Are you going to a job interview? Be prepared!

Source: No No's >> To avoid  

Nothing can be so nervous than to go to a job interview. But think through, you are having the opportunity to sell yourself!!!

 Since 2010, when I graduated and started to work in Canada, I experienced 4 job hunting (as an immigrant, you are going to get lots of contract term, initially it scares, then you get use to). 

Interviews was another reality for me; in Brazil, I would use my professional skills and discuss technical knowledge to sell myself while in Canada, I have the feeling that you sell more your behavioural skills with a backup of a strong reference letter. Technical skills are mentioned when they ask you to list your experiences. 

In my case, my post-graduation counted negatively, simple because employees thought that I would ask for tons of money ( that is true :0) hahahha), and probably I was too theoretical (that is false).   But in the end of the day, I just want a place where I can work and use my professional skills.

So do not be scared and prepare yourself:

• Be yourself, dress well, have a strong shake hands, try to smile, make eye contact with all in the room, avoid bad posture, listen and in the end summarize all the points of the interview. I normally forget words in English when I am nervous. So calm down!!!

• As I mentioned on the post about job hunting , research about the company that you applied, during the interview that may ask why did you apply for this position? or Why this company?

• Know very well your resume, I normally bring with me a copy of my resume, and slightly look to make sure that the chronological order of my employer are right (it is good to keep a great relationship with your previous manager, because 100% sure, you will need their reference check. Keep the track of their contact information as well).

• Questions asked will typically be: What would you do if you had a conflict with a co-worker? How did you solved it? What would you do if is 4 pm and you are asked to do an activity that will be demanded to finish? What did you like/hate the most in previous job? How do you see yourself in 5 Years? Why should I hire you? Do you have any question?