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You can never predict every question that you will encounter,
so approach the interview with an
inventory of
important points. Make a list of the points about yourself
that you want the interviewer to know. For example,
if you were to apply for a job as a Sales Representative,
you might want to list the products you have sold before,
types of customers (by industry, age, etc.), languages
spoken, personal experience in that industry and related
knowledge (perhaps from your academic program).
Consider each question an opportunity to provide
some of this information. Don't assume anything.
You
will be evaluated on your answers, not your resume.
Therefore, ensure you incorporate the relevant information
from your resume in your answers.
Pause a couple of seconds before you respond to each
question, even if you know exactly what you want to
say. Take this time to quickly plan your answer, this
helps to avoid misunderstandings and produces much more
concise answers.
If you don't understand a question, ask for clarification.
This is expected and is preferable to providing an unsuitable
answer. If you need time to collect your thoughts -
take it. When people are nervous they tend either to
"draw a blank" or to babble. It is better
to think for a few moments and make sure that your answer
is doing you justice and that there is a point to what
you are saying.
Always expand. Never answer a question with a
"yes"
or
"no."
The interview is an opportunity for you to
sell yourself. Don't be afraid to 'blow your own horn.'
As long as you can back up what you are saying with
examples which demonstrate that what you are saying
is true, you are not bragging. Third party observations
can also be mentioned. For example,
"My last
employer told me that I was promoted because of
how I handled conflicts with clients."
Be very positive. Don't complain about anything
- from your former employer to the weather - and don't
apologize for experience that you don't have. Just sell
what you
do have and let the employer decide
if you have what he/she is looking for. Also, avoid
negative words. For example, you would not say
"I
have a little experience...,"
you would say
"I have experience......"
Don't be afraid to repeat important points. In fact,
it is a good idea to do this.
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