Job Hunting (Как успешно пройти собеседование). Маркушевская Л.П - 30 стр.

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You should be aware that:
Interviews may be conducted by one or by several people; for some jobs there
may be more than one interview.
The interview is the opportunity for the applicant to project his/her personality
and to convince the interviewer(s) of his/her suitability for this job.
If the name of the interviewer does not appear in any correspondence, this should
be obtained from the receptionist or secretary. It gives a much better impression if the
applicant is able to say “Good morning, Mr. Sergeev” rather than just “Good morning”.
Do not shake hands or bow until the interviewer does so.
Do not sit down until you are asked to do so.
QUESTIONS TO AN EMPLOYER
1. I understand this is a good position. Could you tell me a little more about what I'll be
doing on the job?
2. In general what type of person are you looking for?
3. Where will I be working?
4. How many people will I be working with (co-workers, clients, customers, patients,
etc.)?
5. Who is this company's major competitor and how do you rate your chances
tomorrow?
6. When does someone need to start work?
7. When do you plan to make your decision?
8. What is the hiring proccss here? Will there be a second interview?
9. Would it be possible to have a tour of the office? Could I meet the people I will be
working with?
10. Do you offer training so that employees can upgrade their skills?
11. How will my job performance be evaluated?
12. Do you have a job with good prospects of promotion?
13. What do you consider the ideal experience for this job?
14. What kind of characteristics do you most like to find in people in this position?
15. What is the biggest challenge facing this department right now?
16. How is the department organized?
NOTE!
AT THE CLOSE OF INTERVIEW
Seldom will you be offered the position you want at the end of an interview. An
employer will need some time to consider you for the position. The employer may have
other applicants scheduled for interviews. You may be the best applicant so far. Still the
employer must check other options if the position need not to be filled immediately.
Usually an interviewer will conclude with the employer saying «I'll be contacting
you soon to let you know my decision». Whatever date the interviewer gives, respond
with: Then if I have not heard from you for 4-5 days is it all right for me to call you?
Most interviewers will say «Of course».