Job Interview Tactics

Job Interview Tactics



Gut Instinct Interviewers

* Are quick to make a decision about you
* Have their favorite questions they ask each time
* Will finish the interview quickly if they don’t like you
* don’t speak much about the job requirements

Tips to handle Gut Instinct Interviewers

* Work on your appearance and first impression
* Look good
* Act with confidence
* Smile

Personal and Feeling Interviewers

* Try to discover your values and feelings
* Ask a lot of questions on your personal qualities
* Want to know how you think and feel
* Will probe your character

Tips to handle Personal and Feeling Interviewers

* Take a look at the organization’s website
* Try to find information on the interviewer
* Do they contribute to any favourite charities
* Be prepared to speak about your values and how they can contribute to the position and the company

Conversational Interviewers

* Move from topic to topic
* Are easy going and conversational
* Will discuss the work culture informally
* Are relationship based
* Ask general questions about your career

Tips to handle Conversational Interviewers

* Think on your feet
* Be prepared and professional
* Be confident without being arrogant
* Be friendly and conversational

Behaviour Based Interviewers

* Will ask detailed questions and take notes
* Will use assessment tools
* Want to know about your past work experience
* Questions will be linked to the job
* Are objective and fact oriented

Tips to handle Behaviour Based Interviewers

* Know your skills and competencies and how they will add value to the organization
* What are your people skills and how will this add value
* Use I am compentent at … so will be able to …

No - No’s

* Don’t discuss your personal problems
* Don’t talk about salary (unless you’re asked)
* Don’t speak about religion, sex, age, gender
* Don’t make negative reference to anyone or any organizations