1, service
You don't need to buy new clothes for the interview, but you should pay attention to the details such as whether the clothes are clean and tidy and whether the buttons are off.
There are more people who choose plain colors such as dark blue or gray;
Women should pay attention to details such as whether the skirt is too short and whether the neckline is too large.
2. shoes
Like clothing, you don't need to buy new shoes, but make sure that the shoes you often wear are clean before wearing them;
High heels are not suitable for female interviews, and it is best not to wear them.
Step 3: hairstyle
Especially when women bow, it will make people feel uncomfortable if their hair covers their faces. Let the hairstyle not be distracted when answering questions, but concentrate and try to make the hairstyle neat and generous.
4, cosmetics, accessories, perfume
People who make up should consider cleanliness as the first point of attention; Don't wear too much makeup; Of course, people who don't usually wear makeup don't need makeup for the interview; In addition, it is best not to apply nail polish;
Be careful not to wear too many or too many ornaments;
Try not to use strong perfume when entering the interview room;
5. Attitude (expression and action)
No matter how well the questions are answered or how bad the attitude is, it will leave a bad impression on the examiner. Not only in the interview, but also pay attention to the following matters:
Interview strategy
Fly on a sunny day
Interview is the most commonly used method in enterprise personnel recruitment. When looking for a job, you have to go through an interview. An interview may change your life.
There are always hundreds of competitors behind a good job. When you pass by a company or position you have been longing for for for a long time, if you are really inferior to others, you will admit it, but if you fail because of some small mistakes, it will be a big loss. You know, it's hopeless &; Load menu.
practise
Before your job search plan is implemented, please don't squeeze out some time to practice the following internal skills:
First of all, we should be clear about our strengths and weaknesses, and carefully design our resume according to our strengths. If you are not sure whether certain qualities are good or bad, please ask your elders and friends to talk about their views, which can help you know yourself more objectively. Your resume must be concise. Generally speaking, it should be printed on A4 paper, and the length should not exceed one page. At the same time, don't leave out any experiences that are helpful to you. Of course, we should be close to the facts and avoid self-defeating.
Secondly, you can do some remedial work for your own weaknesses. For example, if you are not fluent in English and your intention is to join a foreign company, you should chew up articles such as interview English encyclopedia, at least memorize self-introduction, work experience, reasons for leaving your job and so on.
Also, if you are applying for a technical job, you should be fully prepared in terms of professional knowledge, because this kind of job interview usually asks some relevant technical questions, and maybe there will be a written test. But you don't have to worry too much. These questions are often conceptual, mainly to test your knowledge breadth. You can consult relevant information according to job requirements. Even if you are an expert in this field, please take the time to review it. For example, when recruiting network engineers, the topic is like this: Please briefly describe the OSI 7-layer model and some related standards. It's simple, right? If you are an IT person, you must know the answer, but are you sure the answer is fluent and complete?
For the industry you plan to join, besides the basic knowledge, you should also know some latest developments. If any of your friends, relatives and classmates are in this industry, you must ask them for advice. Their opinions will be very helpful for you to deal with the interview. In addition, the collection of salary information can not be ignored, combined with their own situation, roughly estimate their own value, so as to be confident.
Finally, prepare for the problems that may be encountered in the interview. Usually a large number of questions will be directed at your resume, so please study your resume carefully and imagine what questions there will be and the ideal answers. Please pay attention to collecting other people's experience about asking questions and prepare answers suitable for your own situation. Copying them is unacceptable. If possible, it's best to ask your family to do a mock interview question and answer it with you.
In short, the more fully prepared you are, the higher your interview "life value" will be, and of course you won't easily finish the game.
Equipment items
It's natural for an interview to be empty-handed, but it's definitely bad for your interview. Although your "health value" has been quite high after hard training, it is still too risky to go out without equipment. Therefore, even if the interview company does not specify it, you should prepare the following standard equipment:
Diplomas and certificates are your most important weapons, commonly known as "stepping stones". If you are worried about losing them, take one with you.
Please prepare more recent resumes. If there is more than one interviewer, it may be very useful.
★ If you have a written test or need to record something, you won't be embarrassed to borrow it from the interviewer. Why two? Make a backup!
★ Notebook should be semi-old to show the interviewer that you are a serious, responsible and organized person. Please use it with the pen to maximize the effect!
★ Photos and ID cards may not be needed, just prepare them. Give yourself a little confidence and you may get it on the spot.
Magazines sometimes need a long time to wait for interviews.
★ A briefcase for placing the above items.
If you have some proof of your own works or works, please take it with you. This is your "secret weapon"!
reconnoitre
The general company will inform you of two interview methods, one is telephone, the other is letter or email. The arrival of the interview notice also means the beginning of your reconnaissance operation. If it's a phone call, don't simply say goodbye except to write down the name of the other company and the time and place of the interview. Please try your best to find out the following questions:
★ The interview method is that many people interview at the same time? Or interview one by one?
★ Will there be a written test in the interview? Or is this interview just about writing?
★ What's the interviewer's last name, and is his position the head of personnel or department?
If it is a written notice, you should also call the other party in time to ask. With this information, you should have a good idea for the interview.
The subsequent "reconnaissance" action is naturally to collect company information, such as the company's scale, nature, date of establishment, products and projects, annual turnover, growth rate, personnel system, corporate culture, ranking in the industry, etc. , and try to learn more. Now companies generally have their own websites, which saves a lot of effort for the "reconnaissance" action. The clearer you know, the higher your interview success rate will be. Applicants who are familiar with the company he interviewed are usually more likely to be recognized by the interviewer; On the contrary, it is difficult for a person who knows nothing about what products the company makes to gain the trust of the interviewer. In addition, if you can understand the atmosphere of the company, it is also very useful for you to prepare appropriate clothes and talk.
All these are ready, and the rest is to determine the route to the interview site through the map, paying special attention to the transportation from the residence to the other company. Sometimes the interview will mention related questions, whether by car or by bike, and choose the shortest answer for backup. If you are free, you'd better take a trip first, observe the surrounding environment of the company and see the "grade" of the other company. The jargon is "stepping on the spot".
Gap length
Level 1-Preparation
The day before the interview, pay attention to food hygiene, get some equipment at night and go to bed early. Unless you apply for a fashion position, you should dress formally that day, and the color of clothes should be cool or neutral, and accessories and watches should not be exaggerated; If it is summer, clothes should have sleeves and don't wear shorts. Hair should be neat and leather shoes should be polished: if you are a girl, you can put on some light makeup to give people a clean and refreshing feeling. If the interview is arranged in the afternoon, eat less lunch to avoid affecting the state. I guess it's about time. Chew a piece of gum in your mouth, bring your equipment and address phone number, and then leave. It is best to arrive at the interview site 10 minutes in advance, and turn off your cell phone and pager before entering.
It's not difficult to pass the exam, but your careful preparation.
The second floor-reception room
Explain your applicant status to the receptionist. In many cases, you will meet the interviewer immediately. If you need to wait for a while, the receptionist will designate a place for you to wait. You can look at your own magazines, observe the company's situation, or look at the company's promotional materials to get the latest information, but don't look around in a big way. At some point, you will get a written test. Take it easy. Give full play to your level. If you do well in the written test, you will often have a foot in this company. More often, you will get a questionnaire asking you to fill in some skills, project experience and so on. If you have expected salary, please fill in "negotiable" to facilitate the next salary negotiation.
The key is to be polite and natural. If you do these two things, you can easily pass the customs.
The third level-interview
This is the most critical. There are many forms of interviews, and there may be several rounds of interviews. You may face more than two interviewers alone, or interview with other candidates. You should have different countermeasures in different situations, but first, don't panic under any circumstances.
If there are many people interviewing together, be sure to express yourself boldly. In this case, the interviewer is concerned about the overall quality of the interviewer. Don't be afraid to speak. Not speaking is more terrible than saying the wrong thing. The first round of elimination is often not speaking.
In most cases, you will have a chance to interview alone, which is the decisive moment of your interview. Sometimes the heads of several departments interview you together, and sometimes there is only one interviewer. The head of the department to which a general position belongs is always the first to appear. Their goal is to judge whether you have the ability and sincerity to take the position you are applying for by asking questions. For the questions in the interview, if fully prepared, most candidates can cope with them freely. Even if there are new problems, it is not difficult to draw inferences from others. Attention should be paid to observing words and deeds, maintaining a natural and sincere attitude, listening carefully to the interviewer's questions and judging the purpose of their questions, so as to make a concise and clear answer. Pay special attention not to be influenced by the interviewer's attitude, whether he shows contempt or appreciation for you. When answering questions about your experience, never use derogatory terms to talk about your former boss or company, because the interviewer is in the position of boss and company at this time and will not agree with you. In the face of questions about special skills, bold performance combined with vivid examples can increase credibility.
Salary is an important part of the interview. Once such a topic is mentioned in the interview lawsuit, it shows that he is still interested in you, but the interviewer may have determined your salary range in his mind. The main purpose at this time is just to test you. The correct countermeasure should be to attack and defend. At this time, even if you know the current salary level of this industry or the salary level of this company, don't say the specific amount. You can ask about the salary level of the position in the other company. Even if you have to say it, you should first sincerely ask the company about the treatment given to this position and the overall salary and benefits of the company, and then answer according to the situation. Remember to leave room for yourself and the interviewer when negotiating. Of course, if the interviewer doesn't mention the salary, don't ask in a hurry. You can consult when you have a second interview.
As the end of the interviewer's question, you will usually be asked what questions you have. You can't answer no, and don't ask in general. You can ask about the operation of the company and the specific work content of the position you are applying for, showing your interest and sincerity in the company. Finally, don't forget to ask the interviewer to leave a contact number or business card for future contact.
The initiative to get through this level is not in your hands, so you don't need to be demanding perfection. Your goal is to show your best and make the interview lawsuit think that your comprehensive quality is enough for the position you are applying for. As for the result, it can only be "Man proposes, God disposes".
The fourth level-good beginning and good end
The interviewer will usually tell you to give you a reply within a week, but it is common to have no reply, and you don't have to wait. It's best to call or write to the interviewer within one week after the interview, express your thanks, ask about the interview results, and further express your enthusiasm for work.
Although this level is very easy, don't ignore it, it may bring you a great turn for the better.
"explosion"
You have done everything you should. If you are lucky enough, you can start a new career with a good mood. If you are still so lucky, don't be discouraged, everything is just a fresh start. (End)
Interview-the first 3 minutes are life-long.
"No White Collar" Series Articles
Greetings, greetings
Now everyone knows that "the first three minutes are life-long", and what can be said in the first three minutes are usually topics that seem to have nothing to do with the interview, such as greetings and greetings. Maybe you will say, "The interview is about professional knowledge, so I'm looking forward to getting down to business." In fact, since you have been informed to attend the interview, it means that your professional background has basically met the requirements of the enterprise, so what does the interviewer mainly look at? It is to see whether you have the same chemical fit with the employees of this enterprise, and to examine your communication ability through your behavior. So experienced interviewers will talk about gas, traffic, current affairs, recent hot issues and so on. In the first three minutes, even talk about the buildings near the office to see if the other person can handle it, so as to judge whether he has the ability to make a good impression on the interviewer at the first contact.
Informed procedure
Generally, Chinese-funded enterprises will not tell you the interview procedure, but some foreign interviewers will give you an outline of the overall interview procedure after entering the formal topic to eliminate your nervousness. The usual method is that the interviewer kindly tells you, "What will we do in the first step, what will we do in the first step …" Don't think this is a special favor, which indicates that you will succeed soon. This is just a routine. Every applicant can enjoy this "honor" when he meets such a professional recruitment manager.
Browse your resume.
There are generally two ways to pass a resume: thick lines and quick strings or extracts from key points. We assume that the resume has been written clearly and specifically. In this case, the so-called focus is generally three aspects: first, the unclear places should be verified and inquired; Second, the interviewer is interested in discussing with you; The third is to examine some information related to the job application.
Exploratory question (exploratory question)
These are mostly sensitive, important and thorny issues.
On the one hand, the interviewer will ask some business questions to find out your views on business issues or some important issues. The quality of your answer can reflect your professional level, sensitivity and ability to analyze problems.
For example, if you have the opportunity to work in this company, what level or job do you hope to achieve in three years? This kind of question can reflect from the side whether you will work in this company with peace of mind, whether you will quit halfway, and whether this employer will eventually make a wedding dress for others.
On the other hand, the interviewer will also mention some issues involved in the resume here. Because he may have doubts about what is recorded on your resume or your personal ability-are you really as good as you say? Experienced interviewers won't run after your resume. At this time, you will "plan ahead" very well and clearly know the key points of your answer. They usually hide specific problems in small and insignificant problems, which is equivalent to making a "set", and your real situation will be revealed bit by bit in these problems.
light topic
General topics are extracted from the details of personal information in your resume, mostly about hobbies and foreign language level, so as to understand your pursuit and life interest, but this link may not be available when time is tight.
company profile
Some interviewers in foreign companies, especially experienced recruiters, will give you a brief introduction to the enterprise information. This includes not only the company's situation, such as business description, industry status and so on. , but also job description, that is, the nature of the position you are applying for, team situation, management personnel. In this case, don't underestimate the enemy because of the enthusiasm and sincerity of the recruiter, but pay attention to capturing every piece of information, which is a basic basis for the next conversation.
Ask the interviewer questions.
Usually at the end of the interview, the recruiter will give you a chance to ask questions. The most taboo thing at this time is that you don't say a word. If you don't say a word, the interviewer will think that there may be two reasons: First, you are not too interested in the company you are applying for, so you can't ask questions; Second, you don't have the ability to ask good questions, and you are not good at writing and socializing. These two reasons are very unfavorable to you and will greatly reduce your impression. The number of questions asked by candidates can be around 1-3, never too much, especially in the initial screening interview. Remember that you are a candidate, not an examiner.
● The interview was done in the first 3 minutes.
There is a tacit understanding among hiring managers in many enterprises: 3 minutes before the interview, you will be hired.
Before inviting candidates for an interview, the company usually conducts multiple rounds of screening through resumes and written tests. The candidates who can be invited to the interview have reached the standard in business. Therefore, in the interview process, the hiring manager will not spend too much time and energy to examine the quantitative indicators, but will examine the qualitative analysis level of the candidates through conversations. Therefore, the ability to improvise is particularly important in the interview. Experienced hiring managers with a large number of readers can generally form an initial impression in the first few minutes when they meet candidates. This period of time varies from a few seconds to a few minutes, which is very critical and decisive. Let's call it the first three minutes.
Some candidates make a good first impression on the hiring manager in the first few seconds. Although this is not enough for the hiring manager to decide to hire you, winning the first three minutes is really crucial to your success in the interview. The hiring manager will give you a higher interview score, recommend you to enter the next round of interview, or suggest that you be included in the list of candidates who can be considered for admission.
Under the guidance of this book, you might as well walk into the "studio" of hiring managers and observe their working ideas in behind-the-scenes decision-making, mainly to remind everyone of the importance of dressing, talking and opening remarks to the success or failure of the interview. How to wear clothes, how to say the first sentence and what to say are not the most important. It is important that the way of information disclosure should be natural. This natural state can not be achieved by surprise practice, but through long-term accumulation. This book is not to teach you how to attack, but to let you pay attention to reality and cultivate your internal strength. The so-called "Rome was not built in a day".
Any words, actions and expressions can convey information. Next, the recruiter will gain a more emotional understanding through your temperament and interview etiquette, and finally enter a formal conversation to examine your adaptability through questions and answers.
Some students try to memorize all the questions in the interview question set. He didn't have time to show off his question and answer with heavy machinery and axe marks in the first few minutes of the interview, but he lost a lot of points in dress, manners, temperament and speech because of informality.
Some interviewers are exhausted after being bombarded by several applicants. At this time, it is difficult for him to concentrate on the next interview. If you can bring a refreshing feeling to the hiring manager in terms of dress, manners, appearance, etc., it will naturally cause him to be nervous, just as a beautiful resume can attract the attention of the hiring manager, the recruiter will also have a good impression on you.
● Interview Principles of KPMG Huazhen Certified Public Accountants
—— Ms. Yang Haiyun, Recruitment Director of Human Resources Department
Since you can make a preliminary judgment in the first 3 minutes, why should you continue the interview? The conclusions reached in the first three minutes are important, but after all, the time is short and the content reflected is limited. Therefore, the hiring manager needs to find enough evidence through further conversation to support his conclusion in the first three minutes and ensure the interview process to be comprehensive, objective and fair to the maximum extent.
The hiring manager is fully aware of the limitations of subjective judgment in the first three minutes: this subjective judgment sometimes recommends an "embroidered pillow" for the next round of interviews, which brings unnecessary trouble to other colleagues; At the same time, real people will lose the opportunity to show themselves, lose to competitive companies and be complained by their bosses. Therefore, 3 minutes after the interview is the stage for candidates to fully display themselves. If the first three minutes are "love at first sight", then three minutes later is "love for a long time". Applicants should take advantage of every conversation opportunity to show their abilities and provide sufficient basis for hiring managers to strengthen or reverse their judgment in the first three minutes. In fact, in our recruitment example, many students got employment opportunities within three minutes.
In addition, the interview parties may have agreed on the length of the interview in advance. If the hiring manager makes a decision three minutes later and ends the interview without giving the candidate a chance to show his ability, it will definitely leave a bad impression on the candidate, thinking that he is not paid enough attention to and is too hasty, which will directly affect the professional image of the company. Therefore, when the hiring manager decides to make a quick decision, he will generally give the candidate positive information clearly to ensure that he will not have concerns and complaints. Out of politeness, hiring managers tend to be particularly friendly to candidates who will not be considered. On the one hand, I don't want him to feel neglected and lose face. On the other hand, he hopes to recognize the professional image and serious work attitude of the company even if the application fails.
● When interviewing away from home, turn passivity into initiative.
Interviews are often held in recruitment companies, which makes candidates participate in interviews just like sports teams fighting in other places. At this time, if we can inspect the interview site in advance, the chances of winning will be greatly improved. For the situation where the interview location is far away and the geographical location is complicated, you may wish to run first, familiarize yourself with the traffic routes and terrain, and even find out the location of the bathroom in advance, so that you can know the specific location of the interview and the time needed on the road. If the distance is far away, it is better to arrive 30 minutes early, or even 1 hour.
Avoid being late: save more "physical time"
During the interview, some accidents often occur, which greatly shortens the already tense time. Therefore, it is necessary to leave more "physiological time" for emergencies, such as surveying the location of the bathroom in advance to avoid being in a hurry. In fact, there is such a joke about the bathroom, which is not a joke: a person working in a state organ goes to a foreign company for an interview. He suddenly wanted to go to the bathroom before the interview, but because he was unfamiliar with the environment of the office building and had never been there before the interview, he naturally couldn't figure out which door it was. As a result, I ran into the fire escape and pressed the fire alarm. As a result, the whole building rang, which really caused a sensation. He hid in a panic for a while before going to the toilet. When he went to the interview again, he had already missed the appointed time. By this time, the interviewer had set off for the airport. Therefore, he lost the opportunity to enter this company forever.
Finally, I would like to remind you that arriving early does not mean entering the interview site early. It is not advisable to enter the office too early after arriving early, and it is best not to appear at the interview place more than 10 minutes in advance, otherwise the interviewer may feel very inconvenient because the things at hand are not handled properly. Foreign bosses often say that timing is timing, at least not in advance.
Comments by Ms. Hu Yungang, Human Resources Manager of General Electric (China) Co., Ltd.:
During the interview, the staff of our human resources department are generally not late, and our secretary will make all preparations in advance. But many times, we will ask the manager of the business department to do some interviews for us. After all, it is the employing department, and the business manager is inevitably late. Because business priority is the first criterion of any company, the business manager's work focuses on doing business, not interviewing. They are often busy communicating with customers by phone or receiving customers in the office. Especially when receiving some heavyweight customers, it is impossible to leave the customers alone for an interview. Everyone will understand this situation. Some managers feel guilty when they are late, which may be an unexpected opportunity for students applying for jobs. If you react properly at this time, you should get unexpected scores. But if you are dissatisfied with the interviewer's lateness, you are likely to fail the manager's evaluation form. From any business manager's point of view, they are more willing to recruit people who are always tolerant when customers enter their department late. (End)