By the quality of your resume and cover letter, you have
managed to get a job interview from the one who may be your future employer.It
is then necessary to organize the preparation of the interview so that it is a success.The
better your preparation for this exercise, the better you will be able to
convince the interviewer that you are the ideal OR PERHAPS suitable person for
the position to be filled.
#1. Getting Ready
Going to a hiring interview without being prepared for it is
the most obvious mistake to avoid, yet it is one among the frequent. People are
putting a lot of effort into finding a job and writing their resume, says
Patricia St-Pierre, director of Interview Consulting and it's like they have no
energy after. Being well prepared is a crucial step: by neglecting it, we
jeopardize our chances of winning the coveted job. We also take care to learn
more about the company, and the job offered, and we think about the questions
that might be asked.
#2. Listen carefully to the questions
To answer the questions correctly, we must first understand
them! "Some candidates respond even before the question is finished,"
says Lucy Rodrigues, who is responsible for hiring interviews in a large
company. It is a lack of respect! "Moreover, it is difficult to answer
well in such a case. Is the question not well understood? We are asking that we
rephrase it rather than give an answer that will not be relevant.
#3. Be positive
You must never speak ill of your former boss or maybe past
employer, insists Patricia St-Pierre. Addressing the negative side of our work
experiences or personality is never indicated during an interview. To project a
good image of oneself, one insists on our qualities and our successes. We have to
sell and convince the employer that he will make a good deal by committing us,
not the opposite!
#4. Be Courteous and Reserved
One should never forget that an interview is above all a
professional meeting. Therefore, we should not talk to her interviewer and
still less behave with him as if he were our friend. As Lucy Rodrigues reminds
us, it shows a lack of professionalism. We are courteous and pleasant. But talk
about his personal life or tell jokes to relax the atmosphere? To avoid!
#5. Tell the Truth, Just the Truth!
Lying or embellishing reality can play us bad tricks. In her
practice, Lucy Rodriguez often meets people who try to impress recruiters.
Examples? Write in his CV that you hold a Bachelor's degree while you have not
completed some courses, or mention that you have made certain accomplishments
when it is not true. By his questions, the recruiter has a good chance of
discovering the truth, and we. Very ill looking! Otherwise, our lies are likely
to fall back on the nose eventually. Honest candidates are preferred, who, for
example, will compensate for the lack of training by personal qualities or
relevant experiences.
#6. Formulate Answers that are Neither too Short Nor too Long
Answering yes or no will not teach the person sitting in front
of us much and will not encourage dialogue. We are always developing our
answers a little, even if we feel that it is not necessary. On the contrary, we
avoid the answers that do not end anymore: we risk losing the thread ... and
the recruiter too! We, therefore, answer in a clear and concise way, neither
more nor less!
#7. Remember that we are Worth our Weight in Gold!
We must avoid letting people believe that we would be ready
to do anything, at any price! The job employer is searching for a person who
will help him to perform certain tasks, not a slave! Even if we truly want this
job, we keep in mind that we offer our services, we do not seek a favor.
#8. Think non-Verbal
Our bodies speak! A flabby handshake is one of the worst
ways to start an interview. Never watching our vis-à-vis in the eyes also
leaves a bad impression. "If a candidate constantly turns away the look,
he suggests that he has something to hide," confirms Lucy Rodrigues. Stand
upright, without constantly moving, not whispering or talking too loudly and
having a firm handshake without being stiff are good ways to quickly inspire
confidence.
#9. Expressing Interest
If you do not seem to want to be there, why would the
employer believe that you really want to get the job? Also, he will feel that
he is wasting his time. Do we want to get the job? We demonstrate our interest
and enthusiasm.
#10. Do not Underestimate ... or Overestimate!
To boast that we succeed in everything we undertake and that
no one is better than us to occupy the job may seem presumptuous. Or to tell an
employer that he or she is wrong in an interview will not help either. One must
not, however, fall into the other extreme by showing too much humility. We
avoid statements such as I am not sure I am competent enough for this job. This
would only demonstrate a lack of self-confidence and frighten our potential
employer.
So many questions that can stress you during the job
interview. We conducted the survey with various stakeholders to provide you
with the best tips for the ideal attitude during your next interview
The winning attitude:
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You have taken care to locate the place where
you have RDV.
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You wear an appropriate outfit.
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You are proactive during the interview.
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You have a measured ego, but stay dynamic and
positive.
Eight notes Memos:
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Do not forget to switch off your phone.
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Avoid smoking before entering maintenance, the
smell of cold tobacco is not pleasant to anyone.
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Do not have chewing gum in your mouth.
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Do not cross your arms or hands ... Have an open
attitude.
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Do not be too rigid.
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Do not look at your shoes but the recruiter!
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Stay measured, do not be arrogant, too sure of
you.
End of Interview
At the end of the interview, do not forget to thank him, and
ask him when and how you will resume contact. Feel free to address the issue of
compensation if this has not been done during the interview. The recruiter will
see an additional mark of interest for the job.
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