Selection interview – the last advice

Selection interview – the last advice

1.       Make sure about the place and the time of the interview once more

2.       Bring the copies of the documents you sent to the employer

3.       Make sure that you have prepared appropriate clothing

4.       Before the interview, turn off your mobile phone

5.       Try to have a good mood

6.       Prepare answers to the questions that you are likely to be asked

The question that is usually asked at the very beginning of the selection process is, ‘Tell us something about yourself.’

If so, try to profit from this situation. It is a great chance to highlight your strengths without having to wait for the recruiter who interviews to focus on this area.

Use the information you have provided in the job application and resume. As your other strengths you might mention for example:

-        Ability to communicate with people

-        Ability to solve problems

-        Creativity

-        Diligence

-        Willingness to continue learning

-        Creativity...

A question concerning your interests will be certainly asked.

Try to use this question to inform the employer about your other skills as well. Your sports interests may indicate of the ability to work in a team, the organizational skills, etc.

If you list for example reading as one of your interests, please allow the possibility that future employers will be interested and might ask what book you last read, or are reading.

It may sound unbelievable if you were ‘not able to remember’ any title at the moment.

Do not also indicate a long list of interests and activities. The employer might wonder, whether you are able to perform and manage the company’s business with such a number of activities.