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Candidates
FGA recognises that you are the key to our success! Which means when you contact us you will be sure of a first class service. FGA offers a range of permanent vacancies throughout our specialists divisions Commercial, Office, Manufacturing & Logistics. Our consultants are passionate, resourceful and dedicated to ensuring an unrivalled service and approach to your needs.
To ensure that you are contacted when a suitable / interesting position becomes available you will need to have registered your CV with us.
Interview Techniques
The short time spent at an interview can directly affect your future career aspirations. It is therefore essential that you present yourself to greatest effect. You are there because you qualify to be considered for this post. Both you and the interviewer are there to decide if you, the job, and the Company are a good match.
The following suggestions may assist you and in conjunction with the guidance provided by our consultants will ensure you make the most of this opportunity. Obvious as they may seem, these points all contribute to a successful interview.
1. Preparing for the interview
2. Prepare your answers to common interview questions
3. The interview
4. Points to be careful about
5. Closing the interview
6. After the interview
1. Preparing for the Interview
Preparation is the key to a successful interview. Companies are often surprised and disappointed by the number of unprepared candidates they see. Always ensure:
You know the exact location and time of interview.
You know the interviewers name and title.
Find out some information about the company. This information is often available on their web site or at a good reference library.
You are up to date with information concerning your current employer, e.g. Products, Processes, Ownership, Market Sector, Turnover, Profit etc.
Dress appropriately for the interview.
Prepare a list of questions you intend to ask - check this list is complete by discussing this list with your consultant.
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2. Prepare your answers to common interview questions
What do you know about our Company?
What are your career aspirations?
What are your achievements so
Why do you want to work for our company?
Why are you leaving your present job?
Where do you want to be in 5 years time?
How do you best like to be managed?
What interests you about our product/service?
Where could I gain references' on your past work experience?
What did you learn most in your last job role?
What are your major strengths & weaknesses?
Are you willing to relocate?
How do you spend your free time?
What does teamwork mean to you?
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3. The Interview
Remember: The reason for the interview is that the employer wants to recruit someone to fill a position in their organisation. Throughout the interview the employer will be evaluating your strengths and weaknesses, qualifications, skills and ability to perform in the position they have available.
The following points should therefore be remembered:
Take a note pad and pen
Dress to impress
Arrive on time or early - never late.
If asked to complete an "application" form do so neatly.
Greet the interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake.
Do not slouch, relax or smoke in the interview - even if the interviewer suggests you do so.
Look the interviewer in the eye at all times.
Avoid answering questions with a "yes" or "no" answer. Always relate your experience to the question being asked.
Remember to ensure that you make the interviewer realise they need you in their organisation - sell yourself, your abilities and your experience in the best possible manner.
Don't lie, always answer questions as honestly as you can.
Ensure you do not demean your present employer or competitors.
Avoid discussing political or religious subjects.
Be prepared to answer questions like:
" Tell me about yourself ".
" What kind of position are you looking for? "
" What are your strengths? "
" What are your weaknesses? "
Some questions you may like to ask:
Why is the position currently available?
Will there be a Company induction and training programs available?
Company growth plans?
Promotion prospects for the right candidate?
The next interview steps?
" What do you know about our company? "
" Why do you want the position? "
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4. Points to be Careful About:
The interviewer will be evaluating the negative as well as the positive points. You should ensure not to:
Present yourself poorly.
Act in an overbearing or conceited manner.
Become to relaxed – act professional at all times
Mumble - express yourself clearly.
Be disinterested in what the interviewer has to say.
Be nervous and fail to look the interviewer in the eye, or proffer a limp, wet, handshake.
Over emphasise the money factor - salary, car, bonuses etc.
Excuse poor career path decisions.
Condemn your current or previous employers.
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5. Closing the Interview
Toward the end of the interview is when the interviewer will be most impressed with you.
As soon as you leave, the memory of you will begin to fade. This is the time to gain
the most commitment from the interviewer, either an offer or to progress to the next
stage of selection. If you are interested in the position, make this clear and always
ask for it, even if your consultant has told you additional interviews are required. If
you are offered the position and wish to accept - do so immediately.
If you wish to think it over, ask for the offer in writing. If no offer is made, do
not be discouraged. Often the interviewer may have several candidates to see before
a decision can be made. Ask how you compare to candidates seen so far. Ask if you
have demonstrated that you can do the job. Ask what reservations, if any, the interviewer
may have about you. Summarise the interview briefly, confirming that all relevant
points have been covered and how your abilities match the needs of the employer.
Ensure you have covered the following before leaving the interview:
Why you are interested in the position and company.
What you have to offer the company.
You CAN and WANT to do the job.
Provided you have covered these points you have done all you can.
Thank the interviewer for their time and for considering you for the position.
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6. After the Interview
Call the consultant who referred you to the position as soon as possible. The client
will often call them, and they need to know your views on the interview, the job and
the Company. They can ensure that any point you failed to express in interview can
be done so now on your behalf, to reinforce your case. The consultant will wait to
get your reaction on how the interview went before speaking to the company. Any delay
in contacting your consultant may result in delay in the company being contacted and
possibly result in a negative response.
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