Job interview tips

M0ney

Hi all,

I have a job interview later this month, I'll be doing the regular preparation etc...

Just wanted to get any tips, standard questions to expect and good answers for them, things not to say, good things for me to ask them. Basically just any advice any of you think might be useful, obvious things as well as things I may not think of.

For some background, my feeling is that they must be quite interested in me because they are paying for my travels costs to get to their office, the interview is for a job that I am doing at the moment. At the moment I don't dislike my current job or really want to leave but I suspect that this company will be better to work for than the company I am with now, my current employer has a bit of a reputation for not being good payers.

CCFC_80

Just do a quick search on this forum. Been covered many times.
Or just Google "Job interview tips" as there is plenty of info out there

M0ney

Thanks, yes I will do that, I just really enjoy this forum and wanted see what anyone on here had to say.

Voyager2002

Sounds like the main reason why you want to move is more pay: unfortunately it is not a good idea to say this at the interview. So you need to think of a good reason (in their eyes) why you want to make the move.

marlot

The biggest tip is to imagine yourself in the role they are looking to fill, and describe the value you would add. Evidence it with lots of examples of how you added similar value in your current role.

M0ney

Thanks guys, it's great to get everyone's opinion on this.

Voyager money is a big part of it, fortunately this company also seems to have a much bigger presence in the sector I'm in and so I can cite future job prospects and progression as something that is attatracting me to work for them.

Popsicle

For me I like an interviewee to be prepared. Have a look on the Company website, see if you can see any articles about them and also read up on the job spec properly. When I interview someone who hasnt done this I switch off to be honest. If they cant be bothered to even read the job spec it doesnt bode well for when they are an employee. It really impresses me if a candidate has read up and gained a basic understanding of our business (we are a niche IT company).

As previously said, you can google standard interview questions and get a friend to 'interview' you. I am a HR manager (so I should be an expert at being interviewed, but I still hate sitting on that side of the table!) and I still asked someone to 'test' me before my last interview. The MD asked me totally off the wall questions in the end though!

I am not looking for slick answers. Just a feel that the person is professional, comes across as someone the team can work with and knows the job. Most interviewers are not trying to catch you out. Remember you are interviewing them as much as they are you so the power isnt all in their hands! :-)

Good luck!

M0ney

Thanks very much for those words of wisdom. It's great to get some input from a person who works in HR.

DCFC79

Heres more interview tips posted on a recent thread.

maka_2

A lot of companies use the STAR technique or something very simliar


Situation,Task,Action,Result.


this link will help http://www.interview-skills.co.uk/competency-based-interviews-star.aspx

Ozzuk

I think one of the best things you can do is to try and enjoy it. Take it seriously yes, look at it as an opportunity to shine, to show the best side of you, be open, honest, and let your personality out.

Also research the company, my current role I knew more an upcoming merger than the people interviewing me. Also, state areas you have done well and try and relate it to some challenges they may be facing, not easy but with probing questions and research it's doable. As them what challenges they face, but be prepared to think on your feet. And don't bullsh1t, most people see it a mile off. Back everything up with examples.

Good luck!