An interview is a part of hiring process. No recruiter or
hiring agency would accept applicants without conducting an interview. Most of
the job seekers, especially the fresh graduates find the interview a very hard
thing. Even I myself am struggling to talk to someone using English language. How
much more if your future is at stake? This is why I came to an idea of
compiling the most common and helpful interview tips from famous job searching
websites in the Philippines! Excited? Read on.
The Business Coach Inc. shared an article about the
Tips for a Successful Job Interview. In there, they highlighted that the main
objective of a job interview is to advertise yourself. You have to “sell” yourself
effectively to your potential employer within the 15-30 minutes. The following
are the things you have to do upon preparing for your job interview.
Do research on the Company – so that interviewer see that
you are interested on the job.
Bring extra copies of your resume and ball pen – be prepared,
that would impress your interviewer too.
Dress properly during interviews – wear attire that suits
the culture of the company that you are applying.
Arrive Early – It’s better for you to arrive earlier than the
interviewer, it would create a great impression.
Be courteous – Be courteous and show respect to everyone on
the office.
Wait to be seated – Say thank you when offered a seat and
sit professionally.
Let the interviewer start the conversation – Don’t let
yourself start the interview, ever!
Be honest – Honesty is the best policy
Listen well – sometimes, answering the wrong question due to
poor hearing skills might be the reason for you to fail the interview.
Be direct to the point – Just be direct. No need for flowery
answers
Focus on Positive Ideas – Don’t give too many personal
details and don’t ever criticize your previous employers.
Answer questions loud and clear – Just relax and be
confident!
Turn off or vibrate your phone while being interviewed to
avoid being destructed
Leave on a positive note – don’t forget to thank the
interviewer.
Send a thank you letter to the interviewer – Be it on email
or mail
Now, how do you answer the most common interview questions?
Jobs for Every Juan shared an article regarding the
8common interview questions and how to answer them. They emphasized that the
secret to making a good interview is preparation. Reassess yourself and
practice in advance. Be honest and you’ll surely get that job position you
desire.
Here are the most common job interview questions:
Tell me about yourself – Highlight certain points you feel
are applicable to the position you’re applying for, and then elaborate.
What made you decide to apply for the company – Express how
your relevant competencies and interests meet to make you ideal and motivated
for the position.
What is your greatest strength – Turn the negative into
positive and try to put yourself in the shoes of the employer to consider what
you would like to hear and what you would think was negative that can be turned
into your strength.
What are the reasons for living your past jobs – Don’t ever
badmouth your previous employer, it would create a bad impression on you. You
may just say that you are looking for a greater opportunity where you can grow
mentally and professionally.
What are your career plans – Focus more on professional
goals. Again try to put yourself on your employer’s shoes and try to think what
the interviewer want to hear from you.
What motivates you – be honest and make sure your answer is
relevant to the job and company you’re applying for.
Are you willing to work overtime – if you don’t feel
comfortable of saying yes outright, you can sidestep by expressing your
agreement or determination to deliver what is asked or needed of you.
Here’s the infographic from Jobs for Every Juan’s article
regarding the most common job interview questions and how to answer them.
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