Successful Job Interviews
A major hurdle to overcome when applying for a new job is the interview stage.
The interview is reached after you have successfully submitted your CV and letter of application.It is likely that the employer advertised for the position in the local press, or online. Some also use head hunters.
The interviewer will have initially only have seen your CV, before meeting you in person.Given the many that apply, this usually takes about 30 seconds and so with the limited words, one must be sure that the resume is well written and grammatically correct.
Your CV states personal details and achievements. At the interview stage the interviewer will want to learn much more about you.Interviewers commonly ask to describe your previous role and what you have achieved with your last employer. This will usually include how the person handled a situation in the company, the challenges of the job and the relationship with coworkers.
Family and social life may also be discussed, so the interviewer can get a feel for your personality and how you interact with others.
A common question is “why do you want to work here?” Be ready to answer this and state your ambitions for the future with the company. If you are being interviewed for vacant John Lewis Job Vacancies, tell them why you like John Lewis as a company.
Interviewers like to ask questions about your future goals as they can see how motivated you are.
Most interviewers ask for your salary expectations so they can see if you fit in with their budget.If what is being asked is too high, the employer will usually ask if the salary is open to negotiation.
When the interviewer has finished with their questions try asking some of your own.
This is the best time to know a little bit more the company one might be working in and to get a feel of the potential company.
If there are no more questions, the interviewer will then end the meeting and call the applicant back if the person has passed the initial interview so that the next phase of the application process can begin.
