TIPS ON INTERVIEWING FOR A JOB
TIP 1. Be well groomed. The people who interview you will judge you on how you look.
TIP 2. Be on time. Even try to be a little early if you can. Give yourself extra time to find the right building and office.
TIP 3. Try to relax. Irs okay to be nervous, but try not to get too nervous. If you are very nervous, the interviewer may not be able to see what you are really like.
TIP 4. Be prepared to answer questions. Here are some questions you might be asked:
Which of your previous jobs was your favorite? Why?
What work have you done that you did not like? Why?
What would you like to be doing in one year? In five years?
Describe your idea of the perfect job for you.
Describe something you did at work that you are proud of.
What are your strengths as a worker?
What are your weaknesses as a worker?
TIP 5. Be prepared to ask questions. Think of questions you want to ask about the company and the job opening. You can write the questions down so you won’t forget to ask them. Here are some questions you might want to ask:
When can I expect my first job review? (A job review is when your boss goes over your work and tells you what you are doing well and what you need to improve.)
When can I expect my first pay raise?
If I am a really good worker, what jobs could I be promoted into?
Does this company have training or educational benefits for employees?
Will there be times when I must work overtime?
Will I have to buy any special clothes or equipment for this job?
TIP 6. When the interview is over, show the interviewer how glad you are to be interviewed. Here are some things you could say:
Thank you for seeing me.
I enjoyed talking with you.
I appreciate your taking the time to talk with me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
TIP 7. It is a common custom in this country to shake hands at the beginning and the ending of a meeting. Be ready to shake hands with your interviewer if he (or she) puts out his hand.
