To prepare for an interview you need to do the following:
- Dress For Success
- Trial Run Location
- Research The Business And Your Interviewer/s
- Read The Job Description
- Be Early
- Prepare Some Questions For The Interviewer
- Practice
Preparing for an interview may seem like an easy process, but there are a lot of things to take into consideration. You need to look your best, research the company, and always practice possible interview questions. Here is all you need to know about preparing for an interview.
Dress For Success
Look professional, wear something that you feel confident and comfortable in.
Location – Trial Run
Go to the location in advance to see how long it takes to get there, this will avoid you from being late. Also look out for traffic hotspots that may cause delays.
Research The Business
Look at their website, learn about what they do and how they have originated.
Read The Job Description
Make sure you fully understand the duties of the role for the job.
Be Early
30-45 minutes is great. It shows that you are punctual, It will also give you time to relax.
Prepare Questions For The Interviewer
In preparing questions for the interviewer you show interest in the company and the job you are applying for.
Practice Interview
Get someone to have a practice interview with. Prepare different scenarios. Think about your tone of voice, pace, and body language.
6 Most Common Interview Questions
These are the 6 most commonly asked questions in an interview.
Question 1: Tell Me About Yourself?
You should be able to talk about yourself, and why they should choose you for the position.
Question 2: Why Do You Want This Job?
This indicates to the interviewer what you know about the job and the company.
Question 3: Why Should We Hire You?
Be prepared to explain why you are perfect for the job. Your response should be confident and concise.
Question 4: What Is Your Greatest Strength?
This is the opportunity to talk about all the great characteristics you have. Remember to focus on strengths related to the job description.
Question 5: Describe a Difficult Work Situation or Project and How You Handled It.
How you react will show them how you manage different scenarios. It will help determine if you are the perfect fit for the company.
Question 6: What Are Your Goals for The Future?
This is to find out if you are going to stick around or move on as soon as you find a better opportunity.
6 Types of Interviews
There are many types of Interviews, but we will only look at the most commonly used ones:
1. Telephone Interview
2. Video Interview
3. Panel Interview
4. Group Interview
5. Assessment Day
6. Individual (face-face Interviews)
The most commonly used one out of the six is the face-to-face interview. Here is all you need to know about this interview.
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INDIVIDUAL (FACE-TO-FACE) INTERVIEW Individual (face-to-face) interviews are the most well known and effective forms of interview. |
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Tertiary Qualifications
Having acquired skills and qualifications can impress your interviewer. That is why tertiary education plays a vital role in being successful in your interview.
Matric College offers a variety of courses which include:
