A JOB interview serves as the bridge between school or university and working life. As with any journey, if you plan your route carefully your trip will be smoother, and you will stand a better chance of reaching your destination: a job.
Every job is different, but there are certain ground rules when it comes to interviews and it pays to be prepared. The first step is to find out as much as you can about the company you are being interviewed by. The Internet or your local library are excellent sources of information. And if you have a friend already working at the company, ask them about the job and who is going to interview you.
The next step is to consider the types of questions you may be asked, and to prepare your answers. The interviewer could ask you anything, but you can rest assured he or she will probably cover these key questions:
- Why did you decide to apply for this job?
- What are your three most impressive achievements?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses?