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Successful InterviewMEETING YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYER IN PERSON
About www.jobibex.com
A leading Omani job portal launched in 2012 and is used by more than 50,000 Omani and non Omani job seekers and about 100 employers.
Purpose of the InterviewYou have passed the initial screening and become an eligible candidate
The employer needs to find out if you are the best for the job
You need to find out if this is a good opportunity for you
Pre-InterviewPREPARATION
Know the organization
Website
Annual Report (if public)
Ask the person who calls for the interview
Find out who the interviewers are
www.LinkedIn.com
Know the opening
Department
Title
Required skills
Job responsibilities
Where it fits in the overall organization
Prepare answers to common questions
Tell us about yourself
Why do you want to work for us?
What do you know about us?
Why should we hire you?
What are your career objectives?
Your strengths and weaknesses
Your expected salary
Why do you want to leave your job?
Do you have any questions?
Check Your AppearanceMale
Clean clothes
Matching colors (drop the yellow shoe)
Business attire
Clean shiny shoes
Well groomed
Check Your AppearanceFemale
Conservative outfit
Decent choice of color
Business attire
Avoid heavy cologne
Avoid colored lenses
Last Minute RehearsalPractice in front of someone or a mirror
Ask yourself questions and answer them
Time your answer to avoid lengthy ones
Write expected questions and your answers to them
Make your answers spontaneous and avoid talking like a robot
Getting to the VenueArrive early (20 minutes)
Get a map/direction of the exact location
Obtain permit/gate pass
Arrange for someone to drop you if parking is an issue
Keep contact number
InterviewTHE BATTLEFIELD
Getting into the ArenaEnter the room with a genuine smile
Introduce yourself clearly and loudly
If carrying a suitcase, hold it in your left hand and keep the right hand free for handshakes
Follow the handshake protocols
Eliminate possible distraction (mobile phone, sitting in front of the AC, low chair,….)
Become a SalesmanPresent yourself as:
A friendly person (it matters a lot to employers)
A competent candidate
Handling QuestionsTake the lead and start by thanking the audience for the opportunity, the just shut up and listen!
Take the questions patiently and tentatively
Mind your body language
Be sincere and never bluff, lie or exaggerate
Ask smart questions
Post-InterviewFOLLOWING UP
Show Interest in Following upOnce you are notified that the interview is over ask about standard procedures and whether you need to do anything. Ask if there will be another round of interviews and what are the recruitment process and if they have any deadline for selecting successful candidate. This will help you know how long you have to wait until you know whether you are selected
Interview is Officially OverSay thank you to everyone in the room and confirm to them that you have enjoyed the interview regardless of the outcome of the interview
Greet everyone and leave immediately
Send additional information if required
Send a “thank you” email to those interviewed you. This will leave an impression and allows you to mention any other achievements you missed during the interview
Offer a solution to a problem faced by the organization
Build contacts
Accept rejection
