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A job interview is a formal meeting in which a recruiter asks questions to an applicant to determine his suitability for a particular job.

Its structure can vary according to the country;

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A job interview in Italy is divided into 5 parts:

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A job interview in Italy is divided into 5 parts:

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- The first, when you meet your interviewer;

- The second, when the interviewer starts to ask questions and tries to understand your personality;

- If you did a good job, there is the third part: the recruiter gives you information about the company and wants to know more about yourself;

- The fourth, in which the interviewer looks at your Curriculum Vitae;

- The fifth, when the company decides whether or not to assume you.

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IN SPAIN, THE FOUR TYPES OF QUESTIONS A STAFF RECRUITMENT MANAGER USUALLY ASKS ARE IN THIS ORDER: ABOUT CANDIDATE’S PERSONALITY, HIS/HER BACKGROUND, HIS/HER EXPERIENCE AND HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE COMPANY. There is usually an informal chat at the beginning and at the end of the interview.

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PRACTICAL PIECES OF ADVICE FROM GERMANY,by Ronny and Michelle

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PRACTICAL PIECES OF ADVICE FROM GERMANY,by Ronny and Michelle

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1.FIRST CONTACT
Actually the candidate evaluation begin even before the job interview. It already starts when the candidate phones to book a meeting. During this first contact it’s very important to impress positively the interviewer with a firm but friendly voice.
2.DRESS CODE
The way you look at the meeting is very important too. You have to be yourself, just be sure you are dressed in a proper way.
3.INDIVIDUAL STUDY
You don’t have to know all the details, but at least a bit of the history of the company for which you are applying for a job. Check its website or the social networks profiles. You could use the informations for your advantage, for a greater interaction with the interviewer during the meeting. A well informed candidate is always considered more motivated.
4.ATTITUDE
Be always polite, not only with the interviewer but also with all the employee of the company you could meet at the lift, reception, hallway, waiting room etc…

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FAQs IN A JOB INTERVIEW and RECOMMENDATIONS TO ANSWER THEM

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FAQs IN A JOB INTERVIEW and RECOMMENDATIONS TO ANSWER THEM

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1. How should you describe yourself? Possible answers “I like learning”, “I am a dynamic person”, “I like taking the initiative”, “Working in a team motivates me”, “I want to foster new challenges and opportunities”, “I have a great commitment with my work”

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- Why are you interested in working for this company?
- How do you handle criticism?
- How do you handle stress?
- How do you work under pressure?
- Where do you see yourself in 5/10 years?

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Job interview: about your behavior pt. 2

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Job interview: about your behavior pt. 2

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5.FIRST IMPRESSION
A survey showed that the first 90 seconds are decisive for a candidate evaluation. What influence the decision the most is not what the candidate says, but how he says it and how he interacts. Pay attention to body language, tone of voice, eye contact, posture.
6.CANDIDATE’S MOTIVATION AND SOFT SKILLS
It is known that a part of a job interview is dedicated to the candidate’s motivations and his soft skills. They are not easy or immediate answers to give, because they are more personal. Think about them a few days before the meeting: why are you really interested in this job? What do you think to be particularly good at? In what you should improve?
7.PROFESSIONALISM
Always keep a professional behavior and talk about topics that concerns the job position you’re applying for. Don’t talk about your private life or more generally about topics which don’t  refer to the working environment.

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2. Could you tell me your 3 biggest virtues and faults? Imagine you are the ideal candidate they are looking for and describe your virtues as if you were him/her. For example, if the position requires leadership, you may say” People usually consider me a leader”; for working with customers, “I have a positive attitude”. About your weak points you may say “ I ask too much of myself” or “I firm support my stance if I think I am right”

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3. Tell me about your background. The interviewer wants you to tell him why you have decided to study or to train in your area better than the facts, because he has them in your cv. “I decided to study what I was keen on”, “It was my best option then”

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4. Do you think you have enough preparation for the position? “I think I have enough preparation because A,B,C..”, (show self-confidence) “Beside that, even having a lack of preparation I am a faster  and motivated learner, therefore I should not have any  adaptation problem”

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SOME TRICKY QUESTIONS IN A JOB INTERVIEW IN SPAIN ARE:	What do you like and what you do not like of your present job?o	What do you like the best of our company?o	How long would you stay with us?o	What are you looking for?o	Are you in another selective process?o	Are you able to lead teams?o	What do you think our company is better at?o	What has been your best achievement?

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SOME TRICKY QUESTIONS IN A JOB INTERVIEW IN SPAIN ARE:	What do you like and what you do not like of your present job?o	What do you like the best of our company?o	How long would you stay with us?o	What are you looking for?o	Are you in another selective process?o	Are you able to lead teams?o	What do you think our company is better at?o	What has been your best achievement?

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6. Why should we hire you? “My aptitudes and strengths fix perfectly with the position profile”, “I am very interested in this opportunity and I am 100% implicated in the kind of work I have to do”

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5. What do you know about the company and the position? Surf the net looking for information about their products, competitors, number of employees, staff profiles in Lindkedin, investments, profits and position description.

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HOW TO REPLY TO THESE COMMENTS IN A JOB INTERVIEW:                                 a. You don´t have enough experience:                               ◦ However, I think that I have abilities that the most of people do not have, like…                                        ◦ I consider that experience is something relevant, but I am looking forward to learning,  and I positive know I can performance better than most of the candidates because I am willing to put a lot of effort                                            b. You have too much experience:                                ◦ It could be, but I consider that I can always learn, I do not care to go one step backwards because I am sure I will go forwards again.

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HOW TO REPLY TO THESE COMMENTS IN A JOB INTERVIEW:                                 a. You don´t have enough experience:                               ◦ However, I think that I have abilities that the most of people do not have, like…                                        ◦ I consider that experience is something relevant, but I am looking forward to learning,  and I positive know I can performance better than most of the candidates because I am willing to put a lot of effort                                            b. You have too much experience:                                ◦ It could be, but I consider that I can always learn, I do not care to go one step backwards because I am sure I will go forwards again.

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- Are you planning to have kids soon?
The recruiter wants to know if the candidate could work every day and at any time.

- What’s your nationality?

This request  is considerate illicit, the employer  can appear  racist.

- What celebrations has got your religion?
The recruiter wants to know when the candidate can't go to work.

- Have you got any disablements?