Need to brush up on your interview skills? Just follow these tips and practice them: 1. Practice in the mirror. When you're at home, pretend you're in an interview and maintain eye contact with yourself in the mirror. 2. Schedule a mock interview at C-102. You will be evaluated on your interviewing skills, etiquette, and presentation. The interview will be tailored to the position you are applying to and will be like an actual interview when you walk in. You can also set up mock interviews with friends.  3. Learn about interview questions. Get familiar with commonly asked questions and your responses to them.  Some examples of commonly asked questions interviews are:  Tell me about yourself What are your greatest strengths? Weaknesses? Why do you feel you'll be successful in this position? Where do you see yourself in five years? Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. ...

Research- The very first thing to do before you even start practicing for the interview is to research the company you’re going to interview with. The employer expects you to talk about the following: how did you hear about this opening, why you want to work here, and what do you know about the company. That’s just the beginning, so you want to make sure you make a great impression on the employer.   This can be achieved by knowing about the company. You can go the company’s website and read the section “About Us”, the Facebook page, or Twitter profile.   These are the things that will give you an idea of what the company is actually about and what they’re expecting from you.   Practice-   It’s one of the most crucial things that must be done in order to ace an interview. You will never get a job if you don’t rehearse for an interview. No matter how smart you are, you always have to prep.   One of the best ways to prepare your responses is creating ...

We are living in age where more and more companies are now using video interviews at some stage in the hiring process.   Video interviews can be a great way to connect with a potential employer without having to travel. So if you’re asked to participate in a video interview, you’ll want to make sure you’re ready. Video interviews should be taken just as seriously as an in person interview. Here is what you need to know to prepare for a video interview: Familiarize yourself with how your webcam and camera work . Make sure that you troubleshoot any potential technical difficulties are dealt with beforehand. Make sure the camera is also on eye level that you are looking directly in the camera.   Ensure that your surroundings are neat and not visually distracting . A plain wall, a screen, a bookshelf (with nothing odd on the shelves) is fine. Make sure the location is quiet, i.e; coffee shops with noisy backgrounds, screaming toddler, pets, etc.   Dress app...

So your interview is two days away and you’re nervous because you were told that it will be a group interview and you don’t know what to expect. For many job candidates, group interviews can be intimidating and nerve racking. To overcome this fear and embrace the group interview process one must understand the purposes of a group interview.    What is a Group interview? Group interviews involve bringing you into an interview with several other candidates who are contending for the same position. All candidates in the group are interviewed simultaneously. In this setting, Employers are assessing “skills” such as problem solving skills, communication skills and team work.   Employers can get a better insight on how you will handle any stressful situation that may arise. Types of group interviews formats usually consists of group discussions and activities. In this scenario, the candidates involved are either asked to solve a problem that is given or each candidat...

Finding your dream job can be long, difficult and at times even frustrating. After spending hours perfecting your resume, researching relevant positions and filling out numerous job applications it is time to prepare for the final step, your interview . Like other steps in the job search process preparing for an interview requires thorough research of the position offered, the organization and the skills desired in a successful candidate. Initiating an effective and specific research prior to attending the interview is a key factor to landing the job. During the interview it is expected of a good candidate to show dedication to work ethics and strong will to learn.    The general guidelines of providing an effective answer for a job interview questions are the same for both difficult and simple ones. An answer should be: ·    Direct – Answer all aspects of the question discussed while providing a significant amount of detail. ·    Concise...

                                                          Interviewing What are some typical interview questions and good responses? Typical Interview questions vary depending on the type of job you are getting, but some of the most common questions are: Why do you want to work for us? ( Talk about it's mission, environment, and even why you like the company.) Tell me about yourself. ( DO NOT : Talk about personal things. DO: Talk about your skills and accomplishments.) Why should we hire you? ( Sell yourself by trying to impress them for example talk about your experience, accomplishments, and skills.) How did you hear about us? ( Always do research beforehand about the company. If you have heard of the company it should be easy, but if its your first time hearing about the company just be honest and show that you've done yo...

We all know that to get a good job in today's economy is not simple, but in most cases are really competitive. Hence in order to get a job, you need to concentrate and do the the best of your ability to Ace an interview. Although the pressure is on you and on your skills, but the interviewer is also has numerous amount pressure on him/her - interviewer has a small amount of time in his/her hands to see that indeed you are the right candidate for the job.  1.) What are some typical interview questions and good responses?    One of the most obvious question: Can you do the job? First of all it is important to know that though this question may sound easy, but it is more complex than you may think. Every interviewer tries to find your skills that are required to have in order to do the job, so it is important to bring relevant skills to the job that you are applying for. The answer should be yes, and then highlight your skills, your similar previous job e...

***************Job Interview************* A interview is a chance to shine, whatever you applying for you first job or not, Here are some tips that  could help you to success  in your first interview.          First of all make sure you prepare some questions them might ask you for example"     the interviewer would like to know about you, he may ask you question to know you better like: Tell me about yourself? What are your  strengths and weakness? Why do you chose this organisation? Why should we hired you? How do you see yourself in five years? Do you have any question for me? You would like know also that there is two types or interviews      Individual interviews Groups Interviews   Whatever kind of  interview you are  facing, just remember   you are there to shine .   Here are some tips which may help you, before, duri...