JOB INTERVIEW FAQs AND TIPS by Working in Europe:Europolitan ways into the Future https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68 Structure, content, codes, questions and tips to face a job interview. en-us 2017-11-24 16:20:11 UTC 2023-06-30 04:25:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/80264060/cdf38ae2d21ee13c036196e76c1eb262/Backback.png 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. lucia_herrero_ https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/209984186 2017-11-24 21:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/209984186 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? ValenMU https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210028370



]]> 2017-11-25 12:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210028370 luciajh6 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085460 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.]]> 2017-11-25 23:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085460 FAQs IN A JOB INTERVIEW and RECOMMENDATIONS TO ANSWER THEM luciajh6 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085505 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”]]> 2017-11-25 23:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085505 luciajh6 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085526 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”]]> 2017-11-25 23:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085526 luciajh6 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085559 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”]]> 2017-11-25 23:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085559 luciajh6 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085575 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”]]> 2017-11-25 23:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085575 luciajh6 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085618 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.]]> 2017-11-25 23:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085618 luciajh6 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085633 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”
 

]]> 2017-11-25 23:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210085633 PRACTICAL PIECES OF ADVICE FROM GERMANY,by Ronny and Michelle ka2_2017_19 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210195652 2017-11-26 20:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210195652 What is a job interview? itsilaria https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210460038 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;

]]> 2017-11-27 15:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210460038 A job interview in Italy is divided into 5 parts: itsilaria https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210461549 - 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.
]]> 2017-11-27 15:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210461549 Some more FAQs itsilaria https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210465576 - 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?]]> 2017-11-27 15:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210465576 Some more tricky questions itsilaria https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210470046 - 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?
]]> 2017-11-27 15:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210470046 Job interview: about your behavior pt.1 mary_alvino_01 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210494302 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…]]> 2017-11-27 16:24:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210494302 Job interview: about your behavior pt. 2 mary_alvino_01 https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210495359 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.]]> 2017-11-27 16:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ka2_2017_19/eujz4j8wvi68/wish/210495359