Be prepared
for the job interview!
Applying for a job has always been a challenge for both the future employee and the employer. Undelucram.ro aims to improve the candidate's experience in the selection process, but also to help employers better understand the needs of future employees and how they could be compatible with the new position and work environment.
How to approach the job interview and what information is essential for your success? The preparation process behind a successful job interview.
What are the steps
to the job interview?
Do you want to know as many details as possible about the job interview and its importance for the final decision? Here are the steps that can help you get closer to the stage of the job interview:
Analyze the job requirements and evaluate if your application could meet the selection criteria of the employer;
Calibrate the skills, competencies and experience you have with the employer's need and how he wants to reward you;
Show your willingness to answer any questions or tests to prove you are the right candidate;
Evaluate the potential employer in terms of organizational culture, values, vision, mission and work environment;
Anticipate how your first interaction with the HR specialist will unfold and prepare yourself with information about the company, position, and industry;
Apply only for those jobs that you know about and that meet your needs;
What are the elements that can differentiate you from other candidates?
Attract the attention of employers with a visually appealing online CV format! Help them get to know you better and highlight your most important professional achievements, skills, competences and your motivation for the position you are applying for!
The cover letter is meant to highlight how well you know the company you applied to and the characteristics of the job you applied for. Make sure that the information you prepare is customized so that your application stands out when there are candidates with equal training and qualifications.
Follow the company you have been invited to interview at Undelucram.ro! It is vital that you are informed about the employer on the company's website, social media and the press at the job interview. However, we want you to know that by following a company in our community you will find the information you need for the phase you are in from both the candidates and employers perspective.
Tips from the age of digitization
The current context is also a good opportunity to prepare a video CV that will help you keep up with advances in HR digitisation, will set you apart from most candidates, allow you to demonstrate your creativity, showcase your personality and highlight your key skills and competencies. Depending on your performance, the position you are applying for and the selection process defined by the employer, such a CV may save you from a physical interview or other steps in the initial recruitment phase.
How do you ensure your success for the
job interview?
1
KNOW THE TYPES OF INTERVIEWS
The telephone interview
In most cases, this is considered a pre-interview in order to find out important information in the selection process that was not mentioned in the job desciption or in the CV, by the candidate;
Online interview
It is considered the preliminary testing method and is performed using platforms such as Skype/Zoom/Teams that also offer video interaction. Make sure you can meet the technical specifications, you have the right atmosphere and outfit!
The classic, physical interview
It is often the way to decide if you are one of the qualified candidates for the next stage of evaluation or maybe even direct employment.
2
FIND OUT WHAT THE STAGES OF A JOB INTERVIEW ARE:
Introduction - The people present introduce themselves and create the discussion framework;
Initial Questions - The interviewer will help you relax with some introductory questions about yourself and how you found out the position is open;
Central Questions - You will discuss the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for your job and your application;
Situational Questions - You will be asked to describe situations in which you have been exposed to various challenges or interactions and how you have reacted or acted;
3
PREPARING YOURSELF FOR THE JOB
INTERVIEW
The current context is a good opportunity to prepare a video CV that will help you keep up with the progress in digitization of human resources, will differentiate you from most candidates, will allow you to prove your creativity, to present your personality and highlight your key skills and competencies. Depending on your performance, the position for which you apply and the selection process defined by the employer, such a CV may exempt you from the physical interview or other stages of the initial recruitment phase.
Job Interview
The interview is the positive sum of all previous efforts in the job application process, and we want you to be as prepared as possible in this process.
To maximise your chances of success at a job interview, we come to you with a detailed piece of practical advice from HR specialists on CVs, cover letters and how to prepare for your first contact with your future employer.
As for the stages following the interview, most of the time, the candidate will participate in 3 interviews and possibly, domain-specific assessment tests of competences or skills. Your invitation and participation in each of these stages is a confirmation of your performance in the preliminary stages.
10 RULES FOR SUCCESS
DURING THE JOB INTERVIEW:
1. It is extremely important that all the information mentioned above in the application is veridical and supported by arguments and examples during the interview;
2. Know your interlocutor! It means that you research in advance details about: company (company website, social networks, press) and the person who will interview you (check on Linkedin the position occupied, previous experience and try to figure out what the personality) ;
3. Review the job description and make sure you can justify compatibility with your previous experience and motivation;
4. Avoid generalities and for any statement or opinion try to exemplify;
5. Pay attention to the non-verbal language and simulate the interview at home by anticipating how the interview will go or the types of questions you may be asked;
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