Wednesday, August 06, 2008

A Successful Job Interview.

By Ray James


To secure that job, being successful in an interview is essential. The following are some top job interview questions that will assist you in your preparations, although we discuss these questions, you should be aware that there are other points you need to address. These points are doing some research on the company, be familiar with your resume, practice interview etiquette, dress appropriately, and ensure that you thank the interviewer at the conclusion of the session.

These questions should be part of your overall guide to surviving an interview successfully. They will provide you with the key to mastery of any interview within a short period of time and introduce you to the necessities of superior answering skills, an appropriate carriage, the ability to exude confidence and a calm attitude. These will allow you to stand out from the crowd. There are number of questions often asked by interviewers in an attempt to "weed out" the lesser candidates and these may discourage you: being aware of them will prevent you from falling into this trap.

The top job interview questions are as follows: > What do you consider to be your weaknesses? > Why should I hire you and not someone else? > Why you wish to work in our company? > What are your career goals? > What was behind your decision to leave your previous job? > What did you find was the most satisfying aspect of your last job? > What are the three positive comments your last supervisor would have regarding you? > What can you do for us that other candidates cannot? > What do you expect by way of salary? > If you were an animal, which one would you want to be and why?

There are a few more important questions which are considered equally important. > How long you plan to remain with our company? > Where do you see yourself in five years time? > Why did you choose this particular course of study? > What do you choose to do in your spare time? > What are the other types of job opportunities or companies you may be considering?

Your objective is to convince the employer that you have the required skills, background and ability to perform the job and that you are able to comfortably fit into the organization. An understanding that it is not simply a candidate's merit that guarantees them a job offer will put you in to the correct mind set for the interview. An interview is a highly subjective encounter in which the best person according to the interviewer is chosen. Traits such as an amiable personality, confidence, enthusiasm, a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills along with first rate communication are extremely important deciding factors in any interview.

It is always better to prepare answers for these questions but don't memorize their answers so that you appear like a robot on autopilot. A summary of the most salient points you wish to include is usually sufficient to help you get through the interview. With practice, answering questions correctly becomes second nature - there is really nothing to be scared about if you are prepared. The previous sample questions will definitely guide you towards an effective interview but only if you give it your best.

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