Ok, so I have a job interview tomorrow with Pauls, an Australian milk / dairy company. The position I am going for is sales merchandiser. It is casual 28 - 35 hours / week. What sort of questions do they usually ask for a role like this?
What should I prepare for?
So far, I have done some research into the company (who owns it, where they distribute, what they sell, etc). Also, I have answers to "why are you leaving your current job", but what else would they be likely to ask me?
Please help me out here, I really would like this job.
Thanks,
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Hi Martin. This will help:
Interview Techniques
General Tips & Advice
Before your interview find out everything you can about the company. Keep a copy of your application and re-read it before the interview and think through your own career and the questions they might ask you. You should try to anticipate the general questions which they will ask and also prepare some questions to ask them. (See below)
To do well at the interview you will need to convince the interviewer you are sufficiently qualified to do the job. You will also need to show that you are motivated enough to get the job done well and that you will fit in with the company's organizational structure and the team in which you will work.
You should dress smartly for the interview and should leave home earlier than you need to on the day of the interview - you may be delayed by traffic or for other reasons. Be courteous to all employees of the company. At the interview itself you must be positive about yourself and your abilities - but do not waffle.
Questions to Ask at Interview
The interview is a two-way process. The company interviewing you will want to find out whether you are suitable to the position and you will want to find out if the company and position are right for you. You should therefore ensure that you have enough information to make up your mind whether you want the job. For example:
•What will be my responsibilities?
•Where will I fit into the overall organization?
•Who will I report to?
•Where does he/she fit in the structure?
•Who, if anyone, will report to me?
•How experienced are they?
•What do you expect me to do in the first 6 months?
•What level of performance do you expect from me?
•Who are your customers?
•Where is the company going? Expansion plans?
•What are the chances of advancement/promotion in this position? When?
•What will be my salary, benefits and bonuses? [Do not bring this up too early in the interview - wait until they are sold on you.]
•Will travelling be required in this position?
•Will relocation be required now or in the future?
•What training do you provide?
•When will you decide on the appointment?
•What is the next step?
Questions you might be asked on interview day
•Tell me a little about yourself.
•Explain a situation in which you were working with a negative person. How did you handle it?
•What was your most favourite class in college and why?
•What was your least favourite class in college and why?
•Who was your favourite professor in college?
•What type of work did you do at your former employer (internship).
•How would you describe yourself (e.g. Are you hardworking, intelligent, etc)?
•Maybe some technical questions related to the job.
•What do you know about our company? How do you think you can help us achieve our goals?Interview Body Language
When you are being interviewed it is very important that you give out the right signals. You should always look attentive - so do not slouch in your chair. Never lie to anyone in an interview, your body language and tone of voice or the words you use will probably give you away - classic body language giveaways include scratching your nose and not looking directly at the other person when you are speaking to them. If you have a moustache you may want to consider shaving it off - people with moustaches can be perceived as being aggressive. You can always grow it again once you have got the job. Do's and Don'ts
•Being unprepared for the interview - you should always prepare thoroughly before any interview (this will also make you feel more confident at the interview).
•Poor/limp handshake - always a bit of a no-no. Practice with a friend.
•Saying unfavourable things about previous employers - the employer will be wondering what you will say about them if you leave their employment.
•Being aggressive or acting in a superior way - nobody like this so don't do it.
•Making excuses for failings.
Good luck on the day, Bob
How to Succeed in a Job Interview
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