This point is important on two counts
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 3:47 am
Firstly an interview should be a two way process. It is your chance to check whether the job is right for you so you should ask questions that are important to you. For example, if there’s an area that you’d like to develop then you could ask about training opportunities, if you’re fairly early on in your career and want to know about progression then you could find out what their promotion strategy is like. If you’re miserable in your current company because the culture isn’t right for you then ask questions to find out what it’s like here – there’s no point making a move to another company where you’re not going to be happy. Just be sure to avoid asking for information that is already on their website.
The second reason to ask questions is to show that you have an enquiring mind and want to know more. Avoid asking about company benefits as this is an instant off-putter. It’s much better to focus on questions about the company’s future senegal phone number resource or to ask about what might be expected of you in the first month or six months. This shows that you take a committed approach to your own performance and that you are results oriented.
Not wearing the right clothing
When it comes to interview attire it’s easy to get it wrong.
If you find yourself struggling to work out what to wear, just remember the one golden rule, you won’t lose any points for overdressing.
Dress too casually at your peril; it’s an easy way to get your interview off to a bad start.
Whilst some industries differ, when it comes to finance and HR it’s always best to dress smartly and conservatively.
Final thoughts
It’s completely normal to be nervous before an interview, and most interviewers are sympathetic to this. However, the more preparation you do the less likely you are to let nerves affect you. Make sure you give yourself enough time to fully prepare (on the commute there isn’t ideal!) and practice the answers you’d give to key questions you think you’ll be asked. By looking at the job description you should be able to collate some good examples in advance that showcase you have the skills they’re looking for.
The second reason to ask questions is to show that you have an enquiring mind and want to know more. Avoid asking about company benefits as this is an instant off-putter. It’s much better to focus on questions about the company’s future senegal phone number resource or to ask about what might be expected of you in the first month or six months. This shows that you take a committed approach to your own performance and that you are results oriented.
Not wearing the right clothing
When it comes to interview attire it’s easy to get it wrong.
If you find yourself struggling to work out what to wear, just remember the one golden rule, you won’t lose any points for overdressing.
Dress too casually at your peril; it’s an easy way to get your interview off to a bad start.
Whilst some industries differ, when it comes to finance and HR it’s always best to dress smartly and conservatively.
Final thoughts
It’s completely normal to be nervous before an interview, and most interviewers are sympathetic to this. However, the more preparation you do the less likely you are to let nerves affect you. Make sure you give yourself enough time to fully prepare (on the commute there isn’t ideal!) and practice the answers you’d give to key questions you think you’ll be asked. By looking at the job description you should be able to collate some good examples in advance that showcase you have the skills they’re looking for.