Job Interview Do's and Don'ts
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Becca and Armor offer essential tips for job interview preparation. They stress the importance of being well-prepared by reviewing your CV, understanding the company, and the job specifications. They advise arriving on time, making a positive first impression through confidence and appropriate attire, and being honest during the interview. The video also highlights the significance of the interview as a two-way process, encouraging viewers to assess if the company is a good fit for them. The hosts provide insights on discussing salary and asking questions to show enthusiasm and knowledge about the company.
Takeaways
- 📚 Preparation is key: Review your CV, the company, and the job specification to tailor your answers to the company's needs.
- 😌 Be relaxed but not too casual: Maintain a professional demeanor and remember you have an interview.
- ⏰ Punctuality matters: Arriving late can signal disorganization and jeopardize your chances.
- 🤝 First impressions count: Be confident, smile, and greet the interviewer with a handshake.
- 👔 Dress appropriately: Avoid overly casual attire to show respect for the job and the company.
- 📞 If you're running late, call and apologize: Communicate proactively to show respect for the interviewer's time.
- 💡 Be honest and prepared: Use your prepared answers to showcase your strengths positively.
- 💼 Understand the salary structure: Be aware of the market rate and discuss it with the interviewer.
- ❓ Ask questions: Engage in the interview by asking insightful questions about the company and the role.
- 🌟 Leave a lasting positive impression: Even if there are hiccups, strive to end the interview on a high note.
Q & A
What is the first step to prepare for a job interview according to the script?
-The first step to prepare for a job interview is to read through your CV, the company information, and the job specification to relate your answers back to the company's needs.
Why is it important to not be too relaxed before an interview?
-Being too relaxed can lead to overlooking the fact that you have an interview, which might result in showing up late or being unprepared, both of which can ruin your chances of landing the job.
What should you do if you know you'll be late for an interview?
-If you know you'll be late, you should call and apologize in advance, keeping the tone positive.
How does the script suggest making a good first impression at an interview?
-The script suggests making a good first impression by being confident, smiling, shaking the interviewer's hand, and dressing appropriately.
What does the script imply about dressing too casually for an interview?
-Dressing too casually implies that you don't care about the job, the company, or the interviewer, which can negatively impact your chances of getting hired.
Why is it important to be honest during an interview according to the script?
-Being honest is important because it allows you to showcase yourself in a positive way using your prepared answers, rather than making things up.
What is the script's stance on discussing salary during an interview?
-The script suggests discussing salary as it is a market rate for the position and it's important to ask questions to understand the compensation package.
How does the script describe the interview process?
-The script describes the interview as a two-way process where both the interviewer is assessing if the candidate is a good fit, and the candidate should assess if the company is a good fit for them.
What should you do to show enthusiasm during the interview?
-To show enthusiasm, highlight everything you've learned about the company and maintain a positive attitude throughout the interview.
Why is it crucial to leave a lasting positive impression, even if you were late?
-Leaving a lasting positive impression is crucial because it can help counteract any negative impact from being late and shows your continued interest and professionalism.
Outlines
📝 Interview Preparation Tips
Becca and Armor from the Workgroup introduce the video by emphasizing the importance of interview preparation. They suggest reading through your CV, understanding the company and job specifications, and being punctual. It's advised to be relaxed but not to the point of neglecting the interview. If you're running late, it's courteous to call and apologize. The video stresses the importance of first impressions, including dressing appropriately and being confident. It also touches on the importance of honesty during the interview and using prepared answers to present oneself positively. The video ends with a reminder that interviews are a two-way process, where you should assess if the company is a good fit for you as well.
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Keywords
💡Preparation
💡Relaxation
💡Punctuality
💡First Impressions
💡Honesty
💡Two-Way Process
💡Salary Negotiation
💡Enthusiasm
💡Positive Impression
💡Interviewer
💡Appropriate Attire
Highlights
Preparation is key: Take time to read your CV, the company, and job specification.
Relax but don't ignore the interview preparation.
Avoid showing up late to an interview as it indicates disorganization.
If you're running late, call and apologize to the interviewer.
First impressions are crucial: Be confident, smile, and dress appropriately.
Avoid overly casual attire that might suggest a lack of interest.
Interviewers are human and understand that life happens; communication is key.
Be honest and use prepared answers to showcase your strengths.
Discuss salary expectations realistically, considering the market rate.
Ask questions to show your interest and to assess if the company is a good fit for you.
Remember that interviews are a two-way process.
Show enthusiasm and highlight what you've learned about the company.
Always aim to leave a lasting positive impression, even if you were late.
Avoid making things up or exaggerating your qualifications.
Ensure your attire is professional and appropriate for the company culture.
Maintain a positive tone throughout the interview.
Use the interview as an opportunity to assess the company's culture and fit.
Ask about the company's growth plans and opportunities for advancement.
Inquire about the company's values and how they align with your own.
Transcripts
[Applause]
you've got the call and you've been
invited for the job interview
my name's Becca and armor is also here
at the workgroup and today we're going
to be preparing the interview do's and
don'ts to help take away and strength
preparation is key take time to read for
your CV the company and job
specification to relate your answers
back to the company needs relax but
don't be so relaxed to ignore the fact
that you have an interview tomorrow
showing up late to an interview tells
the interviewer you're unorganized and
couldn't ruin your chances of landing
the job remember your interviewer is a
person they understand life happens and
so if you truly know you'll be running
late call and apologize keep the tone
positive first impressions count
be confident smile take your
interviewers hand and dressed
appropriately don't do a sam wearing
clothes that are way too casual showing
you don't care about the job company or
interviewer basically it's late and it's
when it's late
[Music]
[Music]
so Sammy says here you must company you
know
oh no actually that was basically I was
just too good for that
I just kept coming up with these poor
some ideas and they just couldn't handle
they couldn't see you don't get credit
for making things up be honest and use
your prepared answers to showcase
yourself in a positive way so some of
the salary is fairly market rate for all
holidays they go up at the time but
you'll start on just a basic two days
anyways remember an interview is a
two-way process as much as an
interviewer is looking to see if you're
a good fit for them you should be
looking to see if the company is a good
fit feet so Rebecca the salary as
discusses it's very market rate for the
position to the interviewer and always
ask questions so Rebecca what's major
remember you didn't do all that
preparation for the sake of it show
enthusiasm and highlight to the
interviewer everything you've learned
about the company even if you were late
it's always important to leave a lasting
positive impression of yourself okay oh
you poor by the week yep thank you guys
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