The main purpose of the job interview
What employers look for
Preparing for the job interview
 
During the interview
Interviewing the interviewer
After the interview
Preparing for the job interview

Stages of The Job Interview

Although the structure of interviews may vary, most interviews include the following stages:

STAGE 1 -Informal "breaking the ice" type of conversation. Topics vary and are designed to help you feel more at ease.

STAGE 2 - Interviewer's questions intended to learn about you and your education, job experience, background and interests.

STAGE 3 - Interview questions that elicit the relationship between your interests, skills and job background and the needs of the employer. These are the most critical questions and require preparation. "What types of contributions would you see yourself making to this job?" ... "How do you see your background fitting with the qualifications for this job."ˇKˇ¨How do you see our companyˇ¦'s future inˇK(Hong Kong, China, Tokyo, Singapore, etc)

STAGE 4 - Your opportunity to ask questions of the interviewer. Interviewer summary and determination of the next step.