Preparing for an interview. Proper job interview sample questions

An interview is an acquaintance and communication between the employer, or his official representative, and a potential employee applying for a specific job.

What is the interview for?

For any employer, before hiring a person of any specialty, it would be rational to have a conversation with him to determine the degree of his suitability for a particular job. An interview is a necessary and important event in the industrial sphere to identify the specialist most suitable for certain job responsibilities.

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Do I need to prepare for a job interview?

Before conducting an interview with people applying for a position, the employer must seriously prepare for a future conversation in order to make an objective choice of the best employee.

Main types of interviews

1. Structured. In this type of interview, the company's specialist responsible for hiring staff asks potential employees a series of sequential questions, prepared and formulated in advance. The choice among the many applicants is carried out according to the best indicators of the polls.
2. situational. In this situation, the job seeker is offered a specific situation. He is required to provide information about the intended actions directly related to artificially created circumstances.
3. Projective. Such an interview involves an “interview” style where specific questions are asked that must be answered at a fast pace without delay.
4. Behavioral or according to competence. In the behavioral type of interview, a potential employee is offered problematic work situations, from which an objective way out must be found. Priority in this situation is given to life work experience.

1. One-on-one interview

This type of interview involves two participants, one of which is the job seeker, and the other is the employer himself or his authorized representative. The employer participates in the interview when hiring persons whose job duties will be intertwined with his duties.

When choosing other categories of employees, the interview may include:

1. HR manager.
2. Staff worker.
3. Department leaders.

2. Group interview

A group interview allows you to evaluate the behavior of the job seeker in a team. It is necessary when the position requires a person who easily communicates in society. Also used to close a vacancy that is unimportant to the manager enough to arrange individual meetings for her.

There are several types of group interviews:

1. One applicant is talking to several representatives of the employer.
2. Several job applicants are talking to a recruiting officer.

Key points of an interview for an employer

In order to choose the most suitable candidate for a particular job, the employer needs to take into account some provisions regarding a potential employee:

1. Age.
2. Education.
3. Experience in the relevant specialty.
4. Skill level.
5. Having additional knowledge.
6. Additional requirements and wishes for the candidacy.

Usually, the interview is scheduled after the job seeker talks with the person in charge by phone. The candidate must be informed in advance of the date and time of the interview, with appropriate clear instructions, which he must strictly follow if he wants to make a positive impression on the representative of the company's head and get the desired job.

In accordance with the rules of etiquette, it is necessary to inform the secretary about the name of the visitor and the time of the visit. It is also necessary to give him clear instructions on further actions and persons who will carry out the activities.

Before conducting an interview, it is important to read the biography of the candidate for informational purposes.

In some cases, the crucial points in his choice are:

• Family circumstances.
• The presence of children.
• The presence of additional education.

1. pre-prepared questions. The questions to be asked must be determined in advance. It is important to write down all the points that relate to this profession in order to obtain objective information about a person and make the choice of a worthy employee who will perform his job duties with high quality and responsibility.
2. Mood. When holding such an event responsible for both sides, the state of people's mood is important. A good mood with a smile on an attractive face will help the applicant win over the employer, and the representative of the head of the company will objectively assess the abilities and capabilities of the person who came to get a job.
3. Attention. The person responsible for the conversation needs to plan the event in such a way that nothing distracts the attention of both parties. This is an important point, because with insufficient attention, you can miss some points that can later become “fatal” for both one side and the other.
4. Bias. It is worth remembering that bias on the part of both the employer and the potential employee can lead to a loss of interest on both sides. It is important, during the conversation, to maintain a friendly atmosphere, conducive to openness, attentiveness and the desire to continue communication.
5. Awareness. When setting the date and time of the interview in order to select a suitable candidate, it is necessary to notify the person of the position, name and patronymic of the responsible employee with whom the scheduled event is supposed to be held.
   

Basic requirements for a conversation

1. For a quick location of any person, it is important to call him by his first name and patronymic. This gives a sense of significance and interest in the conversation with the interlocutor.
2. The person in charge must introduce himself before starting the conversation. In this case, you must indicate your position, last name, first name and patronymic.
3. When conducting a conversation, a friendly atmosphere should reign in the room.
4. It is always worth remembering the rule that says that you need to treat others the way you would like to be treated. This principle especially applies to the relationship between a person who already works in a company and a person who is just looking for a job.
5. During the conversation, the HR manager must provide the applicant with all the necessary information regarding the proposed position. You need to familiarize yourself with the data:
   • Job responsibilities.
   • Salary and the likelihood of its increase.
   • operating mode.
   • Weekend availability.
6. For a more understandable perception of the information provided, it is necessary to control your speech in a slow and distinct style.
7. It is forbidden to praise the company and the proposed position. All information must be presented clearly and without additional emotions. A responsible specialist must remember that he must look respectable in the eyes of the applicant. The appearance of the company and its employees should speak for itself about the representativeness of the company. The applicant must independently feel the benefits of working in this particular company without prompting.

What is a structured interview

In the process of a structured interview, when choosing an applicant, attention is paid to:

1. Answers to the questions posed.
2. Literacy of speech.
3. Certain gestures and facial expressions.
4. Appearance.
5. Orientation in various additional issues.

What should an employer pay attention to

When choosing an employee, the head of the company needs to pay attention to various characteristics of a person, both personal and professional, including:

1. Character traits, which can be divided into three subcategories:
   • Emotional.
   • Volitional.
   • Intelligent.
2. The appearance of a person can say a lot. As he relates to his clothes, hairstyles and other elements of appearance, so he will relate to the performance of his official duties.
3. Each profession requires certain requirements for the intellect and education of the worker.
4. When selecting specialists for responsible positions, it is desirable:
   • Make inquiries regarding additional information about the job seeker, which may be a criminal record, the presence of relatives abroad, and many other data that may affect the performance of job duties.
   • Check reviews from previous jobs and, if necessary, get recommendations regarding a particular person and his professional qualities.

The main mistakes that occur when applying for a job

1. Haste due to the need to quickly fill a vacancy.
2. The absence of a selection system, which is due to the insufficient number of candidates from which you can choose.
3. Evaluation of the results of the conversation relative estimates instead of absolute.
4. Evaluation under the influence of various prejudices. It is always necessary to evaluate a person in a diversified manner with different complex results.
5. Initially, the employer did not determine the specific qualities that a person applying for a position should be endowed with.
6. Rough decisions that may be due to various factors, including the lack of candidates for a particular vacancy.
7. Excessive sensitivity to negative factors.
8. Too high confidence in the interview.
9. Conducting repeated interviews with the same questions.
10. False interpretation of candidate data. In this case, an important role can be played by the phenomenon of the gala effect, the meaning of which lies in the influence of a certain factor, for example, a person’s appearance, on his certain functional properties, for example, mental abilities.

Key questions to ask in an interview

For a more objective concept of the internal content of a person who applies for a vacant position, a specialist responsible for hiring people, it is necessary to correctly formulate the main questions that determine the suitability of the applicant for work:

1. Availability of education and necessary qualifications corresponding to the proposed vacancy.
2. Family status. In some situations, this issue is the main one, for example, if the position involves frequent business trips.
3. Get information about the strengths and weaknesses of a person from his mouth. Moreover, the parties must be considered both from a personal point of view and from a professional one. It is important to pay attention that the weaknesses are described in such a way that they look very much like strengths.
4. Invite the applicant to tell:
   • About a difficult situation at the last place of work and tell how to overcome it.
   • Reasons for leaving a previous job.
5. Ask questions that lead many to a state of “dead end”:
   • “Why exactly should you work for us?” The answer to this question should look like a description of positive qualities about yourself.
   • “Do you think it’s okay to lie sometimes? If so, in what situations? When answering this question, a person can fully reveal his negative sides.
   • “What are the methods of stimulating employees that are necessary to increase their efficiency?” Methods of stimulating employees can be the payment of bonuses or wage increases. In some cases, vouchers to various recreation centers or the issuance of tickets for concerts are offered.

The questions asked during the interview provide an opportunity to find out that you are a worthy candidate, able to answer not only typical questions, but also unexpected ones. You can expect questions about your qualifications, education, career, experience and personality.

1. tell us about yourself
The most frequently asked question in an interview. You need to prepare a small statement in your head. But be careful that it doesn't look rehearsed.

2. Why did you leave your last job?
Stay positive no matter the circumstances. Never refer to the main problem with the director and do not talk about the intolerance of the boss, team or organization. If you do that, you won't look very good. Smile and talk about leaving as a positive, such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special, or other similar reasons.

3. What is your experience in this area?
Talk about the specifics that apply to the job you are applying for. If you don't have a lot of experience, tell as much as you can about what you know.

4. Do you consider yourself successful?
Always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you set certain goals for yourself and were able to achieve them.

5. What do colleagues say about you?
Prepare a couple of quotes from employees. Even a specific statement or phrase will work.

6. What do you know about this organization?
This question is a good reason to find out about the organization before the interview. Find out what they are aiming for, their current challenges and the main players.

7. What have you done to improve your knowledge over the past year?
Try to include activities that are related to work. A wide range of activities can be noted as positive for self-development.

8. Have you contacted other organizations?
Be honest, but don't waste too much time on this question. Focus on this work and think about what you can do for this organization.

9. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may give you pause and the answer should of course be based on the research you have done about the organization. The sincerity of the answer is very important here. Tie it to long-term career goals.

10. Do you know anyone who works for us?
Find out about the policy towards relatives working for the organization. This may affect your answer, even if they meant friends, not relatives. Only mention people you know if you really think they think well of them.

11. What salary do you expect?
This is such a small game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So don't answer. Instead, say something like "That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?". In most cases, the employer will answer you. If not, then say that it all depends on the details of the work. Then give a wide range.

12. Do you work in a team?
Of course you work as a team. Make sure you have examples ready. Specific features that show that you bring real value to the team. Don't brag, say it like you're just stating the facts. This is the key point.

13. How long do you expect to work if we hire you?
Specific features are out of place here. Something like this should work: "Wish it lasted as long as possible" or "As long as we both feel like I'm doing a good job."

14. Have you fired anyone? How did you feel about it?
This is serious. Don't show that you enjoy firing people. At the same time, you do it when there is no other way out. If you have to choose between the organization and the person who created the difficult situation, you will protect the organization.

15. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer does not expect long dissertations. Do you experience positive emotions when the work is completed? Yes. Then this type of answer here would be the best one. Short and positive, showing the benefit to the organization.

16. If you had enough money, would you stop working right now?
Answer yes if you think so. But since you have to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Don't say yes if you don't think so.

17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If not, say no. If yes, then be honest, briefly describe the situation, avoiding negative statements about people or the organization.

18. Explain how you can be of service to the organization.
You must desire this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best qualities regarding the job in question.

19. Why should we hire you?
Point out what you are strong in and what the organization needs. Don't mention other candidates to make a comparison.

20. Tell me about the offer you made.
Have a good answer ready. Make sure that what you proposed then was accepted and successful.

21. What annoys you about your colleagues?
This is a trap question. Pretend that you thought hard, but could not come up with anything. A short statement that you get along well with people is fine.

22. What are you strongest at?
Multiple responses are good, just stay positive. A few good examples are: your ability, your problem-solving skills, your ability to work under pressure, your ability to focus on a project, your professional experience, your leadership skills, your positive attitude.

23. Tell me about your dream job.
Avoid certain jobs. If you say that this is the job you are applying for, it will look unconvincing. If you name another job, you will develop the suspicion that you will not be satisfied with the position if accepted. It's better to say something like: "A place where I could love the job, people like me, I could give myself to the cause and look forward to the start of the working day."

24. Why do you think you can handle this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience, interest.

25. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer #23.

26. What person would you refuse to work with?
Describe small flaws, but don't be trite.

27. What is more important to you: work or money?
Money is always important, but work is more important. There is no better answer here.

28. What qualities would your past boss highlight in you?
There are many good opportunities: loyal, energetic, positive attitude, leader, leadership, team player, expert, enterprising, persistent, creative.

29. Tell us about the problems you had with your previous boss.
The biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will talk badly about your boss. If you fall for this and talk about problems with your former boss, you can end the interview right away. Stay positive and plead that you don't remember having any trouble with your boss at all.

30. What disappointed you at work?
Don't become unkind. Say, for example, that you were fired due to layoffs, without a contract that could give you more guarantees.

31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You can say that you successfully cope with various pressures. Give an appropriate example.

32. Are your skills suitable for this job or would you like another job?
Probably for this one. Don't give rise to suspicion that you might want another job more than this one.

33. What makes you perform at your best?
This is a personal trait that only you can talk about. But good examples: achievement, recognition.

34. Would you be willing to work overtime? At night? On the weekend?
Here you decide. Be completely honest.

35. Why do you think you will succeed in this job?
There are some good examples: You set high standards for yourself and you meet them. Your results are successful. Your boss tells you that you are successful.

36. Would you agree to move if required?
You should discuss this with your family before the interview if you think there is a chance this could happen. Don't say yes just for the sake of getting a job if the real answer is no. This may affect your career in the future. Be as honest as possible in this matter and save yourself from trouble in the future.

37. Would you agree to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
This is a direct question of loyalty. Don't worry about the ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.

38. Describe your management style.
Avoid stamps. Say that you use a situational management style, that is, you act according to the situation.

39. What have you learned from your mistakes at work?
Here you have to come up with something or break the trust. Tell me about a small mistake you learned from.

40. Do you have weak spots?
The question is a trick. If you know your weaknesses, they are no longer weak. Don't show your cards. Let them make their own discovery.

41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you pay attention to?
Be careful and mention the traits you need and have.

42. Do you think you are qualified enough for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, report that you are very well suited for the position.

43. How are you going to make up for the lack of experience?
If you have experience that the interviewer doesn't know about, say that you work hard and learn easily.

44. What qualities are you looking for in a boss?
Trustworthy qualities - awareness, sense of humor, justice, loyalty to subordinates. All bosses think they have these traits.

45. Tell us about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between two parties.
Select a specific incident. Say that you focused on the problem and solved the problem technically, and not as a result of a dispute.

46. What role do you prefer to take in team work on a project?
Be honest. If you feel comfortable in various roles, let us know.

47. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize the benefits to the organization. Something like the determination to finish the work started and the pleasure of doing it.

48. What was your biggest professional disappointment?
Make sure you link to something that was out of your control. Make it clear that you are okay with it and no negative emotions.

49. Tell me about the funniest thing that happened at work.
Recall a joke that happened during an assignment for the organization.

50. Do you have any questions?
Always have a few questions ready. For example, How soon can I become useful? What types of projects can I take on?

An HR employee must know exactly what questions he should ask each specific candidate and what to ask at an interview with the applicant.

For example, if you are hiring a call center operator, you need to find out if he is able to easily survive stressful situations.

And also, whether he is able to successfully establish contact with conflicting people - this may be necessary in his professional activities.

Pay attention to his social qualities, and the qualification component may fade into the background.

If you are interviewing teachers, of course, his social skills can be very important, but the most important thing is that the candidate has professional education and special knowledge.

Types and purposes of questions

The main purpose of the interview is to understand what a potential employee of the company is like. There are many types of questions that you can use to build a conversation in an interview.

Not surprisingly, many are interested in: what is asked most often in an interview? Job interview questions can be divided into several categories.

open. Questions that imply a detailed discussion. By asking open-ended questions, you give the candidate the initiative and allow him to talk about himself as a person.

General. Questions that can be answered with a short "yes" or "no". Called to get a simple answer to the question posed.

Projective. Answering these questions, the candidate compares his experience with the actions of other people. Through the prism of the opinions of fictional characters, it allows you to find out the personal attitude of the candidate to the one under consideration.

reflexive. They help you take the initiative. For example, if the applicant is carried away by the answer, you can politely interrupt him with a question: “Okay, now we can move on to the next question, right?”. A similar technique can also liberate a nervous applicant, encourage him to trust the recruiter.

Behavioral. Aimed at identifying the characteristics of the character of the candidate and the nuances of his behavior.

suggestive. When the main part of the information is clarified, you can clarify some of the little things with the help of leading questions. For example, you can talk about the fact that the company is actively cooperating with branches in other cities, and at the same time ask how the applicant relates to long business trips.

Psychological. Strange questions that cause misunderstanding among candidates. They allow you to analyze a person’s ability to switch from one to another and quickly respond. In this section, you can also include questions on intelligence.

It is necessary to arrange the interlocutor for a conversation, do everything possible so that he has a good impression of the conversation, because not only the candidate, but also the company that invited him, receives an assessment during the conversation.

And now, more about what they ask in a job interview or 10 questions that you might be asked.

Standard Questions

1. Please tell us about yourself.
2. Why did you leave your last job?
3. What does motivation mean to you?
4. When is your job experience the most enjoyable?
5. Where do you see yourself in a few years?
6. What are your strengths?
7. What are your weaknesses?
8. What didn't work for you in your last job?
9. What are your advantages over other candidates?
10. Do you know anything about our firm?
11. Maybe you have questions for the company?

Often the following question arises at an interview: where do you see yourself in 5 years or why do you want to work with us? It is better to think over the answers to them in advance.

Behavioral Issues

1. Tell me about a time when you weren't able to achieve the results you wanted. How did you cope with the task?
2. Tell us about a successful project you've managed.
3. If you do something wrong, how do you explain it to your boss?
4. Tell us about the most difficult decision you have ever had to make in your career.

Projective

1. What usually attracts people to work?
2. Good worker. Describe it.
3. What makes people work more efficiently?
4. Why can an employee be fired?
5. What guides people when they choose a specialty?
6. Why do people want to have a successful career?
7. To effectively communicate with people, what qualities of character do a person need?

Biographical

1. Tell us about your dreams.
2. What grades did you have at school and university?
3. Tell us about those professional victories that make you proud.
4. In what cities did you live and conduct your professional activities?
5. What is the most important thing they taught you in high school?

Tricky and insidious

1. Why shouldn't we hire you to work with us?
2. What did you eat for dinner yesterday?
3. How would you explain yellow to a blind person?
4. How do you feel about social networks, how much time do you spend on them?
5. As a superhero, what power would you have?
6. What would you do if you were the only survivor of a plane crash?

strange

These questions can be categorized as uncomfortable questions.

These include such as why an employee of this company is needed, why we should hire you and others.

On logic, associations

1. Why is the manhole cover round? Answer: so that it cannot fail during installation, the rectangular one will easily enter the hatch body diagonally.
2. How do you need to throw a tennis ball so that it will definitely fly back? Answer: up.
3. How many times in a day do the hands of the clock coincide? Answer: 22 times.
4. If it rains at 12, can you expect the sun to come out exactly 72 hours later? Answer: No, it will be midnight again at this time.

About career and work in the company

1. How would you like to develop your career?
2. When would you be able to take on new responsibilities?
3. If you get a position, what is your goal?
4. Have you communicated with employers in other organizations?
5. If we asked your past leader what you need to be taught, what would he say?
6. How do you envision your typical work day?

About money

1. What salary do you expect?
2. What was your previous salary?
3. How much money do you plan to earn by the end of your first year with our firm?
4. And in the third year of work?

Now you know what questions are asked at the interview to the candidate when applying for a job. A recruiter should make a list of questions for a job interview. It can contain both standard questions and specialized ones.

What questions are required?

In this part, we will talk about what questions you need to ask the candidate at the interview in any case. Consider those questions during a job interview that will be asked without fail.

Be sure to ask about the education, work experience of the applicant. Ask him what interested him in your company.

Ask about the candidate's hobbies, ask some tricky questions to test his reaction.

Pay more attention to the future of the applicant, do not dwell on his past work. What does he expect, what plans does he make?

It is better to resort to strange questions to defuse the situation, and tricky questions to test the candidate's reaction in stressful situations.

Be sure to ask the candidate if they have any questions. It is necessary not only to listen to his answers, but also to tell him what interests him.

What not to ask a candidate?

Refrain from too uncomfortable questions.

Do not ask about personal life, religion, nationality - such topics can scare the candidate away or turn him against you.

Don't ask head-on questions. For example, the phrase: "Are you worried?" will make the applicant nervous, he will be uncomfortable, and his excitement will only intensify.

Your goal is to create a friendly environment for a confidential conversation.

Communicate properly and politely. Only in such an atmosphere will you be able to objectively assess the capabilities of the candidate.

Read about what unexpected and even tricky questions an employer can ask at an interview.

How to evaluate responses?

Each recruiter has his own system for evaluating the applicant's answers. For any question, there is already a standard answer that an HR employee is used to hearing.

It is best to give preference not to the applicant who says the right answers, but to the one who shows confidence, thinks outside the box and is not afraid of his future employer, and the conversation with him is pleasant and unobtrusive.

The key to a successful interview is a competent assessment of the candidate's answers to the vacancy.

Pay attention to his behavior: how does he reason, gesticulate, does he react to provocation, does he get confused in words and quickly make decisions?

The answer to the question itself is not as important as the process of thinking and reasoning about it. Job interview questions are very often aimed at finding out who the applicant is as a person. So while it’s important what you ask an employee in an interview, it may be more important how they behave.

The tips in this article, along with sample job interview questions, will help you plan your job interview properly. Use them and you will quickly find your ideal employee. Well, potential candidates now have sample job interview questions.

You are a graduate and looking for a job. Perhaps you are just trying to reach heights in career growth, or maybe you need a job due to a difficult life situation in the form of a financial situation. In any case, when applying for a job, you will need to personally get acquainted with the head. How to successfully pass a job interview if all bets are placed on it.

You are trying to get a prestigious job, a position, or just for the time being as a freshman who has just graduated from university.

Whatever position you are in, your behavior and the principle of conducting an interview are in the same vein - your presentation of your efficiency and tricky questions from potential management.

How to properly prepare for an interview?

Job interview takes place according to a pre-planned and tacitly approved plan. Managers look at the behavior of the applicant, his resume, "technical" data regarding education and work experience, as well as behavior when answering tricky questions.

Proper interview preparation

An important aspect in this issue is interview preparation which includes the following points:

1. Prepare for negotiations with a future employer should be mentally and physically. Moral preparation includes identifying one's own values ​​and capabilities.

Think about whether you really "pull" the position for which you are going to get a job. Are you qualified to deal with occasional problems in the workplace?

2. Physical fitness is also important. Losing excess weight is implied here, since often prestigious companies prefer to hire only slender people as employees.

But you should also carefully approach your own appearance: visit a hairdresser, paint over regrown hair ends, get rid of acne, which can go away on its own if you refuse fatty foods.

If there is a problem with swelling, which always manifests itself in the morning in the form of "swollen" eyes, the amount and time of fluid intake should be reconsidered. It's important to get a good night's sleep in the days leading up to your interview.

3. Before the interview, you should definitely find out and study all the available information about the company.

Try to find out how things are going at the company at the moment, whether there is a turnover of employees, whether wages are paid on time.

4. Prepare yourself for the interview by submitting all documents and (although, most likely, it has already been drawn up, since you were invited for an interview). Prepare copies of all documents and diplomas in advance.

Read excerpts from the notes so as not to get into trouble during the interview, because some managers prefer to find out from the applicant precisely his professional knowledge.

5. Find helpers to get a job. These may be former employees who, when asked about your candidacy, will only be able to answer positively, clearly and clearly.

It would be nice to talk to the former director. Take letters of recommendation from him, or better yet, warn him that, if he agrees, leave his telephone details to contact the new leader.

The presented aspects are not all, What you need to know during an interview. There are a huge number of little things, the readiness for which must be 100%.

The applicant's appearance

Surprisingly, it is the appearance of the applicant that takes about 55% of the overall success in the interview. Therefore, the question turns out to be no less important, and sometimes dominant.

So, when choosing clothes, hairstyles, perfumes, use the following instructions:

Appearance is an important aspect when applying for a job, so it should be approached thoroughly and preferably in advance.

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How to behave in an interview?

The behavior of the applicant at the interview is the key to the successful achievement of his own goal. Here you should listen to the advice of a psychologist, as well as study the features and common mistakes people make when communicating with a leader.

The psychological basis of any interview

Experts say that the success of the interview depends on how the applicant presents himself at the interview. So, we can highlight the following, which will help in the presented question:

At the interview, the task of any applicant is to demonstrate their best sides, as well as their confidence in work and negotiation. Leaders also pay attention to the self-confidence of a person.

The way a person behaves in such a critical situation shows his inner essence.

• So, if the applicant is upset, this may indicate low self-esteem and give away previous similar defeats.
• When screaming and nervousness the leader decides that the person is unbalanced and in the process of working with him conflicts can often arise.
• Calmness and kindness even after a defeat, it speaks of complete self-confidence and subsequent employment - this directly indicates that the applicant is really a person and a professional and is ready to achieve his goal even overcoming obstacles.

Own sale

Each applicant for employment is trying to "sell" himself. But more than half make typical mistakes, resorting to open praise of their own positive qualities.

How to sell yourself at an interview so that the manager “bought” your knowledge and positive aspects?

Here are the following positive qualities on the part of the applicant:

• arriving at the interview 15-20 minutes earlier;
• polite greeting by name and patronymic, even if you have just met a potential leader;
• smile, kindness, willing contact with the interlocutor, endurance and patience;
• thanks for your attention, which was given to your person.

The manager can "reject the goods" in the following cases:

1. manifestations of nervousness in the form of tapping with fingers and sorting out an object in the hands;
2. constant interruption of the interlocutor;
3. inexplicable evasion of an answer or a cheeky smile in the form of a smirk;
4. imposing sitting in a chair;
5. self-doubt, quiet responses and looking away.

Selling yourself is not an easy task, but it is possible. The main thing is to be confident in yourself and your positive qualities. Do not forget that the result depends only on your emotional mood.

Interview questions and answers

It has already been mentioned several times that questions will be asked at the interview by the manager. Of course, the question arises what do they ask in an interview?

Despite the list of possible questions that are asked during the dialogue, the example of answers from the applicant himself remains important.

Dialogue Example

To fully prepare for your interview, please read the following carefully. dialogue example to "feel the ground" and decide on your preferences and pertinent questions.

1. - Tell us about yourself?
   – I was born in Moscow, graduated from school number 215. After school, I entered Moscow State University, from which I graduated with honors. After university, he got a job in a company ... .
2. - Your previous place of work and the reason for leaving.
   - After 6 years of work at the company ... I decided that my potential was not fully revealed, so I decided to take on something more, serious and responsible.
3. - Your desired income.
   - I prefer to strive for heights, so I do not see the maximum.
4. – What do you know about our company?
   – Your company is engaged in the production and sale of household goods. I know that the scope of your activities is spread abroad.
5. What are your accomplishments in your previous job?
   – When I first joined the company, the turnover of the company was not encouraging. With my appointment, sales increased significantly, as I found a new market in the first month of work.

Acquainted with the aspect what questions are asked in an interview, you must understand that all answers must be true.

If you have not worked before, tell us about the ways you have worked part-time. Tell us how you successfully traded in cosmetics and how you found new customers.

Trickiness is the main feature of the employer

Of course, it is impossible to pass an interview without answering tricky questions. It should be noted that such questions are asked only by "subtle psychologists".

This may indicate the fact that the manager himself exercises control over the activities of the company, and also prefers to maintain a friendly working atmosphere among employees.

An example is the following tricky interview questions:

• “Do you have flaws? Tell me about them." The mistake of most girls lies in their gullibility, as they are willing to list their negative sides in the form of bad driving or a bad memory.
• “What car can you compare yourself to?” The question is asked so that the applicant can point out his potential and give out hidden desires. If you answer "Porsche" or "Bentley", you will provoke a false opinion about yourself in the form of a desire for luxury and achievement of heights in the form of a business leader. Remember: your task is to show that you are ready to work, and do not want to wallow in luxury, preferring to work as a middle manager in a company.
• "What is your favorite piece of literature?" Do not try to remember the first piece of classical music that comes across. If you have a favorite contemporary novel, tell us about it. This way you can show your modernity and preference to keep up with the times.

There are many such tricky questions. They also include: “What is your favorite color?”, “Your favorite writer?”, “In what era would you prefer to live?” and other interesting and rather funny moments.

When answering them, you should not get lost and answer seriously, even if you do not know what to say in principle. In any incomprehensible situation, translate the conversation into a modern component.

When asked about an era, answer that modernity with all the studied and developed information technologies, excellent medicine, which can even put a disabled person on their feet, is the best era, and you would not want to “transition” somewhere.

Telling about yourself and other things

Most applicants don't understand what to say about yourself in an interview, especially if his entire life as an adult began and so far ended with graduation from the university.

Here, as already presented above, you should tell about your path from birth to the interview. Never talk about personal and intimate things.

On the other hand, it is also unclear what questions to ask in a job interview if he fully explained everything to you. The principle of compiling such questions has been described above.

If you don’t know what to ask, just tell the manager about it, for example: “ I don't have specific questions. You explained everything carefully and intelligibly, thank you. And we will deal with the details on the spot. I'm sure I can handle everything».

You must be polite at all times, then your potential employer will leave the conversation with you with a pleasant impression.

Knowing exactly how what to say in an interview, you can not only get a job, but also get the support of a manager who can "take you under personal control." Thus, you are more likely to quickly get into the work and start a career in a new place, benefiting the company.

Hello, dear readers of business magazine RichPro.ru! In today's article, we will look at the questions of how to behave in an interview, namely how to successfully pass a job interview.

By compiling a competent resume and sending it to various organizations, an invitation to an interview will be the success of your undertaking. It would seem that it can be difficult when meeting with an interlocutor, how to explain your position and get the coveted vacancy.

In fact, sometimes the desire to show oneself as a leader, incorrect behavior and even doubts when answering a question can make wrong impression about you and lead to a negative result.

There are many different rules that help build the right dialogue, convince a potential employer of your candidacy, and by following them you can gain confidence, forgetting about fears. We have already written about confidence and self-esteem in the article - ""

Certainly, job seeking– the process is always difficult and tedious, which is why it is important to put all the remaining efforts so that your invitation to an interview becomes the final stage.

So, from the article you will learn:

• How to pass a job interview - 5 steps;
• How to behave at an interview if you have no work experience - 7 tips and tricks 5 basic rules;
• Frequently asked questions and answers in a job interview;
• How to sell a pen in an interview?

How to behave at an interview to get hired - read the rules and recommendations further in the article

At its core, this is a regular meeting between you and a future employer, and perhaps even his representative, allowing you to discuss in more detail the details of your future cooperation.

In the course of the conversation, each makes for himself the final decision on the question of whether how the reverse side is suitable. I.e, you you determine for yourself whether all the proposed conditions will really suit you, and supervisor the organization makes a conclusion about the professional suitability of the employee.

Today, there are many different species, types and even divisions interviews that employees of the enterprise can use in the process of selecting a candidate. It is worth at least a little understanding of them in order to be ready for any situation.

According to its type, an interview can be of 4 types.

Type of interview No. 1- Phone call

This is the first stage, which may entail a meeting with the immediate potential supervisor.

By a similar method they are used when the resume leaves interest, and the information described in it requires confirmation.

The call can come at any time, so no matter the situation, it is important to behave correctly. Even if you have been waiting for a decision from the employees of the company for a very long time and have finally contacted you, you should not answer the phone with pronounced joyful intonations.

The most banal question Are you comfortable talking now? can say a lot to an experienced HR worker. Decide for yourself whether you really have enough time to calmly answer all the questions.

If so, then say confidently: Yes, I am listening to you» Otherwise, let them know that you are a little busy and you can call back yourself via 2-3 minutes, specifying the phone number and name of the employee.

During this period, try to calm down, figure out which company contacted you, and find a draft resume sent. Review all the information that is described in it, focus on the most important details, and then, having prepared yourself for the conversation, dial the specified number.

Type of interview No. 2- A personal meeting

Most common type of interview. It involves direct contact and is designed to test your professional characteristics. About how such communication takes place, what behavior to choose for it, and what is important for each of the meeting parties, we will consider a little later.

Type of interview No. 3- Communication with a group of candidates

Each vacancy includes search for the best employee. But, sometimes it happens that there can be several applicants at once and the manager of the organization holds a group meeting in order to understand which of the applicants who have arrived best meets the specified parameters.

At such a meeting, it is important to be able to show your professional skills, try to answer the questions asked most accurately and have the necessary degree of stress resistance.

Collective communication- it is always a rivalry with each other, the price of which is your ability to get the offered vacancy. But, do not resort to hard behavior And insult, and even more so to reveal superiority over interlocutors. Remember that your every wrong deed and even a spoken word can become reason for further rejection..

Type of interview No. 4- Commission

Sometimes, in order to simplify the process of selecting candidates, an interview is scheduled for one day, on which leading employees from various fields who are able to do final choice .

You are invited to a meeting where various questions are asked, and they can intersect and come from a whole group of people. As a result, a decision is made that will be known to you almost immediately.

This method allows you to immediately cover many areas of the enterprise and understand how the applicant really corresponds to the proposed position.

In any case, getting to such a meeting, you should understand that the task of the employee communicating with you is it's a selection . In fact, you will be considered for the degree to which you fit the portrait of an ideal employee. The decision you make depends on how you are able to fulfill all the requirements of the proposed job description, adapt to the team, and show your skills.

Depending on this, the interview can be divided into several types:

• stress interview . It is carried out mainly when the work itself involves the occurrence of such situations. It could be a job operator, telephone worker, transport logistics, sales floor manager, procurement organization etc. in essence, in the course of the conversation, a moment will be created that will determine the real traits of your character. The simplest methods are: raising your voice, repeating the same question at intervals, constantly interrupting your narrative, inadequate grins, or discussing information that is not related to the main topic. There can also be 2 ways of behavior. Either you will try to answer each question without raising your own voice, or you will interrupt the speech in order to calmly explain that this point has already been discussed. It is important to understand that, causing your stressful condition an employee of the organization will observe and care. Therefore, a monotonous conversation will raise doubts, and this is already a sign of reflection on your candidacy.
• cinemalogy . A similar method is very often used in organizations with a multi-stage selection system. It allows you to fully consider your professional qualities. At the time of the meeting, you will be offered view video excerpt, where an unfinished situation or action, and most likely even just an abstract episode. Your task tell what was viewed, draw conclusions and suggest ways to solve the situation. Of course, a small enterprise with a limited staff will not resort to such measures of studying candidates. But, network companies working in the global market and even in conditions of regional cooperation are quite capable of arranging this type of interview. Leading employees who solve a number of tasks every day should easily navigate the situation and find the most optimal solutions.
• Testing . This is a preview of your candidacy. The main task is to correctly answer the questions posed, not only of a professional, but also of a psychological nature. There is a special rating scale, and special sensitive questions are included in the list in order to evaluate your reaction to them.
• The immersion method . It can be found, for the most part, in large, dynamically developing organizations. An open vacancy for a managerial position is likely to involve such an application. All essence is as follows: you are given a situation on which the further state of affairs in the organization depends, and here it is important not only to find a way out, but also to explain the reasons why you propose to do so.

Of course, the simplest positions of an ordinary line performer do not imply much difficulty in checking professional data when choosing a future employee. Therefore, most likely, the meeting will involve regular contact with the study of your resume, or rather confirmation of his data. and what professional qualities and skills to indicate we already wrote in the last article.

But if the company has a world-class level, and each department has several dozens or even hundreds of people subordinate to it, then prove their individuality and abilities you will have to meet several times, step by step, with several specialists.

When reviewing your resume, first of all, the employee of the personnel department will pay attention to general characteristics. He will try to recognize your analytic skills, character traits, basis of motivation and even life philosophy.

Compatibility with the organization itself is also considered an important factor. She is checked in two directions . It's no secret that any company has its own culture, well-established traditions And order of conduct.

It may also happen that your personal values ​​and style do not match what a potential employer offers. That is why, getting to such a meeting, it is important to ask the right questions in order to understand future compatibility.

2. Methods for selecting candidates for an interview

Staff HR department, especially agencies working in this direction for quite a long time, have a lot of ways And methods, thanks to which you can evaluate a person from different angles.

1. Questionnaire. You are invited to fill out a specially created document in which there are a number of questions regarding your psychological state and professional skills. Then, by selecting the best candidates, a meeting is scheduled with the head representative of the department, where the vacancy is open.
2. Biography. In a preliminary communication, you are asked to tell about where you worked before, what educational institutions you graduated from, whether you had an internship or practice, and even how far you live from the place of possible employment at the moment. With such questions, the interlocutor tries to understand whether you have experience, whether you are ready to overcome distances and how often you can count on you at the time of the necessary part-time work. Sometimes even the question of the reason for your dismissal can form a common opinion.
3. Criteria. Some vacancies require the mandatory presence of certain qualities. Therefore, a competent specialist can determine in advance the important elements for the future candidate to meet them. The selection process in this case is very simple. First they look at your resume, and then in a conversation they determine whether you fit the criteria.
4. Studying the situation. This technique has already been discussed earlier, but its essence is to clearly, quickly and correctly recognize the situation, understand its essence and find the right way to solve it.

A job interview may include one important feature. Filling out the form, being tested or even just talking to an interlocutor, you will be asked to leave the contacts of a person who can give a detailed description. And it doesn’t matter if it’s a former employee or a manager with whom you said goodbye not so long ago, the main thing is that the information voiced at the interview does not differ even in small things.

5 rules on how to behave at a job interview + interview questions and answers

3. How to pass a job interview - 5 important steps

Any meeting assigned to you by an employee of the personnel department can be programmed for the result, it is enough to prepare correctly and, anticipating the question, answer it with capacious phrases that inspire confidence in the interlocutor.

Usually, the interview has 5 main stages, each of which has its own significance. Try to study them, and this will help you realize how best to act at the moment.

Stage number 1. Making contact

Here the connection is established and the boundaries are marked. It is during this period that it becomes clear how your interviewer is set up. It is quite possible that the procedure for selecting candidates began quite a long time ago and during this time has accumulated fatigue, nervousness, stress, what negative may affect the outcome of your meeting.

Try to establish contact by showing your goodwill. Talking about neutral topics often helps. So, you might be asked Was it difficult to find us?" or " Did you get there quickly?". Think over your answer.

You can start the conversation yourself with the phrase " Good afternoon, the office of your company is so well located that we managed to get there quickly". Such a distraction will help relieve nervousness and provide a good platform for further conversation.

Stage number 2. Organization Story

Most likely, the HR person will start by getting to know you and giving you some information about their company. By and large, this 2-3 offers about what they do, what vacancy is open and a description of the range of tasks performed in this position.

Even if you have prepared thoroughly in advance and know the entire history of the enterprise to the smallest detail, listen carefully, giving you the opportunity to establish closer communication.

Stage number 3. Interview

This is actually the stage at which you will discuss issues of professional activity, from the level of pay to the proposed duties.

In doing so, pay special attention to several aspects:

• The questions you are asked will most likely be spoken at an accelerated pace. There is nothing to worry about, as it is important to save time and understand the candidate's compliance based on the answers.
• All the topics discussed constantly alternate, opening new ones, then returning to the old ones. This method simply allows the practitioner to reduce the likelihood of receiving socially desirable responses.
• Each sentence written in the resume and voiced by you can be checked several times in various ways. Do not be surprised by this, and even more so do not be nervous.
• All recordings made by the interviewer during the communication will be hidden from you. This is normal practice, so there is no cause for concern. Most likely, there will be short notes of compliance with the criteria presented.
• Be prepared for the opportunity to improvise. Of course, as you prepare for an interview, the HR department makes plans, writes tests and has a well-defined script, but sometimes, depending on the situation and based on the assignments received, it becomes necessary to forget about the standards.

Stage number 4. Feedback

Here you need to ask your questions. It's best if there are no more than 5. Therefore, from the very beginning, think over a rough list, based on those points that are most important to you.

You can clarify the content of work, indicate the level of future responsibility, talk about the social package.

Stage number 5. End of the meeting

Such an initiative, for the most part, is manifested by the party that invited you for an interview.

Negotiations may result in 3 various options:

• refusal;
• invitation to an additional stage;
• recruitment for a job.

In any case, try to discuss the algorithm for further interaction. Most likely you will be asked to wait for a response, specifying the approximate time frame.

4. Before you interview - 7 practical tips

Preparing for an Interview - Planning Questions and Answers

Before going to a meeting it is important to properly prepare for it. You must not only make the right impression, but also make the potential employer believe in your uniqueness.

Worth understanding that one desire is simply not enough, and the time spent will not be wasted if everything is done correctly. Pay special attention to the details, they allow you to create the perfect image of the candidate.

Write a plan that you will adhere to at the time of collection, and cross off the completed action.

Prepare them ahead of time and put them in your bag. Check if you haven't forgotten anything. This is usually a standard list, including:

• The passport;
• Diploma of education;
• Employment book (if you have one);
• Copy of resume;
• Certificates and other documents confirming the completion of courses.

Try to take with you only what is directly related to your vacancy, so that later you do not bother yourself in the search, wasting your own time and the time of a company employee.

Try to collect all available information about the organization in which you will try to find a job tomorrow. Ask a series of questions and answer them yourself. " What is the period of operation of the company and the main activity?», « What is the current production, its range?», « Are there any negative points in the reputation and what are they connected with?»

In our age of developing technologies, it is very easy to find the necessary information on the Internet, among acquaintances and even from the secretary inviting you to a meeting. By defining such main aspects , it will be easier for you to focus on further points. You will initially, in your head, already form a picture of the upcoming activity, and this will make it easier to feel and choose a course of action at the time of the meeting.

Many companies now set a dress code for their employees. And this means that the form of clothing should be of the same type and most often strict. Anyway, invitation for an interview- this is the moment when you have to impress.

Therefore, choosing your image, stop it on a business suit. You will have to forget about sports style, jeans, blouses And T-shirts, not able to completely cover the stomach, and even more so to remove topics And mini skirts.

Check your condition nails, hair, eyebrows. Tidy up your shoes, purse, determine the fragrance with which you are going to go to the interview. Let the direction of clothing be conservative, this creates a sense of confidence in a potential employer, but a small accent in the form of a beautiful brooch that goes well with the invented image will not be out of place.

Try on an outfit and pay attention to yourself in the reflection of the mirror. Is your suit too tight? Excessive zeal in this direction can lead to the fact that you become like a man in a case, and this will not add to your chances.

Remember 3 basic requirements that your clothes must meet:

• create a good first impression that will be positive later on;
• give a sense of comfort to you personally, which allows you to gain self-confidence;
• be subject to business style, because an interview is inherently an important event at which an agreement is concluded.

Give preference gray, white tones and dark blue shades. Do not include a headpiece in the kit, even if it creates a single whole with the image.

It is preferable for women to choose a knee-length skirt than strict trousers. try reduce the amount of bright color to a minimum and discard old unfashionable clothes, especially if they are already heavily worn.

Of course, every employer will tell you that appearance at work- not the main thing, but according to statistics, if you break down the reasons for the refusal on a scale, then a slight lack of knowledge is in 29th place, but “ miserable The image of a person confidently takes the first position. Therefore, we will pay special attention to it.

Check yourself for the following:

a) hands. You should have a neat manicure without flashy tones, dirt under the nails and protruding cuticles. Care requires not only nails, but also the hands themselves. Lubricate them with a mildly scented moisturizer before going out.

b) hairstyle. Think it over carefully so that it does not fall apart within half an hour, defining your meeting as slovenly. Cancel ponytails, protruding curls and disheveled. If possible, check with your hairdresser to create a finished look with the most appropriate styling.

c) accessories. Do not overload yourself with various rings, earrings, bracelets, belts, trying to prove to everyone that you are worthy. This trick doesn't work here. Everything should be in moderation, especially at an official event.

d) makeup. Look through the tones of the clothes and find their general combination with cosmetics on the face. Forget about bright colors visible from afar. Your task is to leave a pleasant impression of a serious business person.

d) aroma. Before going out, put on the perfume that will most clearly complete your look. Just do it carefully and in small quantities. Otherwise, you risk creating a pungent odor, which will cause discomfort during further communication.

Council number 4. Building a route

Think over the scheme of your movement and determine the time, taking into account the margin. You need to arrive at the office 15 minutes ahead of schedule. At the same time, during the road, traffic jams, waiting for transport And distance which must be walked.

Your task is to determine the exit time so that you can reach your destination at a calm, measured pace, without exposing yourself to unnecessary stressful situations and conflicts.

View the map of the city on the Internet, if possible, check the route with the secretary of the enterprise, and also write down the exact address.

Council number 5. Telling about yourself in an interview

This seems like a minor detail, but it actually has a very important place in the subsequent evaluation of your candidacy. Very often, an HR employee asks the same question “ Tell us a little about yourself?» in order to understand how you are able to offer yourself, find contact and correctly present information. Such a task at first glance is considered simple, but try to do it even now, without preparation. This is where potential difficulties arise.

First, you must steer your narrative towards the job you want, paying attention to your relevance and professionalism.

Secondly, select the correct information in case the interlocutor becomes interested in the facts of his personal life. think over your hobby, enthusiasm,psychological component of character. This question is often asked in order to form an opinion about your personality.

And, thirdly, scroll through your successes And failures that happened in the course of work. This question is considered to be a favorite during the interview, so it should not now take you by surprise.

Try not only to voice the answer, but also give examples, ways out of the situation that you have found. The entire story should take no more than 3 minutes. Speak the composed story clearly, training it in front of the mirror several times, otherwise your uncertainty may negatively affect the final result.

By the way, if you just graduated from an educational institution, and there is no experience as such, except for internships, you can include your ideas of what you would like to achieve in the proposed area in this story.

Think over your meeting in advance and clarify the information that may be of interest to you during the conversation. By creating a howling question, you clarify the situation, but do not overdo it.

Council number 7. Positive mood

At the end of your preparation, remember that important to create the right attitude . Cheerful state of mind And pleasant emotions lead to a positive result faster than nervousness.

Of course, our body does not have a special toggle switch that can switch at the right time, but still some recommendations should not only be taken into account, but also observed.

• Go to bed early to get a good night's sleep and set your alarm to a light tune.
• Start the day by talking about the topics that give you the most confidence. Think about how your future life will change after employment. Perhaps now you need to spend less time on the road, or there will be additional earnings, an increase in wages, a new team.
• Find motivation to make it more interesting to achieve results. For example, promise yourself to buy a new dress or exchange furniture, arrange a trip to the mountains, go to a restaurant with the first paycheck. Visualize the desire by writing it on a piece of paper.
• Convince yourself that all difficulties are temporary, and the day that began today is simply beautiful, and that it will bring you what you want.

There are some more tips that psychologists and experts give before attending an interview.

Firstly, do not eat breakfast very tightly and with foods that have a strong smell. Give up garlic, Luke, sausages. Control the amount of water you take.

Second, stop yourself alcohol And tobacco. Drinking even the smallest dose can reduce attention, concentration and leave a smell, and a smoked cigarette leaves a fragrance on clothes and an unpleasant state during a conversation. Hide your chewing gum and do not try to appear with it in front of the interviewer.

Thirdly, arriving behind 20 minutes before the start, you will be able to get acquainted with the situation, catch my breath, visit toilet room, if necessary, and a little repeat material.

Try to ask and be sure to remember the name and patronymic of the interlocutor, so that it is convenient to start and continue a dialogue with him. Disable mobile phone or put it on silent mode, thereby creating a favorable environment for yourself.

5 important and basic stages of how to pass an interview

5. How to behave in an interview - 5 basic rules

Well, let's imagine that the preparation was successful, you woke up on time, set yourself up positively, arrived at the appointed time and even calmed down. What next, how to be at the moment of communication itself, and how to behave at an interview in front of a potential employer?

Everything here is actually not so difficult, it is enough to remember a few rules.

Rule number 1. smile

This is the easiest way to set the interlocutor to positive . Just be sure to watch your facial expressions. No need to do this by force, such insincere behavior immediately becomes noticeable, and many are also alarmed.

Try to remember some pleasant moment from your life. For example, baby phrases, a cat falling during a loud noise or a frame of your favorite comedy. Be natural, don't forget to smile.

Rule number 2. Control your voice

A nervous state, previous difficult moments of preparation can give you away at the most crucial moment, leading to a violation of the timbre of your voice. Sometimes the sound is lost altogether, and often turns into a squeaky sound, confirming the resulting uncertainty.

Knowing about your problem or even simply anticipating its possible appearance, try to prevent the causes that arise. If it's stressful, then calm yourself, take a special pill and imagine that everything possible has already been done.

And, if this is a fear of public speaking, then rehearse it in front of a mirror, pronounce the words in which you stumble.

Rule number 3. Posture and gestures

In order to look confident and serious, take the following position: both feet are on the floor, hands are on the table, the back is straight, the head is looking at the interlocutor, maintaining eye contact.

It is worth remembering that you can’t take a cheeky pose, scatter yourself on a chair, cross your legs and constantly pull something. Your restless hands will easily give away stressful moments, and besides, they can do harm by ruining a document on the interviewer's desk or breaking his pen.

If you still uncomfortable look a person in the eye, then find a more comfortable place on his face, where you constantly direct your gaze. This may be a point in the forehead or ear. Don't forget gestures.

Of course, a slight movement of the arms in front of oneself cannot harm, and the OBE, their constant spread, frequent swings, turns of the body, will create a negative impression.

Rule number 4. Hold your belly

Watch your speech. If a situation arises in which you need to answer a question, do it clearly. After finishing the story, it is better to remain silent than to fill in the gaps with awkward phrases. No need to be nervous, sometimes the employer checks your behavior with such silence.

Rule number 5. Keep the conversation going

In the process of communication, you will need to constantly respond, but even this must be done correctly. If suddenly, for some reason, it was not possible to hear what was said, there is no need to guess, use a simple question: “ Did I understand you correctly?"Do not go too deep, starting your story from the moment of birth. Speak clearly and to the point, trying to express your thoughts correctly. Remember, if the interviewer is interested in any details, he will definitely ask you about them again.

Now the rules of behavior have become clear, but here " What should I say?" And " How to answer correctly?' remains a topic of interest. Create an attitude for yourself that you come to a potential employer not to ask for an open vacancy, but to offer your professional skills.

Imagine that you have been made a business proposal, the details of which need to be discussed at the meeting. Realize that the final decision whether to work here or continue your search is largely up to you.

That is why know how to correctly offer yourself, setting the tone for the conversation. Learn the basics that will help you.

It is worth remembering that even if the final decision regarding your candidacy was made negative then you have experience to work with. Going to the next invitation, you will already understand what the possible mistakes were and will not repeat them.

Basic Interview Questions and Answers - Dialogue Examples

6. Job Interview Questions and Answers - 10 Examples

It should be understood that in the process of communication you can be asked about anything, and you need to be prepared for any situation. Personnel departments, realizing that the candidate can be prepared in advance, act very cunningly without voicing a direct phrase. They can veil the question, build it with different meanings, try to catch you on craftiness, but do not despair, and there are instructions for these methods. Let's try to figure out what interviewers most often want to know about and how to give an answer more correctly, making your impression.

Consider the questions at the interview and the answers to them - 10 most popular questions when applying for a job

Question number 1. What can you tell about yourself?

This is the most frequently asked question in a job interview, which we have already covered and "broken down" earlier. It remains only to add that the interlocutor, most likely, wants to know about your education, personal achievements and professional skills, and he is not interested in the detailed facts of your childhood, youthful love and the number of loans you took out. Don't try lie, speak briefly, but not dry.

Answer:“With over … years of experience, I will tell you why I applied to your company and how I can meet the requirements for a candidate for an open vacancy. I lead an active lifestyle, I have great contact with people, I constantly deal with issues of my own development and self-realization. Still at the institute .... "

Question number 2. What attracts you to work in our company?

In order for the answer to be the most complete, you will need information about the history of the enterprise, the stages of its formation and the specifics of its activities. This is where the knowledge that you give yourself in the process of preparing for an interview will be important.

Forming your own story is also not difficult, just imagine what benefits could enter your life if you could use the services or products of this company.

Imagine a situation in which you plan to find a job in the cosmetics sales department.

Answer:“The use of cosmetics nowadays allows you to most correctly create your own image, giving a feeling of complete self-confidence. That is why its significance cannot be reduced to a minimum. I would like not only to know the secrets of the image in more detail, but also ...... "

Question number 3. What salary would you like to receive?

Everything is simple here, take into account the salary with the bonus that you were given monthly, and add to it 10-15%. It should be understood that an attempt to reduce the average level of wages in the region will speak of your incompetence, and if you name an exorbitant amount, then you will be mistaken for an ambitious specialist who is inflating his own price.

Answer:“To date, the payment for my work was ... rubles. I would like to change my financial situation a little. Considering your requirements, the amount of work for this position and the overall workload, I believe that this should be reflected in an increase in wages to .... rubles »

Question number 4. You are raising small children, and the vacancy involves an irregular working day, what do you say?

Many employers initially try not to consider candidates in whose families children of school or kindergarten age are growing up. Their logic is simple. If the baby gets sick, then it is necessary to issue a sick leave, look for a replacement for the employee, rearrange schedules and put up with delays.

Sometimes the upcoming work involves business trips, meetings, seminars, extra time, and the manager wants to rely only on an employee who is able to fully devote himself to the labor process.

Answer:“Yes, such circumstances could cause some difficulty for me not so long ago, but today the problem has been completely resolved. In difficult periods, next to the baby will be ... "

Question number 5. What do you think is your main weakness?

In general, the question about the weaknesses of the candidate is very common during the interview. The employer in this case wants not so much to hear your real negative traits as to see how you can present such complex information.

Try to structure your speech in such a way that minuses" could sound like " plus". Do not list weaknesses, trying to joke inappropriately, in the end, it is better to pick up such insignificant moments that would not spoil the overall impression in the end.

Answer:“Because of my professionalism, I very often have to be distracted to help my colleagues at work, this one wastes personal time, but I cannot refuse. In addition, the performance of my official duties is essential for me, so sometimes I have to stay after the working day to complete my undertakings.

Question number 6. Why did you leave your previous job?

There is no single correct answer here. Everyone speculates it himself, depending on the circumstances. Communicating about this, the interlocutor wants to hear not so much the true reason as to understand whether you are ready to stay in the specified vacancy and continue your work for many years.

After all, even the very fact of your dismissal and the search for a new job already speaks of the possibility of leaving this company for the sake of other prospects. The most incorrect answer would be the desire to talk about a bad boss, difficult relationships with colleagues, non-compliance with working conditions, and even less solidity of the organization. Even if this was the case, choose a more loyal reason that does not bring you negative points for the answer as a result.

By the way, an expression like: I was not satisfied with the salary, I wanted more, so I quit” can tell you about your motivation based on money and potential dismissal if a better offer arises. What will be the result losing the moment of the interview. It is best to indicate household, neutral factors with whom difficulties arose in the normal rhythm of life.

Answer:“Unfortunately, the company's office has changed its location, and getting there has become very inconvenient. I now have to spend a huge amount of time on the road, but it can be devoted to labor processes. By the way, you could also move, having bought a house not so long ago.

Another common answer concerns the possibility of self-development. In this case answer sounds like this: “I worked for a very long time in a regional level company, where I managed to acquire the necessary experience and skills, now, trying to develop further, I am quite ready to try my hand at a larger organization»

Question number 7. Are you ready to evolve and where do you see yourself in 5 years?

First of all, the interviewer wants to hear about the desire of a potential employee to stay in the company, even after such a long period, and secondly, it will be important to understand that you are ready for self-development and career growth.

No need to attribute important achievements to yourself and reach for powerful peaks, especially voicing positions. It is enough to show your desire to change, to achieve more, but only within the framework of the organization in which you are trying to find a job.

Answer:“I would like to be active in your company, but in a higher position by then.”

Question number 8. Were there any conflicts at your previous place of work?

Such a formulation of the question is considered tricky, because the employee of the personnel department tries to understand your candidacy as accurately as possible, trying it on an already existing team.

Certainly, gross mistake there will be a desire to tell how you did not get along with your superiors, why you were loaded with work and how hard the work day was. But, and gross flattery in favor of the fact that everything was fine, namely, you were considered the soul of the company, will raise doubts, forcing you to think again.

Try to set yourself up in a serious way so that the words you utter seem firm and convincing.

Answer:“Yes, of course, such moments in the work cannot be avoided. But I set tasks for myself, the priority of which is the solution, and complex conflict situations that arise in this process are resolved by searching for the truth. First of all, it is important for me to set up the interlocutor in a positive way, so I try not to resort to aggravating the existing situation.

Question number 9. Who can I contact for feedback on your work?

Such a question presupposes the existence of contacts, in which case it is better to provide them than to refuse, coming up with new reasons. Even if it so happened that you left your previous place of work, slamming the door hard, and relations with your boss cannot be restored, you need to look for ways out.

The most correct would be to give the number of your former colleague with whom you have kept in touch. Present him as a leading specialist, even if he was on the same parallel with you. Call him an informal leader capable of managing the entire team.

Perhaps this call simply will not follow, but your part of the duties will remain fulfilled.

Answer:“Yes, of course, I will leave you a contact, and you can make a call at any time during the working day.”

Question number 10. Do you have any questions? What questions to ask in a job interview?

Even if during the conversation you understood all the points that were mentioned, it is important to prepare in advance those questions that could additionally interest you.

Answer:“I really want to work in your company and I am absolutely sure that I will cope with the proposed duties. But still, I would like to know if there will be additional stages of selection for the position?

In general, the list of topics and issues discussed with you can be much longer and more voluminous. It should be understood that not always the person talking to you can be correct. Sometimes you can hear questions related to personal life, related to marital status and even political views.

In any case, it is important for you to try to give a more loyal answer without demonstrating your emotions, and even more so the state of stress. Most likely, such topics are raised in order to determine your maximum compliance with an open vacancy.

Selling technique - How to sell a pen in an interview

7. Case - "How to sell a pen at an interview?"

This is the most common way to test a person for real definition of his abilities . Sometimes it seems that there is nothing difficult in making such a transaction, because we regularly visit stores, go to the market and make a lot of purchases. Therefore, such a task seems simple and easy to perform.

Really try to do this right, so that your interlocutor wants to get money and give it for the simplest writing instrument. And you will understand that this is a whole art.

The execution of this task can be carried out both traditional and unconventional ways. It all depends on the personality of the person sitting in front of you.

If this is a strict serious employee, then the method you choose should be business , but if the main quality of a person is creativity , there are many more sales options.

It is worth remembering a few rules that will become assistants in both cases.

1. Ask for 1-2 minutes to prepare. There is no need to rush here, it is important to just focus. It is normal practice for a transaction to take a little time in advance.
2. Inspect the product and try to study it as correctly as possible. Find the positive qualities and benefits of this pen.
3. Identify your customer's needs. Determine what will become a priority in buying for such a person. maybe it's the uniqueness of the brand or a common need for writing.
4. Try to be truthful, do not exaggerate the cost of the item and its basic qualities.
5. Try to maintain eye contact at all times, so it will be easier to establish a connection and make a sale.
6. Work with related products. If you managed to sell a pen, offer a notebook, spare paste or plain paper for it. This will allow you to become visible among other candidates.

The traditional way Selling a pen involves several steps that are easy to follow just by remembering them.

Step 1. Introduction

You need to say hello, introduce yourself and clarify how best to contact a potential buyer. A properly worded speech would look something like this: “Good afternoon, my name is ..., I am a representative of the company .... How can I contact you"?

Step 2 Identification of needs

To do this, ask the right questions and formulate them in such a positive way that the dialogue can be continued further. For example: “I have a unique offer for you, can I ask questions? ..., how often do you have to work with documents, writing down the necessary information in your organizer?

Step 3. Pen Presentation

After the needs are identified, try to correctly offer this product, paying special attention to the benefit that the interlocutor receives when buying. In other words: "Thank you ..., given what you said, I would like to suggest a pen that will help you most quickly write down important information at any time" or "... a stylish pen that can emphasize your status as a business person."

Step 4. Objections

Of course, it is likely that your interviewer will object. In his case, this is justified by an attempt to fully reveal your abilities. For example: "Thank you very much, but I already have a beautiful pen, everything suits me in it."

Step 5: Defining Additional Arguments

Here you will need those qualities of the product that you studied in 2 minutes of preparation. Now your task is to offer him special conditions that will no longer allow him to refuse the upcoming deal. It looks like this: “Purchasing this inexpensive pen, you will receive a special gift card that will allow you to buy other goods at reduced prices” or “Only 3 pens left at a price of ... rubles, the next batch, I assure you, will be already more expensive.”

Step 6: Close the sale with a related product

Offer an additional copy or tell us that there are notebooks, spare pastes, other colors. For example: “Today, every customer gets the opportunity to purchase a unique pencil with an eraser if they have a pen” or “You only need one pen or maybe you can take the remaining 3, because the holidays are coming, and this will be a unique present for your colleagues.”

Step 7. Farewell

Thank the buyer for the purchased product and try to establish contact for the possibility of your future meetings. It is done like this: “Thank you very much ...., I am sure that you made the right choice. I will definitely contact you for the opportunity to make other unique offers. See you soon"!

For unconventional sales it is important that your buyer has sense of humor or share of creativity .

First, take the pen for yourself and ask your interlocutor for an autograph. Naturally, he will answer you: “But I have nothing,” so offer him to buy what is so necessary now.

Second, ask the question And you yourself, for example, could sell it". They will answer you: “Of course, no doubt, only the pen itself is not available now.” Now boldly say: I'm ready to sell you a pen, just show me a master class and complete the deal.

And, thirdly, the most cardinal option. Take the pen and go out the door. Naturally, you will be asked to return and hand over the item. Answer: " Can't sell, able to sell". Worth repeating again. Such methods only work when you have a person with a sense of humor in front of you.

9. Video examples of how to successfully pass an interview

Video 1. Interview questions

Video 2. How to succeed in an interview

Video 3. How to interview for a sales manager position

8. Conclusion

No matter how difficult the upcoming interview may seem to you, you should not be afraid in advance, let alone refuse it. Learn all the tips, work on yourself and try to solve this problem in the most successful way.

Now, after reading this article, you should have a certain scenario of actions and answers to the questions: “ How to behave in a job interview?», « How to sell a pen in an interview?”, etc., becomes clear.