A sharp candidate should enter the interview armed with information about the company. Don't waste your time focusing on the wrong things. Here are the basics:
Start with the company website. If it is a small website, this is the perfect place to get most of what you will need. Look for information about the products and/or services you will be working with on the job. Demonstrating your general knowledge about what they're working on will be the quickest way to show you have done your homework. The Hiring Manager will appreciate knowing that they will not have to spend too much time on these topics during the initial interview.
Additionally, be sure to look for any recent news on their website. When you have a chance to ask questions, refer to a recent story to show you have been interested in what's happening there. Be memorable and set yourself apart from other candidates.
Does the company website have the position posted publicly? How do they describe the type of individual they want? Although you may not be a perfect match, don't let that destroy your confidence. Just because your experience may not be an exact match, it doesn't mean they won't hire you. Many times, a Hiring Manager is looking for a personality fit more-so than that perfect piece to the puzzle. Highlight and build upon your strengths which coincide with the requirements listed in the job description. If necessary, tailor your resume for the interview.
Talent is one of the most valuable commodities a company is looking for. Ask Google, "Why do they acquire smaller companies?" - To acquire talent. In the recruiting business, a recruiter will present a stellar candidate to a Hiring Manager. The candidate is not right for the opening; however, the Hiring Manager is so impressed with the candidate that they actually CREATE a new position to bring them on board.
During the interview, you should explain to the Hiring Manager the unique talents you bring to the table. Maybe they haven't considered bringing someone in with your unique background. Career paths are like fingerprints; and we are willing to bet no one can walk through the door with the EXACT specifications they have listed. Don't sell yourself short.
Finally, hop on Google. Look up your Hiring Manager. Find one or two things that make him/her tick. If he is a retired military veteran, you may need to respond differently than if he is a twenty-something start-up genius. Look up the company from the perspective of its peers. What is the buzz surrounding this company? Is there any buzz surrounding this company? Get an idea about whether or not you actually want to work for them. In a nutshell, there is no excuse to let yourself be caught off-guard.
With a bit of effort, YOU too can interview like a pro! Good Luck!
I don't see why they would hire high risk employees if they had other applicants.
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You need to find the differences in law where you live. You should ask a lawyer as rules are different in different places.
No. Some places, like Publix or other grocery stores, will hire applicants as young as 14 years old for certain positions.
The employer is under no obligation to hire you, the job applicant.
Yes. Police departments have Psychological screening tests that their applicants have to pass before they will hire them.
Hiring the wrong person for the job can be very costly to the employer. The employer can ensure they hire hard working people by screening applicants and checking their references.
Many interviewers ask probing questions that dive into the applicants work ethic and background skills. The main two questions are; what makes the individual a good fit in the company, and why the employer should hire the individual.
"If you cannot pay me then you should not hire me"
The employer may not hire the job applicant even if the applicant if the applicant is qualified for the job.
When applying for a job and the applicant has limited job experience, it may be in the applicants best interest to use a resume. Interviewers are more likely to hire applicants who submit a resume.
hire all the people you can!