Importance of the Job Interview

Who is in the process of getting a job lives a moment of uncertainty and with the logic concern for their future. If he has maintained an active job search, it is very likely that he will have to face a situation of vital importance, the job interview.

The main objective of a job interview is to effectively convey the candidate's strengths and minimize weaknesses.

A job interview can last a few minutes, but those minutes must be very well managed by the job candidate. A stained shirt, an inappropriate word, an erroneous fact in the curriculum or any small clumsiness can be decisive at the time of the interview.

Practical tips to successfully pass the job interview

– Before facing the interview, the candidate should know some information about the company and for this he can consult Internet and gather as much information as possible about it.

– Before the interview it is very useful to think about possible questions and the best possible answers.

- The personal image offered must be correct and consistent with the type of company.

– At the time of the interview, the candidate has to convey self-confidence and offer clear and convincing answers.

– It is convenient to tell the truth about the information that appears in the curriculum vitae and be able to provide information on any questions that may be asked about its content. To avoid any possible mistakes, the candidate should carry a copy of the resume with him.

– You have to be punctual and preferably arrive minutes before the interview.

– Regarding personal attitude, some guidelines are recommended: maintain serenity, have a correct body posture, use good manners and be empathetic.

– Sometimes it may be convenient to ask the interviewer a question (for example, about the characteristics of the job or about the company itself).

To successfully pass a job interview there are mistakes that should not be made

– It is a mistake to ask about working hours.

– Being too direct about salary is inappropriate, so it is necessary to approach the issue of remuneration tactfully and delicately.

– It is a bad strategy to respond with monosyllables or in a very laconic way.

– Do not express any negative opinion about anyone, especially about previous jobs or activities.

– Going to the interview with a family member or friend is something that should never be done.

– Do not interrupt the interviewer or talk to him as if he were a friend.

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