Making the Most Out of Job Vacancies Adverts

Making the Most Out of Job Vacancies Adverts

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Sarah_Boothman]Sarah Boothman

You have spent weeks, maybe even months trailing through jobs vacancies. You have rejected those that did not suit your experiences and applied for as many as you could which fitted your skill set. Then, you receive a letter or a phone call saying that your application has been successful and they would like to invite you to an interview. Great! Now is your time to demonstrate your abilities and suitability for the job. You can use the jobs vacancies advert that you applied through to prepare for the interview and really impress your potential employers.

o First, you need to use the name of the company to do an internet search. This will allow you to make sure you know the history of the company and gain some knowledge over their future ambitions or mission statement. Showing that you are in it to progress and help build the company is a positive in the eyes of an interviewer as it shows dedication and insight.

o Secondly, if there are any names on the advert or you are told who your interviewer/s will be, do a little research on them. Things you should try to finds out are their job title and what they do, their career path and anything you have in common with them. This will help you to strike up a more personal rapport although you should remember to stay professional at all times and never ask questions. Try to bring up what you have learnt as part of your answer to a question.

o Thirdly, remember the date and the time of the interview perfectly. Write it down in several places so that you cannot forget, even though it is unlikely. Be punctual for your interview arriving 10 to 7 minutes early. This demonstrates professionalism and timeliness. However, if you arrive any earlier than this you might alienate the interviewer by inconveniencing them and forcing them to move appointments. Either that or you will be sitting helplessly in a corridor nervously waiting to be called.

o Finally, dress professionally for your interview unless otherwise stated on the jobs vacancies advert. If you know that your role will be office based or involve meeting people on a regular basis you should wear a smart suit. Ladies can choose from a trouser or a skirt option. If you feel that the environment is not that rigid then you could wear smart trousers or skirt and a shirt or smart top, leaving the jacket off. Do not wear jewellery and keep make-up and hair styles natural.

Take as many clues as you can from the jobs vacancies advert that you used when applying for the job. It can tell you a lot about the type of company you will be working for and give you a spring board to ask questions at the end of the interview. It is vital that you have at least two questions which you can ask the interviewer about your position you have applied for or the company, although having three or four will be useful in case one of your questions is covered during the main line of the interview. Take these tips wisely and you will be prepared for your interview well.

Sarah Boothman is a writer and marketing executive based in Yorkshire, England. She is an avid internet user and likes to share information with the rest of the world. For help with replying to Jobs Vacancies visit http://www.jobsvacancies.org today.

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