Putting together a good CV and applying for roles of interest have become common. There is a wealth of information on the internet, providing candidates the opportunity to land an interview with their dream company. This is where the hurdle begins.
Kwame applied for numerous roles and was finally shortlisted for a Sales Officer role with PMR. He was scheduled for an interview and ready to ace it. On the day of the interview, Kwame failed to show up as expected which was obviously not a good sign. The recruiter checked her emails to ascertain why Kwame failed to show up for the session and to her dismay, no email or phone call was received from him. Do you think Kwame stands a chance for a second interview?
Preparing for interviews can be as nerve-racking as getting married. It is a full-time commitment hence it is necessary to give it your all-in order to come out successful. Crafting a compelling CV is only 10% of the job, preparing for the interview and acing it forms 70% as well as excelling in technical assessments form 20%. In order to achieve the maximum, it is ideal to put extra measures in place to prepare yourself through the recruitment process.
Imagine this, Ethel was scheduled for an interview with PMR. She joined at the scheduled time, proceeded to turn on her video and get dressed for the interview. During the interview, she was asked if she had referred to the Job Description, “Oh! I was going through right before the interview” she said. As a jobseeker, what do you make from this scenario?
Take a moment and deduce this situation. Does Ethel stand a chance to progress to the next round of interviews? Aside from turning in applications for roles, make an effort to read the job description, assess yourself, track roles applied, and practice sample interview questions with a friend or relative.
If you pay close attention to our recent webinar, we created awareness on acing virtual interviews for jobseekers. Always remember to treat all interviews the same be it virtual or in-person. Also, do not forget the PIE- Prepare, Imprint and Engage. with these, securing your next job should be as easy as pie.
