To increase one’s chances of having a successful interview, one may review the following points:
Listening skills
- Display confidence
- Listen attentively and respond relevantly
- Summarise, from time to time, in your own words what you think the interviewer has been trying to tell you. This allows for the correction of miscommunication.
Discussion and Information
Jot down questions as they occur to you, this preps you for discussion during interview
- Corporate vision / mission / goals
- Corporate work values
- Reporting structure
- Working conditions
- Career advancement path
- Training and development
- Benefits - do refer to your recruitment agencies or discuss it during the second interview (upon receiving your job offer)
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Everyone has his/her own strengths and weaknesses
- Do not be afraid to share, honesty is the best policy
- Prepare some points for discussion during the interview