| SolveYourProblem eLearning Series: Job Interviews
Help Me Nail My Job Interview!
( 11 pages )
What
Employers Are Looking For
When an employer
decides to conduct an interview with you, there are certain
things that they are looking for from you. Since everybody
wants to have a leg up when it comes to an interview, it
naturally seems appropriate to let you in on what
employers are evaluating you on during an interview.
So here is that list.
Your Enthusiasm: Employers want to know that you are willing
and eager to be a part of their company. Being fully stocked with knowledge
about the company is a sure fire way to show your enthusiasm.
Your
ability to speak clearly: If you approach an interview
mumbling and speaking slang, a prospective employer will
not see you as a professional.
Showing
your teamwork skills: You should show an example
of your ability to work as part of a team during your interview.
Leadership
skills: You should show your leadership abilities
by approaching your interview with an offensive train of
thought.
Problem
solving ability: Employers needs to know that
you can handle yourself when a problem arrives.
Work
related experience: You definitely want to show
that you have some experience in the field already, so
that the employer knows that you will not be overwhelmed.
Community
involvement: Employers love to see that you have
done volunteer work. It shows that you take pride in your
community, and a willingness to be a team player.
Company
knowledge: Again, this stipulates that employers
like to see you have done your research about their
company. It shows that your interest in working for them
is sincere.
Flexibility: Employers
want to know that you are able to go with the flow. It proves
that they can depend on you later.
Ambition
and Motivation: Ambitious people are generally
motivated enough to make great improvements in the company
as they are working their way up the ladder. Ambition usually
means more money for the company.
People
skills: Your ability to get along with others
is very important to an employer. They need to know that
you wont ruffle any feathers when you are hired.
Professional
appearance: Nobody wants a slob working in their
office. Be certain to dress appropriately for the job that
you are applying for.
Ability
to Multitask: This is getting to be a very necessary
skill in the workplace. Most days, you will be required
to multitask. Even if you are not, employers need to know
that you can do it without freaking out on them.
Computer
ease: These days, just about every company in
the world is running on computers. The ability to work
a computer with at least a minimal amount of ease is important.
It is best to keep a leg up on the most common software.
Reliability: Employers
want dependable and reliable people to work for them. Your
ability to arrive on time is a good place to start when trying
to prove that you possess this quality.
Employer
Evaluations: 3 Skill Sets
Employers are generally
monitoring and evaluating you on three skill sets during an
interview. Those three skill sets can easily be broken down
into these sections:
Content Skills
These skills
are directly related to performing a specific job in your
profession. You acquire these skills by learning your craft
in an
accredited school through specialized training, work experience,
attaining a degree, or internships. This shows an employer
that you are have acquired all of the knowledge you
will
need to perform your job efficiently.
If you do not
have this type of skill available, you can simply express
that you
are looking into specialized training, and/or would be willing
to start. It may not be exactly what the employer is looking
for, but it shows initiative.
Functional
Skills
These are the
skills that reflect your ability to work with others and
how you incorporate
data. This is where an employer decides whether or not you
are a team player. You can display this skill
by displaying your
past employment record and accomplishments that are directly
job related.
Generally an employer
will get an idea of your ability to work with others based
on your reasons for leaving previous jobs, whether or not you
were fired before, etc. If you have been fired before, dont
lie about it, and do not act bitter about it when discussing
the reason. This will not benefit you in the end. Be forthcoming
and sincere. Express that it was a learning experience for
you
and tell them what you learned from it. It reflects well on
your temperament.
Adaptive
Skills
This is a general
show of your personality and temperament. It also covers
your
self management skills. During your interview, the employer
will be evaluating you on your general ability to get along
with him/her. Your general personality traits are monitored
at this time.
When faced with
a difficult question, you do not want to get defensive or angry.
Just take a few seconds to think about what you should say rather
than say something you will regret. If you must, simply explain
that you are little nervous so that you can buy a few extra
seconds to answer.
You want to appear
at ease, (or as much so as you can) during your interview. You
want the employer to think that you anticipated everything that
he/she is going to say. Even if you are terrified at your replies,
do not let them see you sweat.
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