Interview Skills

The best way to practice for an interview is to prepare for it in sections. There are over 100 questions that interviewers commonly use at all levels and it would simply be impossible to discuss them all in this article, so I have picked a few of the most commonly used questions.



The Introduction



This is regarded as the most important question in the entire interview.the answers should sound natural and not scripted, kept short and summarised. Used as an answer to the question; " tell me about yourself", you are advised to limit your response to work related facts unless otherwise instructed.



Confidence, eye contact and body posture all play a significant role which should be taken into consideration. When speaking remember to apply the correct speed to provide clarity and try and listen to the questions, so that you do not provide irrelevant information.



2. Why do you want to work for this organisation?



Preparation for a suitable answer should include the following:



Career goals and objectives.

Training Programmes offered by the organisation.

Expansion plans that the organisation may have.

An overseas portfolio.

A challenging working environment.

A particular aspect of the Company that is directly related to your educational background or experience.





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What kind of salary do you need?



This is often regarded as a trick question, however a diplomatic answer would be; "I require a salary that is in line with both my experience and educational background".



An interviewer may still press you for a specific amount, as they need to know if they can manage your salary expectations from the outset.



Do some research about salaries before your interview, so if pressed you can come up with a realistic salary. My advice is to take the current economic climate into consideration and remain realistic with your answer.



Skill base:



My students are always told to prepare a list of skills that they have, which can be can be applied to a multitude of different questions. This list may include:



Time manager

Team player

Multi tasker

Planner

Lead by example

Hands on

Problem solver

Strong delegator

Communicator

Approachable

Flexible management style

Ability to prioritise

Forward thinker

Meet deadlines

Accept change



There are many more, however the most important fact here is not the vocabulary but their definitions because an interview may ask you to demonstrate how you have applied a skill to a specific situation that you faced at work. Your skill base should never sound rehearsed!.



Currently I have over 25 students who are practicing for job interviews, most are planning a move to another country. I teach in; Taiwan, Japan, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Australia, Netherlands, Brazil and Turkey. My Portfolio includes; Doctors, Pilots, Police, Teachers, Engineers, Architects, HR Managers, Call centre operators, students and Bankers.



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Sanj Saigal

Learnenglishonline001@gmail.com

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