Interview is a milestone stage when applying for a job. From the moment of the invitation for an interview until the end of the interview, the applicant is in a state of excitement. How do I answer questions? How to behave? Will I fit? In order not to waste the nervous system on empty worries, one must prepare. Reflecting on what may be asked about, and psychological savvy will help to competently present yourself to the employer.
Instructions
Step 1
The long-awaited moment has come, you have been invited for an interview. On the one hand, this is pleasant, because the resume meets the criteria of the employer, on the other hand, it is a little exciting - how to answer at an interview, suddenly there will be difficulties. Therefore, we must prepare. First of all, morally set yourself up for a conversation with the employer, or rather with the HR-manager. It is necessary to understand that the recruiting manager is a professional in this path. Therefore, if he does not like something in you, then it will be a pity for the wasted time.
Therefore, you need to present yourself competently. Positioning is very important when meeting HR. How successful it was, you will not be able to determine at the interview itself. Now, if you are invited to the second stage - an interview with the manager - then you can talk about success.
Step 2
Based on the positioning of the applicant himself, the HR manager makes a comprehensive assessment of the candidate. Both professional competence and adequacy, and the motives driving the applicant for the position are checked. All this will be clarified in the process of communication at the interview.
Your speech plays a huge role, both clarity, logical structure, semantic comprehensibility, and diction. Try to speak calmly, confidently, think about what you want to convey to the listener. The pace of speech must be adjusted to the interlocutor, in this case, to the HR manager.
Step 3
In no case should you memorize your speech while preparing for the first question of the employer: "Tell us about yourself." After all, they definitely do not want to test your memory here. In addition, it will be visible and will definitely not add points. Nevertheless, it is worth thinking over the points, how to present yourself from the advantageous side, here you have a chance to "take the bull by the horns" right away.
Step 4
Many HR managers ask traditional tricky interview questions. For example, “why did you choose our company”, “tell us about your shortcomings”, “what career plans do you have”, “how long are you going to work with us”, “you are still young when you intend to go on maternity leave”. Be prepared to answer these and other unpleasant questions. This is typical of a job interview. In this case, the answer must be honest and calm. You are not tortured, and these questions are even helpful. Because at the interview, the employer assesses how fruitful cooperation can be. Try to be open even in such "narrow" moments of the conversation. If a question really bothers you, then it is better to laugh it off, of course, in the correct form. This will not only not diminish your "value", but will also play to your advantage - people are friendly, with humor are always appreciated in organizations.
Step 5
During your answers, it is advisable to control not only speech - its purity and semantic load, but also gestures and facial expressions. HR managers are usually good psychologists who "read" in non-verbal language - the language of gestures and body movements. Managing gestures and facial expressions is very difficult, so do not try to deceive the HR manager when answering questions. Behave naturally. Just imagine stopping by your friend's house for a cup of coffee and having a casual conversation. Practice abstracting yourself from the unfamiliar atmosphere. Interviewing is a great opportunity to hone the art of winning people over.
Naturalness in answering questions is important, but don't turn into an artist. Since the theater will instantly identify the venerable HR. After all, this is his job.
Step 6
Although during the interview most of the time the applicant needs to answer questions. In the final part, the employer always asks: "What questions do you have?" Don't miss a chance. Because competently asked questions by the applicant will increase his chances of getting a vacant position.
