Interview advice for the terrified!
Why is it even the most confident person turns into a quibbling wreck when it comes to the thought of an interview? Honest answer, we are scared to talk about ourselves; scared to ‘Blow our own trumpet’ but if we don’t how will they ever know…..
During any interview the primary objective of the interviewer is to ascertain:
1. Are you the right person for the job
2. Do you have the skill set for the role and promotional prospects
3. Will you fit in with the company/team ethos
Interviewers often have their own style of questioning or they may follow a competency style of questions or utilise assessment based; having an understanding of the different style of interview will put you at ease.
Free style interviews – this is where the interviewer creates their own questions, some may be open-ended i.e. Tell me about yourself? Describe your most recent position and any key achievements in that position
Competency based interviews - these are also known as skills-based, behavioural, situational or structured interviews. Targeting the principle that previous experience and performance is the best predictor of future performance. The interviewer will ask questions to seek examples of past behaviour to provide evidence that you have the necessary competencies to be suitable for the role.
Question examples: Describe a situation when you handled customer complaints
Give an example of a time when you achieved positive customer feedback
Assessment based interviews – interviewers may construct a selection of tests to analyse your potential, these may include psychometric tests and/or tasks to analyse your behaviour such as team building, prioritisation and communication. You would normally be advised in advance for assessment-based interviews.
Try to remember in any interview it is in the interviewers best interest to get the best out of you, they are not trying to catch you out, they just want to make sure you are the person they are looking for.
Preparation
Often one of the easiest ways to survive the interview is down to preparation. As individuals we work hard, deliver results and remained focused towards our objectives, but this is our day job and we forget just what we have delivered, and these are the points a potential employer wants to know about.
It is important to allow yourself enough time to prepare. Solid preparation can assist in your confidence and ability to respond to any questions or tasks you are asked to perform. It is a good idea to allow your self 2/3 hours preparation time either the night or the morning before an interview. Remember ‘Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!'
During any interview the primary objective of the interviewer is to ascertain:
1. Are you the right person for the job
2. Do you have the skill set for the role and promotional prospects
3. Will you fit in with the company/team ethos
Interviewers often have their own style of questioning or they may follow a competency style of questions or utilise assessment based; having an understanding of the different style of interview will put you at ease.
Free style interviews – this is where the interviewer creates their own questions, some may be open-ended i.e. Tell me about yourself? Describe your most recent position and any key achievements in that position
Competency based interviews - these are also known as skills-based, behavioural, situational or structured interviews. Targeting the principle that previous experience and performance is the best predictor of future performance. The interviewer will ask questions to seek examples of past behaviour to provide evidence that you have the necessary competencies to be suitable for the role.
Question examples: Describe a situation when you handled customer complaints
Give an example of a time when you achieved positive customer feedback
Assessment based interviews – interviewers may construct a selection of tests to analyse your potential, these may include psychometric tests and/or tasks to analyse your behaviour such as team building, prioritisation and communication. You would normally be advised in advance for assessment-based interviews.
Try to remember in any interview it is in the interviewers best interest to get the best out of you, they are not trying to catch you out, they just want to make sure you are the person they are looking for.
Preparation
Often one of the easiest ways to survive the interview is down to preparation. As individuals we work hard, deliver results and remained focused towards our objectives, but this is our day job and we forget just what we have delivered, and these are the points a potential employer wants to know about.
It is important to allow yourself enough time to prepare. Solid preparation can assist in your confidence and ability to respond to any questions or tasks you are asked to perform. It is a good idea to allow your self 2/3 hours preparation time either the night or the morning before an interview. Remember ‘Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance!'
posted by Heidi Whitelock @ 10:33
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