Job interview. How to get

How to behave in an interview? What questions are asked at the interview and what are the most correct answers to them? How to properly prepare for a job?

Hello dear readers! Alexander Berezhnov, one of the authors of the HiterBober.ru business magazine, is with you and is our guest today Ksenia Borodina - recruitment specialist, psychologist.

Ksenia has already conducted hundreds of interviews and knows all the intricacies of this important event. Our guest will share the tricks and secrets of practicing HR specialists and give effective recommendations to job seekers.

In one of the previous articles, we talked in detail about . And now we have come to the logical continuation of the topic - the interview.

1. What is an interview and in what form does it take place

Xenia, I salute you. I propose to start with the most important. Tell us, please, what is an interview, how is it carried out and what types of interviews exist? This is necessary so that our readers understand where they have to go and what to expect, since for some of them this will be the first experience of getting a job.

Hi Sasha. Let's start with a definition.

Interview- this dating process job seeker and potential employer(his representative) as a result of which 2 parties want to receive the necessary information about how they fit each other.

There are several types of it.

For example, the number of participants distinguish between individual and group interviews.

• Individual interview. It takes place one on one, where the employer or his representative on the one hand and the applicant on the other participate.
• Group interview. As a rule, it is carried out by a professional recruiter (recruitment specialist) from a company in need of personnel, with a group of potential applicants for a vacancy. Group interviews are most often conducted for mass vacancies in companies, for example, for the position of "sales manager".

Interviews can also be divided according to the number of decision-making "instances". According to this principle, they are divided into single-level And multilevel.

As a rule, for executive positions that do not require a high level of training and great responsibility, applicants go through one interviewer. Such interviews are called single-level, that is, they involve a conversation with one person.

If you want to apply for the position of a sales assistant in a store household appliances, then more often you will have an interview with the director of the store, where your further employment is expected. This is an example of a one-level interview.

Multilevel interviews involve the acquaintance of the applicant with representatives of several leadership levels.

For example, if you are applying for a marketing specialist position in a big company as "Coca-Cola", then you will be interviewed with the head of the regional branch, the head of the marketing department of the company's plant and with the director of this plant.

Sometimes multi-level interviews are held in person with each "level", and sometimes communication with the candidate is carried out remotely.

Thanks to the development modern means communication, some managers prefer to conduct interviews via Skype (less often by phone).

This is especially true in cases where the applicant is looking for a job with the prospect of moving to another region or even another country.

The interview process itself is often stressful for the candidate. Indeed, as a rule, a person sends his resume to several organizations at once and receives an invitation to be interviewed, sometimes on the same day with an interval of several hours.

And each such meeting, where you need to competently present yourself, requires both physical and emotional effort.

2. Stages of passing the interview

Ksenia, I think that now our readers have got an idea about the interview as a process and its features, and now I propose to talk about the stages that the applicant goes through in the interview process and the features of each of them.

Indeed, the entire process of passing the interview can be conditionally divided into 4 stages:

1. Phone conversation;
2. Preparing for the meeting;
3. Interview;
4. Summarizing.

Each of them has its own characteristics, which you need to talk about so that you, as an applicant, go through each of the stages as efficiently as possible and get the position you are applying for.

Stage 1. Telephone conversation

This is the first stage of direct communication with a representative of the company in which you are applying for a job. Usually it is a consequence of sending your resume to this company.

If the company is more or less large, then in most cases the employee responsible for recruiting will call you.

When talking to him, be polite, and also remember his (her) name and preferably position. Next, specify exactly where you need to come, (address) and at what time. Also specify a contact phone number for communication.

If you need to take something with you, for example, a passport, a document on education or a portfolio, then the recruiter will tell you about it during a telephone conversation.

Stage 2. Preparing for the meeting

At this stage, I recommend that you imagine your future interview with a potential employer and "live" it. This will be especially true for people who are afraid of the interview itself or they have a fear of failing a meeting with a recruiter.

To tune in to the process and overcome possible fears, I suggest you do the exercise "Meeting with the President". This is done before the interview.

Imagine that you have been invited to the Kremlin and are now sitting at a meeting with the president of the country. The video cameras of the leading TV channels are directed at you and a bunch of journalists are recording everything you say.

Try to imagine yourself in this situation and get used to this role. Think about what you will ask the president and what you want to tell him. What questions he will ask you and how you will publicly answer them.

To do this exercise, stay alone so that no one distracts you and imagine such a meeting in detail for 7-15 minutes.

Then go to your interview. After such a "visualization" you are guaranteed to be easier to pass it. After all, you have already experienced the most “terrible” interview in your life.

A few more words about preparation.

Preparing for an interview includes 3 important points:

1. Preparation of self-presentation and its rehearsal;
2. Preparation of a portfolio (awards, articles about you), works and examples confirming your competence for this vacant position;
3. Rest and further entry into the "resource state". This term refers to your working state in which you are as focused and productive as possible.

Stage 3. Interview

To understand in detail how to pass a job interview, you need to be prepared for different nuances.

For example, very often a specialist who conducts a conversation with you will ask you questions and offer to complete small buildings (cases).

case- this is modeling (analysis) of a problematic or non-standard situation and ways to solve it by a candidate (applicant).

Suppose you are applying for a position sales representative or sales manager.

To test your erudition, stress resistance, creative thinking and professional knowledge, a recruiting specialist will give you cases for analysis.

Case example:

Recruiter : You are on your way to meet an important client. Major negotiations that you have to conduct, if successful, can bring you a monthly income level and a promotion. Suddenly, your car breaks down in the middle of the road. Your actions?

You: I will get out of the car and try to get a taxi or passing transport to the meeting point with the client.

Recruiter : You were driving through a back road far from the city, there is no passing transport.

You: I will look on the navigator where I am and call a taxi to this place.

Recruiter : You do not have a navigator and your phone is dead.

You: I will try to fix the car breakdown by myself and then continue driving.

And so your recruiter can "drive" you, each time complicating the conditions in which you find yourself.

As I understand it, this is done in order to see if such a force majeure will lead you into a stupor and what exit options will you offer (savvy test)?

Sasha is absolutely right. Also, the HR specialist in this case wants to see how long you will try to find a way out of this situation (testing your perseverance).

One of the very popular cases is called "selling a pen." It is used mainly in sales interviews, but sometimes HR people play similar games with candidates for other positions.

Stage 4. Summing up

If at the meeting you were confident and clearly answered all the questions of the HR specialist, then you will have a great chance of getting the desired job.

At the end of the interview, you will be told how long you will receive an answer if you are hired. If you are going through a multi-level interview, then wait for an answer about passing the next stage.

I usually say this:

If I don't call you back by such and such a time, it means that we have made a decision in favor of another candidate.

You can also ask the recruiter yourself when exactly to expect the result of the interview and in what form it will be.

Now, if I get a job, I will definitely work out possible cases. Ksenia, I am sure that our readers will be interested to know how to behave in an interview and what can confuse an HR specialist in the behavior or appearance of a job seeker?

Sasha, indeed, should understand that the higher and more responsible the position for which a potential employee applies, the more requirements are placed on him.

Let me give you a few general key points from my practice that all candidates, without exception, should take into account when passing a job interview.

1. Accuracy and neatness. This applies not only to the appearance, but also to your condition in general. Never come to an interview drunk, after a "stormy rest" or a sleepless night. In the eyes of a recruiter, you will immediately earn the status of a "reveler", and with it the rest of the interview's relevance will be called into question.
2. Friendliness and good manners. Whatever position you apply for, good manners and adequate behavior will definitely add points to you. Find out the name of your interlocutor and address him by name. Moreover, it is worth addressing exactly as he introduced himself. For example, if a recruiter said that his name is Ivan, then call him “You”. “Ivan, you said that ...” If he gave his name and patronymic, then this is exactly how you should address your interlocutor.
3. Proficiency in professional terminology. You will definitely like a recruiter if without abusing terms, use them 3-4 times during your interview, and also explain how you use (used) these terms in practice. For example, if you say that at your previous job you were able to increase sales by 30% per month, thanks to an increase in conversion, after analyzing the number of incoming calls and the size of the average bill, then this will count as a plus.
4. General level of erudition. Also, a couple of times in the topic, you can mention famous books that you read or seminars in your specialty that you attended during the year. Recruiters pay attention to the craving for knowledge and the desire of a person for self-education. This is especially important if you are applying for management or "intellectual" positions in the company.

In a word, you need to "sell" yourself and show your best side. Moreover, this must be done both from a professional point of view and from the point of view of general human values ​​and rules. If you want to get a job, it is important to correctly and clearly answer the questions of an HR specialist.

4. Interview questions and answers

I heard that there are a number of questions that almost all recruiters ask job seekers. Ksyusha, can you give some examples and good answers to them?

Yes, sure.

In addition to the cases that you will be given at the interview, in order to successfully pass it, you will need to answer a number of "tricky" questions. They are also chosen by your recruiter for a reason.

After all, the decision to enroll you to work depends on how you answer them.

Interview questions and correct answers:

1. Tell us about yourself. It would seem a simple task, but for many people it is at this moment that a stupor begins: “mooing” or “nuking”. Here you should present yourself with better side within the vacancy for which you are applying. Briefly describe your education, work experience and achievements that distinguish you as a specialist. Speak clearly, without excess water and philosophizing.
2. Why did you leave your previous job? Tell us here about your motivation "to", that is, that you are striving for development and new opportunities in work that you currently see in this position. Don't use the "from" motivation key, that is, "I ran away from bad conditions, low pay, and a rotting team." In no case do not scold the previous place of work and your former boss. After all, any person, including your interlocutor, will think that if you change jobs in the future, you will also speak negatively about his company.
3. Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years or your plans for the long term? The best answer here is that you associate your professional future with this particular company. This way you will form an impression of yourself as an interested employee who is ready to devote a large amount of time to this work. After all, nowhere is the “turnover” of personnel welcomed.
4. Do you have weak sides(limitations)? If yes, please name 3 of them. By asking this question, the recruiter wants to understand your level of maturity. A person who says that I do not see shortcomings in myself or will think for a long time how to answer this question will lose points in the eyes of the personnel specialist. Do not answer like this: “My shortcomings: often late, conflict with colleagues (management), lazy.” It’s best to say here that you are a “workaholic”, that is, you like to go headlong into work, and this is not always right, a “perfectionist” - strive for perfection in everything and because of this, sometimes you lose speed. And your third drawback is the desire to establish good relations with everyone. And sometimes you are too kind to subordinates, because you do not want to punish them for inadequate quality completed work.
5. List your strengths. Tell about yours really strengths that are directly applicable to the job you are applying for and provide examples with facts and figures. For example: “I believe that one of my strengths is the ability to think in numbers. At a previous job, I analyzed the sales funnel, identified patterns and, based on this, developed a new sales model that brought the company additional 500 000 rubles or 15 % for the first month of implementing my marketing model.”
6. Did you make mistakes at your previous job? Which? Here honestly tell me exactly what mistakes you had. But the most important thing is that they are not fatal and be sure to supplement the answer to this question with the fact that you yourself corrected them. For example, you wrote to the client the wrong mobile phone and he returned to the store to exchange it. And you managed not only to avoid a conflict situation, but also to sell him more additional accessories to the purchased mobile device.
7. What level of compensation (salary) do you expect? Here you should objectively assess your competencies, say how much you want to receive and justify the benefit of the employer company if it makes its choice in favor of you as an employee. Also analyze the level of salaries offered by similar companies for similar vacancies.
8. How did you hear about our company? Usually this question is asked by the employer's representative in order to find out which channel for searching for candidates is working. This question is not tricky, rather it is simply informational and is aimed at optimizing the search for personnel for this organization. Just answer as it is, for example, you found out about a vacancy on your company's website.

In addition to answering common questions, I have compiled a table to show which key criteria are important for a candidate and how they are confirmed.

A visual table of the main criteria for evaluating a candidate at an interview

The first column contains the evaluation criterion, and the second - indirect evidence that the candidate has this criterion.

№	Candidate Quality	Proof
1	Honesty	Ability to be honest about your shortcomings with examples
2	Level of professional competencies	Examples of measurable achievements in the previous job, availability of awards and portfolio
3	Resilience and will	Manifestation of calmness when analyzing cases
4	Tact	Polite tone, soft gestures, open posture
5	Creativity	Quick and non-standard answers to tricky recruiter questions
6	General literacy rate	Correct speech, use of terms

5. How to pass a job interview - 7 main rules

That is, as I understand it, an interview is a rather creative process and there are no clear standards in its conduct, or is everything here individually?

Quite right, Sasha. Every HR professional approaches the interview process differently. There are recruiters who simply technically "drive" the candidate through the list of questions, determining his prof. fitness.

I do it a little differently. That is, I approach the interview process individually for each applicant. I try not only to classify him according to the “suitable / not suitable” principle as a specialist, but also to determine his psychological type, motivation features and internal potential.

It's great, you can see that you really love what you do. Ksenia, let's now move on to the most important part of our interview and talk about what rules a candidate needs to follow throughout the interview from beginning to end in order to maximize the chances of getting the desired job?

If you have to be interviewed, then follow the following rules and then your interview will certainly open the way for you to career and financial opportunities in a new job.

Rule 1. Find out everything about a potential employer

This is the first and very important stage of preparation.

• Firstly, this information will help you find out who you are going to work with for a long time (perhaps several years). open the internet, printed press and see what exactly sets your potential employer apart from other companies. Perhaps this is the introduction of innovations, working conditions or methods of promotion (marketing).
• Secondly, all the data and facts you have learned about a potential employer will help you in your interview. In the process of passing the interview, compliment the company, show off the knowledge of the facts about it. All this will have a positive impact on the final decision on your candidacy.

What you need to know about the company you are applying for:

1. History of creation and leadership. When it appeared - the year of foundation. Who is the leader now, and who was at the helm earlier. What are the features of the style of business management and what is the life philosophy of the top management. Also find out what symbolizes form style and the company logo and what is its corporate culture. What values ​​underpin the organization.
2. Main directions of activity. What this organization produces or sells, and perhaps it provides services. What is their feature? Why did she choose this particular market segment?
3. Features of doing business. Does the company have competitors and who are they? What is the scale of the organization's business, in what territory (city, region, country or international format company). How does seasonality and other factors affect the success of the company. How many employees work in it and what is their organizational structure.
4. Achievements and important corporate events. Perhaps the organization has recently won a competition or opened a new office. This information will also be useful for a comprehensive understanding of the current affairs of the company.
5. Facts and figures. What is the market share of the firm in its segment and its financial indicators: revenue, growth rate, number of clients and open offices.

Having comprehensive information about all the features of the future employer, you will certainly get advantages over other applicants.

Rule 2. We prepare a self-presentation and rehearse it

When you find yourself at an interview, in most cases you will be asked to tell about yourself. As I said earlier, it is this request that confuses many applicants.

So that this does not come as a surprise to you, you need to prepare in advance.

self-presentation- this is a short and capacious story about yourself in the context of the vacancy for which you are applying.

I emphasize that specifically in the context of a specific vacancy. That is, the emphasis in the story about yourself should be done on those of your qualities, experience and knowledge that will help you solve problems in the framework of your future work.

For example, if you are applying for a job as a sales manager, then as part of your self-presentation, tell us what recent sales courses you took, what experience you have in this area. Maybe you are so passionate about this topic that you have created your own website on it or a “club of successful sellers” in your city.

If you have an education that will help you in such work, for example, in the specialties: marketing, advertising, PR, then focus on this. If you have a construction or medical education then just say you have the mean or higher education without indicating his profile.

It would be advisable to name the direction of education if you will sell goods in a similar industry as part of the profession "sales manager".

For example, if you are employed in trading company for the sale of building materials, then a construction education will be an advantage in your situation.

You should not focus on your hobby in your self-presentation, unless it will positively affect the results of your work.

How to prepare your presentation for an interview

Conditionally break your entire presentation into several blocks.

For example, your self-presentation may consist of 4 main parts, interconnected in meaning:

1. Education and professional experience.
2. Your achievements with facts and figures.
3. The benefits of working with you for the employer.
4. Your professional plans for the future.

Once you've mapped out your presentation, it's time to rehearse it.

To begin with, say all the theses that you plan to voice to the personnel specialist at the interview.

Then sit in front of a mirror and look at yourself, say everything that you have prepared, based on your plan. Most likely the first time you forget something or start to stumble. Then your task is to bring your story to the ideal and imagine that you are now at the upcoming meeting and tell about your beloved.

Fact

Many people have a psychological barrier when it comes to presenting themselves in the best possible light.

Rule 3. We observe the appropriate "dress code"

As a rule, certain professions require a special style of clothing. So, if you apply for an office vacancy, then your appearance at the interview must be appropriate.

• For men a light-colored shirt and dark-colored trousers or jeans are suitable.
• For girls it can be a blouse, a skirt of sufficient length and shoes with low heels.

If your future work involves active interaction with people in person, then in this case the requirements for your style of clothing will be especially high.

The exception to the rule is only "creative" professions. For example, a designer or photographer can afford to come to an interview in an extravagant outfit. In this case, your clothing style will emphasize a non-standard approach to solving creative problems.

In all other cases, "classic" and business style is your win-win!

Also, in addition to the main style of clothing, the presence of accessories is welcome.

Accessories may include:

• Wrist Watch;
• tie;
• decoration;
• stylish notepad;
• pen;
• bag (purse).

Rule 4. Taking written notes during the meeting

An indicator of the general level of preparation of the candidate for the recruiter is the presence of the first notebook and pen. If you make notes to yourself during the interview, then first of all it will be very convenient for you. Indeed, at the end, based on your notes, you can ask clarifying questions or ask for clarification of the details of employment and other conditions for future work.

By the end of the meeting, you will have everything in full view. This is especially useful if you are going through several interviews at different companies at once, so that you can then compare working conditions in different organizations and make an informed decision.

It is also necessary to take notes if you are going through a multi-level interview. Keeping the main points on paper will help you remember what was discussed at the meeting and better prepare for the next stages of the interview.

Rule 5. Make a list of questions for the recruiter

Typically, at the end of the meeting, your interviewer will ask if you have any questions for him. To do this, think in advance what you would like to know more.

You can write some questions for the recruiter at home in advance, and write some down right at the meeting in the form of notes. To do this, you must have a notepad and pen with you.

Take care in advance that your notebook is of the proper aesthetic appearance. This means that if it is a “worn out” pack of yellowed sheets in which “fish was wrapped”, then this will characterize you as a sloppy potential employee.

Everything must be in harmony important principle successful completion of the interview.

Rule 6. Behave confidently and naturally in an interview

Do not try to “put on a mask”, be not yourself, or overly please your interlocutor. Unnatural behavior is easy to read by a person. Your facial expressions, gestures and style of conversation will involuntarily bring you to clean water.

It is better to go the other way in order to achieve a positive result. Observe elementary rules good manners, be polite and tactful.

Do not interrupt the interviewer, speak calmly, but with some enthusiasm in your head.

You should intuitively understand where and what is appropriate to say. After all, an interview is a process of mutual decision-making on the cooperation of two parties: you and the employer.

Rule 7. We ask when and in what form the results will be announced to you

I hope that using these simple rules, you will easily pass a job interview. At the end of the meeting, find out when and in what form to expect an answer about the results of the interview.

Simply put, how do you know if you've been hired or not?

Usually the recruiter himself will tell you at the end that the answer will be on such and such a day, for example, before 18 pm.

I tell my applicants that if I don't call you by 18:00 on such and such a day, for example, September 26, it means that you did not pass the interview.

Calling and personally telling everyone that their candidacy for this position was rejected is usually too troublesome.

Here's the rule at work:

“We called - congratulations, you have been hired! They didn’t call - your candidacy did not pass. ”

6. 5 Common Job Interview Mistakes

If you want to successfully pass a job interview and do it without “noise and dust”, then you should avoid the mistakes that I will discuss next.

This is what most applicants do, and because of simple ignorance of elementary things, they fail, losing the opportunity to make a long-awaited career.

Mistake 1. Fear of an interview or “schoolboy” syndrome

Once again I repeat that the interview is a process of mutual choice and both parties are equal participants in this process.

Some job seekers come to a meeting and their hands are shaking, their palms are sweating, their voice is trembling. It is this behavior that is typical for students and schoolchildren when passing the exam. They seem to be in the position of a rabbit, which the boa constrictor is looking at.

You don't have to be afraid of the interview.

It is a big mistake to think that now an evil uncle or aunt will torment you. Indeed, as a rule, a personnel specialist who has been entrusted with hiring a person is a benevolent and attentive person whose goal is to find that very “gold bar” in a pile of ore and clay.

If you shine like gold with your talents, competent speech and show real examples of achievements and your competencies at the interview, then do not hesitate, you will be hired for this job!

Mistake 2. Passing an interview without preparation

In almost every previous block of our interview, I talked about the importance of preparation before the interview.

Don't neglect this rule.

Impromptu is good in many situations, but not at the time of the interview. And as many people know, the best impromptu is impromptu prepared.

Follow all the above rules and the consequences of this mistake will not affect you.

Mistake 3. Excessive heart-to-heart talk with a recruiter

Sometimes applicants get so carried away during the interview process that they deviate from the main topic and begin to “pour out their souls” to the personnel specialist.

This mistake is often found just among inexperienced applicants or candidates for lower technical positions, such as a loader, storekeeper, worker, and so on.

As a rule, among more prepared applicants applying for more responsible positions in the company, this mistake does not occur.

But still remember that you should not deviate from the topic if you want to get a job in good organization and enjoy the respect they deserve.

Mistake 4. Poor health and stress as a factor in failure

Anything can happen in life, and if you have an interview scheduled for 10 am tomorrow, and you feel bad or something serious happened to you that completely unsettled you, try to reschedule the meeting. In this case, notify the employer's representative by phone in advance.

After all, anything can happen: a child gets sick and you need to go to the hospital, a relative got into an accident, or you simply got poisoned by stale food.

Don't go to an interview depressed, in a bad mood, or not feeling well.

Mistake 5. Tactlessness, defiant behavior

Some job seekers are like tanks and turn the interview into a show, demonstrating not their best qualities. Those who like to argue with the interlocutor will definitely not get the desired job.

If a person behaves tactlessly and disrespectfully towards the partner side, then this immediately characterizes him as a brawler and potentially unsuitable employee.

As the cat Leopold said in the famous cartoon: "Guys, let's live together!".

So, you need to make friends with your interlocutor.

After the meeting, the representative of your employer should have an impression of you and how good specialist his business, and as a pleasant in communication and cultured person.

Don't Make These 5 Common Mistakes and Success is Guaranteed!

7. Illustrative video examples of how to successfully pass an interview from the TV channel "Success" in the program "Personnel decide"

Here I want to give you some real examples of interviews with expert comments.

Be sure to watch them, because from the outside it is much easier to analyze the strengths of some applicants and the mistakes they make.

1) Interview for the position of sales manager of corporate tours:

2) Interview for the position of assistant manager:

3) Interview for the position of TOP manager:

You can find other episodes of this show on YouTube. It is possible that among them there will be an analysis of the case of the vacancy for which you are applying.

8. Conclusion

Xenia, thank you very much for such detailed answers. I hope that now it will be much easier for our readers to pass an interview for a job.

1. Prepare for the interview ahead of time;
2. At the meeting, behave naturally and do not worry;
3. Follow the rules of the dress code;
4. Be optimistic and friendly with the interlocutor.

Alexander, thank you for inviting me. I hope we will continue to cooperate.

I wish you all good luck and career growth!

A worthy end to the first stage of a long and difficult job search process will be an invitation to an interview.

How to pass an interview? How to behave? What to say in an interview? All these questions are of great concern to applicants for workplace, and knowing the answers to them is one of the conditions for your employment. Before answering these questions, let's first consider what an interview with an employer is.

A job interview is about finding out the applicant's experience., as well as his personal qualities, i.e., getting to know him.

An interview is a conversation of equal people, each of which has its own position that has the right to exist, and a certain range of interests that can become common.

Even if you already have a lot of job search experience, remember that For each new job interview, you need to prepare in advance.

As a rule, the most qualified specialists, who reasonably claim the best job, are more responsible for the interview. Often, on the other hand, the lower the bar of a specialist, the worse he is ready for an interview. Therefore, whenever you receive an invitation to an interview, use the following tips:

A job interview should be viewed as a negotiation of a potential collaboration.

When building partnerships with a manager during an interview, it is important to:

• firstly, present yourself as a mature and mature person who is aware of his value and individuality (which increases your chances of success),
• secondly, it is easier to accept a refusal, because in this case, it will be the result of a discrepancy of views, which in no way can belittle your dignity.

It will be easier for you to succeed in an interview if you:

• persistent
• stress resistant
• benevolent
• charming
• neat
• punctual
• responsible
• flexible (you can quickly adapt to the situation)
• proactive

Behavior at the interview

• Arriving at the office, try to be polite and patient with everyone.
• Conscientiously fill in all questionnaires and forms that you will be offered.
• Introduce yourself at the beginning of the interview. Ask about the name of the interlocutor.
• Keep eye contact.
• Listen carefully to questions without interrupting the interlocutor.
• If you are not sure that you have understood the question well, do not hesitate to clarify ("Did I understand correctly that ...").
• Avoid verbosity, answer to the point.
• Be objective and truthful, but don't be too outspoken.
• When faced with the need to give negative information about yourself, do not deny the facts that are true, but be sure to try to balance them with positive information about yourself.
• Carry yourself with dignity, try not to give the impression of a loser or a distressed person; however, refrain from defiant behavior.
• If you are offered the opportunity to ask questions, be sure to ask, but do not get carried away (2-3 questions).
• Asking questions, first of all, be interested in the content of the work and the conditions for its successful implementation.
• Avoid asking salary questions at the first stage of the interview.
• Be sure to specify how you will find out about the result of the interview, try to negotiate the right to call yourself.
• At the end of the interview, remember the usual rules of courtesy.
• For many questions, you do not have to prepare for an interview all over again. But on some points, each new employer must be approached taking into account its specifics, in order not to miss these features, it takes time and effort to prepare for an interview. However, remember that, first of all, the employer is interested in qualified specialists, professionals. Try to demonstrate your respective qualities during the conversation.

And a few more tips on how to pass a job interview:

• Before the interview, consider how you will be dressed. Appearance and demeanor are of great importance and practically determine the first impression.

  If you are going for an interview in financial institution, choose a conservative business attire.

  If you are going for an interview in construction organization or a design firm, you can afford to dress in a more casual style.

  You can try to find out in advance whether the company has adopted a business or more casual style of clothing, but in any case, it is better to dress more formally for an interview.

  If showing up to work in jeans is considered par for the course at this firm, you will be able to afford it when you start working, but you should not come to an interview in a sweater and jeans.

  In any case, you should look neat and tidy.

  It is best for a woman to wear a formal suit or a fairly conservative dress for an interview, without going to extremes when choosing the length of the skirt, colors and jewelry. Do not use harsh perfume or cologne.

• Make sure in advance that you know how to get to the company building and where to leave the car. Get out of the house early.
• Please arrive 15 minutes earlier than your scheduled time. This will show that you respect the interviewer and value their time. If you are still late, try to call back and warn about the delay.
• Remember that when choosing from several candidates with the same qualifications, your ability to make a favorable impression during the interview will play a decisive role.
• Get a good night's sleep before you go to the interview. Sleepy people never make a good impression. Try to go to bed at your usual time, not earlier or later.
• Don't drink a lot of fluids. You may not find a toilet in an unfamiliar organization and feel bad during the interview.
• If you are introduced to someone, make every effort to correctly hear and remember the name of this person. If you can immediately address the interlocutor by name, this will make a favorable impression. Asking again will reveal excessive nervousness.
• It is important to find out the duration of the interview and stick to the agreed time. This will help to correctly allocate time between answers and questions, to determine the degree of detail of answers.
• Be polite and friendly to everyone you meet in the office. Don't forget to smile when you enter the interviewer's office.
• Don't forget how important body language is. Your handshake is no less important: your hand should be dry and warm; The handshake should be firm, but not too strong. Watch your posture, try to look into the eyes. Do not, however, take anything to the extreme.
• Do not forget to bring as many documents as possible to the interview confirming your qualifications, education and additional knowledge.
• If you are asked to fill out any forms, it is best to take them with you and return them as soon as possible. When working with them at home, practice on a draft. Remember that everything matters: literacy, blots, handwriting, and clarity of wording.
• Don't forget to end the interview by agreeing on when and how you'll hear about the results, and thanking the interviewer.

When the interview is over:

• You were offered to wait for an answer, promising to call. If the wait, in your opinion, has been delayed, do not hesitate to contact the company yourself. It is possible that you will be rejected (after making sure of this, you can focus your search efforts on other objects). Or perhaps your call will allow the head of the firm to solve the problem of choosing from a variety of candidates in your favor.
• If you are still rejected, do not despair, because:
  • employers are also people and, like all normal people, they can make mistakes;
  • an interview, albeit an unsuccessful one, is a coin in the piggy bank of your experience;
  • Well, who told you that this missed chance was the only one for you?

Appearance

You are going to your first meeting with an employer. According to the job description, everything suits you. Therefore, you prepare for the interview especially carefully: amend your resume, mentally think through the answers to possible, including tricky, questions, and study the Russian-English phrase book at night. Finally, you need to think about your appearance, so that the employer has a first favorable impression of you.

Style individual and corporate

Clothing style largely depends on the position and institution in which you are going to work.

• The closer your profession is to creativity, the less there are any rules. A creative person needs to emphasize his individuality and, probably, it will not be very correct to give him advice - he should be prompted by his creativity.
• For representatives of conservative professions best option- fashionable classic. It means to look fashionable, but not defiant.

Accordingly, if you are going to work in a bank, you do not need to have an earring in your nose. And you don’t come to work in a nightclub buttoned up in a strict classic suit.

There is one win-win option. If you have not been to this institution before and are not familiar with its rules, before deciding what to wear, take a walk in front of your future place of work and observe what is customary to wear there. At the interview, try to look in the same style.

Hairstyle

The quality of the haircut is immediately visible, especially on short hair, so before applying for a job, you should go to the salon, where the haircut is not the cheapest.

• A business woman can stop at a haircut, because the longer the hair, the more time and money it takes to care for them. Untidy long hair is the worst thing you can imagine.
• Today it is fashionable to dye your hair in several colors. Let it be non-contrasting colors that smoothly flow into one another and create a feeling of one, but very beautiful and deep color. The haircut should look almost unstyled.
• Men have longer hair in fashion compared to last season.

Costume

• Stop your choice on the clothes in which you feel organic. This will give you confidence when talking with the employer, and you can fully focus on your business qualities.
• The length of the skirt is a matter of figure and passion, however, when going to a serious organization, it is better to prefer the classic version of the length of the skirt for a business suit - up to the middle of the knee.
• Pants should be rather wide.
• Costume jewelry and gold are acceptable, so you can safely complement your outfit with a large bracelet, ring and earrings. However, it is worth commensurate your appearance and the amount of jewelry with the official salary for which you are applying.
• Even in hot weather, ladies should abandon the neckline and cover their shoulders.
• A business suit means closed shoes, that is, shoes, not sandals. It is unlikely that you will suffer from the heat, since decent places have air conditioners everywhere. Shoes, unlike a suit, can be more bold and fashionable in design, not necessarily classic.
• When going to an interview, it is better to refuse some colors in clothes. Red color can cause aggression in your interlocutor, and brown - a feeling that you are not confident in yourself.
• The color of clothes should be selected depending on the color of hair and eyes, and on the season. In summer, light colors: cream, light green, blue, beige. In winter, you can stay in beige or change into a darker suit. The combination of black and white is in fashion.
• Do not dress very colorful - you risk seeming frivolous.

A few tips for men:

• Avoid flashy tie colors. This detail in a business suit should be in the same tone with boots and socks.
• Black shoes are not worn with light trousers, as, indeed, vice versa.
• Many men do not attach importance to manicure, and in vain. If during a conversation you decide to smoke a cigarette, then your unkempt hands will immediately catch the interlocutor's eyes. By the way, at the first meeting with the employer, do not advertise your bad habit. Firstly, many organizations do not smoke, and secondly, in fashion healthy lifestyle life.

Makeup and perfume

• Cosmetics should be natural tones. And here it is appropriate to recall the principle from which we have long departed, but when applying for a job, it is applicable: the color matching of nail polish and lipstick.
• Perfume should be quite restrained, you should not use evening scents.

And finally, the most important thing in the interview- your self-confidence. Do you consider yourself a professional who deserves this position? So let it be read on your face, and success will not be long in coming.

Interview questions, which answers are better

Interview Questions: What's Behind Them?

Prepare carefully for an interview with an employer. Sometimes it's like preparing for covert work. The job search is almost over, and it remains to make the last push towards the desired goal. Before meeting with the employer, manuals are studied, speculative dialogues are built, answers to questions that have not yet been asked are rehearsed.

An interview in its genre is least of all reminiscent of an exam, where for each question there is a single correct answer that the examiner knows for sure. An interview is a conversation of equal people, each of which has its own position that has the right to exist, and a certain range of interests that can become common. And success in an interview does not depend on the ability to calculate the correct answers, but on the ability to be an interesting conversationalist.

Therefore, when asked how to answer questions at an interview, you can briefly answer - honestly. Often not only what you say, but also how you do it. Behind every question is not just a desire to know something about you, but also your ability to conduct a dialogue, to be open to the interlocutor.

What is behind the questions of the employer?

So let's take a look at some of the most frequently asked interview questions.

Tell me about your failures

Some after such a proposal fall into a slight stupor. Some try to convince the interlocutor that his whole life is pure luck, others try to laugh it off, remembering the last marriage or the country in which he was destined to be born. But for the employer, rather, it is important not just to list the situations in which you failed, but to understand what you evaluate as a failure, whether you are able to talk about it, how you overcome difficulties. None of us is immune from failures, everyone, including the person sitting opposite you, had their ups and downs. And the value of life experience is not in the number of years that you have worked in a position, but in life experience, the ability to "get up" after failures, move forward after mistakes made, the rationality of decisions made and the ability not to step on the same rake. Only a person who is able to admit and draw conclusions from his mistakes knows how to move forward.

List your strengths and weaknesses

Another question that for many becomes a stumbling block. Guidelines for job seekers suggest that you present your weaknesses as an extension of your strengths, for example, it is suggested to tell the employer about how you cannot quit the business you started, and leaving work on time is simply beyond your strength.

If you answer this question as written, you certainly demonstrate a good knowledge of the literature on this issue, a good memory and, at the same time, absolute inflexibility, the inability to "creatively" process the material read. Do not forget that HR managers also read books, and if they seem to you to be narrow-minded people who are able to "swallow" any information, you are mistaken. Behind this question lies not so much the desire to really learn about your positive and negative qualities how much the ability to be open, the ability to answer uncomfortable questions, self-confidence. Do not issue stamps, each of us has a lot of shortcomings that "have the right to life" - someone loses their ability to work under the eyes of ill-wishers, some cannot stand routine work, and most of us hardly get up in the morning to get to work on time. Think about what is really inherent in you and do not be afraid to be frank. After all, only a self-confident person can talk about his shortcomings without fear for his reputation.

How do you see yourself in 5 years

The question, rather, is not about career achievements, but about the ability to see prospects, understand how you can move towards the intended goal, internal motives, the ability to plan your own life and see intermediate results. Depending on what you tell, it is not difficult to understand how objectively you treat yourself as a professional, whether you are interested in the profession itself or are you more interested in career growth, how accurately you correlate own development and promotion.

Personal life

For some reason, all the questions that affect this area also cause great embarrassment. And what is better - to be married or not, to be with children or childless, what marital status has advantages? You can discuss this for as long as you like, but you have the marital status that you have, and you are unlikely to change it depending on the wishes of the employer. In most cases, these questions do not aim to penetrate the secrets of your personal life, but rather to understand the extent to which you are able to talk about yourself with a stranger. How open are you and how do you keep the boundaries of your "I", are you independent and independent enough, whether you talk about what worries you, or try to avoid discussing personal topics. And if you prefer not to talk about your private life, how delicately you know how to do it.

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Possible questions

The most common questions you should be prepared to answer.

Obviously, no one is able to determine in advance all the questions that can be asked in an interview. The theoretical exception is structured interviews, where all candidates are asked the same pre-prepared list of questions. But this type of interview is rarely used. However, in practice, you can make a list of 15-20 questions, many of which, in one form or another, are asked at almost every interview. Let's consider some of these questions.

Tell me a little about yourself

This is a great chance to present yourself in the best light, especially if you have prepared in advance. Consciously or unconsciously, the employer is looking for an employee who CAN do the job, i.e. has the appropriate qualifications, experience, etc., and WANTS to perform it.

• The employer must see the interested employee and understand how this interest is explained.
• The employer is looking for someone who is manageable, i.e. feels his responsibility, demonstrates submission to discipline, susceptibility to criticism, knows how to listen and understand what he is told.

You should prepare and work out a story about yourself that will show that you have the listed desired qualities, which are especially important from the point of view of employers. If you are applying for a certain position or job known to you, your story should be built with this in mind. When talking about yourself, cut back on formal biographical information and don't get carried away with details. The most important thing is to mention your practical experience, their knowledge and skills that may be useful to the employer, as well as their attitude to work and interest.

• I am responsible for the assigned work, I am easily trained, disciplined.
• I can and want to do this job because I'm interested in it.

What questions do you have?

This question can be asked right at the beginning of the conversation, and only preliminary preparation will help you orient yourself correctly. It is advisable to prepare a list of questions in advance so that at the interview, given the context of the conversation, offer them to the employer.

You should not ask more than three different questions, unless you are forced to do so by the current situation.

Why did you choose this job (organization)?

Give strong reasons: the desire to apply your qualifications and work experience where they can give the greatest return, opportunities for growth, the attractiveness of working in a strong team, and so on.

Possible answers to the question are:

• I see prospects for my development in your company.
• I want my knowledge to be applied, and I want to get the experience of a professional.
• I want to do interesting things in your team.

Have you received other job offers?

If you did, please say so directly. Having someone else willing to hire you will only increase your chances. Of course, it should be added that this work you are more interested.

Have you interviewed elsewhere?

As a rule, you can honestly say "yes", but do not rush to say exactly where.

Will your personal life interfere with this work associated with traveling and irregular working hours?

This question is often asked by women. To such an attempt to circumvent the law, answer firmly: "No, it won't hurt."

What are your strengths?

Emphasize first of all those qualities that are useful for this work.

What are your weaknesses?

Never answer this question directly and honestly. It should be turned in such a way as to shift the emphasis, mentioning the shortcomings, talk about the advantages that overcompensate for them.

Why do you want to get this job? Why should we hire you?

This is the best question to "sell" yourself. But you should carefully prepare for it in advance.

Why did you leave your previous job?

You should not talk about conflicts, even if they were. Never criticize your former boss or employer. If the interviewer knows that you had a conflict, do not go into details, explain that this was a unique case associated with special circumstances and highlight the positive things that were in the previous job: experience, skills, professional connections, etc. .

Why did you decide to change jobs?

This question is often asked to someone who is working at the time of the interview. It's hard to answer this question well. We can say that the organization has exhausted real opportunities for your professional and promotion, and you would not want to stop there.

How do you imagine your position in three (five) years?

It is better to answer streamlined: I would like to work in the same organization, but in a more responsible job.

What is your work experience?

Possible answers to the question are:

• I got my first work experience while still in the school brigade.
• In practice (list where and in what capacity you passed it).

What salary do you expect?

At the beginning of the conversation, it is better to try to evade the answer by saying that you do not consider it necessary to discuss the salary in the first place. If the interviewer insists, then name the amount that is attractive to you and meets the expectations, capabilities and norms of the organization. If you do not have such information, then do not underestimate the amount called by you, but indicate your readiness to discuss this issue separately after a detailed acquaintance with the content and conditions of work.

Possible answers to the question are:

• I believe that the payment will not be below the average for your company.
• salary according to staffing at your enterprise will suit me.
• I hope for a reasonable level of wages, corresponding to the amount of work.

What else would you like to know?

Never say you don't have questions. Try to ask a question that speaks in favor of your hiring. For example, ask for clarification on something important for work that was not sufficiently covered in a previous conversation. Think about these questions ahead of time. But do not try to ask all these questions at the interview if you are not asked about it. Be sure to thank the employer for the information provided.

What changes would you make if you took this job?

The question is often asked to applicants for the positions of managers and administrative workers. You should show your familiarity with similar situations and the ability to take the initiative, but do not overdo it, showing a willingness not to leave stone unturned. Also, beware of suggesting changes if you haven't had a chance to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the state of affairs.

These are the most common interview questions asked of candidates. Sometimes, you may encounter unexpected and apparently harmless questions. For example: "What did you do today?" Think about how beneficially you can answer this question for yourself. However, the problem is also how you actually spend your time and what lifestyle will increase your chances of getting a job.

Who needs an employer

If you are applying for a position on the hierarchical ladder, then be prepared for what is required of you:

• knowledge, experience, skills;
• education (better profile);
• work experience (preferably in the specialty or related fields);
• universality (for example, a financial director with knowledge of accounting);
• specific cases that improved the condition;
• computer literacy;
• ability to learn quickly;
• sociability;
• initiative;
• systematic;
• ability to predict and analyze;
• discipline
• decency;
• self-control;
• perseverance in solving problems;
• desire for professional growth.

• charm, pleasantness in communication;
• ability to work in a team;
• fast adaptation;
• enthusiasm;
• endurance in extreme situations;
• stress resistance;
• reliability.

• helpfulness;
• friendliness;
• diligence;
• tact;
• sense of humor.

Key interview points to think about ahead of time

A person is still met by clothes, so appearance is not the last role. No one will demand Armani suits from you, but you should look neat and businesslike. This does not mean at all that you should change your style - first of all, you should feel comfortable, but try to choose clothes that are as appropriate as possible for the occasion. Hair and hands should be well-groomed, make-up is very important for ladies. The property of the human psyche is such that the first impression has a decisive influence on the subsequent attitude.

You must arrive at the meeting exactly at the appointed time. Being late is unacceptable. If you are late for objective reasons, call and try to reschedule the meeting. If circumstances are such that you can arrive earlier than the appointed time, call again and find out if the employer can accept you.

During the interview, the direction of the conversation is set by the employer, so give clear answers to the questions posed. Mean "yes", "no", "did not have", "was not a member" are unlikely to serve you well, but you should not fall into lengthy explanations either. Your comments should be short but meaningful.

Resist the temptation to exaggerate your merits or exaggerate your professional experience. Provide only information that is true. Otherwise, you can only hurt yourself. Firstly, the veracity of your answers is easily verified during the interview, not to mention the fact that the employer can directly contact your former management; secondly, they can take your word for it, but arrange a small practical test.

Give a constructive analysis of your previous activities. Don't be afraid to talk about your weaknesses. Naturally, you should not focus on them, but you should not avoid this topic either. By admitting and analyzing your mistakes, you only earn extra points for yourself - only those who do nothing do not make mistakes.

Any employer is trying to find out the reasons for leaving previous jobs. It's safer to tell the truth again. Refrain from reproaching the former leadership - the bosses have their own solidarity. If at your previous job you were completely sick, and you want to curse this whole sharashka office unbearably, resort to the help of the same constructive criticism. So, at least, you will declare yourself as a person who thinks and analyzes.

When the employer has received all the information he is interested in about you, it is your turn to ask questions. In almost all Western recommendations on job search technology, you will find advice to get as much information about the company as possible before the interview. In our country, unfortunately, this is not always possible, but the Internet greatly simplifies the task - the number of corporate sites is growing by leaps and bounds. Nevertheless, at the interview it is not shameful, but it is simply necessary to ask about the organization in which you may have to work, about the place that you can take in it, and the prospects for your professional growth. It is quite correct to be interested in the level of one's income, without, however, bringing this topic to the fore.

At the end of the interview, the Employer will most likely inform you that they will consider your candidacy and will contact you. In the West, where the culture of relations in the labor market has long been formed, the candidate is notified of the decision, regardless of whether it is positive or negative. In our still largely uncivilized country, you are unlikely to be bothered if your candidacy was not suitable, so ask the employer to clarify whether he will contact you in any case, or only in case of a positive decision. Agree on how long you can expect a response, ask if you can call and find out the result yourself.

Thinking time belongs not only to the employer, but also to you. You also make your choice. Among other things, it is useful to decide for yourself what this company will be for you in the light of your future career - a career ladder, or just a step in it, i.e. whether you are going to develop and grow professionally within the organization or see it simply as an opportunity to reach a higher professional level. How you will build relationships with the new management and team largely depends on the decision you make.

How to increase self-confidence, develop and develop self-esteem

All of us know that a person who exudes confidence in himself and his actions easily makes contacts, more often positively solves his problems, moves up the career ladder faster, realizes himself more fully and, as a result, is happier. Therefore, it is necessary and very important to develop self-confidence. In order to gain confidence, we offer 12 steps that will help you change your self-esteem and teach you how to be confident in various life situations.

Step 1. Decide what is the value for you, what you believe in, how you would like to see your life. Analyze your plans and evaluate them from the point of view of today, so that you can take advantage of this when you notice certain shifts.

Step 2 Forgive yourself for past mistakes. From time to time try to analyze your past, but do not let it take over you. Make room for even small, but pleasant memories. The bad past will live in your memory until you eradicate it yourself.

Step 3 Guilt and shame will not help you succeed. Don't let them take over you.

Step 4 Look for the reasons for your failures in yourself. When you blame the state, circumstances, other people for your troubles and misfortunes, you give up the role of the owner own life. A successful person takes an active life position and changes itself. And in any case, he will find the opportunity to firmly stay on his feet under the blow of certain circumstances.

Step 5 Do not forget that each event can be evaluated differently. Thanks to this view of things, you will be patient with people and calmly respond to attitudes that previously seemed to you biased.

Step 6 Never talk bad about yourself. And especially avoid attributing negative traits to yourself: “stupid”, “incapable”, “unhappy”. This can develop an undesirable stable stereotype in the subconscious.

Step 7 Your actions can be evaluated in different ways. If someone constructively criticizes your actions, use it to your advantage, but do not allow others to criticize you as a person.

Step 8 Remember that sometimes failure is luck. Through defeat, you can conclude that, firstly, you set yourself erroneous goals that were not worth the effort, and secondly, you managed to avoid the next, possibly even bigger troubles.

Step 9 Your positive attitude to life is a guarantee of good health and inner balance, high spiritual health. How you see this world depends only on you. Life is too short to waste it on depression.

Step 10 Give yourself the opportunity to relax from time to time, listen to your thoughts, do what you like, sometimes be alone with yourself. This way you can understand yourself better. These moments provide an opportunity to accumulate energy, as it were, in order to take a decisive or significant step forward.

Step 11 Choose for yourself several serious goals, on the way to which you need to achieve smaller, intermediate ones. Soberly consider what means you will need to achieve these intermediate goals. Do not disregard any of your successful steps and do not forget to encourage and praise yourself.

Step 12 Be confident. And remember these words: You are not a passive object on which troubles rain down, not a blade of grass that waits with trepidation to be stepped on. You are the top of the evolutionary pyramid, a unique personality, an active creator of your life, you are in charge of events! You are the master of your own destiny!

Reasons for not getting a job

• pitiful appearance;
• know-it-all mannerisms;
• lack of a career plan and a clear goal;
• lack of sincerity and balance;
• lack of interest and enthusiasm;
• lack of tact;
• lack of courtesy;
• indecision;
• little knowledge in the specialty;
• lack of purpose;
• inability to speak: weak voice, poor diction;
• unwillingness to start from the bottom: expecting too much too soon;
• bad reviews about previous employers;
• the desire for self-justification, evasiveness, reference to adverse factors;
• intolerance with highly developed prejudices;
• narrowness of interests;
• inability to value time;
• poor management of own affairs;
• lack of interest in social life;
• lack of understanding of the value of experience;
• inability to take criticism;
• obsession with money;
• expressed unwillingness to learn;
• desire to simply settle down;
• unsuccessful family life;
• poor relationship with parents
• unwillingness to look into the eyes of the interlocutor;
• slovenliness;
• cynicism;
• being late for an interview without a valid reason;
• lack of questions about work to a potential employer;
• uncertainty of answers to questions;
• low morale.

Interview rules of conduct

• When greeting a company representative, do not shake hands first.
• Do not sit down until you are asked to do so.
• Listen carefully. Follow the direction of the conversation given by the interviewer.
• Before answering a question, try to understand why it was asked, how to emphasize your strengths in the answer, and what you should not talk about.
• When discussing previous jobs, do not criticize your former boss and colleagues.
• Do not start discussions about your personal or financial problems unless you are specifically asked to.
• You can name a salary that will satisfy you, but not before you are asked about it.
• At the end of the interview, thank the interlocutor for their attention.

Preparing for an interview

• Try to provide yourself with information about the organization in which you want to find a job.
• Keep copies of all required documents, professional resume, copies of certificates of education.
• Get ready to give the names and phone numbers of the persons recommending you, after agreeing this with them.
• Find out the exact location of the organization and the route so as not to be late.
• Make sure you have sufficient time and were not nervous if the interview was delayed.
• Stick to business attire.
• Make a list of expected questions and prepare response options.
• Prepare specifically for the discussion of wages.
• Practice answering the most likely questions well, doing this in the form of a playful interview rehearsal.
• Be sure to prepare the questions you will ask if you are offered the opportunity.

When preparing for an interview, it is very important to conduct preliminary reconnaissance. It is necessary to collect as much information as possible about the company where you are going for an interview and about the people you will meet.

Useful information can be obtained different ways. If we are talking about a large enterprise, get acquainted with its products or services. Many organizations distribute their brochures and promotional brochures. Try to find articles in newspapers or magazines about this organization.

You can talk to a person who works or has worked in this organization. You can learn a lot of useful things from him, but you should take into account the subjective coloring of such stories. Perhaps some of your questions can be answered by the consultant of the agency you contacted.

What you need to know about the organization you are going to interview:

• What products or services does the organization offer?
• Where and to whom are products and services sold?
• How many years has the organization been in existence?
• How have the objectives of the organization changed since its inception?
• Is the composition of the leadership stable, or does it change frequently?
• What is the legal status of the organization?
• Have there been attempts to take over the organization by other firms?
• Did the organization make a profit last year? Over the past three years?
• Have there been layoffs in the last three years? Why?
• Is the organization part of any larger association?
• How much attention is paid to the organization of the press? Why?
• What are the press reviews about the organization?
• What is the attitude towards employees in this organization?
• What new projects are being developed in the organization?
• Is the organization based in the country or does it have partners or branches abroad?
• What are the prospects for the industry to which the organization belongs?

self-presentation

You and the employer: 10 rules for success

Rule 1 Gather all the documents you may need in advance. Recording with written recommendations, telephones. Do not forget also your diploma, course completion certificate (if any), passport, work book and resume, preferably in two copies. Carefully sort all the papers into files, this will be eloquent evidence of your diligence and thrift.

Rule 2 Write your presentation speech on a piece of paper and rehearse it in front of a mirror. Think in advance what and how you will say.

Rule 3 Don't try to make a good impression with your appearance alone. Be natural, a strict business look is most acceptable. Remember, first impressions are very important.

Rule 4 Relax. Nervousness is immediately noticeable, but more than that, it inspires the employer with an unpleasant thought: “Why is this person so worried? Does he want to hide something? Or is he unsure of himself? ". Get a good night's sleep, set yourself up for success. It is better not to take any medicine unless you want to look sleepy and lethargic.

Rule 5 Don't be afraid of rejection. Prepare mentally for any outcome of the interview.

Rule 6 Behave naturally and benevolently, do not pinch. You should not wear a mask that you have invented for this occasion. The most important thing is constant courtesy. Try to listen more than talk, excessive talkativeness will only hurt.

Rule 7 Don't try to show your superiority. Of course, you need to show your competence, but nothing more.

Rule 8 Avoid fawning and flattery - it immediately becomes noticeable and few people like it. Keep moderately free and independent (but do not overdo it!), do not fuss and do not be shy. Then the employer will treat you with the same respect as you treat yourself.

Rule 9 Do not speak badly about anyone and do not try to denigrate the former management, work colleagues, competitors. It won't make you shine. Even your weaknesses can be used for good (For example: slowness, allows you not to miss details and carefully do the work).

Rule 10 Do not agree to the proposed terms immediately. It's better to say, "I'll think about it." A stranger ready for anything looks more like a dropout or an adventurer.

Sooner or later in the life of any person there comes a stage when you have to change jobs, and the interview is an integral part of it. The most important thing at the interview is to present all your own and please the HR manager. Applicants try to achieve this in many ways, but it doesn't always work out well. If you don’t know how to behave in an interview, then the tips listed in this article will come in handy.

1. Appearance

Of course, clothing must be appropriate. Suitable for men and women - a blouse and a strict skirt or trousers. Forget about extravagance, pretentiousness, cosmetics, hair, accessories and even perfume. Only those who do not know how to behave in an interview try to impress. Only people can express their own individuality creative professions: artists, designers, artists, etc.

2. Arriving for an interview

Don't you dare be late! Punctuality will be an additional trump card. In addition, being late will negatively affect the mood of the interviewer, who knows how to conduct an interview correctly and appreciates both his own and other people's time. If you do not have time, then call the person waiting for you and warn about it. It will be very useful to arrive half an hour earlier and take a closer look at the situation in the office. This way you will get to know the company you are planning to work with better.

3. Turn off your mobile

If you are waiting for important calls, then set an answering machine. Answering the phone during an interview, and even more so communicating with other employers, is considered the height of impoliteness.

4. Documents with you

Usually you already have a printout of your resume, but grab a couple of copies just in case. This will show the interviewer that you are highly organized and know how to behave properly in an interview. In addition, take documents on education and certificates of the trainings you have completed.

5. Q&A

Try to listen very carefully to the questions asked of you and answer them clearly. Don't get into lengthy discussions. This will only show your unprofessionalism. Interview responses should be no longer than 2 minutes. Follow feedback from the interviewer. If he listens without interest, then stop and ask if you answered the question posed.

6. Company information

Try to find out as much information as possible about the company you are going to. For example, through its corporate website. Being well-informed will help you know how to conduct yourself in an interview and give you an edge over other applicants.

Get ready to be asked for recommendations. There are two options here. Either give the phone number of your referrer (only warn him so that the call from your potential employer is not a surprise), or take care of compiling it in advance and take it with you.

After the interview is over, be sure to thank the HR manager for their time. Even if you do not pass the competition for a vacancy, the experience gained will come in handy when meeting with other employers. Have a good interview!

Hello dear readers. Today we’ll talk about how to behave at an interview - you will learn all the necessary information and even more: how to please a recruiter, what to wear for an interview, why some interviews take place over the phone and what to do if the conversation takes place via Skype, as well as: what you are most likely to be asked, what tricky questions HR specialists ask, and much more.

How to please and make a good impression

The impression of a person is created within the first 15 seconds after the meeting. This is both good and bad news at the same time. You must immediately take the bull by the horns, or rather yourself. It is very important to arrive on time, and even better 5-10 minutes before the start of the interview. Appearance is of great importance, but we will talk about this separately.

Now it is important to mention attitude. It depends on him whether the first impression is good or not. Self-confidence is what matters. Not everyone has it, and in a stressful situation it is quite difficult to pull yourself together. Everyone understands this, including the employer, so there is a slight discount here, but still, it is in your interest to create the appearance of maximum peace of mind. How to achieve this?

It’s good if you are fond of yoga and know how to pull yourself together, but if not?

Scroll through your mind that you are just as interested in a good job as an HR manager is in a great employee. Don't try to sell yourself. If you have a responsible approach to work, you have all necessary qualities, the employee will definitely notice this.

Remember that before finding a suitable vacancy, according to statistics, a person attends about 3-5 interviews. This employer might not be lucky enough to get you!

Even if this is your first interview, you have every chance to please. Almost every job seeker goes to look for a job, having some shortcomings and concerns: is everything in the document in order, and how will they react to the lack of a file or whether they will agree to certain conditions.

For example, one of my friends did not want to work after 18:00, but she was ready to come an hour earlier. At first she was very embarrassed because of this fact, but then she began to boldly declare her demands. In her position, adjustments in the schedule were possible and employers, seeing that the employee was really suitable, were ready to move closer.

Self-confidence is noticeable immediately. You automatically begin to trust a person, you see that he is reliable and responsible. All this happens on a subconscious level. That's why calmness and self-confidence are so important for creating a good impression.

Staying focused in any situation is the best quality of an employee.

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Self-confidence brings significant benefits both in your career and in your personal life. you stop worrying, getting nervous and, as they like to call it, selling yourself. Sell ​​themselves you know who and you know where. It is important for you to present yourself, come, and then the employer will see everything himself.

In addition to confidence and calmness, a positive attitude is also important. Start the morning before the interview as calmly as possible. Wake up early so you don't rush anywhere. Turn on your favorite music, walk around the house and sing along, try to laugh with your loved ones, drink delicious coffee.

Do you think this is all nonsense? Well, then you can stand in the hero's pose, smile for 20 seconds in front of the mirror and jump on one leg to consolidate the success. Perhaps this method will help someone relieve tension, cheer up and make you smile sincerely in order to make a good impression on the future boss.

Your good mood in your hands.

Unfortunately, there is no secret technique or universal pose in which some people immediately begin to like others. I’ll tell you more about all the “secrets” from the Internet, personnel officers have long known, and as soon as they see that you are trying to apply them, they immediately draw their conclusions: “Yeah, this person is very interested in work and is trying to manipulate. Interesting".

The main thing at the interview is to behave naturally, confidently, calmly and have a positive attitude. In this case, you have every chance to please. Read also and

How to look for an interview

How to look at the interview is a very serious issue for many. Today, everyone can afford to dress beautifully and look spectacular. It doesn't take hundreds of thousands. If 5 years ago no one paid such serious attention to this moment, now the situation has changed dramatically.

What to go

When creating their image, many people make mistakes and do not get the desired vacancy. Some dress formally where it is not needed and give the impression of an overly interested employee - this is alarming. Others, on the contrary, prefer the Casual style when it is completely inappropriate.

Don't overdo it with seduction, if a recruiter succumbs to temptation, what will you do?

What is the best way to go for an interview? You need to proceed from the place of work and the position for which you are applying. You can go to the address where the company is located in advance and see what the employees of this company are wearing.

If this is a bank, then you must adhere to the dress code already at the interview - a formal formal suit and classic flat shoes, a tie is required.

For women, it is better to wear a plain shirt or a light-colored business blouse, a pencil skirt just below the knee and strict low-heeled shoes. With all your appearance, you should shout about reliability and conscientiousness.

If the work is creative, then the appearance may indicate the creativity of its “carrier”. You will have to work hard to work out your image. It is difficult to give any specific instructions here. The only thing, do not forget about accessories. In your case, they will be welcome - neckerchiefs, bracelets and other little things that complement, emphasize and complete the image.

If you want to look your best, I advise you to watch some modern films or look through magazines where there will be photos of successful people from your field. If the company is very cool, and the position is top class, it might make sense to talk to a stylist.

What not to wear

I would not like to write platitudes, but, apparently, I will have to, since it is difficult to describe images and specific things that you should not wear. Everything depends on the position. Somewhere some things are out of place, but in another position the same outfit will come in handy.

The rule of what not to wear is the same for everyone: dirty and unironed things at the interview are inappropriate.

How to introduce yourself and present yourself

Here I would like to repeat myself, because I think it is very important: do not seek to sell yourself. Once upon a time very clever man he told me: if the product is good, it is enough to know about it, and if it is bad, then no advertising will help.

If you don't want to be a slave, don't sell yourself in an interview.

This is very true. Once you start campaigning, your value is lost. The employer just needs to learn about your strengths. Talk about them calmly and with dignity.

What to tell about yourself

As a rule, at interviews from the threshold they are asked to tell about themselves. What to say to the interviewer, and what is better to keep silent about? There is a mandatory rule: introduce yourself, tell us about your education, name previous jobs, you can describe some of the projects you have worked on. In general, the history of your professional life is required here.

It will be nice if you mention your goals, what you want to achieve. You should not run ahead of the locomotive and predict the interlocutor, answering banal questions that will be asked one way or another.

The personnel officer should ask you something, and if you do not leave banal questions, you risk running into a large number of tricky ones.

Remember everything you know about deduction. Play Sherlock.

Pay attention to the table and objects that lie in front of the interviewer. Well, if you are in his office. If there are no extraneous, personal items nearby, and all things are stacked in a strict order, most likely the person takes the matter responsibly and requires the same approach from others.

Some advise using such things to find common interests with a person. For example, you see a photo of a cat and start talking about your Barsik. You know, you have to be very careful with these things. You are not the first in this office, and such methods have long been known to the HR specialist. Draw conclusions, use this information, but I would not advise voicing it.

Leave the humor, irony and everything about professional topics for the time when you have already received a position.

How to answer questions

Everyone lies in interviews. It is necessary to know at what point a lie will be useful, and when it is better to tell the truth.

For example, if you left your previous job with a scandal, it is better to talk about it. If you like it, then perhaps your management or colleagues will call and everyone will know. Do not try to blame the employer or the team for all the troubles, find your mistakes, point them out and show how you cope with them.

At my last job, I constantly stole pencils, but I already paid for it with a place and never again!

Information about shortcomings is also not a reason for irony: perfectionism and hypertrophied responsibility is not an original answer to the question. It is important for the employer to know that nothing will interfere with your efficiency. You can answer that your shortcomings are outside the professional sphere and they do not affect the work, but I would not like to talk about them.

Try to think two steps ahead: why are you being asked this question, what are they trying to find out and whether they can verify the information. Do not be afraid to inflate the cost of your work at a previous job, lie about your own merits, advantages and positive qualities.

Not bad if you can illustrate some facts - use a portfolio, some documents, graphics, as if accidentally taken with you.

How to prepare for an interview

If it makes you feel more comfortable, you can make a questionnaire in advance and go through an “interview” with your wife or child. However, this is not necessary, I'm afraid that in some cases it will even be harmful. It is quite possible that in this way you will only aggravate the situation and will worry more, and the main thing in this matter is complete calm and confidence, as you remember.

Better work on your resume and evidence base. Write down how great you are. Do not use ready-made samples. Most likely you have already sent one to your employer. Write something for yourself, in free form. You don't even have to take it with you. As a rule, after that a person begins to believe in himself more.

"I am the most charming and attractive, all employers dream of me."

Collect various documents that can prove your merits and advantages - remember about successful projects, you can ask several customers to write reviews. All this is needed not so much for the interviewer as for you. Self-confidence works wonders.

The better the job, the harder it will be to get distracted. Try to come up with a plan in advance of how to take time, so as not to go from corner to corner and not worry. Also, don't overeat. Excessive bliss and drowsiness will not benefit.

Video interview features, online and by phone

As a rule, telephone interviews are conducted in order to weed out those candidates who are clearly not suitable. Such an interview is not so difficult to pass. The conversation will last no more than half an hour.

During this time, you just need to tell a little about yourself, answer a few basic questions and ask your own. They do not talk about the salary over the phone, as well as about the details of the work. For this, at least video is used.

Interviews online, via Skype - a more common and serious event. You have eye contact with the interlocutor and the ability to send some important files and documents.

If you have such an interview, you need to prepare: translate required documents in electronic form, upload them to Yandex or Google drives, save all the necessary links, and also provide yourself with quick access to them so as not to rummage through the folders on the desktop while the interviewer is waiting.

Even if you are interviewing via the Internet, do not forget about your appearance.

Lounge clothing is not allowed, please note the background- panties hung on the dryer will not show you as an excellent worker. Treat this interview as if it were taking place in a respectable office where you get a job.

What questions are most often asked in an interview?

Frequently Asked Questions

So, what are the most commonly asked questions in an interview?

1. your shortcomings.
2. Tell us about your achievements. (Do not attribute all the credit solely to yourself. Do not forget about the team).
3. Why do you want to work with us. (Read about the company on the Internet and retell their main advantages)
4. Why are you leaving your previous job? (No career advancement and far from home are not the worst reasons).
5. Talk about your failures. (Here the interviewer wants to hear about how you are able to correct the mistakes that you yourself made).
6. Why should we take you.

tricky questions

Tricky questions are asked in order to understand how you can get out of a difficult situation, whether you can quickly navigate and how stress-resistant you are. Don't be afraid to take a few seconds to think it over, or come up with your own way to buy time ahead of time if you need it.

There are a lot of options for tricky questions, and as soon as information about them appears somewhere on the Internet, good HR specialists from large firms immediately change them. Here are a few examples that remain unchanged and are quite common:

1. What will you do in the first three months working in our company?
2. What do you think about overtime work?
3. What keeps you awake at night?
4. Would you like to take my position?
5. If you worked for us for 5 years and didn't get a promotion, would you quit?
6. Describe your dream job.
7. Where and where do you see yourself in 10 years?

You have time to practice answering such questions quickly and wisely. I purposely didn't include my options here.

What questions can and should be asked to the employer

Asking questions after the interview is not only possible, but also necessary to consolidate a pleasant impression of yourself. Read information about the company on the Internet and come up with a few questions about their work. Take a notepad with you so you don't forget anything important. You may want to take notes during the interview.

Also, be sure to ask if the employer has not told you about such important points, as a schedule, the scope of duties of the performer, whether additional training is expected, specify information about probationary period when you can expect a promotion and what is the maximum point of success you can achieve in this company.

You can find a lot of information about questions in Ron Fry's book " How to interview for your dream company". A successful author of bestselling personal effectiveness books is convinced that getting any job can be done by learning how to ask the right smart questions.

By asking yourself questions and preparing them for the recruiter, you can easily plan the entire conversation and stop panicking.

What to bring to an interview

So what do you need in an interview?

• Summary.
• Recommendations from superiors or feedback from customers.
• Portfolio.
• Diplomas, certificates.
• Notepad and pen.
• Some employers post questionnaires for job seekers on their website. If there is one, it is better to fill it out at home and bring the finished version with you.

The most common mistakes

The most common interview mistake is self-doubt. It seems to a person that the employer is less interested in him than he is in this company.

For this reason, various protective mechanisms are triggered - extra fuss, strong excitement, slovenliness, lack of assembly, lies, embarrassment. In some cases, aggression, excessive frivolity, talkativeness, inappropriate humor, attempts to manipulate or use some kind of “secret” techniques.

If you are not confident in your own abilities, sign up for a Skype consultation with me before talking to a recruiter from your dream firm.

conclusions

So, now it's time to recap:

1. The most important thing for an applicant for any position is self-confidence, calmness and a positive attitude. I can offer you a publication about.
2. When going to an interview, dress as if you already work for this company: clean, tidy, and according to the official or unspoken dress code.
3. Prepare a short story about your professional life and resume. Don't forget to bring your diplomas, certificates, testimonials from clients or other documents confirming your qualifications. If communication takes place via Skype, prepare links.
4. And most importantly - do not be afraid and do not worry. An employer is just as interested in a good employee as you are in a great company.

Today, we are often faced with the situation that finding a job is a rather difficult task, especially if there is no experience. But, unfortunately, even workers with experience are not always employed immediately. What is the reason? First, in a lot of competition. There are too many people who want to get a job, and it's not just that the company has vacancy only for one position, and 30 people responded to the ad, the employer in such a situation may well begin to change the conditions, for example, at a personal meeting, name a different salary, lower.

And it's okay if 5-10 people leave because they don't like the conditions, there will still be someone to choose from. Secondly, unfortunately, young women experience the most problems with employment. The thing is that sooner or later any girl will go on maternity leave, which means that she cannot be fired, but at the same time, her work will have to be entrusted to someone else, and even pay her the amounts due by law.

However, not everything is so bad. Now employers are looking for really intelligent and highly qualified employees, among whom there may well be both men and women. The most important thing is to understand that men still have a slight advantage in hiring, but this does not mean at all that a priori women do not have a chance to become new employees of the organization. To do this, first of all, you need to correctly present yourself at the interview, let the manager understand that you are the most suitable candidate. In this article, we will talk about how to behave, what and how to say when moving to a new place.

We offer you the advice of a psychologist, tested by more than one applicant, which provided real help in applying for a job. The first interview with the employer should leave a good impression of you, your main task is to be remembered. In fact, a lot of advice can be given, but it is important not to blindly follow them, but still take into account and adapt to your situation and position, because a person applying for a vacancy of a secretary and deputy CEO, should behave differently.

1. Always think ahead about how you will behave in an interview; without preparation, especially if you are applying for a serious highly paid position, it hardly makes sense to go at all. You can practice answering the most common questions at home in front of a mirror, this will add confidence and persuasiveness to you. Agree, a story about an internship abroad or winning some kind of grandee, told in a bleating voice, sounds rather strange. Most likely, it will give the impression that you are not shy about talking about your achievements, but simply deceiving the interviewer.
2. Avoid general phrases, vague expressions. This is especially true if the desired work is related to sales, communication with customers or partners. Always try to keep things to the point, concisely, clearly, but not in simple cut off phrases, and also keep a low profile. Your speech should be clear and logical. Then, after talking with you, the employer will understand that you will do the job well.
3. To get hired, before meeting with the interviewer at the interview, read the information about the company itself, in which you are going to get a job. At least visit the site, and do not just “walk around” the sections, but read the texts posted there. The more you know about the organization, the better your chances of getting a position. So the employer will see that you want to work here, and did not come to try at least somewhere.
4. Do not try to behave in an interview by imitating someone, even successful person. Relax and be yourself, so your behavior will not be false.
5. Prepare in advance answers to uncomfortable and tricky questions, which meanwhile are often asked at an interview, for example:

• "What salary do you want to receive?"
• "Why did you leave your previous job?"
• “What did you not like about your previous job?”
• “Tell me about your biggest job-related failure,” etc.

In no case do not speak negatively about the previous job, otherwise it immediately signals that if you ever leave here, then at the new interview you will speak negatively about this company in the same way. Stay neutral.

1. Often, in order to check the candidate, the interviewer gradually moves down to questions that are not very convenient to answer and which, at the same time, have no direct relation to the future work. In such a situation, very tactfully ask for what purpose the question is being asked or politely say that, unfortunately, you do not want to answer it. But in no case do not be rude and do not "stand in a pose."
2. Demonstrate a willingness to develop and learn something new for yourself. In modern companies, to get to work, it is worth being creative and flexible in terms of work. These people are statistically more likely to get a job.
3. Watch your movements, do not gesticulate too actively so as not to annoy the interlocutor.
4. Never lie on a resume or in an interview. If the lie becomes obvious during the dialogue, this will be enough to say goodbye to you immediately. False information, in principle, will not help you get a job. False virtues will immediately be revealed in the first days on new position, and false achievements are easy to check, so you will only spoil your opinion about yourself at the very start.
5. An interview is an important stage in hiring, it is not a simple formality, so underestimating its importance is a gross mistake.