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Preparing for your entry level job interview

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January 27, 2011


When you are preparing to interview for an entry level job, there are a few things you should take into consideration. We have discussed in previous posts the need for preparation and that taking the time to practice can be of great value to you. If you are getting ready to embark upon the process of interviewing for an entry level job, what questions can you expect from your prospective employer?
Do you have experience? –
This seems to be one of the first questions to ever come up in an interview and for good reason. Employers don’t want to throw away thousands of dollars training someone who has no clue what they are doing or who will jump ship and take their new found talents to a higher paying competitor next week. Answer the question honestly but make sure you look in your background for anything that could be considered experience to raise your standings. Internships, volunteer projects, workshops and the like, all may be considered useful working experience to the interviewer so don’t be afraid to qualify your answers by mentioning these things.
What can you bring to this company? –
Another very pointed question, this one is designed to see how you view yourself and whether you feel you are qualified. After all, if you can’t make a decent argument for what you can bring into the arrangement, why should a prospective employer risk the corporations money on an unproven worker? Think about this question carefully and decide what skills and assets you have that would be of benefit when you are given an entry level job with a particular company.
What do you expect from this job? –
Here’s a hint: Don’t say forty grand a year and two weeks paid vacation or you will soon be looking at the sidewalk outside. Employers don’t want someone who is just there for the paycheck or the benefits. They want someone who is looking for more from an entry level job. If you are intending to make a career in your field and you want to start with this job, tell them so and let them know you want to work your way up through their ranks. Tell them you want the experience and training that you are sure a company of such a fine reputation has to offer. Almost anything with a career goal or altruistic purpose will answer this question but never say you are here for the money.
In a nutshell, those are three of the main questions you can expect to encounter while interviewing for an entry level job. Aside from these, make sure your appearance is neat and appropriate, have your resume in good order and arrive early. By doing so, you insure your success in interviewing for an entry level job.

Originally posted by pink_rain09@msn.com

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