8. Unprepared for the interview
Remember, google is your friend. Research about the company- Read any press releases, media coverage, annual reports and whatever other information about the company and industry you can get your hands on, find out about individuals within as well as their possible interview questions. Practice. Practice. Practice. There are a few standard so make sure you know how to respond in every scenario. Candidates who hesitate or stammer when answering questions appear to be unprepared. Be ready to answer the questions in five seconds or less after it was asked but don’t ramble. Most people are unaware they are allowed to place a call to their interviewer and inquire about the kind of interview he will be getting and also to get details of everybody that will interview him.
At the end of the interview session you need to ask questions that show you’ve done your homework about the company and you’re going to bring something professional to the role. Most interviewers will think a candidate who doesn’t ask any question is not really interested in joining their company.
These are a few questions you can ask:
– What are the major challenges of this position?
– How does the job fit with the company strategy?
– Why did the last office holder leave?
– What other duties outside my schedule will i be required to perform?
I have said “practice” several times because it is very important. Ask a family member to play the interviewer and pose all kinds of questions to test your readiness. Don’t use any prepared question as anything asked has to be unexpected. Your voice pitch has to be just right so you don’t sound like you’re whining during the interview. You have to be audible; learn to speak slowly and clearly– be the ultimate storyteller. Tell a captivating story of your talents and abilities; tell tales of scenarios when you had to call on your experience to handle a particular situation; prove you will give the company your undivided loyalty; paint a rosy picture of how the company would thrive under your watch. Aim to speak for under a minute at a time then pause for questions so you don’t sound monotonous and boring. It is going to be interactive so subtly encourage your interview to talk about himself and his achievements. You can jot down a few notes as they talk but you have to be aware of the events playing out before you- be attentive.
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