Posted on 7 November, 2011
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The interview gets you the job. You must learn to tell who you are and why you are right for the employer. That means you must show and tell your skills, drive, education, and ability to work. In the 20-60 minutes of the initial interview, you, as the applicant, must convince the interviewer why you should be hired. You also have an opportunity to find out important information about the organization and the position. The interview, therefore, is a way for you and a prospective employer to exchange information about each other that can only be done by meeting in person.
The keys to successful interviewing are preparation, like-ability and bonding. There are several critical areas to consider and essential things to do in preparation for your interview.
There are many different types of interviews which may range from the seemingly casual to the stress interview. There is also a wide range of personality types involved in the interviewing process.
The most widely used interview style is the question-and-answer approach. The majority of interviewers ask the same basic questions of all applicants in order to measure one applicant's response against all other applicants. See the list that follows for 20 frequently asked questions.
Another style of interview commonly used is to begin the interview with an open-ended question, such as "Tell me about yourself." In this situation, the interviewer is also interested in testing your poise and confidence.
Regardless of the style, the interviewer is trying to ascertain whether the job is for you and whether you will be successful in that organization. Fortunately, many interviewers are professionals in their role of identifying talent and potential employees and will attempt to make the experience a pleasant one. The main thing to remember is to be enthusiastic, courteous and positive about your attributes and abilities to do the job.
There are usually three phases in the interview: Introduction, Heart and Conclusion.
After you have established a definite date for your next communication, be sure to thank the interviewer for the time and consideration given to you and express your interest in the company and position. Ask for the job.
Most questions asked in the interview center around four major characteristics that the interviewer is trying to assess: Qualifications, Leadership, Motivation and Communication. These skills are assessed throughout the entire interview.
Assertive Communication []
Use assertive communication principles to present yourself most effectively in the interview.
To succeed in the interview, we strongly recommend that you review the information presented in the Interview Workshop and practice the Assertive Technique. Some of the basic principles of effective, assertive?interviewing include the demonstration of:?
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