Before you interview it is best that you learn about the company or organization you will be applying to work at. You must also put together a list of questions to ask the interviewer. These questions should be specific and relating to the company. The person who will be interviewing you will also have some questions they will be asking. When responding to these, try not to answer too quickly and be prepared to deeper discuss the question in a natural manner.
Arrival should be a little earlier than the appointed time in case of forms that need to be filled out. You should be dressed appropriate for the occasion, usually business-like. Upon entering greet the interviewer and make sure you have no gum in your mouth or change in your pocket that can distract you or the person who is conducting the interview. It is best to act as relaxed as possible during the interview. Taking limited notes can also help to remember main points and ask some of your own questions.
A few days after the interview was conducted send in the interviewer a brief e-mail or letter showing interest in the job and feel you are the best fit.
Here are some extra questions to ask yourself about the company you will be interviewing with:
What kind of organization is it?
How diversified is it?
Is is locally owned?
Is the owner self-employed? Is it expanding?
Does it provide a service? If so, what kind?
How large is the business?
How long has it been in business?
Where will you fit in?
Citation:
Oliu, Walter E., Charles T. Brusaw, and Gerald J. Alred. Writing that Works Communicating Effectively on the Job. Boston: Bedford/St. Martin's, 2006
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Great write up, there is a lot of useful information in this write up. Excellent idea to research the company it shows that you are interested in the company and helps when asking questions to have some background information. Overall good post
ReplyDeleteI liked your questions at the end, but if you have done all the pre-research by googling the company you are applying for, you would know most of this information, so you probably shouldn't ask the interviewers. I liked the last question about where the job applicant would fit in.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to put your name after the title of the post.