The great but concise guide to the preparation of the interview «inspirational blog

Unlike some recruitment agencies that have nothing to «sell» you to companies but to your CV and their word, here to inspirers, we do things in a slightly different way.

When you enter to meet and discuss your career options, we take the time to film you a CV video. This is a short one minute video in which you describe your main experience and skills, summarizing the reason why you would have an excellent candidate.

This is preferred by companies that can have an idea of ​​your skills and experience in the 1 minute space. It is a much more personal way to meet you as a candidate.

Video CV and interviews can be discouraged. That’s why we created a great guide to help you relieve the nerves.

Prepare for your video on inspirers intern

The CV video is not as frightening as it seems, we promise it!

This is a great way to summarize a potential employer of what you are capable of, but you only have around 60 seconds To impress! This means condense all your experience in a Short and concise video.

It is better to plan the foundations of what you will say, but not of words. Having to memorize stress and reading the card might seem strange on the camera. In any case, he brings a piece of paper with some key points to help run the memory.

• Speak between 30-60 seconds.
• Open with your name, degree course and university
• Not only regurgitation what is on your CV: mention 2 or 3 key skills and backup with tests.
• Focus on what you can lead to a role rather than what you are looking for.
• Don’t be too generic. Instead, focus on specific skills or experience that distinguish you and apply to the chosen field.
• Abraide the saying of your age, surname, contact details or names of domain of social media.

If you don’t understand it in the first second half – don’t worry – you receive 3 attempts!

Next phase – company interview …

You received an invitation to the interview from one of our customers affected by your CV video. First of all, well done. The company has identified you as a potential adaptation for the role, due to your skills and experience.

When they consider some work roles attract 250 applications, you are above the first obstacle.

Now they want to meet you in person to find out more about you and see how you come across. They are not only interested in what is written on paper or your CV video, but also to your body language and the way you answer questions.

A mistake that many people looking for work commit is not enough to prepare for an interview. The more you are prepared, the less nervous you will feel, the better you will be able to articulate your experience.

SEARCH THE COMPANY

First, it is essential to know and understand the main aspects of the company you are interviewing with.

A bright Star UK human resources professional commented: «My pee for pets n. 1 is that they do no research on the company. I do not expect chapters and verses, only some basic events from our website or social media.»

Some things you should know about the company before the interview:

• What service OR product Provide?
• Who they are clients OR clients
• What industry do they fall?
• Who they are competitors?
• When Were they established?
• Who is the CEO And what is its background?

The first place you should go and find information on the company is their website, in particular the Information on customers AND Study cases (Where companies will commonly publish examples of real life of the work done for customers).

Usually you can find out who the other employees are on their website. They could also maintain a blog, which will provide all the latest news of the company and further insights.

LinkedIn is another place to go for the company’s information. You can find profiles of all the other employees of the company (as long as they are LinkedIn members), as well as reading the contents that publishes the company.

Another less known tool is to use the Google search function. Type the company name in the search bar, then click on the «News» button. This will show you where the company’s name was presented in the news and you can order it in chronological order.

Know the description of the work

Equally important how to know the company is to understand what the role entails and how your skills make you a suitable candidate.

The employers will expect to have carefully read the description, so do not browse the specifications. It is ideal for reducing the description of the work and thinking about how you can face every requirement point.

For example, on a work specification, he asks:

«The ability to juggle between homework»

Think at the same time that you have been asked of multi-task or to go since it is once. If you miss the experience of the relevant sector, do not be afraid to mention part-time work such as retail or hospitality, since the skills you used there can be applied to other roles.

Or, «Scripture experience «

If you have writing experience, you could go a little more in -depth here on your experience, mentioning the types of things you have written (essays, articles, blogs etc.) and places that you may have been published.

Don’t forget the practitioners

When you are in the area to tirelessly search for the company for your interview, do not forget practical things like how to travel there, how long it will take, what you will wear and if you feel that you should bring something with you.

This could include things like your CV and passport, as well as specific material of work as a wallet.

Requests?

Remember, a job interview is not only therefore the employers can get out, it is also your time to evaluate whether the role is right for you or not.

This is your opportunity to smooth out any question you are dealing with the role or the company.

It is generally better to avoid questions about salary and advantages in the first interview.

Always prepare some questions for your interview. This shows that you are interested and curious.

Sarah Burns, a commercial recruitment manager comments: “Don’t ask questions during the interview is one of the mistakes that candidates make. This is their opportunity to make sure the company and the role are right for them. Many «wing» without preparing questions in advance. «

Body language

33% of the bosses say they know if it will take someone within the first 90 seconds of the interview, due to the candidate’s language language.

It doesn’t matter how nervous you are, don’t forget to smile and use visual contact. This will contribute to establishing a positive relationship with the interviewer.

Here you have it. Following these suggestions will ensure that you do not get to shake your interview and disgust the brain for what you remember for the work and company specifications.

Inspiring Interns is a recruitment agency specialized throughout the internship AND London graduation work has to offer.