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A. An interview is a two-way street. An eager candidate that acts desperate enough to accept a job without research comes across as just that -- desperate and/or insincere...More Q. How do I prepare for the interview? A. Practice a lot with a family member, a friend, or a recruiter, answering questions and any realistic technical questions you can think of. Some candidates find it helpful to be video- or audio-taped during a practice interview, and to review their answers later...More | |
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Q. How do I dress for the interview? A. That depends on the position, but it seldom hurts to be formal. When in doubt, it doesn't hurt to ask. Asking, Should I wear a business suit? when you arrange the interview on the phone is easy and quite...More Q. When should I arrive for the interview? A. Don't be late. Leave yourself enough time margin to allow for traffic and other delays. Remember that you're supposed to meet the interviewer at the designated time, not just enter the building. Some time...More Q. What are some common job interview tips? A. 1. Know the interviewer's name, title and phone number, in case you need to call and reschedule. 2. Know the company's address and the directions for getting there. If possible, try to drop by the day before to know the route...More Q. What are some common job interview questions? A. The first few questions are often small talk intended to put you at ease, like Did you get stuck in the traffic?. Don't go into a lengthy discussion, since no one really cares. Do try to relax...More Q. What about interviews over a meal? A. 1. Avoid ordering messy dishes that need to be eaten by hand. 2. It's very awkward, but possible to take notes on a notepad during a meal. If you must take notes, bring...More Q. What about being brought over to another city for an on-site interview? A. The company pays for airplane fare, hotel, car rentals/taxi, meals, etc. Thus, local candidates are more likely to be invited for an interview...More Q. What are some common job fair hints? A. Job fairs (career fairs) are gatherings where many entry-level candidates meet with recruiters from one or more organization for brief interviews. Most job fairs involve face-to-face contact, but Internet...More Q. What about phone interviews? A. It's becoming more common to interview candidates over the phone. Both technical and general h.r. interviews are conducted this way...More | |
