A Job Interview Should not Unnverve You ?

Do job interviews unnerve you? Think of it the other way around. The employer is there to convince you that you should invest your time and energy building a career over their dreams.

It is not a matter of uprightness or conceitedness. You are willing to spend to devote your expertise, time and substantial effort into this enterprise. It is standard good concern.

If is an entry level job for you that is one thing. However if you are effect making a lateral move- remember that in your present position people know you so to speak and you have proven yourself. In effect you are a good candidate who has proved themselves and quality in any form does not come cheap. It may look good – in fact the new jobs are available presented as “getting in on the ground floor.” The grass may be greener on the other side but it still have to be cut and cared for. And you have nice lawn already. Well at least it should appear that way to the interviewer.

What questions should you ask and how should you prepare for these important events?

First of all you can ask what are the strengths and weaknesses of the firm. You would be amazed at how often this issue is muddled or even hidden. Does the organization have main goals and purpose defined? What are the major products or services? Are there upcoming products or changes in the pipeline of goods and services?
Is the firm addressing major issues?

It never hurts to ask what skills, education, experience and knowledge are required to qualify by the position so that you can better hone your approach. Similarly what personal qualities and traits are best desired for the job? Does the jobs involve defined duties or is the job description and duties in a state of flux or perhaps even worse not defined until into the fire.

What about the question of money? There are two differing views on asking about money and salary. Some think it is crash and insulting. Yet others insist that if you do not ask about salary and bonuses you are showing that you are not a practical person and in the end are not really serious about the job. As they say it is your choice depending on how you read the tea leaves so to speak. Remember that it is you who will pay the price.

Lastly look to the concern that the employer places on employee values and welfare. Does the firm really have sincere concerns regarding the personal and career growth of their employees? Look for emphasis on training, industry contacts, on the job and outsourced training and education that are practical and purposeful rather than a sugar coated approach that is only done for appearances and presentation effects after the horse has bolted so to speak from the corporate barn.

Finally this taking an active rather than a passive approach in the interview process may alarm and concern you. You may consider that you are being too forceful and even abusive and demanding even before you have the job so to speak. As with everything in life it is all about how you present yourself. These points are being made to a person who is already established in the workforce or in an industry. If you are a person looking at an entry level job that is a diffident matter. Everyone has to pay for experience in life one way or another .If you present yourself as a serious, well prepared candidate who has a lot to offer the firm and is a careful well prepared person who is genuinely concerned about making a major jump and is well is in for the long haul that is a good thing. However if the interviewer takes exception to your questions you may be in for a taste of what life is really like at the new place of employment. You may well have saved yourself a lot of aggravation.

William Iker http://www.ace-training.net www.aceemploymentservices.net

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