{"id":7953,"date":"2020-06-16T15:10:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T12:10:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ekonomit.fi\/?page_id=7953"},"modified":"2020-06-17T10:46:16","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T07:46:16","slug":"job-interview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ekonomit.fi\/en\/working-life-databank\/job-seeking-is-active-work\/job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Job interview is your chance to acquire information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the job interview, the recruiter tries to find out whether you, your qualities and motivation, as well as your professional aspirations, life situation, self-image and values, are a good fit for the position in question. On the other hand, the interview is also your chance to acquire essential information on the position and the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does the job interview progress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Often in the beginning of the interview you\u2019ll hear about the organisation, the position and its requirements. After this, the recruiter wants to know about you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first question often is: Tell me briefly about yourself. Prepare for this, think about how to explain your background in a clear and concise manner. Be prepared to elaborate on the elements of your CV. Check our tips for a perfect elevator pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be prepared to be interviewed in different languages. Often you are also asked to perform a work-related assignment. In the end of the interview, the interviewer often explains you the recruitment process and its schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepare for the interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • Put yourself in the recruiter\u2019s shoes: why should he or she hire you?<\/li>
  • Think about situations where your qualities and approach have been critical. Telling a good story is always a good idea!<\/li>
  • Before the interview, acquire as much information on the applied positition and the employer as possible.<\/li>
  • Prepare a few questions to the employer as well. By asking questions, you\u2019ll give a competent and motivated impression. At the same time you\u2019ll find out whether the position corresponds to your expectations.<\/li>
  • Practice aloud to gain confidence.<\/li>
  • In the job interview<\/li>
  • Well prepared is half done. Focus on the dialogue and remember that it\u2019s only natural to be nervous.<\/li>
  • Introduce yourself with confidence: first impression is crucial!<\/li>
  • Maintain eye contact and pay attention to all persons present.<\/li>
  • Answer politely and truthfully, as concretely as possible and always with sound reasoning.<\/li>
  • Don\u2019t mind silence, it gives everybody time to think.<\/li>
  • Being nervous is acceptable.<\/li>
  • Acquire all the information needed to decide whether you want to accept the position if it\u2019s offered to you. Also investigate the conditions of the potential employment contract.<\/li>
  • Find out what the next step in the recruitment process is.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Typical questions in a job interview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • Tell me briefly about yourself.<\/li>
    • What is your current job, do you like it?<\/li>
    • What are the tasks you have liked the most in your previous jobs?<\/li>
    • Why do you apply for this post?<\/li>
    • Are you applying for other jobs as well?<\/li>
    • What will you loose if you leave your current job?<\/li>
    • What do you expect from your new team leader, colleagues and team members?<\/li>
    • What skills would you like to develop?<\/li>
    • Describe your management style.<\/li>
    • How do you follow the development of your professional field?<\/li>
    • What are your long-term career plans?<\/li>
    • What makes you stressed?<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Questions you can ask<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      • What should I achieve in this position within the first six months?<\/li>
      • How is my contribution and performance measured in this position?<\/li>
      • What are the long-term expectations in this position?<\/li>
      • What is the job content in practice?<\/li>
      • What are the key tasks in this job?<\/li>
      • What are the biggest challenges in this job?<\/li>
      • How does the company\u2019s near future look like?<\/li>
      • What are the expected major changes in the organisation in near future?<\/li>
      • How is the manager\u2019s management style, and your management style?<\/li>
      • How is the working culture and atmosphere in the company? What influences them?<\/li>
      • Who are the key customers of the company?<\/li>
      • What are the perspectives for career development within the organisation?<\/li>
      • What are the possibilities for training and self-development?<\/li>
      • What is the schedule of the recruitment process?<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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