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Job interviews ultimately decide whether a person is suitable for any given job role. Recruiters ask a series of interview questions to test the suitability of a candidate against specific job selection criteria. We provide a useful one stop guide to job interviews by including articles covering most aspects of the job interview process. We cover everything from job interview preparation, typical job interview questions, behavioural job interviews and telephone interviews, through to avoiding common job interview mistakes, job interview techniques, the day of the job interview, plus dealing with job offers, job interview tests and a guide to what recruiters look for in people... |
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There are only so many interview questions likely to be asked. To help, we have profiled
the
main Job
Interview Questions. There are tips on structuring responses and answering
questions effectively. Appropriate and well thought out responses to interview
questions creates the right impression at job interview. Practice and preparation
is important. More
Questions...
Recruiters often complain about a lack of preparation for job interviews. We give
useful tips for optimising Job
Interview Performance and making a good impression. There are some
fundamental behaviours and attitudes that collectively form an important checklist
for job
interviews. Combine this with effective company research, being ready to answer a
number
of questions and having good interview questions to ask all help to demonstrate professionalism.
Candidates must keep in mind that job interviews are very much a 'two-way' process,
so Asking
Questions At Interview is important. Having a list of good job interview
questions to ask shows professionalism and preparation, whilst it always a way to
find out more about the company,
who you are going to be working with and any other aspects relating to the job roles.
Recruiters interview candidates on a regular basis, so they are very much aware of
the most
common Job
Interview Mistakes. We have profiled the most typical job interview mistakes
mentioned by recruiters. Being aware of such job interview weaknesses helps preparation
and
can improve performance at job interviews. Again, a lack of effective preparation
is the problem!
Telephone job interviews are often used as preliminary candidate screening methods. Telephone
Interviews typically last 20-30 minutes (can be slightly longer) and
their importance must not be estimated. We recommend preparing in a similar way as
for face-to-face interviews and we have included a step by-step guide to telephone
interviews and what to expect.
Competency-based interviewing techniques are being used more and more. Behavioural
Interviews. Recruiters assess skills and competencies against specific job
selection criteria,
on the basis that evidence of performance is a likely indicator of possible future
performance. Recruiters rate each candidates on each skill or competency to gain an
overall score.
Understanding what recruiters look for in a candidate gives an insight into how to
position
answers and examples. We profile various elements of Candidate
Suitability in terms of skills,
can the candidate do the job effectively, professionalism, development, proven track
record, teamworking and offering something unqiue to an organisation - to give
a few core examples.
Recruiters have to justify candidate selection, so one way of measuring skills and
capabilities is
by using carefully designed Tests
& Assessments. Each candidate answers the same questions
or performs the same tasks, thus giving an element of objectivity to the recruitment
process.
We profile what to expect and how to prepare. We also give advice on Job
Aptitude Tests.
We give useful advice on how to improve Presentation
Skills, whether facing daunting
presentations at job interview or doing business presentations. This is an essential
business
skill, so practice and adopting good presentation techniques always helps with preparation
and building essential confidence. Ten steps for improving job interview presentations.
All the hard work has paid off. An offer of employment has been made, so what do you
do? Negotiating
An Offer Of Employment can result in a higher salary and additional benefits,
but it is essential to review the detail. We include some useful strategies and guidelines
on
what to look out for, accepting a job offer and even dealing with more than one job
offer.
Salary negotiation must be handled sensitively, as it can result in a higher
salary or additional company benefits. Effective Salary
Negotiation involves research (i.e. knowing market value)
and planning. We profile some useful observations and guide job seekers through the
salary negotation process, with the objective of negotiating a salary acceptable
to both parties.