An important part of preparing well for an interview is researching your employer and the position you are applying for. You need to have all the background information about the company/organization you are applying for. Recruiters find it quite impressive when their candidates have knowledge about their company and it’s brand and job expectations.
Once you know what position you want to apply for, look into the company’s website and see what it’s all about. Read up on their “About Us” section and see what their brand represents, what they are known for and what they offer. It’ll be a sweet surprise when they realize you know what you are talking about and make you that much more commendable. Don’t forget to look into the job position so you can find out exactly what they are expecting from you as a new recruit.
Most employers are giving you a test trial on your interview, and now many recruiters, do the test run then call you back for a second one. If you impress them enough with your knowledge and confidence, there are higher chances of you being called to a second interview.
Now some people may get disheartened because there may be a lot of candidates, some maybe more qualified than you, but Jenny Rogers, the author of Job Interview Success: Be Your Own Coach, states, "Myth: there's no point of putting too much effort into preparation because you may not get the job. Reality: The person who does the most research is the one with the best chance." (Rogers, 2011, Ch.2 pg. 31)
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References
Rogers, J. (2011) Job Interview Succes: Be Your Own Coach. http://web.b.ebscohost.com.library.sheridanc.on.ca/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/bmxlYmtfXzM4MjQ3N19fQU41?sid=391f986e-f6a9-40ba-9758-98ef54ca122c@sessionmgr101&vid=0&format=EB&lpid=lp_29&rid=0
Ei2 Career Support Inc. (Publisher). (2009). Company Related vs. Work Related. [Digital Image]. Retrieved from http://ei2careersupport.com/interview_basic_EN.html
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