Every interviewer is looking for an ideal candidate for their organization. To get the job you need to be their ideal candidate. So, what is an ideal candidate? Definition of an ideal candidate can differ from organization to organization. These are the most common criteria: (more…)

Even if a professional in the area of recruitment inevitably I have to face an interview every time I want to make a job change or simply catch the rhythm of labor activity. Whenever I go with the idea that just because it is good in itself. I can grow professionally and as a person. And I know that even here the experience is a plus. I do not consider an interview as a test, though I know logically be valued my experience, my personality traits and even my appearance. My goal is to find that common language with the interviewer that allows us to negotiate. I should not feel intimidated. My coach job may be older than me or has more experience, but I know that “good professional” treat me as an equal. (more…)

Know Your Job History Well

Obtain Letters of Reference

Ask Questions to Reveal Requirements

KNOW THE PRODUCT WELL: you are the product. That you must know the product well, is a basic tenet of sales, and you are selling yourself at this time.

Know yourself and your job history well. Be prepared to describe your work experience fluently, citing major achievements. It makes a bad impression – and is frustrating for all concerned, if you are not able to provide detailed, well-thought-out, accomplishment-oriented responses to the interviewer’s questions. Be prepared to take the floor if the interviewer simply asks: “Tell me about yourself.” You might start out be describing your most recent job and then describe the job before it, etc. (more…)

The team interview subscribes to the notion that the more people involved in the hiring decision, the better the chances are of hiring the best candidate. Applicants will either meet the entire group at once, or will meet each member individually. The interview team members will assemble at the end of the interview to compare notes.

Team interviews are effective when they are structured and the interviewing teams use a common assessment guide to rate each applicant, otherwise, the interview ends up being a conversation with the final decision often being a “gut instinct” decision. (more…)