掌握第一次面試！ ！

In this class I will break this down to four segments:

1) Why do you want to work here?

In this segment, this is a question that is usually brought up after going over Educational History, and Work Experience.  When one is asked this question, they really need to give it some thought, and cannot simply say, "Well I need a Job.", or "I want to make money." They need to respond what do they know about this company, and how they can be an asset to the company. The interviewer then may respond asking for more detail, on how hiring them will benefit the company. This is very important, because the person being interviewed needs to go into some detail on what makes them different from the other candidates. What does he/she have that the other candidates do not have.

2) Strengths and weaknesses 

This is one that is asked in a lot of interviews, and so it important that the student thinks what is a strength they possess, and how will this help with the overall atmosphere of the workplace. When it comes to weaknesses we all have some, and you need to answer this in a way where you will not jeopardize your chances. But more importantly, how are you trying to change this weakness into a strength.

3) Goals  Where do you see yourself in two years...five years?

These questions are also one that are asked frequently in job interviews, and although I personally do not like these questions, there is a reason why the company asks them. They do it on order to determine will this candidate be around for a significant amount of time. I will go into detail, of what to say, but more importantly what not to say.

4) What to ask the interviewer

The final segment goes into what to ask the interviewer. This is often overlooked by many, and it actually is very important. The reason for this is that even though the student is applying for the job, they too are interviewing the potential employer. I will go into what questions that needs to be asked such as:

1) "What is it about this place that you like? ( referring to the interviewer ), describe the atmosphere." This is crucial, because it is the atmosphere of the company that will get people to stay.

2) "If you choose to hire me, what would expect from me on my first day?" This goes into more detail, so the student can find out if this is the right place for them.

3) "Is there a chance for upward mobility ( moving up in the company )?" The immediate answer will most likely be yes, but it is important for the student to find out how this can be achieved.

4) "What are the next steps?" This final question is actually optional, and should only be asked if the student is interested in the job.

These questions should give the student an idea if this is the right place for them. I will also go into what not to ask the interviewer, so one can avoid the risk of jeopardizing their chances of being hired.