How to prepare for a job interview
SINGAPORE - A Workforce Singapore career coach says: Job interviews are great platforms for you to articulate your skills, experience and attributes that are relevant to the role for which you are applying and thus impress prospective employers. Here are some tips to help you prepare and be more confident. 1. Know thy 'enemy', know thyself Go through the company's website and understand its core values and mission. Assess how your own values are aligned with the company's and how you can contribute to its mission. If you know someone from the company, chat with him to find out more about the company culture, what it does well and what are its pain points. Review the job post and identify the qualities the firm is looking for in candidates. List examples showing how you possess those qualities so that you can emphasise these during the interview. Think about how you will be able to help the company address its pain points in the new role. Be proactive. 2. Plan and practice make perfect If it is a virtual interview, make sure you are in a quiet room with a good Internet connection. Prepare your equipment: ensure the computer is plugged into a power source and the camera set at eye le...
