Interview TIPS for each style
The purpose of the interview is for the interviewer to find out if you are
the right person for the job. In your interview you must answer the questions:
- Why you are the best candidate for the job.
- What value you will add to the company.
- How your qualifications are a match for what the employer is seeking.
Now that you’ve completed your Career Profile and know your personality
style, you can view or download interview tips to match your style:
Driver Interview Tips
Promoter Interview Tips
Supporter Interview Tips
Analyser Interview Tips
General interview tips
When you are hunting for that "perfect career fit", it is important to ask
yourself "What sets me apart from others in the job market?" To be successful in
any job search, you must sell your skills, abilities and most importantly,
yourself!
What to expect
Interviews come in many forms – panel interviews, one to one interviews,
group interviews etc. Ask the employer what form of interview it will be
beforehand. You may be asked to take a test before the interview, depending on
the type of organization. These might consist of psychometric or aptitude tests.
There are many different interview styles and each interviewer will have
their own style. Some interviewers will fire questions at you while others will
start off with an open question such as “tell me about yourself” leaving you to
do most of the talking. The majority of interviews will be somewhere between the
two. Be prepared for any style of interview.
Prepare yourself
Interviews are two way meetings. Not only are they an opportunity for the
interviewer to find out about you and if you are a suitable candidate for the
position but they are also an opportunity for you to find out about the
organization and if the position will provide you with the challenge and job
satisfaction you are looking for.
Think about your skills, qualifications and experience and ensure that you
can talk confidently about what is written on your CV. Particularly ensure that
you can talk about those skills that are relevant and valuable to the position
you are going for.
Prepare some questions to ask at the interview. At the first interview it
would be wise to restrict your questions to the details of the job and the
organization. Salary and benefit discussions are best left until a second
interview or a job offer is made.
Two-way communication
- Make sure the employer knows the benefits of employing you. It is most
important to sell yourself by telling the employer details of your relevant
skills and experience that you have to contribute to the organization.
- Try not to monopolize the meeting (particularly if you are a Driver or
Promoter) – let your interviewer talk.
- Find out what the key parts of the candidate specification are so you
can show how you meet them.
- Ask how the job contributes to the success, efficiency and profitability
of the organization.
- Show that you have done some research.
- Don’t give negative information or bad news if you are not asked for it
and don’t criticize previous employers or jobs. The key is to turn negative
information into positive information.
The next steps
Agree exactly what the next steps will be, such as who will contact you to
let you know if you have been successful and by when. You should also find out
whether there will be second interviews and who will conduct them. If you are
really interested in the position make sure you tell the interviewer.
Good luck!
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