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Interview Key points?

July 09, 2018

  1. This is the essential prerequisite to any communication in the professional world as in everyday life.
  2. Be short. All recruiters will ask you to summarize your profile and experiences. Present your point briefly and in relation to the proposed position.
  3. Start from the beginning. Speak about your initial education, it is a small but important point. Then talk about your experience from past to present.
  4. Explain your choices. Why you chose your university education, your first job.
  5. For each change, explain “why you left” and “why you chose your new employer”.
  6. Speak openly about what you have gained from each experience, project, … both personally and professionally.
  7. Be specific about what motivates you. The situations, products, environments, personalities, etc. And explain why.
  8. Understand the position that is to be filled. Ask the key questions in the first interview. Ask the more detailed questions in the following interviews.
  9. Take advantage of the interview with the consultant to ask for advice.
  10. He/she is a professional who can offer valuable advice.
  11. Be natural and sincere.
  12. Smile again, this is the end of the interview !

Preparations:

  1. The first impression is critical. Wear your best suit and be nicely groomed. Dress conservatively.
  2. Bring 3+ copies of your resume in a nice portfolio or folder.
  3. Find out the name and position of the interviewer so you can properly greet him or her.
  4. Research the company by reviewing the its website and, if available, other documents, such as annual reports.
  5. Arrive 15 minutes early to fill out the employment application.

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