The Interview

The process of the interview is divided into three stages. The first, the most important, is preparation. It is very important to know oneself well to understand what one has to offer as a worker and also to be able to identify the job that one wants to get. It is also primordial to revise one's résumé in order to match the pertinent training and work experience with the job applied for. Still for the preparation, it is essential to be informed about the business or organization wishing to meet us. The information sought bears on the job applied for and the business; for example the salary, the duties, dress code, services, structures, history and any other subject pertinent to the interview.

Finally, for the preparation, it will be quite useful to you to go through an interview simulation in order to be able to detect your failings before the interview.

The second stage is the interview. Since you prepared well and left nothing to chance, this stage should go very well. During the interview, the questions will relate to your personal history, your qualities, your education/training, your work experience and your reaction to various given situations. Do not hesitate to ask for clarification and to ask questions at appropriate times. Punctuality, the way you dress and your general presentation are aspects to be considered for the interview.

The third and last stage of the interview is the evaluation. If you get the job, bravo! On the other hand, if your candidacy is not retained, you must try to understand why.

Do not hesitate to ask employers, in a polite manner, what it is that resulted in your not getting the position. Their comments will help you for a future interview.

For more information, you can reach an employment counsellor

at (819) 648-5065 or toll-free at 1-877-648-5065.

Good luck!!!