Research Company
Whilst Oracle Consultancy and Recruitment will provide you with information briefing details on the company, client contact, role and interview format Job Description (where appropriate), it is essential to do your own company research in as much detail as you can. Take time to study their website and gain as much information as you can.
Specific information to look at should include:
- Company history
- What are their products and services?
- What is their company culture?
- Who are their main competitors and what is their position in the marketplace?
Your CV
It is important that you know your CV inside out and be prepared to talk in detail about your experiences and skills. Wherever possible, use examples to back up what your CV says and talk confidently about your key achievements.
Typical Employer Questions
Take some time to consider the potential questions you may be asked and practice your responses:
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why have you applied for this role?
- What attracts you to this role?
- Why are you leaving your current employer?
- What do you know about our company and industry?
- What challenges do you see ahead if you were to be successful in this role?
- How have you prepared for this interview?
- What kind of people do you like working with?
- What do you dislike about your current role?
- How do you cope under pressure?
- When did you last give an idea to your employer?
- Describe a time when you have done something truly different.
- How would your colleagues describe you?
- What has been the most challenging / complex piece of work you have ever completed?
- Give an example of when you found it difficult to motivate yourself.
- Describe your management style.
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What are your training needs?
- What has been your biggest achievement?
- How do you like to be managed?
- What is the biggest mistake you have ever made?
- What will you do if you don't get this job?
- What skills can you bring to our company?
Questions To Ask Your Interviewer.
Prepare questions to ask your employer to demonstrate your interest. A potential employer will often determine your level of interest by the amount and type of questions you ask.
- How would you describe the company culture?
- How has the the position become vacant?
- Who will I report to? Organisational Structure.
- What would be a typical day and what would i be accountable for?
- How does my role fit into the structure of the overall division?
- What are the opportunities for development and advancement?
- How are individuals targeted?
- What training do you provide?
- Will this position involve traveling?
- Which of my skills are required to do the job?
- If I am successful, are there any specific tasks you would like me to tackle immediately?
Fist impressions count and it is said that most interviewers will make their decision within the first five minutes. Think about how you want to present yourself. A businesslike suit and a professional manner will make an impact from the outset, bringing you closer to securing that position.