How to ace a job interview with Page Personnel 5 Tips for a Succesful Interview Whether you are actively looking for a job, or wish to give your career new inputs, these 5 Tips will help you. Following these guidelines will help you go successfully through the recruitment process, establish self-esteem to ensure a positive meeting with a potential employer thereby maximizing the opportunity of standing out from the other candidates 1. Cover letter Purpose: • • • • Convince the reader to look at your resume Call attention to the most important elements of your background Reflect your attitude Provide or refer to any information specifically requested Check: • Well laid out and structured • Correct grammar and spelling 2. Resume Purpose: • The CV reflects you, from its presentation to its content • Allows the recruiter to see at a glance how you can contribute to a company Check: • • • • Ensure that any periods between roles are fully explained If you cannot produce a professional document about yourself, an employer may conclude that you are unlikely to have the competencies to fit an important job Highlight achievements to demonstrate your successes Do not make false or exaggerated claims. Honesty is always the best approach 3. Preparing for the interview Purpose: • Be ready on the day of the interview to feel more comfortable and confident • Avoid extra stress not being able to answer some key questions Check: • • • • Be prepared to introduce yourself in 10 minutes Be familiar with your CV: be prepared to answer questions about it Job description: read the description thoroughly and think of ways in which your experience would benefit the company Devote some time to prepared questions which you would like to ask about the company/job description WWW.PAGEPERSONNEL.CH WWW.PAGEPERSONNEL.PL TEMPORARY & PERMANENT RECRUITMENT TEMPORARY & PERMANENT RECRUITMENT How to ace a job interview with Page Personnel 4. Interview Purpose: • • • • Gather information on position and employer Evaluate position, job-setting, co-workers Determine if position is suitable – “Do I want to work here?” Communicate information about yourself – convince employer to hire you because you are qualified for the job Progress: • Presentation: first impressions are important and the interviewer will expect to see you in professional attire for the meeting • Punctuality: ensure that you are well prepared for finding the right directions. If you do find yourself unavoidably late, notify the company immediately, providing the estimated time of your arrival • Body language: ensure a firm handshake and smile on the first encounter. Maintain a comfortable level of eye contact throughout. Be alert and enthusiastic • Tips: o Demonstrate the knowledge you have acquired about the company o Ask about career progression o Listen to what is being asked of you o In case of any doubts or reservations about the position, discuss them with your consultant after the interview 5. After the interview • • • • • Write down a short summary of the interview Note areas which you feel went well Note any questions you found difficult to answer Call your Page Personnel consultant and provide feedback Send an email to your interviewer to thank him/her and to show your continued interest Our Office Page Personnel - Warszawa Ul. Zlota 59 00 - 120 Warszawa Zlote Tarasy , Budynek Lumen 5 pietro Tel: + 48 (0) 22 319 30 00 Fax: +48 (0) 22 319 30 55 contact@pagepersonnel.pl WWW.PAGEPERSONNEL.CH WWW.PAGEPERSONNEL.PL TEMPORARY & PERMANENT RECRUITMENT TEMPORARY & PERMANENT RECRUITMENT