How to Succeed at a Job Interview

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HOW TO SUCCEED AT A JOB INTERVIEW Organisations use job interviews to gather further information about applicants’ skills, knowledge, experiences & values. The interview provides you with an opportunity to demonstrate your awareness of your key attributes, and your ability to communicate that information effectively. An interview seeks to find out in more detail: * Can you do the job? Do you have the skills, knowledge and experience appropriate for the role? * Will you do the job? What’s your motivation? Are you enthusiastic about the position and the organisation? * Will you fit in? Do you fit within the organisation’s culture and workplace environment? ------------------------------------------------- Types of interviews One-on-one interviews A common form of interview, where one person such as the business owner, a recruitment consultant, or human resource manager interview you. The interview might be highly structured, where they have set questions they will ask, or it may be more informal where the employer tries to get to know you and your skills. Panel interviews These are very common in most larger organisations. The panel may consist of between three and five people, usually the line manager, a HR representative, a team member, or even a person from another department. Each panellist will ask an interview question. Employers use panel interviews to help them make the best decision by getting a range of people to assess the candidates, rather than relying on one person. Behavioural-based interviews The idea behind behavioural-based interviews is that past behaviour is a good indicator of future behaviour. Generally the employer is assessing candidates against a range of competencies, such as team work, problem solving, communication, customer service, etc. You’ll know when you are being asked a behavioural question, as it will start

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