Interview Skills- V

Some typical questions

- Why do want to work for us? 

- What is your education? Credentials?

- What are your strengths? Your weaknesses?

- How do you deal with others? With those who irritate you? 

- What type of an environment (or supervisor) do you work well in? Poorly?

- Have you had supervisory experience? What type? 

- Why are you changing jobs/careers/looking for a job?

- What salary range are you looking at?

- What mistakes have you made? How did you handle them? Successes?

Your goal in answering questions is to let the company know that you are a motivated employee with good problem solving skills, and that by hiring you, you will bring strengths and abilities to the job that will help the company. Let them know that if you don't yet have a skill, that you are confident that you can learn the needed skills on the job (most jobs include at least some on the job training).

If possible, videotaping your practice interviews will help you to review your body language and improve. Look for signs of nervousness, such as bouncing feet or legs, clicking pens, fiddling with hair, etc.

Follow-up Is Very Important

After the interview, send a short thank you note on quality paper. This will bring your name to mind and confirms your continued interest in the position. Stopping by after an appropriate time, or a follow-up call can also be done as long as you don't continuously harass the recruiter or manager.

By using the above ideas, you should be able to create a good impression during your interview, and be further along the road to a good job-the one you want.