Have you just got a job interview? Congratulations ! To put the odds on your side on D -Day, it is better to avoid certain pitfalls. Whether you are running out of the exercise or less, a little reminder is always welcome.
Error n ° 1: do not prepare
Before sending your CV, you have probably done some research on the company, its sector of activity etc. Now that this first step is taken, the job interview also deserves to be prepared. Deepen your research on the company by looking in more detail on its website, its blog if it has one, its social networks, ask its values, its culture, its projects … Prepare for maintenance in maintenance himself. “You can be easily destabilized, have clumsy words … So you have to anticipate your answers to classic questions like:” Can you introduce yourself? Why did you apply? What is your remuneration wish? “, etc… », Advises Anne-Laure Maviel, recruiter, founder of the firm my recruiter & me specialized in trades in an accounting-accountant firm, author of“ the step by step of the job search ”(editions ellipses) and trainer in HR practices.
Error n ° 2: arrive late
Your time is precious, that of the recruiter too. A delay in the first meeting can give a bad image and make your professionalism doubt. Punctuality is therefore essential. “” Better to anticipate your journeys and predict a margin. The day before, we can look at the bus schedules or see on the Waze app how long it will take us to go instead of the maintenance. And if we are late, of course we warn Adds Anne-Laure Maviel.
Error n ° 3: Have an unsuitable outfit and attitude
An outfit too stowed or on the contrary too relaxed can create a gap between the company and you. During the interview, also make sure your postures. “” If you keep your coat on yourself, you sit on the tip of your chair, or put your handbag on the table, it creates a physical barrier and gives a starting attitude “Warns Anne-Laure Maviel. It is best to settle well on your chair to breathe better, to anchor your feet and floor, to adopt a confident posture by looking at your interlocutor in the eyes … without forgetting to smile! It encourages the recruiter to smile in return and gives a positive image of oneself. Finally, avoid too familiar tone or inappropriate jokes.
Error n ° 4: Do not be yourself
During maintenance, it is better to be yourself. It saves time for the recruiter who can see if your personality and your skills match the position. It is also a saving of time and energy for you. “” If we play a role, it does not play over time. When you are yourself you don’t have the mind to disguise such behavior, you release its full potential. The recruiter feels this authentic energy “Explains Jean-Marc Fourche, entrepreneur, author of” Hiring interviews: be ready, even for the unexpected “(Vuibert editions) and the dedicated site SucrinSsentians.com.
Error n ° 5: stay stuck on your career
Passing a job interview is always a little stressful. Learning by heart the key dates of his career, reiterating what is written on his CV can be reassuring. But the recruiter already knows these main lines since they allowed you to win this meeting. From now on, it is a question of taking a little height compared to your journey and your experiences to deliver an analysis. “” It’s interesting for the recruiter because it demonstrates a certain maturity “, Assures Jean-Marc Fourche. Explain what your experiences have brought you, what you appreciated, what skills you have developed, etc …
Error n ° 6: Vaguely answer without really speaking of oneself
A brief answer perhaps avoids making digressions, saying less controlled things but it is also losing an opportunity to make the difference. Anne-Laure MAVIEL suggests responding precisely thanks to the method because (context, action, result): you explain the context, what you have done and the impact it could have. Maintenance should not focus only on the professional career. “” The recruiter wants to know who he is recruiting, who we are, what is our personality, how we will behave in the company, what are our values, if we have easy relations, etc … “Consulates Jean-Marc Fourche. Do not hesitate to highlight your qualities, interests and support them by concrete examples.
Error n ° 7: Do not ask questions
If it is important to listen to your interlocutor, the questions should not be one -way at the risk of appearing introverted, not very confident or not interested. You can question it for example on the context of the position: is it a job creation, a retirement? Will there be start-up training? Does the position provide travel? … ” In 99 % of cases, recruiters appreciate that we ask questions because it shows that we are interested and motivated “Confirms Jean-Marc Fourche. These questions also allow you to make sure that the position suits you. As for the subject of the holidays and RTT, it can be evoked in a subtle way by asking what are the methods of working time, if there is a compulsory period of leave …
Error n ° 8: Do not project yourself into the job
Jean-Marc Fourche recommends projecting himself into this position. How ? There too by asking questions about it: what are the missions? If I have the post, who will I be linked with? Will the recruit participate in professional fairs because I really like contact … Do not hesitate to talk about the news concerning the group to show your interest in the company (launch of new product, opening of a subsidiary …).
Error n ° 9: speak negatively about your old posts or managers
“” It is important to remain as neutral as possible even if we have experienced a conflictual situation or disappointments on your previous position. It doesn’t bring anything positive. Better to highlight what we have learned, his ability to bounce back “Recommends Anne-Laure Maviel.
Error n ° 10: Do not follow after the interview
Not following the interview can give the impression of a certain lack of interest. It is also to lose an opportunity to stand out. At the end of the interview, remember to send an e-mail to thank the recruiter of the time he devoted to you. And a few days later, if you still don’t have an answer, stimulate it to keep the link. It shows your seriousness and your desire to continue your application. You can ask him if he had time to make his decision, if you can send him other elements to help him make his choice. Knowing and avoiding all these fauses will allow you to give the best of you and perhaps get the position of your dreams.
Dorothée Blancheton
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