An Interiew Preparation

An Interiew Preparation

Before going to an interview, it is important to have a basic understanding about the company’s goals and culture. Simple questions like these can be researches in advance :

1.     What does the company produce ?

2.     What kind of technology is used ?

3.     How bigis the company (small, medium, or large)?

4.     Where is the company located (one or many locations)?

5.     Is it a publicly traded company ?

6.     What is the financial situation (stock price if publicly traded)?

7.     Which partners and collaborators exist ?

8.     What do the most recent press releases talk about ?

Practice Communication

There are certain question that can be anticipated and an applicant can practice answers to these in advance. Some of the most common qustions can be found on the Internet typically relate to the following topics :

1.     Experience and education

2.     Five-year goals

3.     Work experience

4.     Strengths and weaknesses

5.     Flexibility

6.     Why the job is interesting

7.      Work Style

Eat Well

Taking the time to nurture the body will help concentration and mental balance. It is a good idea to eat well (healthy food) the day and morning before the interview.

Exercise

Physical activity is good for both mind and body. It is optional to exercise the day before the interview. Another kind of exercise that may give a competitive advantage is mental imagery, especially if nervousness is a prevalent problem in interview situations.

Rest

A gratly underappreciated part of interview preparation is sufficient rest. An applicant should avoid being physically or mentally exhausted to display the bes performance. If travelingis involved to get to an interview, it is important to arrive early, so there is time to adjust and rest.

Dress Well

Obviously good hygiene and professional look are important. There is also usually a corporate dress code. Information about the dress code can be requested from the company’s Human Resources Department or these simple consevtive rules can be followed :

1.     Women

-         No open-toed shoes

-         Heels maximum 1.5 inches (3cm)

-         No tight or revealing clothing or mini skirts

-         As little make-up as possible

-         No or very little perfume

-         No excessive jewelry

-         Classisc attire ( Jacket and pants, jacket and skirt)

2.     Men

-         Classic attire ( White shirt, tie, suit, classic shoes )