Interview: its preparation is very important and crucial
When we are preparing for the next step in our career, the interview is an opportunity to showcase our skills and abilities.
Sure, the invitation for an interview is already a serious first step and congratulations for this first success but the truth is that "the hard part is just beginning".
Our aim should be to present ourselves in such a way that we either make a positive difference to the other candidates and either get hired or be on the list that will pass to the next stage of the evaluation process.
We want to highlight our added value to our new employer, to show and talk about the points where we are most competitive and to show the reasons why they should prefer us over other candidates.
Therefore, the proper preparation of the candidate against a scheduled job interview is
For a successful interview, we need to have answered the following questions:
- How strong and confident do we feel about ourselves and the outcome of the conversation?
- How prepared are we to lead the conversation in such a way as to bring out our own skills and potential?
- Have we linked our work experience to what is required in the job description for which we have been invited to interview?
- Have we identified all the potential "trick questions" and "trap questions" and have we prepared ourselves accordingly so that they work positively for us?
- How well do we know the company and the person with whom we will be chatting?
- We have all the Hints & Tips you need for a successful interview
Preparing for an interview is therefore both Important and Critical and by collecting answers and useful data, studying and examining possible scenarios you will be able to maintain control and lead the interview to where you want it to go while leaving the right impression.
An interview preparation specialist , can help you in this preparation process ensuring maximum performance on your part.
Article by Joula Georgiou, partner of EPATHLON E.E.
Management consultant, specialised in assessment, empowerment and human resources development
English (UK)