The moment interviewers see you, they will begin evaluating you, so how you present yourself and how you behave are critical.
To make a good first impression: - dress smartly - arrive on time - behave professionally - smile when you meet people
- To sound interested and eager, speak clearly and with a variety of tones. - Prior to responding, give each question some thought so that you can provide a thoughtful response.
– If you’ve had a job before don’t criticise previous employers or co-workers. - Be positive about what you have accomplished and exude confidence in your abilities.
– If you’ve had a job before don’t criticise previous employers or co-workers. - Be positive about what you have accomplished and exude confidence in your abilities.
Could you tell me about yourself? Discuss your objectives and a brief summary of your job and academic background.
What made you apply for this job? Describe your interest in the position and the company.
Why do you want to work for us? Use your research about the job and organisation to answer this question.
What are your strengths and weaknesses? Discuss your strengths and then talk about how you overcome your weaknesses.
Have you done this kind of work before? Discuss any skills or experience you have that will help you do the job.
Tell me about a time when you… Describe a specific task or situation, what you did and what the result was using the STAR method.
The STAR approach is recommended when responding to interview questions concerning anything you've done (situation, task, action, result).
– Situation – describe what the situation was. – Task – describe the task you had to do. – Action – describe what you did to achieve the task. – Result – describe the final result.
When responding to inquiries regarding a gap on your resume, be sure to: – address the gap directly – explain why you chose to or needed to take a break
– explain the issue around having a gap and make it clear it’s sorted out – provide evidence of your strong work performance if the gap was due to redundancy.