A Guide To Job Interviews

Once you have sent your CV and application form, the next step in securing your dream job is the interview.

The first step was sending your application and after careful review by the company, you are seen as candidate for the vacant position.It is likely that the employer advertised for the position in the local press, or online. Some also use head hunters.

The first impression employers always look at is your resume.As a good CV is your only way of securing an interview you must ensure it is written well, with good spelling and grammar.

Your CV states personal details and achievements. At the interview stage the interviewer will want to learn much more about you.Interviewers commonly ask to describe your previous role and what you have achieved with your last employer. An interviewer may be interested in learning about how you dealt with certain work situations and how you learned to overcome any problems.

Family and social life may also be discussed, so the interviewer can get a feel for your personality and how you interact with others.

You will be asked to describe your ideal career path and discuss why you would like to work for that particular employer. If you are being interviewed for vacant John Lewis Job Vacancies, tell them why you like John Lewis as a company.

Companies like to understand how driven applicants are, and if they are serious about working for their organisation.

Companies follow a certain budget in hiring qualified personnel which is why the interviewer will ask how much one desires to get for the job.If you salary expectations are too high you may be rejected or asked to consider a reduction.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. It shows you are interested and want to learn more about the role or the organisation.

This is the best time to know a little bit more the company one might be working in and to get a feel of the potential company.

Don’t be surprised to learn that there is a second interview. Many companies like to see applicants more than once before making their decision.