Leave a Reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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