An interview is one of those things that cannot be planned ahead of time. At one point, everything can go completely off plan, and the likelihood of getting a dream job will begin to tend to zero. Stop the panic! There are several rules, adhering to which you will increase the chances of successful communication with the recruitment manager. So, let's begin.
External image
Most likely, you do not get a job at a modeling agency. But a potential employer will definitely pay attention to your appearance. Of course, you don’t need to buy a new chic suit for an interview, but you don’t need to go in ripped jeans either.
By the way, clothes with deep cuts that are too tight and short are also best left at home. It looks vulgar that does not play into your hands.
Defamation of a previous employer
Most interviews ask why you left your previous job. At this point, you might want to tell the whole truth about how an evil boss forced you to work overtime, paid less than you would like, and so on. But do not do this.
Where is it better to answer that the previous job was good, but there you did not see any prospects for yourself in the future. But you really want to develop, move forward, reach new heights.
To come on time
Your friends may come to terms with your punctuality problems. The employer is not. A broken car, traffic jams and other reasons cannot be a good excuse for being late for an interview, keep this in mind. Therefore, start gathering in advance.
Although it is also important here not to overdo it. Recruitment managers have their own established schedule, according to which they communicate with potential employees. If you arrived at the place half an hour earlier, do not demand to immediately interview you. Take a walk, gather your thoughts and wait for your time.
Behavior with other employees
You do not know how the relationship develops in the company and whose opinion unexpectedly may be decisive. Therefore, it would be nice to greet the security guard, kindly smile at the secretary and thank her for telling me which door you will need to enter.
Information about the company
Preliminarily study the information about the company in which you plan to work. What kind of business is this, what does it do, does it have subsidiaries, and so on. And in no case do not admit that they sent a resume to a dozen other companies in the hope that they would accept you somewhere. Pretend that you dreamed about working here.
Don't lie
No need to exaggerate your abilities. Suppose you are really hired. What will you do next? How to be a “confident PC user” who does not know where to find the “My Computer” folder on the desktop?
Insidious questions
You can talk endlessly about your positive qualities. Some employers have slightly changed the tactics of conducting interviews and are now asking for negative character traits. We hope you don’t say that you like to drink, you are often late and sleep at the workplace. Negative qualities need to be presented so that they are beneficial to the employer. For example, you are embarrassed that you are a perfectionist. Yes, this is the perfect employee!
And about wages
Are you a master of your craft and are sure that you can bring invaluable benefits to the company? Feel free to call the amount of wages that will completely suit you. Yes, it can scare off a potential employer.But let's think soberly: if you are a really good specialist (and not just consider yourself as such), you will certainly be hired. Not to this company, but to another, where your positive qualities will be appreciated.
