{"id":3683,"date":"2020-06-07T17:37:11","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T17:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unspotted.gr\/?p=3683"},"modified":"2020-06-08T16:02:07","modified_gmt":"2020-06-08T16:02:07","slug":"job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unspotted.gr\/en\/job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB INTERVIEW"},"content":{"rendered":"

You have sent the cover page and your resume and then you get the call for an interview!<\/p>\n

And here comes the difficult part. In order to ace the job interview, you must go prepared. \u00a0Preparing for a job interview means knowing as much as you can about the job, the company and to be able to answer all their questions in a way that you sell yourself but not coming out as arrogant.<\/p>\n

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  1. Research the company<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Study the job description and the company\u2019s website. Research the company and its culture on LinkedIn and online.\u00a0 Try their products or service as a customer (1). In this way you can answer one of the most common question in an interview:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>Why do you want to work for us?<\/em> Or What do<\/em> you know about us?<\/em>\u00a0 Don\u2019t forget to explain why their company and the position is a great fit for you.<\/p>\n

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    1. Prepare your answers to some general interview questions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      For example: Tell me about yourself or<\/em> What are your weaknesses and strengths<\/em>?<\/p>\n

      I won\u2019t get into this now because on our next article we will talk about the most common questions in an interview and how to answer them.<\/p>\n

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      1. Prepare questions for them<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        At the end of the interview the hiring manager most probably would ask you if you have any questions (2)\u201d. Don\u2019t say no. Show your interest. Some of the questions you could ask include:<\/p>\n

        What are the next steps in the hiring process?<\/em><\/p>\n

        What is the most challenging part of the position?<\/em><\/p>\n

        What can you tell me about the job apart from what was in the description<\/em>?<\/p>\n

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        1. Know the location of the interview<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Sometimes, the interview may take place at a location that you haven\u2019t been before so it is a good idea a couple of days before to go to the specific location. You can check the route, how long it takes to get there and if there is parking available. Either way, leave early so you can have time in case something happens. Take with you the contact information of the interviewer to call them and let them know (3).<\/p>\n

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          1. Dress code<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Dress professionally. You can\u2019t go wrong with a business attire. Depending on the company you can wear a more formal attire such as a suit or a business casual attire such as chinos with a shirt for men and a conservative dress or dress pants, skirt with a blouse for women (4). Even if you applied for a job as a server which may have a more casual environment you should look neat and polished. A khaki pants with a polo shirt would be appropriate.<\/p>\n

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            What not to wear<\/em>:<\/p>\n