If you receive an invitation for an interview, has at least a week before it should start thinking about how you're going to make an impression on a potential employer. This need to think even for those who are absolutely sure of its own values ​​for the company, because it often happens that does not employ the best professionals, and those who are well able to sell their knowledge and skills.

80% of the work you need to do before you come to the interview

For example, came to the interview the two candidates with similar levels of education and experience .  The first candidate comes into the room where the interview, just hello and the next half hour answering questions of the interviewer .  The second candidate comes, says: "Hello, I'm glad to see you again! "The next half hour answering questions and talking about the current problems of the company, as well as how it could contribute to their solution .  It is obvious that these candidates are very different chances of getting the position for which they claim .  The second candidate did nothing complicated: he simply communicated in advance (by phone, email or in person) with the person who conducts interviews, and collected information about the current status of the company .  Employers like it when candidates are not just looking for some work, and show by word and deed that they are interested just in their company .

Dress appropriately positions you want to receive

Do not underestimate the importance of first impressions The first impression in business and in personal relationships . Dress as you would be dressed to work if given the desired position. So you show a potential employer that are serious about your job search How to hide the search for a new job from the boss And give him an opportunity to assess you as a representative of both the business and on the external qualities - and looks, like it or not, it plays in today's world role.

Come on

Come on, that is, for ten or fifteen minutes before the start of the interview. In no case do not be late, and if there was something unexpected, call and ask the interviewer to change the time of the interview.

Be prepared to answer questions

In advance, prepare answers to the most common questions that are asked in the interview. Here are some of them:

• Why do you want this job? This is one of the most predictable and at the same time - the most important questions in the interview. The answer to this question helps us to understand how well the candidate knows in what company he is trying to get and how it can apply their knowledge for the benefit of the company. Link your basic talents and skills with the pressing problems and challenges of the company and you answer the question. For example, if you love to learn and are a creative person and try to get a job in the company, related to the development of computer programs, say that the work in this rapidly developing field is perfect for people with a thirst for knowledge and innovative thinking.
• Do you have any questions? Usually this question is asked at the end of the interview, but some interviewers may ask any questions you have when you read an advertisement for the job or while studying the materials of the company. You may ask, for example, about the possibilities of additional training for employees about how you can use in your knowledge of foreign languages ​​(this question precisely is to ask if you know any foreign language in addition to English), does the work of frequent and long trips, as is usual career people holding the position for which you are applying. If you can not think of a question, tell me what you have prepared questions, but the interviewer has already answered them during your conversation; thank him or her for the interesting interview.
• Describe your experience as a group leader. In answering this question, it is necessary to describe the problems that faced the group, how do you respond to them as the leader of the difficulties encountered in the course of the work and how you deal with them.
• Describe your experience as a team member. Tell us what role you played in the team, as the evolved relationship with other members of the team, what problems and how had to solve.
• How do you see yourself in five years? This question gives you an opportunity to show that you have carefully studied the materials of the company and know about the career opportunities that are there. Say what you like in five years to work in the same company where you want to get, even if deep down, want a few years to save money and then be daunshifterom and live with some of the warm sea. Employers do not have to know about these dreams. It may be added that in five years you want to learn another foreign language and go through refresher courses - the pursuit of knowledge in your favor.
• What are your weaknesses? Tricky question, the perfect answer to which does not exist .  There are cases where people responded to him something like: "Wine, chocolate and men - but not necessarily in that order" - and got a job .  In conservative companies after such jokes may send your resume in the trash .  Often we hear that responding to this question, it is best to list their strengths, which are often considered weaknesses .  For example, you can say that you - a classic perfectionist and you can not calm down and rest until you get the desired result in the .  However, many interviewers are well aware of this technique .  It is much more effective to talk about their weaknesses on which you have worked .  For example, that by nature you are not very confident person, but after a student moonlighting as a consultant in the appliance store, learned enough to communicate effectively with different people, and began to feel much more confident .
• Your most significant achievement so far? Ideally, the answer to this question must be linked to your professional activity, the relevant positions that you want to take. However, this is not necessary.

You can answer, for example:

• Overcoming the fear of heights and the subjugation of any mountain top or a parachute jump;
• Organization of fundraising for anything other;
• Preparing to run in the marathon and successful participation in the race;
• Volunteer work.

Do not be afraid to praise yourself

Many people shun interviews to focus on its merits simply because of modesty. In fact, the interview was carried out to find out how good you are an employee, you are able to interact with people and so on. Feel free to talk about their achievements, strengths, the knowledge that can be used in the work, about the ideas that you come to mind as you prepare for the interview, and so on.

Call the interviewer

Large companies usually send out emails to everyone who was invited for an interview, regardless of the outcome. If you do not write, call and find out about their results.

If you are not hired, find out why

It is best to write a letter to the interviewer with the issue and explain what the honest answer will help you with future job searches. As a rule, people are willing to respond to such requests. However, call and ask for clarification is not necessary - the man talking about his shortcomings, even over the phone is much harder than writing about them.

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