Interviews
vary tremendously, from very informal to formal. However, some questions can be
anticipated, as can the subject matter. If you are well prepared, then the
majority of problem questions should not arise. You will know about the
company, you will know about yourself and you will have a good idea of the
demands of the job - these questions will not be a problem to the well prepared
interviewee.
A few
general rules:
Speak up when answering
questions.
Answer briefly, but try to
avoid yes or no answers.
Don't worry about pausing
before you answer, it shows you can think and are not spitting out the
sound bites you learned!
Don't worry about admitting you
don't know - but keep this to a bare minimum.
Don't embellish answers or lie!
Be as honest as possible.
Be prepared for hypothetical
situation questions, take your time on these.
Be prepared for the unexpected
question, that's designed to see how you cope with the unexpected.
If you ask questions keep them
brief during the interview, remember you're the interviewee. At the end of
the interview ask your questions in an open manner, that is questions
which cannot be answered yes or no. E.g. tell me about....? what is....?
why.....?
Thank the interviewers for their time when
you leave quietly and calmly, and smile, even if you now hate them.
