Depending on the position,
each interview can vary, but they usually include five distinct
parts:
- Breaking the ice.
Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile,
and a simple greeting, such as “Nice to meet you.”
- Questioning the candidate.
Make sure you know what you have included on your resume
and bring a few copies just in case more than one person
is interviewing you. Answer the questions
with specific examples. Whenever necessary, ask the interviewer
for clarification if you don’t understand a particular
question. Also, use body language to communicate your interest
and enthusiasm about the position.
After listening to each question, take a few seconds to
organize your thoughts, think before you speak, and answer
concisely and directly.
- Asking for examples and more in-depth information.
Your interviewer will ask follow-up questions if your answers
are too vague or multiple questions about important aspects
of the position. It’s important to remember to be
specific as possible. Describe a particular situation, your
solution, and the outcome.
- Questioning the interviewer.
Use this opportunity to show how much you've researched
the company and prepared for the interview.
- Going over the next steps of the hiring process.
A good interviewer will thank you and then let you know
about the next steps—such as when he or she will get
back to you. If the interviewer doesn’t tell you about
next steps, it’s your responsibility to ask.
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