Are You Ready for Your Job Interview?
When I was working as a recruiter, I always called my candidates a day before a scheduled face-to-face job interview. I did this to reassure them, build confidence and provide them with any insights that I may have had regarding the hiring manager or the job. But, more importantly, I called to insure that they were adequately prepared to go on the interview. I typically talked with them about dress, interview etiquette, cell phone usage, body language etc. Sometimes, when I was concerned about particular candidates, I even sent (via fax or e-mail) an interview preparation checklist.
Although I am not a big fan of checklists, many people find them useful! To that end, I discovered this . The notion of taking an online interview preparedness quiz may seem silly to many of you, but I can tell you with certainty that I had more than one highly qualified candidate fail to get a job offer because they were poorly dressed, didn’t turn off cell phones or incapable of making eye-contact during their face-to-face.
The quiz takes about 5 minutes to complete and there are interview tidbits embedded in every answer. You can even take it on your Blackberry, Sidekick or cell phone of choice! It may make the difference between a job offer or not.
Until next time….
Good Luck and Good Job Hunting!!!!!
One tip in preparing for a job interview is to evaluate ones self. Evaluation by the individuals themselves is necessary to find out their shortcomings. Aspirants who face a job interview require confidence in their skill sets and abilities. Your skill sets are your USP. Brush up your knowledge and get yourself updated with the latest in your field. You have to realize that you are called for the interview because your resume informed the interviewer about your proficiency in various skills.