What to do after job Interview?

Source: collegelifestyles.org

Well, you have been along a quit a process (I always say that looking for a job is a job itself): 1. look for positions that would match your background experience and 2. went through the battle of the interview. Now is time for follow-up.

On the internet you can find all kind of templates for follow-up call and emails. I prefer to be more natural writing an email without templates, but based upon the process that I went. I normally call or email 15 days  after the interview. Hopefully you will remember the name of the interviewers.

So meanwhile, you may want to get (if you do not have yet) your SIN number (social number) at the Service of Canada and also  get two pieces of ID. Other important step is to check the contact information of your potential  references. Employers may ask you contact of your previous 3 employers.

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?