THE JOB INTRVIEW

TIPS:
The Job Interview

After you have submitted your application letter, resume and have filled up the application form, the recruitment personnel will screen it, and if your application shows potential, the company will invite you over for an interview. Make sure your impressive features and expertise are well presented to show that you are the best person for the position.

Here are some pointers to prepare you for the interview

before the job Interview

Know more about the company you are applying at.

This is to give you an advantage.
any information you may get will surely help you to gain more confidence about being ready to answer any question the interviewer may ask of you about their company. Be ready to know the fallowing;

1. The company's current address, branches and subsidiaries (if any)
2. The services is offers and how the company operetes.
3. Their products and some linkages with other companies.
4. Their growth pattern and their future target.
5. Their management style and training opportunities provided to employees.
6. Their salary scale and opportunities for promotion. take note at the salary range given to the persons similar to your educational qualifications and how work experience is given weight.
7. The company's financial status against its competitors of the sanme nature.

Know more about the Job. Regardless or how glamorous or technical the job maybe, try to find out what are the working conditions of the job; working hours, day off, policies on holiday work or any travel opportunities.

What are the Interviewers is lookimg for. In the job interview, the interviewer will be evaluating not only your skills but yuor attitude as well. Here are some of the charateristics the interviewer will be looking for.

1. Ability to communicate-
Use standard english. avoid slang expressions and broken english. Use relatively short sentences, which are clear and connected with meaningful transitions.

2. Responsiveness-
Be attentive! it is embarassing to ask the interviewer to repeat the question. furthermore, attentiveness will lead you to effectively and appropriately respond.

3. Alertnes-
The attention you give the interviewer will show your enthusiasm and desired for the job.

4. Self-confidence-
Gestures and tone of voice will express yuor confidence and assertive behavior.

5. Dependability-
Promptness and punctuality will be shown in your good attendance in school and commitment to deadlines.

6. Motivation-
Your future plans will signal your motivation and will give you a chance to be noticed. it may be difference.

7. Appearance-
Dress neatly and appropiately for the occasion.

8. Decision-making skills-
The interviewer may ask you questions which means to test your decision-making skills, so be ready to answer questions.

9. Knowledge about the current trends in business and in jobs-
Your knowledge and awareness on the trends and updates will create an impression that you are serious with your career.

10. Total projection-
Your overall impact is how you present yourself in totality the way you answer questions, physical appearance, personal and educational background. and you must create an impression that you are a person to be relied on and will be an asset to the company.