|
How to prepare for an interview & how to prepare for interview questions!
I went to an interview last week and the person asked me how I prepared for it. I was caught off guard by this question and stumbled around for a very poor answer in the end. I didn't get the job and I feel like it's because I wasn't prepared for such an easy question. I just didn't know if I should say the truth about feeling overwhelmed and trying to pack my brain full of knowledge or what exactly. I probably overthought what my answer should be but I'm still not sure what is something good to say.
Well, I have another interview coming up with a different place on Monday and I'm really nervous about it. What is a good answer if they ask, "So, tell me how you prepared for this interview..."?! I don't want to sound like a nervour-wreck and I definately want to sound confident...but not OVERLY confident, if you know what I mean. Help me with this common interview question, please!
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category?
Maybe give some free advice about: Job Searches?
How do you prepare for an interview?
Generally you want to know what type of company are they? How well known are they in their market place or area of expertise? How are they to work for? If they are a marketing and distributing company, how do their customers feel about them? If you have access or know someone who has access to Dunn & Brad Streets financial ratings check out their standing to see how financially stable they are. If they are a publicly traded company you could try and get a copy of their prospectus and latest filing with the FEC. Much of the information can be found on the internet, some of the other information requires leg work on your part.
When asked this question I would respond; I did an internet review of your company to find out just where your market/area of expertise is. Some of the people you presently do business with are people I’ve done business with in the past so I called and asked them if they thought you were a stable company and one they enjoyed doing business with. I also spoke with some of your employees and asked them how they liked working here. Be prepared to say how you were able to speak with any employee.
Basically the interviewer was looking to see if this job was important enough to you for you to find out a little about them before you came for the interview. The interviewer was also looking to see how you prepare for a given task. Remember, looking for a job is a full time job right up to the time you are offered a position. The more time, effort and preparation you put into it, the better the outcome will be. Probably 90% of what the interviewer was looking for was how important this position was to you. The rest, providing you have the basic qualifications, can be taught to you.
I hope I’ve helped.
]
More Questions: |