4 tips to succeed in your first job interview
18 April 2013
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Text: New graduate, you are looking for your first job and you are going to have your first interview... Follow the guide.
Be polite
Arriving on time, shaking the interviewer's hand before and after the interview, maintaining a good posture; these may seem commonplace, but it's always good to reiterate their importance. For all professions, including the most technical ones, looking your best is a sign of politeness. It conveys a serious image and puts the recruiter at ease.
Show professionalism
Just because you are a recent graduate doesn't mean you don't know anything about the field! Talk about your internships, use professional jargon, name the software you know how to use, bring documents that prove you have completed projects... In short, show that you master your subject.
Get involved
Having prepared answers is one thing, asking the right questions is another, and shows your motivation. These may relate to the exact tasks you will have to perform or to the company itself. Taking notes can help you stay alert.
Reassure your interviewer
A recent graduate is more likely to change jobs than an experienced candidate, and recruiters know this. Demonstrating a desire for long-term commitment is a key factor in recruitment. To do this, project yourself by explaining, for example, the career path you would like to follow in the coming years.
Careerbuilder.fr
Posted on April 18, 2013.
Be polite
Arriving on time, shaking the interviewer's hand before and after the interview, maintaining a good posture; these may seem commonplace, but it's always good to reiterate their importance. For all professions, including the most technical ones, looking your best is a sign of politeness. It conveys a serious image and puts the recruiter at ease.
Show professionalism
Just because you are a recent graduate doesn't mean you don't know anything about the field! Talk about your internships, use professional jargon, name the software you know how to use, bring documents that prove you have completed projects... In short, show that you master your subject.
Get involved
Having prepared answers is one thing, asking the right questions is another, and shows your motivation. These may relate to the exact tasks you will have to perform or to the company itself. Taking notes can help you stay alert.
Reassure your interviewer
A recent graduate is more likely to change jobs than an experienced candidate, and recruiters know this. Demonstrating a desire for long-term commitment is a key factor in recruitment. To do this, project yourself by explaining, for example, the career path you would like to follow in the coming years.
Careerbuilder.fr
Posted on April 18, 2013.
